MPNL & PANL Perspectives

On International Women's Day, Lisa Trefzger Clarke, with the Women in Philanthropy (WiP) Project at Carleton University, talks about the crucial role of women philanthropists in Canada and WiP's recent activities: carleton.ca/mpnl/wip/wip...

@carleton.ca would be the ideal home for Canada’s first Centre for Philanthropy & Civil Society — and would multiply the focus on initiatives such as Women in Philanthropy. The founder of the MPNL program, @susandphillips.bsky.social, CM, explains: youtu.be/z6s5bD1V7no

According to new work from @drashleec.bsky.social, the nonprofit sector has an important role in meeting needs of equity seeking groups. The report provides recommendations for nonprofits, funders, and policymakers to advance equity and intersectionality. Read here: doi.org/10.25071/103...

“Idle money doesn’t do anybody any good,” says Eric Peterson, founder of @tula.org & @hakai.org. "Let's face it, look at the needs out there. No matter what someone's interest is, they can find some way of using their resources for social benefit." Listen to our recent podcast: youtu.be/9Y0xEXkArD8

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CICP released an excellent, two-page blog summarizing shifting priorities in our sector over time. The blog's author, Kim Quy Nguyen, found three emerging trends: renewed optimism; focus on services and engagement; and persistent workforce instability. Read the full blog:
carleton.ca/cicp-pcpob/2...

MPNL student receives "Simone Joyaux Memorial Award" - MPNL Graduate student Mikayla Odut has received this year’s “Simone Joyaux Memorial Award,” which goes to an outstanding student who demonstrates volunteer leadership as a critical thinker, change-maker an...

Congratulations to grad student Mikayla Odut, 2026 recipient of the Simone Joyaux Memorial Award! Established by Dr. Sharilyn Hale the award goes to an MPNL student who demonstrates volunteer leadership as a critical thinker, change-maker, and bridge-builder.
Read more: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/mp...

Students Receive "MPNL Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals" - MPNL Congratulations to graduate students Niambi Martin-John and Tatenda Nyamande, who both receive this year’s award that promotes Black leadership within the philanthropic and nonprofit sector and is cha...

Congratulations to Tatenda Nyamande & Niambi Martin-John, who receive this year’s “MPNL Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals,” which promotes Black leadership within the philanthropic & nonprofit sector:
carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/st...

Job applications are being accepted in the MPNL program for a position to teach the course "PANL 5004: Governance and Leadership" starting online this summer and on the Ottawa campus for a week. Apply before March 13, 2026:
carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/jo...

A poster with text: Charity Insights Canada Project Presents: What are Data? A Friendly, no jargon webinar for anyone who wants to feel more confident talking about and working with data. With special guest: Robin Sokoloski, Mass Culture

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CIPC's Community Education Centre, is hosting a workshop for nonprofit and charitable professionals who feel unsure about data or how to use it, joined by special guest Robin Sokoloski, Director of Programs and Research from Mass Culture. Sign up here: carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

On the "PhilanthroThink" podcast, Jonathan Harline & Titilayo Adedeji talk to Eric Peterson, co-founder the Tula Foundation about his philanthropy related to coastal research in BC & health programs in Guatemala. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube: youtu.be/9Y0xEXkArD8

You can find January's newsletter here: mailchi.mp/b300b83e884b...

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This month we highlight important conversations with academics and industry professionals around governance and accessibility in the sector.

Should People Disclose Their Disability? Dr. Susan L. Hardie Explains | PANL Dr. Susan L. Hardie, PhD, is the Executive Director of Winnipeg-based Eviance, which has worked for more than three decades in the cross-disability and

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...

Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Carleton University, 2017 YouTube video by CarletonSPPA

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.
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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...

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

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...

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

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 assesses the MPNL program, Ottawa, 2025 YouTube video by MPNL & PANL Perspectives

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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"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

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...