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Photo for the news post: Register for “At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector”
April 24, 2025

Register for “At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector”

Register for “At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector”

  The MPNL program invites you to a PhilanthroTHINK webinar May 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (EDT) "At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector" Featuring Dr. Paloma Raggo,... More
Photo for the news post: Ep. 2: Suits, Salutes and Service: Blake Goldring on Leaving His Mark
April 6, 2025

Ep. 2: Suits, Salutes and Service: Blake Goldring on Leaving His Mark

Ep. 2: Suits, Salutes and Service: Blake Goldring on Leaving His Mark

In Episode 2 of the PhilanthroThink Podcast, hosts Megan Skyvington and Daniel H. Lanteigne sit with Blake C. Goldring, Canadian business leader, philanthropist and Executive Chairman of AGF Management. Through... More
Photo for the news post: Ep. 1: Rethinking Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Conversation with Linsey Sherman-Zekulin
March 24, 2025

Ep. 1: Rethinking Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Conversation with Linsey Sherman-Zekulin

Ep. 1: Rethinking Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Conversation with Linsey Sherman-Zekulin

In the debut episode of our PhilanthroThink Podcast series, hosts Megan Skyvington and Daniel H. Lanteigne sit with Linsey Sherman-Zekulin, a dynamic nonprofit leader, philanthropist and co-founder of Happy Roots... More
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February 20, 2025

US Developments in Philanthropy & Civil Society: Implications for Canada & Beyond?

US Developments in Philanthropy & Civil Society: Implications for Canada & Beyond?

Recording of "US Developments in Philanthropy and Civil Society: Implications for Canada and Beyond?" https://youtu.be/Eh7TOL_mX_Q This was a PhilanthroThink event hosted by the MPNL program on March 4, 2025. Panelists:... More
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July 31, 2024

Community Philanthropy Event

Community Philanthropy Event

"Community Philanthropy: Canadian and International Innovations" was the 2024 Celebrating Philanthropy event run by the MPNL program. It took place on June 27, 2024, at Carleton University, in Ottawa. For... More
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May 22, 2024

Students Fly to South Africa as Part of MPNL Course

Students Fly to South Africa as Part of MPNL Course

This year, graduate students in the MPNL program flew from Canada to Johannesburg, South Africa, as part of an MPNL course, Philanthropy and the SDGs, run in conjunction with the... More
Photo for the news post: Nonprofit Founders and Organizational Succession: Joys and Challenges
March 30, 2024

Nonprofit Founders and Organizational Succession: Joys and Challenges

Nonprofit Founders and Organizational Succession: Joys and Challenges

Recording of "Nonprofit Founders and Organizational Succession: Joys and Challenges" A virtual event from the MPNL program on March 26, 2024 . https://youtu.be/AKIIQFanz3I     The panellists: Susanna Kislenko is a... More
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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: 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: 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
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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