MPNL & PANL Perspectives
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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).
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...
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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...
Joe Jack & John Works at the Intersection of Theatre and Life | PANL
Catherine Bourgeois is Co-founder and Artistic and General Director of the Montréal-based theatre company Joe Jack & John. The company works at the
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November 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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...
Working Toward an Inclusive Canada | PANL
Tara Levandier is the Executive Director of Operations & Social Impact for Inclusion Canada (and is an MPNL alumna in the 2014 cohort). This article
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October 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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...
October 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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.
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Tatenda Nyamande assesses the MPNL program, Ottawa, 2025
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September 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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...
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...
"Accessibility doesn’t help only a few groups; it helps the entire community" -- Jenel Shaw | PANL
Jenel Shaw is a self-taught visual artist and strong activist for the Deaf and disability community. She’s the Executive Director of Arts AccessAbility
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September 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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).
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September 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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-...
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.
August 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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”:
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August 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"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...
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...
Chair in Philanthropy, School of Public Policy and Administration (Philanthropy; Nonprofit and Management) - Office of the Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Planning)
About the Position The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for Canada’s first Chair in Philanthropy, associated with the Philanth...
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August 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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.
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August 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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...
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...
July 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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...
June 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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...
Catch it on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts:
carleton.ca/mpnl/philant...
June 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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...
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...
June 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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 Makes a Philanthropist?" – Manjit Basi’s Take on Giving Back
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May 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"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.
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May 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"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
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):
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May 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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...
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/
May 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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...
Suits, Salutes and Service: Episode 2 of the MPNL Podcast
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April 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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...
April 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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
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April 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"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
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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...
April 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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.
April 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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:
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Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunity for Winter 2026 | Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunity – Winter 2026 Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program, School of Public Policy and
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April 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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...
carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/co...