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Photo for the news post: “The Power of Women in Philanthropy” Recording, Reports & Resources
November 27, 2023

“The Power of Women in Philanthropy” Recording, Reports & Resources

“The Power of Women in Philanthropy” Recording, Reports & Resources

The MPNL program and TD Bank Group hosted "The Power of Women in Philanthropy” event on Nov. 22, 2023. A video recording of the event and links to Canadian and... More
Photo for the news post: Sarah Thatcher Receives Jackson Family Scholarship
November 27, 2023

Sarah Thatcher Receives Jackson Family Scholarship

Sarah Thatcher Receives Jackson Family Scholarship

Sarah Thatcher is this year's recipient of the Jackson Family Scholarship in Community Engagement. "I applied for the Scholarship when I heard about it, because it fits with the work... More
Photo for the news post: Shani Eribo Receives MPNL Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals
November 24, 2023

Shani Eribo Receives MPNL Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals

Shani Eribo Receives MPNL Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals

This year, Shaninomi Eribo, an MPNL graduate student, receives an MPNL Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals. Thanks to generous donor support, Carleton University offers this award to Black Students... More
Photo for the news post: MPNL Student Cindy Boustani Receives Award
October 25, 2023

MPNL Student Cindy Boustani Receives Award

MPNL Student Cindy Boustani Receives Award

Cindy Boustani, an MPNL student, is the inaugural recipient of the “Benevolence Award for MPNL.” "It was overwhelming to get the acceptance and to get the award, too," Boustani says.... More
Photo for the news post: Ten Years of Gratitude to Cornelia, Jo-Anne and Keith
July 19, 2023

Ten Years of Gratitude to Cornelia, Jo-Anne and Keith

Ten Years of Gratitude to Cornelia, Jo-Anne and Keith

Recently, the MPNL program recognized the tremendous work of Cornelia Duck, Jo-Anne Ryan and Keith Sjögren, all three of whom are founding members of the MPNL program's Advisory Council, a... More
Photo for the news post: MPNL & CAPSI Intensify Their Partnership
July 17, 2023

MPNL & CAPSI Intensify Their Partnership

MPNL & CAPSI Intensify Their Partnership

Through a partnership with Johannesburg-based Wits Business School (WBS) and the Ottawa-based Carleton University, the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) has offered a joint elective module on... More
Photo for the news post: Philanthropy in a Global Context: Trends to Watch
July 16, 2023

Philanthropy in a Global Context: Trends to Watch

Philanthropy in a Global Context: Trends to Watch

The Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program, at Carleton University, hosted and recorded a panel discussion, "Philanthropy in a Global Context: Trends to Watch," during our 10th anniversary celebrations in... More
Photo for the news post: Shani Eribo Receives “2023 MPNL Social Innovation Fellowship Award”
May 17, 2023

Shani Eribo Receives “2023 MPNL Social Innovation Fellowship Award”

Shani Eribo Receives “2023 MPNL Social Innovation Fellowship Award”

Shaninomi Eribo, a graduate student in the MPNL program, has received a “2023 MPNL Social Innovation Fellowship Award,” which is awarded to students involved with a project in the not-for-profit... More
Photo for the news post: Book Launch of “Philanthropic Response to Disasters”
May 15, 2023

Book Launch of “Philanthropic Response to Disasters”

Book Launch of “Philanthropic Response to Disasters”

"Philanthropic Response to Disasters: Gifts, Givers and Consequences" Edited by Alexandra Williamson, Diana Leat and Susan Phillips (2023) Philanthropic Response to Disasters: Gifts, Givers and Consequences (2023) is a pioneering... More
Photo for the news post: Wise Investment: ESG, Impact & Responsible Investing
May 12, 2023

Wise Investment: ESG, Impact & Responsible Investing

Wise Investment: ESG, Impact & Responsible Investing

"Wise Investment: ESG, Impact & Responsible Investing," a PhilanthroTHINK webinar from the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program, May 11, 2023 https://youtu.be/-ASAdH3FGcA How can charities and foundations more effectively use... More
Photo for the news post: “Canada’s Nonprofit Labour Market: A Dual Crisis?” a PhilanthroTHINK Webinar from April 13/23
April 18, 2023

“Canada’s Nonprofit Labour Market: A Dual Crisis?” a PhilanthroTHINK Webinar from April 13/23

“Canada’s Nonprofit Labour Market: A Dual Crisis?” a PhilanthroTHINK Webinar from April 13/23

Below is a recording of the first hour of the webinar for Canada’s Nonprofit Labour Market: A Dual Crisis? The webinar was hosted by the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL)... More
Photo for the news post: “The MPNL program came at the right time, when we were starting to take the sector more seriously.”–Kristina Inrig
March 23, 2023

“The MPNL program came at the right time, when we were starting to take the...

“The MPNL program came at the right time, when we were starting to take the sector more seriously.”–Kristina Inrig

Kristina Inrig is a 2016 MPNL graduate and President and CEO of the Sustainable Capacity Foundation, which works to build capacity among small nonprofit organizations in the environmental sector. After... More

Photo of event and microphone is courtesy of Joao Cruz.