MPNL & PANL Perspectives
The Master of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership program is based at Carleton University, in Ottawa (carleton.ca/mpnl). Faculty, alumni & leaders in our sector also publish research & articles for "PANL Perspective" (carleton.ca/panl).
- “PANL Perspectives” MPNL’s monthly newsletter is now available! This month we highlight important conversations with academics and industry professionals around governance and accessibility in the sector.
- You can find January's newsletter here: mailchi.mp/b300b83e884b... Sign up for the free monthly newsletter “PANL Perspectives” at: eepurl.com/hdJ0J5
- Should a person disclose their disability to an employer? Dr. Susan L. Hardie, Executive Director of Eviance , says, "I’ve learned to emphasize the importance of being aware of one’s power." Read our full conversation as part of our "Making Canada Accessible" series: carleton.ca/panl/2026/sh...
- "There’s a trend that I believe is driving the corporatization of the sector — a push to say that there’s one, best way — so the book celebrates the multiplicity of different ways of governing." --Dr. Patricia Bradshaw, "Concise Introduction to Nonprofit Governance": carleton.ca/panl/2026/pa...
- @archdisabilitylaw.bsky.social is a nonprofit legal clinic in Ontario that offers free legal services to persons with disabilities. Jessica Field writes about the services in her story for our "Making Canada Accessible" series. ARCH has been a leader for 45 years: carleton.ca/panl/2025/ar...
- In foundations, how do values carry into the next generation? On our PhilanthroThink Podcast, Raksha Bhayana shares how her adult children are helping to shape the future of her Foundation (@bhayanaff.bsky.social) and celebrating frontline nonprofit workers across Canada. carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ra...
- Our hybrid programs attract outstanding, diverse grads from across Canada. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15/26, but we make early offers to strong, full-time candidates long before that. For more info about the MPNL and DPNL programs, or to apply: carleton.ca/mpnl/apply
- In our recent podcast, "Money, Mission and Change," CEO Cherry Chan talks about growing up in a money-focused community, building a real-estate accounting business and focusing on her goal to raise $50 million for nonprofits over the next decade. carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ch...
- If you missed "Why Rich People Give," our webinar, here's a link, including timestamps for 7 reasons why the wealthy donate (#1 They're influenced by the expectations of other wealthy people; and #2 Philanthropy gives them hope and provides personal satisfaction.): carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/wh...
- Ten years ago, many in our 2016 class talked about what's great in the MPNL program. The comments from @joeboughner.bsky.social, Michelle Campbell, Imran Bagha, Kristina Inrig & others are as powerful today as they were back then. Deadline to apply to MPNL: Jan. 15. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm7b...
- Of course you’d ruin your shoes to save a drowning child, but would you donate a few dollars to save the life of a child? This is a question that Effective Altruism asks. Watch Calum Carmichael on @cramideas.bsky.social as he explores the pros & cons of EA: carleton.ca/panl/2025/ca...
- Real-life "Succession" in the nonprofit sector? An outstanding new guide from @cathybarr.bsky.social and Susanna Kislenko tackles difficult succession issues and Founder's Syndrome in our sector -- and offers realistic tips on how to get your house in order. carleton.ca/panl/2025/su...
- We’re back with a new season of the PhilanthroThink Podcast. In "Money, Mission and Change," CEO Cherry Chan talks about her background in real estate & how she helps nonprofits with long-term financial stability, partly through her bold $50 million fundraising target: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ch...
- Nov. 28, join us online for "Why Rich People Give": @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social & @rhodridavies.bsky.social discuss insights in “Rich Expectations,” their recent book, & Hilary Pearson reflects on how insights apply to Canada. @susandphillips.bsky.social moderates. carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/wh...
- A report from Keith Sjögren and a second from Malcolm Burrows closely examine Donor-Advised Funds. Also, Rabia Khedr, of Disability Without Poverty, talks about the serious limitations of the new Canada Disability Benefit. Read these and other stories in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/88a2da5ee5db...
- Montréal theatre company Joe Jack & John works at the intersection of theatre and life. They often tour Canada with shows that challenge, entertain and focus on what theatre means in the lives of people living with a disability. Co-founder Catherine Bourgeois explains: carleton.ca/panl/2025/jo...
- Despite contributions 755,000 people with intellectual disabilities bring to families, classrooms & workplaces in Canada, the majority live in precarious conditions. In our Accessibility series, @taralev.bsky.social presents successes from @inclusioncanada.bsky.social: carleton.ca/panl/2025/in...
- Job post: "Chair in Philanthropy" Associate Professor (Tenure Track) position: We're looking for an exceptional scholar specializing in philanthropy & nonprofit research to be a leader in advancing the field in Canada and internationally. Deadline: Oct. 15/25: carleton.ca/deputyprovos...
- Tatenda Nyamande, CEO of the Immigrants & Refugees Support Network Canada, explains what drew her to the Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program this year -- and what stands out the most in the courses and among classmates from all walks of life. youtube.com/shorts/oca1h...
- Across Canada, arts organizations implement innovative programs to increase accessibility. In this Q&A, Jenel Shaw, ED of Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba, talks about detailed Accessibility Audits that benefit entire communities, not only the disability community: carleton.ca/panl/2025/je...
- On September 25, if you're in Ottawa, please join Glenn McInnes and others for the celebratory book launch of “Lessons in Philanthropy: The Legacy of Barb McInnes,” from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the @ottawaartgallery.bsky.social (OAG). carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/a-...
- People in our sector are used to preaching to the converted. "Nonprofits as a whole need to tell a story that people outside of nonprofits can understand." In this video, Dakota Mcgovern explains why the MPNL program is excellent in showing how to expand the scope of our work.
- "Educate yourself about Deaf culture & the rich diversity within the Deaf & hard-of-hearing community. Even learning a few basic signs or the correct terminology..."--Richard Belzile, Canadian Association of the Deaf. His article is part of “Making Canada Accessible”: carleton.ca/panl/2025/ca...
- Job post for an exceptional scholar specializing in philanthropy & nonprofit research to be a leader in advancing the field in Canada & internationally. This is Canada’s first Chair in Philanthropy, at the rank of Associate Professor (Tenure Track). Deadline: Oct. 15/25. carleton.ca/deputyprovos...
- Every day, infrastructure is built in Canada & people assume building codes do what's needed in terms of accessibility — & we know that’s untrue. @rickhansenfdn.bsky.social runs an Accessibility Certification program that rates sites in Canada for accessibility. carleton.ca/panl/2025/ri...
- Joannie Tremblay-Boire, a new MPNL Associate Professor, introduces herself and talks about the program. Click her bio for another video about her research and info about her: carleton.ca/mpnl/cu-peop...
- In a new episode of the PhilanthroThink Podcast, our hosts sit with Wanda Brascoupe, co-founder of the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund, to explore how Indigenous-led giving is reshaping philanthropy in Canada. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or: carleton.ca/mpnl/philant...
- ICYMI: Ep. 3 of the PhilanthroThink Podcast features Megan Skyvington & Emily Goodwin in conversation with philanthropist Manjit Basi about how generosity shows up in the quiet stuff—mentorship, listening, sharing space. Catch it on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts: carleton.ca/mpnl/philant...
- How do we strengthen Canada’s culture of philanthropy? Join this in-person discussion, hosted by the MPNL program, on June 26 at Carleton University, in Ottawa. Liban Abokor (CEO of Reimagine LABS) joins Bob Wyatt, Oonagh Breen and Lisa Lalande. RSVP here: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/st...
- "I'm an immigrant in Canada... My first sense of what it means to be generous and to be kind, and to not be judgmental, was in those farm communities..." In this extraordinary podcast, Manjit Basi talks about her early memories, businesses & philanthropic motivations: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mqN...
- "What's a philanthropist?" asks Manjit Basi. This week on the PhilanthroThink Podcast, Emily Goodwin and Megan Skyvington chat with Manjit, a business executive and co-founder of the nonprofit Synapcity. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mqN... #Philanthropy
- Philanthropy is undergoing reinvention, with systems change, intersections with venture capitalism, and more. Join us on May 21, with Gemma Donnelly-Cox (Ctr for Social Innovation); Jae Kim (@forward-global.org); Paula Murphy Ives (RBC); and Kelly Gauthier (Rally Assets): carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/in...
- Registered charities in Canada spend only 2% to 4% of their budgets on either fundraising, outreach & communications, or professional development. Read the latest weekly survey from our Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP): carleton.ca/cicp-pcpob/
- In case you missed it yesterday, the MPNL program's April 2025 newsletter is out, featuring Episode 2 of our PhilanthroThink podcast and a link to register for our May 7 event, "At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector": mailchi.mp/b476db50609b...
- On May 7, join us for “At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector,” a talk between Paloma Raggo (CICP Director) & Susan Phillips (Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration). They'll review recent CICP data & insights. Register: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/re...
- "10 years ago, we were 108 United Way Centraides in Canada. Today, we’re 57 in a federated model. That’s significant organizational change that we’ve lived through and helped to advance. It wasn’t an accident." --Dan Clement, President & CEO of United Way Centraide Canada carleton.ca/panl/2025/da...
- Blake Goldring’s Approach to Philanthropy: time, talent, and treasure. Hear the full explanation on the latest episode of PhilanthroThink. Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Or find all the links to show here: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ep...
- CICP invites you to save the date for our "Third Annual Data Summit," on Oct. 7/25, at Carleton University, in Ottawa. We'll explore the "trilemma" facing charities, alongside the latest survey research. More details on the event, including how to register, coming soon.
- We have an opening for a course instructor (Advanced Topics in Fundraising) in 2026. The focus is specialized aspects & advanced methods of fundraising, including planned giving, major campaigns, new technologies, ethical issues & leadership skills. Apply before April 28: carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/co...
- Story-Money-Impact is raising awareness about #foodinsecurity by organizing viewings of "The Interceptors," a #documentary about Chef TJ Conwi turning a mountain of surplus food (collected by Vancouver Food Runners) into delicious meals distributed to people: www.storymoneyimpact.com/earthday2025
- On this week's #PhilanthroThink Podcast, Blake Goldring, business leader, philanthropist & Exec Chairman of AGF Management about his #philanthropic work. Listen via "Philanthrothink" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit "MPNL & PANL Perspectives" on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=udeU...
- How involved are Canadian #charities in #coalitions? Well, 37% of charities have never been in a coalition, and, surprisingly, nearly half are unaware of relevant coalitions in their sector. For the full survey from CICP (in English and French), see: carletonu.yul1.qualtrics.com/reports/RC/p...
- Women have long been a power in #philanthropy. Our new Postdoctoral Researcher, Lisa Trefzger Clarke, will help to build our #WomenInPhilanthropy initiative. Thank you to educator & philanthropist Roslyn Bern & the Leacross Foundation for supporting the initiative. carleton.ca/mpnl/profile...
- Our March newsletter, in case you missed it, features Prof. Adegboyega Ojo talking about AI tools in the public & nonprofit sectors, Prof. Paloma Raggo presenting a data workshop, & philanthropist Linsey Sherman-Zekulin speaking about women in philanthropy & other topics: mailchi.mp/815795c113f7...
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- Philanthropic Foundations Canada's brief, "Trump 2.0 and US Philanthropy: Reflections & Actions for Canadian Philanthropic Foundations" suggests transferring capital to underserved communities, as demonstrated by Laidlaw Foundation, Inspirit Foundation & McConnell Foundation. pfc.ca/documents/re...
- Tomorrow, join Nathan Grasse (Carleton University), @cathybarr.bsky.social (@imaginecanada.bsky.social) & Benjamin McNamee & Richard Bartle-Tubbs (both of @wearedaro.bsky.social) for a webinar, “Shaping the Future of Nonprofit Data”: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- In the #nonprofit sector, the lag in publication of researchers' data limits real-time solutions. The #Charity Insights Canada Project fills this gap. On April 8, join Dr. Paloma Raggo for an online workshop with Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: events.iu.edu/philanthropy...
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- For updates about our podcasts, national surveys, job offers and recent research about the #philanthropic, #nonprofit and #charitable sectors, sign up for "PANL Perspectives," the #MPNL program's free, monthly newsletter: eepurl.com/hdJ0J5
- Incertitude politique et organisations caritatives : Le paysage politique américain actuel a-t-il un impact sur le travail des organismes de bienfaisance canadiens ? - 74 % des dirigeants d'organismes de bienfaisance pensent que oui Pour en savoir plus : carleton.ca/cicp-pcpob/a...
- CICP-PCPOB's Survey highlights about Political Uncertainty & Charities: Does the current U.S. political landscape impact the work of Canadian charities? Three quarters of charity leaders in Canada think so. Read the full survey: carletonu.yul1.qualtrics.com/reports/RC/p...
