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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).
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...
November 19, 2025 at 1:58 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...
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 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...
October 1, 2025 at 1:17 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).

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September 3, 2025 at 4:46 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.
August 29, 2025 at 5:14 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...
August 25, 2025 at 4:57 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...
August 15, 2025 at 5:19 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...
July 30, 2025 at 8:05 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...
June 19, 2025 at 7:20 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...
June 13, 2025 at 5:53 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...
June 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"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
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...
May 12, 2025 at 2:07 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/
May 7, 2025 at 9:01 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...
April 27, 2025 at 2:56 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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April 24, 2025 at 7:29 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...
April 17, 2025 at 1:54 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.
April 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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
April 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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...
April 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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...
April 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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...
April 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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...
March 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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...
March 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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...
March 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM