The MPNL and DPNL programs regularly invite high-profile speakers and panelists to provide insights about philanthrophy and the nonprofit sector. Below are a handful of recent talks and panels.

Photo for the news post: PhilanthroTHINK 2021: From Charity to Social Justice
January 21, 2022

PhilanthroTHINK 2021: From Charity to Social Justice

PhilanthroTHINK 2021: From Charity to Social Justice

A few months ago, the MPNL program and TD Bank Group hosted “From Charity to Social Justice,” a PhilanthroTHINK event that looked at how philanthropy is being transformed to create... More
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January 20, 2022

In Defence of Philanthropy

In Defence of Philanthropy

Beth Breeze, Director of the Centre for Philanthropy, at the University of Kent, in the UK, discussed her latest book, "In Defence of Philanthropy" (Agenda Publishing, 2021) during an online... More
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January 5, 2022

PhilanthroTHINK 2020: Making Philanthropy More Impactful

PhilanthroTHINK 2020: Making Philanthropy More Impactful

The PhilanthroTHINK 2020 event in Vancouver (just before Covid hit) begins with the MPNL program's Calum Carmichael talking about how to realize greater impact from philanthropy. Afterwards, Joanne Ryan (vice... More
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January 3, 2022

PhilanthroTHINK 2019: Inspiring Philanthropy to do Better

PhilanthroTHINK 2019: Inspiring Philanthropy to do Better

The percentage of Canadians who give to charity has been declining for years, and many wealthy individuals don't donate. Philanthropy in the US seems to be in a better state,... More

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