Discussion with Malia Du Mont and Sally Cross, moderated by Peter Bienstock.

Ms. Du Mont is Chief of Staff to the President of Bard College. She was Director of Policy in the Obama Defense Department.

Ms. Cross is a consultant on development for nonprofits. She retired after a distinguished career as President and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley.

Both Ms. Du Mont and Ms. Cross are members of the Advisory Board of the Canal Society. Mr. Bienstock is President of the Canal Society. He has led capital campaigns and other philanthropic efforts which have raised over $100 million.