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Photo for the news post: Modernizing Charity Regulation for Greater Efficiency and Better Results
July 7, 2025

Modernizing Charity Regulation for Greater Efficiency and Better Results

Modernizing Charity Regulation for Greater Efficiency and Better Results

By Susan D. Phillips, PhD, Professor Emerita, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University Investing in regulation The Carney government is preoccupied, as Canadians expect... More
Photo for the news post: Lisa Trefzger Clarke Ramps Up the “Women in Development” Initiative
June 19, 2025

Lisa Trefzger Clarke Ramps Up the “Women in Development” Initiative

Lisa Trefzger Clarke Ramps Up the “Women in Development” Initiative

Lisa Trefzger Clarke (she/they) is an educator, mother, wife, scholar and social justice advocate. She’s the daughter of a German immigrant and German-Jewish refugee, and identifies as queer and disabled.... More
Photo for the news post: Research Shows Increased Political Contributions Correlates with Increased Charitable Donations
May 17, 2025

Research Shows Increased Political Contributions Correlates with Increased Charitable Donations

Research Shows Increased Political Contributions Correlates with Increased Charitable Donations

Christopher Dougherty is an MPNL alum and a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good, University of St. Andrews, in the UK. He spoke... More
Photo for the news post: Our New Podcast: Watch or Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube
April 17, 2025

Our New Podcast: Watch or Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube

Our New Podcast: Watch or Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube

We're thrilled to launch the PhilanthroThink podcast series with MPNL hosts Megan Skyvington, Daniel H. Lanteigne, Fengwen Yu and Emily Goodwin. The series features philanthropic leaders, wealth creators and innovative thinkers... More
Photo for the news post: The Head of United Way Centraide Talks Tariffs and Transformations
March 31, 2025

The Head of United Way Centraide Talks Tariffs and Transformations

The Head of United Way Centraide Talks Tariffs and Transformations

Dan Clement is President and CEO of United Way Centraide Canada. He spoke with PANL Perspectives about transformations in the past 10 years and future plans, including the impact of... More
Photo for the news post: Adegboyega Ojo Discusses Artificial Intelligence in the Public & Nonprofit Sectors
March 7, 2025

Adegboyega Ojo Discusses Artificial Intelligence in the Public & Nonprofit Sectors

Adegboyega Ojo Discusses Artificial Intelligence in the Public & Nonprofit Sectors

Adegboyega Ojo is a Professor and the Canada Research Chair in Governance and Artificial Intelligence in the School of Public Policy and Administration, at Carleton University. His specialties include digital... More
Photo for the news post: Prof. Calum Carmichael takes issue with a “simplistic” and “tired” take of Effective Altruism
February 6, 2025

Prof. Calum Carmichael takes issue with a “simplistic” and “tired” take of Effective Altruism

Prof. Calum Carmichael takes issue with a “simplistic” and “tired” take of Effective Altruism

A response to Emma Goldberg’s What if Charity Shouldn’t Be Optimized? By Calum Carmichael, PANL Perspectives, February 2025. For some time now, The New York Times has published an annual... More
Photo for the news post: Bob Wyatt on How Increased Transparency Could Strengthen Our Sector
January 12, 2025

Bob Wyatt on How Increased Transparency Could Strengthen Our Sector

Bob Wyatt on How Increased Transparency Could Strengthen Our Sector

What We Don’t Know Does Hurt Us: Possible Changes to Laws Related to Charities Charity law in Canada innovates at a glacial pace, but reform is essential to address modern... More

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