Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
Whether as an entrepreneur, a problem-solver or a community mobilizer — you want to be part of building a better world. You take your work and its contributions seriously. You naturally gravitate towards big challenges where the payoffs are great.
The nonprofit and philanthropic sector, one of the largest in the Canadian economy, needs people like you. In the midst of tremendous change, it needs a fresh wave of professionals with a distinctive set of skills to push boundaries, innovate and make change.
Our Graduate Diploma or Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership will prepare you for positions of responsibility working in or with the sector. Through a combination of a summer institute and intensive, online courses, you’ll learn how to strengthen your organization and collaborate with governments and businesses to find workable, ethical approaches for addressing complex contemporary issues.
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PANL Perspectives
The philanthropy and nonprofit sector in Canada is ever-changing and it can be hard to keep track of information from the sector. PANL Perspectives offers news and insights for the philanthropy and nonprofit sector in Canada. The editors and editorial team produce and gather evidence-based stories, original interviews and insider reflections about shifting power relationships in the sector, ethics in philanthropy and fundraising, the role of private foundations, and much more.
PNL News
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SPPA’s Anna Kopec featured in the Charlatan!
In an article written by Jessica Jagodics for The Charlatan, SPPA’s Anna Kopec is leading a project aimed at improving…
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Adjunct Professor Ruolz Ariste in the News!
Adjunct Professor Ruolz Ariste dives into the challenges of public perception and the mechanics of Canada’s Carbon Rebate. Time to…
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Anna Kopec Receives Professor of the Year Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Anna Kopec, our Professor of the Year, for making policy come alive and guiding students to success!…
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Congratulations to Arun Thangaraj, Deputy Minister of Transport, for receiving the 2025 Bissett Alumni Award for Distinctive Contributions to the Public Sector!
The Bissett Alumni Award, named in honor of James (Joe) Bissett, celebrates Carleton University alumni who exemplify excellence and dedication…