Episode 28: Building the Foundation: How Alberta Cancer Foundation Modernized 20 Years of Data
Thu Feb 05 2026
From waking up at 3:00 AM to process donations to tracking campaigns in real-time, Leslie Stewart joins the pod to discuss the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s move to Salesforce.
Scott Billows and Leslie Stuart dive into the challenges of untangling "Frankensteined" legacy systems and the massive benefits of cloud adoption.
Whether you are a fundraiser or a systems director, Leslie’s advice on process mapping and data hygiene is a must-listen for anyone looking to modernize their nonprofit’s tech stack.
Episode Highlights:
Mitigating Risk: How a CFO and leadership team drove the decision to overhaul critical systems.Real-Time Results: Shifting from reactive, 24-hour delays to watching donations and campaign success in real-time.Platform vs. Application: Why growing organizations should choose platforms that allow for innovation rather than "in-the-box" applications.Future-Proofing: Preparing data foundations today for the use of AI tomorrow.
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From waking up at 3:00 AM to process donations to tracking campaigns in real-time, Leslie Stewart joins the pod to discuss the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s move to Salesforce. Scott Billows and Leslie Stuart dive into the challenges of untangling "Frankensteined" legacy systems and the massive benefits of cloud adoption. Whether you are a fundraiser or a systems director, Leslie’s advice on process mapping and data hygiene is a must-listen for anyone looking to modernize their nonprofit’s tech stack. Episode Highlights: Mitigating Risk: How a CFO and leadership team drove the decision to overhaul critical systems.Real-Time Results: Shifting from reactive, 24-hour delays to watching donations and campaign success in real-time.Platform vs. Application: Why growing organizations should choose platforms that allow for innovation rather than "in-the-box" applications.Future-Proofing: Preparing data foundations today for the use of AI tomorrow.