Foundations and all kinds of charitable institutions are all purpose-driven, collectively moving towards a single goal. But what solidifies organizations like this is the community built upon and around it. Douglas Nelson is joined by Andrea Dicks, President of Community Foundations of Canada, to share how the government required them to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. She explains how they put equity at the center of their work and how they plan ahead while taking care of the wellbeing of their communities. Andrea also bares what she does as a leader when dealing with her frustrations, discussing her team's role in alleviating such challenges.