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Raising The Stakes

Alberta Casino Advisorsalbertacasinoadvisors.com
Why do charities volunteer in casinos, of all places, in Alberta? They do it to survive. This is what’s called the charitable gaming model. With potentially tens of thousands of dollars at stake that charities need to better help their communities, these events are too important to leave it to chance. There’s a lot that could go wrong. In Raising the Stakes, a podcast about helping charities navigate the casino system in Alberta, long-time expert casino advisor Jeffrey Dawson cuts through the noise and lays out the critical path to holding a successful event. Here’s how he helps: it’s about simplifying, streamlining, and taking all of the guesswork out of it, because planning a casino fundraiser can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Over the course of the series, we’ll hear from members of charitable groups who highlight their need for fundraising, the tumultuous state of not-for-profits in Alberta, and speak about going through the process from beginning to end. All are welcome at this table: from newer chairpersons who need hands-on guidance, to those who know exactly who and what they need to pull off the perfect event. Learn more about Jeffrey Dawson and Alberta Casino Advisors Incorporated at https://albertacasinoadvisors.com/ HOSTED BY JEFFREY DAWSON WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY JORDAN WONG NARRATED BY RITHU JAGANNATH
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Episodes

E3 - Oops, Oops, Oops

Oops, Oops, Oops Volunteerism and community participation has changed over the years. It’s getting harder for charities to get people to commit their time to fundraising, and in the specific case of casinos, there’s something about them that scares people away. The issue is, if volunteer requirements for the casinos aren’t met, the casino is not allowed to open. And there are further rules about who can and cannot volunteer for certain positions within casinos. Charities need casino advisors to ...

Nov 14, 202413 minEp. 3

E2 - Getting Serious with AGLC

Getting Serious with AGLC Working with the government can be a challenge, even unforgiving. But charities in Alberta depend on the process for fundraising through casinos . There are so many rules and regulations, a casino advisor is necessary to help make sense of it all. In this episode of Raising the Stakes, we get into the complexities of navigating the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) as a charitable group. Casino advisor Jeffrey Dawson explains the lengthy application...

Nov 14, 202413 minEp. 2

E1 - That's Why We Do This

That’s Why We Do This In the first episode of Raising the Stakes, long-time casino advisor Jeffrey Dawson explores the significant ways the casino system is woven into the fabric of not-for-profits in Alberta. Casinos provide relief to many organizations’ mounting operating costs… in short, they help pay the bills. From veterinary costs and crime prevention awareness seminars, to educational musical theatre and providing community spaces for female entrepreneurs, the services these charities pro...

Nov 14, 202414 minEp. 1

Trailer: Raising the Stakes

Trailer: Raising the Stakes Why do charities volunteer in casinos , of all places, in Alberta? They do it to survive. This is what’s called the charitable gaming model . With potentially tens of thousands of dollars at stake that charities need to better help their communities, these events are too important to leave it to chance. There’s a lot that could go wrong. In Raising the Stakes, a podcast about helping charities navigate the casino system in Alberta, long-time expert casino advisor Jeff...

Nov 14, 20241 min
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