In the latest edition of Clark College Foundation's Penguin Chats podcast, listen and learn about the selfless character and boundless grit of outgoing CEO Lisa Gibert. She built Clark College Foundation into one of the most successful and respected community college foundations in the nation.

Legacy of an Auspicious CEO, Part 1

In Part II, Legacy of Auspicious CEO, Clark College Foundation CEO Lisa Gibert is introduced to the foundation at a pivotal time, when it went from $8 million to $36 million in assets. The foundation was thrust into the national spotlight, having secured the largest gift a community college had received.
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Part II Legacy Of Auspicious CEO

In this Penguin Chats podcast, listen how Lisa Gibert prepared for her first-ever fundraising campaign just as the Dow Jones plummeted and led to the Great Recession. Later, a second campaign ran head-on into a global pandemic. During all this, Lisa Gibert struggled with a personal tragedy and health issues that required months to recover. Her resilience was nothing less than remarkable as she continued to guide the foundation toward phenomenal success during tough times.  This is Part III of a three-part series. 
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Legacy Of An Auspicious CEO Part 3

Clark College Foundation’s new CEO, Calen Ouellette has a vision to expand support for Clark by connecting with people who haven’t historically been involved in philanthropy. Donating money is just one way to support the college. Anyone can advocate, donate time or otherwise get involved. For financial donors, Ouellette wants to find new ways to communicate how their contributions are making a difference. Tune into our Penguin Chats podcast to hear about other ideas the foundation’s new leader has.

A New Clark College Advocate

Chinookan people declined to sign U.S. treaties that would have moved them to remote reservations. “We stayed with the bones of our ancestors.” They’re now seeking federal recognition. Clark College alumnus Sam Robinson, who is vice chairman of the tribe’s council, explains the tribe’s history and where it’s going next.

Headwaters of Leadership with Clark College alumnus Sam Robinson

What does Ryan Seacrest, Eddie Bauer vests and chocolate have to do with Clark College? Listen to this Penguin Chats podcast between Clark President Karin Edwards and Clark College Foundation CEO Calen Ouellette as they talk about these things, strategic plans, equity and more.

Launching opportunity at Clark College

Clark College alumnus Riley Donahue has made it to the big time. He’s the senior designer on the digital marketing team for the show, as well as “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” In his spare time, he’s a producer, designer and writer of short films, like “Crossbone Skully: Evil World Machine,” featuring Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Nikki Sixx and Joe Perry with music by Tommy Henriksen. Yup, he’s talked to Alice Cooper. And he thinks that is pretty darn cool.

Live from NY, it's Riley Donahue

Clark College Foundation is an independent, self-funded and self-governed nonprofit in Vancouver, Wash., that partners with Clark College through philanthropy and asset investment.

Live from NY, it's Riley Donahue

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