MPNL & PANL Perspectives
@mpnl.bsky.social
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).
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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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...
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.
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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...
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...
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).
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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...
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.
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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...
In a new episode of the PhilanthroThink Podcast, our hosts sit with Wanda Brascoupe, co-founder of the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund, to explore how Indigenous-led giving is reshaping philanthropy in Canada. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or: carleton.ca/mpnl/philant...
June 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
In a new episode of the PhilanthroThink Podcast, our hosts sit with Wanda Brascoupe, co-founder of the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund, to explore how Indigenous-led giving is reshaping philanthropy in Canada. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or: carleton.ca/mpnl/philant...
ICYMI: Ep. 3 of the PhilanthroThink Podcast features Megan Skyvington & Emily Goodwin in conversation with philanthropist Manjit Basi about how generosity shows up in the quiet stuff—mentorship, listening, sharing space.
Catch it on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts:
carleton.ca/mpnl/philant...
Catch it on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts:
carleton.ca/mpnl/philant...
June 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
ICYMI: Ep. 3 of the PhilanthroThink Podcast features Megan Skyvington & Emily Goodwin in conversation with philanthropist Manjit Basi about how generosity shows up in the quiet stuff—mentorship, listening, sharing space.
Catch it on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts:
carleton.ca/mpnl/philant...
Catch it on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts:
carleton.ca/mpnl/philant...
How do we strengthen Canada’s culture of philanthropy? Join this in-person discussion, hosted by the MPNL program, on June 26 at Carleton University, in Ottawa. Liban Abokor (CEO of Reimagine LABS) joins Bob Wyatt, Oonagh Breen and Lisa Lalande. RSVP here: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/st...
June 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
How do we strengthen Canada’s culture of philanthropy? Join this in-person discussion, hosted by the MPNL program, on June 26 at Carleton University, in Ottawa. Liban Abokor (CEO of Reimagine LABS) joins Bob Wyatt, Oonagh Breen and Lisa Lalande. RSVP here: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/st...
"What's a philanthropist?" asks Manjit Basi. This week on the PhilanthroThink Podcast, Emily Goodwin and Megan Skyvington chat with Manjit, a business executive and co-founder of the nonprofit Synapcity. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube.
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May 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"What's a philanthropist?" asks Manjit Basi. This week on the PhilanthroThink Podcast, Emily Goodwin and Megan Skyvington chat with Manjit, a business executive and co-founder of the nonprofit Synapcity. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mqN...
#Philanthropy
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#Philanthropy
Philanthropy is undergoing reinvention, with systems change, intersections with venture capitalism, and more. Join us on May 21, with Gemma Donnelly-Cox (Ctr for Social Innovation); Jae Kim (@forward-global.org); Paula Murphy Ives (RBC); and Kelly Gauthier (Rally Assets):
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May 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Philanthropy is undergoing reinvention, with systems change, intersections with venture capitalism, and more. Join us on May 21, with Gemma Donnelly-Cox (Ctr for Social Innovation); Jae Kim (@forward-global.org); Paula Murphy Ives (RBC); and Kelly Gauthier (Rally Assets):
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carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/in...
Registered charities in Canada spend only 2% to 4% of their budgets on either fundraising, outreach & communications, or professional development. Read the latest weekly survey from our Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP): carleton.ca/cicp-pcpob/
May 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Registered charities in Canada spend only 2% to 4% of their budgets on either fundraising, outreach & communications, or professional development. Read the latest weekly survey from our Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP): carleton.ca/cicp-pcpob/
On May 7, join us for “At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector,” a talk between Paloma Raggo (CICP Director) & Susan Phillips (Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration). They'll review recent CICP data & insights. Register: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/re...
April 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
On May 7, join us for “At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector,” a talk between Paloma Raggo (CICP Director) & Susan Phillips (Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration). They'll review recent CICP data & insights. Register: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/re...
"10 years ago, we were 108 United Way Centraides in Canada. Today, we’re 57 in a federated model. That’s significant organizational change that we’ve lived through and helped to advance. It wasn’t an accident." --Dan Clement, President & CEO of United Way Centraide Canada
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April 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"10 years ago, we were 108 United Way Centraides in Canada. Today, we’re 57 in a federated model. That’s significant organizational change that we’ve lived through and helped to advance. It wasn’t an accident." --Dan Clement, President & CEO of United Way Centraide Canada
carleton.ca/panl/2025/da...
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Blake Goldring’s Approach to Philanthropy: time, talent, and treasure. Hear the full explanation on the latest episode of PhilanthroThink. Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Or find all the links to show here: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ep...
April 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Blake Goldring’s Approach to Philanthropy: time, talent, and treasure. Hear the full explanation on the latest episode of PhilanthroThink. Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Or find all the links to show here: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ep...
CICP invites you to save the date for our "Third Annual Data Summit," on Oct. 7/25, at Carleton University, in Ottawa. We'll explore the "trilemma" facing charities, alongside the latest survey research. More details on the event, including how to register, coming soon.
April 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
CICP invites you to save the date for our "Third Annual Data Summit," on Oct. 7/25, at Carleton University, in Ottawa. We'll explore the "trilemma" facing charities, alongside the latest survey research. More details on the event, including how to register, coming soon.
Story-Money-Impact is raising awareness about #foodinsecurity by organizing viewings of "The Interceptors," a #documentary about Chef TJ Conwi turning a mountain of surplus food (collected by Vancouver Food Runners) into delicious meals distributed to people: www.storymoneyimpact.com/earthday2025
April 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Story-Money-Impact is raising awareness about #foodinsecurity by organizing viewings of "The Interceptors," a #documentary about Chef TJ Conwi turning a mountain of surplus food (collected by Vancouver Food Runners) into delicious meals distributed to people: www.storymoneyimpact.com/earthday2025
On this week's #PhilanthroThink Podcast, Blake Goldring, business leader, philanthropist & Exec Chairman of AGF Management about his #philanthropic work. Listen via "Philanthrothink" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit "MPNL & PANL Perspectives" on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=udeU...
April 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
On this week's #PhilanthroThink Podcast, Blake Goldring, business leader, philanthropist & Exec Chairman of AGF Management about his #philanthropic work. Listen via "Philanthrothink" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit "MPNL & PANL Perspectives" on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=udeU...