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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 24)
May 15, 2023

Book Launch of “Philanthropic Response to Disasters” (May 24)

Book Launch of “Philanthropic Response to Disasters” (May 24)

Join us on May 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., EDT, for the online launch of: "Philanthropic Response to Disasters: Gifts, Givers and Consequences" The Zoom link to attend is: https://carleton-ca.zoom.us/j/91307274072... 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 for the news post: Opportunities & Challenges of Artificial Intelligence for the Sector
March 14, 2023

Opportunities & Challenges of Artificial Intelligence for the Sector

Opportunities & Challenges of Artificial Intelligence for the Sector

A recording of the PhilanthroTHINK webinar, "Opportunities and Challenges of AI for the Sector," which was held on March 23, 2023, is available: https://youtu.be/wLgCPuFEcgs Panelists: Adegboyega Ojo, Professor, School of... More
Photo for the news post: Canada’s Foundations: The Strategies of Philanthropy
February 26, 2023

Canada’s Foundations: The Strategies of Philanthropy

Canada’s Foundations: The Strategies of Philanthropy

As part of PhilanthroTHINK, the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program, at Carleton University, hosted "Canada’s Foundations: The Strategies of Philanthropy" on Feb. 23, 2023, featuring three speakers. This is one-hour... More
Photo for the news post: “MPNL plays a key role in the growing professionalization of the sector and in attracting top talent, research and resources.” –Amanda Mayer
January 18, 2023

“MPNL plays a key role in the growing professionalization of the sector and in attracting...

“MPNL plays a key role in the growing professionalization of the sector and in attracting top talent, research and resources.” –Amanda Mayer

Amanda Mayer was a graduate student in the MPNL program in 2013, the program's inaugural year, and is a member of the Editorial Board for PANL Perspectives. She's been with... More
Photo for the news post: “The MPNL program provided me with resources and approaches to increase impact, but also, to promote justice.” –Brianna Salmon
January 8, 2023

“The MPNL program provided me with resources and approaches to increase impact, but also, to...

“The MPNL program provided me with resources and approaches to increase impact, but also, to promote justice.” –Brianna Salmon

Before enrolling in the MPNL program, Brianna Salmon worked with a non-governmental organization (NGO) and finished a graduate thesis about sustainable transportation. She graduated from the MPNL program in 2014... More
Photo for the news post: The Future(s) of NextGen Philanthropy in Canada
October 28, 2022

The Future(s) of NextGen Philanthropy in Canada

The Future(s) of NextGen Philanthropy in Canada

In Oct. 2022, Carleton University's Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program and TD Bank Group hosted the online Annual TD Lecture, “The Future(s) of NextGen Philanthropy in Canada.”... More
Photo for the news post: MPNL announces four recipients of the Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals
October 18, 2022

MPNL announces four recipients of the Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals

MPNL announces four recipients of the Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals

In 2022, there are four recipients of the MPNL Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals: Leigh Ann Asare, Marsha Clyne, Muna Mohamed and Zahra Baptiste. Spearheaded by Nneka Allen (the... More
Photo for the news post: The 2022 Recipient of the Jackson Family Scholarship is Katelyn James
October 4, 2022

The 2022 Recipient of the Jackson Family Scholarship is Katelyn James

The 2022 Recipient of the Jackson Family Scholarship is Katelyn James

Katelyn James is an MPNL student and Operations Director at One City Peterborough, a nonprofit organization serving people experiencing homelessness and criminalization. She's the 2022 recipient of the Jackson Family... More

Photo of event and microphone is courtesy of Joao Cruz.