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Latest Episodes

Diabetes Canada With Laura Syron
November 25, 2020

Making a great impact is one of the main goals of a social profit organization. But as with its nature, you have to pull a number of strings in order to make things work—from coordinating with donors to organizing fundraisers and more. Needless to say, th

Stupid Cancer Founder Matthew Zachary
November 18, 2020

Founded at a time when social media was limited to Friendster and MySpace, Stupid Cancer soon grew to become the largest cancer support community for young adults in the world. Diagnosed with cancer when he was 21, Matthew Zachary did not set out to start

Build Up Advisory Group With A. Nicole Campbell
November 11, 2020

Formed with a humanitarian intent around a mission, a big issue, or a great opportunity, nonprofits and philanthropic organizations are noble causes. However, many fall along the wayside and fail due to them being unable to overcome many of their challeng

Power To Be With Tim Cormode
November 04, 2020

A registered non-profit based in Victoria, Power To Be creates nature-based activities for vulnerable populations, focusing on children, youth, and families living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. Joining Douglas Nelson on the sho

Variety The Children's Charity With Cally Wesson
October 28, 2020

This year has been a pivotal time for charity organizations and even the more established names are not spared the challenges. Despite the hardships, however, Variety, the Children’s Charity remains committed in fulfilling its mission, especially in this

Inspired Results Group With Diane Lloyd
October 21, 2020

One area that contributes to the turnover in the social profit sector is its hesitance to invest in leadership development. Many people who can’t find leadership opportunities in the sector either search for a greener pasture next door or find a different

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra With Angela Elster
October 14, 2020

Music is becoming an antidote to COVID-19 and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra takes the challenge of keeping its traditions in a radically changing world. When the pandemic hit us in early 2020, organizations all around the world have been evaluating the

United Way Of Greater Victoria With Mark Breslauer
October 07, 2020

Making that shift from the corporate sector to the social profit sector can be surprising, especially when you’re already an accomplished leader. Mark Breslauer, the CEO of the United Way of Greater Victoria, did exactly that and in this episode, he share

BC SPCA With Shoni Field
September 30, 2020

Are you wondering how animal charities are faring in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic? In British Columbia, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SCPA) is trying its best to rethink their strategies and campaigns so that they can co

MakeWay With Joanna Kerr
September 23, 2020

What’s in a name? For President and CEO Joanna Kerr, the name change from Tides Canada to MakeWay is much deeper than just being just an attempt to solidify brand identity. It represents a bigger pivot from being a service-based organization to being a...