Lindsay Gilbert

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Director, Innovation & Partnerships at Alberta Cancer Foundation

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Lindsay Gilbert is the Director of Innovation & Partnerships at the Alberta Cancer Foundation, with over two decades of experience in philanthropy. She was instrumental in the $30 million "We Cross Cancer Campaign" to expand clinical trial capacity. She holds a BA from the University of Alberta and a certification in Innovation Governance.

Her commitment to community impact began in university, volunteering with the Kids with Cancer Society. Lindsay has also served on the board of the Elizabeth Fry Society, a nonprofit that provides support for women and girls involved in the Canadian justice system, demonstrating a long-standing dedication to community service.

Unique fact: She once worked as a dancer at an all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Personality Overview

Slow To Decisions

Calm

Thoughtful In Approach

They maintain good relationships with everyone, internally and externally.  They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization.

Topics They Care About

Venture Philanthropy
Leads the Alberta Cancer Foundation's Breakthrough Fund, which applies investment principles to charitable giving to fast-track novel therapeutics and diagnostics.
Cancer Care Innovation
Focuses on accelerating the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies to transform cancer care, as seen in her support for Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) – Cancer.
Women's & Girls' Advocacy
Served on the board of the Elizabeth Fry Society, an organization that supports women and girls entangled in the justice system.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2025
Director, Innovation & Partnerships at Alberta Cancer Foundation
2-2022 - 6-2025
Director, Philanthropy at Alberta Cancer Foundation
1-2019 - 2-2022
Director, Donor Impact & Engagement at Alberta Cancer Foundation
5-2010 - 5-2012
Grant & Fund Development - Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation at Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club
6-2009 - 6-2010
Ticket Event Administrator at Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club

Education

2005 - 2009
BA from University of Alberta
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Exp : 9 Location : Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Innovation & Partnerships at Alberta Cancer Foundation
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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Engage other key stakeholders on their side and leverage if they approve of your product
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DONT's

  • Don’t keep pushing them for a straight answer, just make your own conclusions
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When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lindsay is

  • Low-risk, go-ahead from other stakeholders and successful evaluation as per process matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lindsay

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lindsay move?

  • They do not like to rush and can be quite slow in their decision making.

  • Can Lindsay take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take decisions that others support.

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