MPNL & PANL Perspectives
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The Master of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership program is based at Carleton University, in Ottawa (carleton.ca/mpnl). Faculty, alumni & leaders in our sector also publish research & articles for "PANL Perspective" (carleton.ca/panl).
“PANL Perspectives” MPNL’s monthly newsletter is now available!
This month we highlight important conversations with academics and industry professionals around governance and accessibility in the sector.
This month we highlight important conversations with academics and industry professionals around governance and accessibility in the sector.
January 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“PANL Perspectives” MPNL’s monthly newsletter is now available!
This month we highlight important conversations with academics and industry professionals around governance and accessibility in the sector.
This month we highlight important conversations with academics and industry professionals around governance and accessibility in the sector.
Should a person disclose their disability to an employer?
Dr. Susan L. Hardie, Executive Director of Eviance , says, "I’ve learned to emphasize the importance of being aware of one’s power."
Read our full conversation as part of our "Making Canada Accessible" series: carleton.ca/panl/2026/sh...
Dr. Susan L. Hardie, Executive Director of Eviance , says, "I’ve learned to emphasize the importance of being aware of one’s power."
Read our full conversation as part of our "Making Canada Accessible" series: carleton.ca/panl/2026/sh...
Should People Disclose Their Disability? Dr. Susan L. Hardie Explains | PANL
Dr. Susan L. Hardie, PhD, is the Executive Director of Winnipeg-based Eviance, which has worked for more than three decades in the cross-disability and
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January 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Should a person disclose their disability to an employer?
Dr. Susan L. Hardie, Executive Director of Eviance , says, "I’ve learned to emphasize the importance of being aware of one’s power."
Read our full conversation as part of our "Making Canada Accessible" series: carleton.ca/panl/2026/sh...
Dr. Susan L. Hardie, Executive Director of Eviance , says, "I’ve learned to emphasize the importance of being aware of one’s power."
Read our full conversation as part of our "Making Canada Accessible" series: carleton.ca/panl/2026/sh...
"There’s a trend that I believe is driving the corporatization of the sector — a push to say that there’s one, best way — so the book celebrates the multiplicity of different ways of governing."
--Dr. Patricia Bradshaw, "Concise Introduction to Nonprofit Governance": carleton.ca/panl/2026/pa...
--Dr. Patricia Bradshaw, "Concise Introduction to Nonprofit Governance": carleton.ca/panl/2026/pa...
January 15, 2026 at 10:38 PM
"There’s a trend that I believe is driving the corporatization of the sector — a push to say that there’s one, best way — so the book celebrates the multiplicity of different ways of governing."
--Dr. Patricia Bradshaw, "Concise Introduction to Nonprofit Governance": carleton.ca/panl/2026/pa...
--Dr. Patricia Bradshaw, "Concise Introduction to Nonprofit Governance": carleton.ca/panl/2026/pa...
@archdisabilitylaw.bsky.social is a nonprofit legal clinic in Ontario that offers free legal services to persons with disabilities. Jessica Field writes about the services in her story for our "Making Canada Accessible" series. ARCH has been a leader for 45 years: carleton.ca/panl/2025/ar...
December 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
@archdisabilitylaw.bsky.social is a nonprofit legal clinic in Ontario that offers free legal services to persons with disabilities. Jessica Field writes about the services in her story for our "Making Canada Accessible" series. ARCH has been a leader for 45 years: carleton.ca/panl/2025/ar...
In foundations, how do values carry into the next generation? On our PhilanthroThink Podcast, Raksha Bhayana shares how her adult children are helping to shape the future of her Foundation (@bhayanaff.bsky.social) and celebrating frontline nonprofit workers across Canada.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In foundations, how do values carry into the next generation? On our PhilanthroThink Podcast, Raksha Bhayana shares how her adult children are helping to shape the future of her Foundation (@bhayanaff.bsky.social) and celebrating frontline nonprofit workers across Canada.
carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ra...
carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ra...
Our hybrid programs attract outstanding, diverse grads from across Canada. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15/26, but we make early offers to strong, full-time candidates long before that. For more info about the MPNL and DPNL programs, or to apply: carleton.ca/mpnl/apply
December 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Our hybrid programs attract outstanding, diverse grads from across Canada. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15/26, but we make early offers to strong, full-time candidates long before that. For more info about the MPNL and DPNL programs, or to apply: carleton.ca/mpnl/apply
In our recent podcast, "Money, Mission and Change," CEO Cherry Chan talks about growing up in a money-focused community, building a real-estate accounting business and focusing on her goal to raise $50 million for nonprofits over the next decade.
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carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ch...
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
In our recent podcast, "Money, Mission and Change," CEO Cherry Chan talks about growing up in a money-focused community, building a real-estate accounting business and focusing on her goal to raise $50 million for nonprofits over the next decade.
carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ch...
carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ch...
If you missed "Why Rich People Give," our webinar, here's a link, including timestamps for 7 reasons why the wealthy donate (#1 They're influenced by the expectations of other wealthy people; and #2 Philanthropy gives them hope and provides personal satisfaction.): carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/wh...
December 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If you missed "Why Rich People Give," our webinar, here's a link, including timestamps for 7 reasons why the wealthy donate (#1 They're influenced by the expectations of other wealthy people; and #2 Philanthropy gives them hope and provides personal satisfaction.): carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/wh...
Ten years ago, many in our 2016 class talked about what's great in the MPNL program. The comments from @joeboughner.bsky.social, Michelle Campbell, Imran Bagha, Kristina Inrig & others are as powerful today as they were back then. Deadline to apply to MPNL: Jan. 15.
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Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Carleton University, 2017
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December 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Ten years ago, many in our 2016 class talked about what's great in the MPNL program. The comments from @joeboughner.bsky.social, Michelle Campbell, Imran Bagha, Kristina Inrig & others are as powerful today as they were back then. Deadline to apply to MPNL: Jan. 15.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm7b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm7b...
Of course you’d ruin your shoes to save a drowning child, but would you donate a few dollars to save the life of a child? This is a question that Effective Altruism asks. Watch Calum Carmichael on @cramideas.bsky.social as he explores the pros & cons of EA:
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December 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Of course you’d ruin your shoes to save a drowning child, but would you donate a few dollars to save the life of a child? This is a question that Effective Altruism asks. Watch Calum Carmichael on @cramideas.bsky.social as he explores the pros & cons of EA:
carleton.ca/panl/2025/ca...
carleton.ca/panl/2025/ca...
Real-life "Succession" in the nonprofit sector? An outstanding new guide from @cathybarr.bsky.social and Susanna Kislenko tackles difficult succession issues and Founder's Syndrome in our sector -- and offers realistic tips on how to get your house in order.
carleton.ca/panl/2025/su...
carleton.ca/panl/2025/su...
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Real-life "Succession" in the nonprofit sector? An outstanding new guide from @cathybarr.bsky.social and Susanna Kislenko tackles difficult succession issues and Founder's Syndrome in our sector -- and offers realistic tips on how to get your house in order.
carleton.ca/panl/2025/su...
carleton.ca/panl/2025/su...
We’re back with a new season of the PhilanthroThink Podcast. In "Money, Mission and Change," CEO Cherry Chan talks about her background in real estate & how she helps nonprofits with long-term financial stability, partly through her bold $50 million fundraising target: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ch...
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We’re back with a new season of the PhilanthroThink Podcast. In "Money, Mission and Change," CEO Cherry Chan talks about her background in real estate & how she helps nonprofits with long-term financial stability, partly through her bold $50 million fundraising target: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ch...
Nov. 28, join us online for "Why Rich People Give": @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social & @rhodridavies.bsky.social discuss insights in “Rich Expectations,” their recent book, & Hilary Pearson reflects on how insights apply to Canada. @susandphillips.bsky.social moderates. carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/wh...
November 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Nov. 28, join us online for "Why Rich People Give": @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social & @rhodridavies.bsky.social discuss insights in “Rich Expectations,” their recent book, & Hilary Pearson reflects on how insights apply to Canada. @susandphillips.bsky.social moderates. carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/wh...
A report from Keith Sjögren and a second from Malcolm Burrows closely examine Donor-Advised Funds. Also, Rabia Khedr, of Disability Without Poverty, talks about the serious limitations of the new Canada Disability Benefit. Read these and other stories in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/88a2da5ee5db...
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A report from Keith Sjögren and a second from Malcolm Burrows closely examine Donor-Advised Funds. Also, Rabia Khedr, of Disability Without Poverty, talks about the serious limitations of the new Canada Disability Benefit. Read these and other stories in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/88a2da5ee5db...
Montréal theatre company Joe Jack & John works at the intersection of theatre and life. They often tour Canada with shows that challenge, entertain and focus on what theatre means in the lives of people living with a disability. Co-founder Catherine Bourgeois explains: carleton.ca/panl/2025/jo...
Joe Jack & John Works at the Intersection of Theatre and Life | PANL
Catherine Bourgeois is Co-founder and Artistic and General Director of the Montréal-based theatre company Joe Jack & John. The company works at the
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November 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Montréal theatre company Joe Jack & John works at the intersection of theatre and life. They often tour Canada with shows that challenge, entertain and focus on what theatre means in the lives of people living with a disability. Co-founder Catherine Bourgeois explains: carleton.ca/panl/2025/jo...
Despite contributions 755,000 people with intellectual disabilities bring to families, classrooms & workplaces in Canada, the majority live in precarious conditions. In our Accessibility series, @taralev.bsky.social presents successes from @inclusioncanada.bsky.social: carleton.ca/panl/2025/in...
Working Toward an Inclusive Canada | PANL
Tara Levandier is the Executive Director of Operations & Social Impact for Inclusion Canada (and is an MPNL alumna in the 2014 cohort). This article
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October 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Despite contributions 755,000 people with intellectual disabilities bring to families, classrooms & workplaces in Canada, the majority live in precarious conditions. In our Accessibility series, @taralev.bsky.social presents successes from @inclusioncanada.bsky.social: carleton.ca/panl/2025/in...
Job post: "Chair in Philanthropy" Associate Professor (Tenure Track) position: We're looking for an exceptional scholar specializing in philanthropy & nonprofit research to be a leader in advancing the field in Canada and internationally. Deadline: Oct. 15/25: carleton.ca/deputyprovos...
October 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Job post: "Chair in Philanthropy" Associate Professor (Tenure Track) position: We're looking for an exceptional scholar specializing in philanthropy & nonprofit research to be a leader in advancing the field in Canada and internationally. Deadline: Oct. 15/25: carleton.ca/deputyprovos...
Tatenda Nyamande, CEO of the Immigrants & Refugees Support Network Canada, explains what drew her to the Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program this year -- and what stands out the most in the courses and among classmates from all walks of life.
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Tatenda Nyamande assesses the MPNL program, Ottawa, 2025
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September 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Tatenda Nyamande, CEO of the Immigrants & Refugees Support Network Canada, explains what drew her to the Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program this year -- and what stands out the most in the courses and among classmates from all walks of life.
youtube.com/shorts/oca1h...
youtube.com/shorts/oca1h...
Across Canada, arts organizations implement innovative programs to increase accessibility. In this Q&A, Jenel Shaw, ED of Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba, talks about detailed Accessibility Audits that benefit entire communities, not only the disability community: carleton.ca/panl/2025/je...
"Accessibility doesn’t help only a few groups; it helps the entire community" -- Jenel Shaw | PANL
Jenel Shaw is a self-taught visual artist and strong activist for the Deaf and disability community. She’s the Executive Director of Arts AccessAbility
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September 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Across Canada, arts organizations implement innovative programs to increase accessibility. In this Q&A, Jenel Shaw, ED of Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba, talks about detailed Accessibility Audits that benefit entire communities, not only the disability community: carleton.ca/panl/2025/je...
On September 25, if you're in Ottawa, please join Glenn McInnes and others for the celebratory book launch of “Lessons in Philanthropy: The Legacy of Barb McInnes,” from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the @ottawaartgallery.bsky.social (OAG).
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September 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
On September 25, if you're in Ottawa, please join Glenn McInnes and others for the celebratory book launch of “Lessons in Philanthropy: The Legacy of Barb McInnes,” from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the @ottawaartgallery.bsky.social (OAG).
carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/a-...
carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/a-...
People in our sector are used to preaching to the converted. "Nonprofits as a whole need to tell a story that people outside of nonprofits can understand." In this video, Dakota Mcgovern explains why the MPNL program is excellent in showing how to expand the scope of our work.
August 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
People in our sector are used to preaching to the converted. "Nonprofits as a whole need to tell a story that people outside of nonprofits can understand." In this video, Dakota Mcgovern explains why the MPNL program is excellent in showing how to expand the scope of our work.
"Educate yourself about Deaf culture & the rich diversity within the Deaf & hard-of-hearing community. Even learning a few basic signs or the correct terminology..."--Richard Belzile, Canadian Association of the Deaf. His article is part of “Making Canada Accessible”:
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August 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"Educate yourself about Deaf culture & the rich diversity within the Deaf & hard-of-hearing community. Even learning a few basic signs or the correct terminology..."--Richard Belzile, Canadian Association of the Deaf. His article is part of “Making Canada Accessible”:
carleton.ca/panl/2025/ca...
carleton.ca/panl/2025/ca...
Job post for an exceptional scholar specializing in philanthropy & nonprofit research to be a leader in advancing the field in Canada & internationally. This is Canada’s first Chair in Philanthropy, at the rank of Associate Professor (Tenure Track). Deadline: Oct. 15/25. carleton.ca/deputyprovos...
Chair in Philanthropy, School of Public Policy and Administration (Philanthropy; Nonprofit and Management) - Office of the Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Planning)
About the Position The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for Canada’s first Chair in Philanthropy, associated with the Philanth...
carleton.ca
August 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Job post for an exceptional scholar specializing in philanthropy & nonprofit research to be a leader in advancing the field in Canada & internationally. This is Canada’s first Chair in Philanthropy, at the rank of Associate Professor (Tenure Track). Deadline: Oct. 15/25. carleton.ca/deputyprovos...
Every day, infrastructure is built in Canada & people assume building codes do what's needed in terms of accessibility — & we know that’s untrue. @rickhansenfdn.bsky.social runs an Accessibility Certification program that rates sites in Canada for accessibility.
carleton.ca/panl/2025/ri...
carleton.ca/panl/2025/ri...
August 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Every day, infrastructure is built in Canada & people assume building codes do what's needed in terms of accessibility — & we know that’s untrue. @rickhansenfdn.bsky.social runs an Accessibility Certification program that rates sites in Canada for accessibility.
carleton.ca/panl/2025/ri...
carleton.ca/panl/2025/ri...
Joannie Tremblay-Boire, a new MPNL Associate Professor, introduces herself and talks about the program. Click her bio for another video about her research and info about her: carleton.ca/mpnl/cu-peop...
July 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Joannie Tremblay-Boire, a new MPNL Associate Professor, introduces herself and talks about the program. Click her bio for another video about her research and info about her: carleton.ca/mpnl/cu-peop...