The Discovery Pod

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Latest Episodes

Member Experience & Community Engagement With Christine Bergeron
May 20, 2020

Engaging with the community, of course, is one of the most important aspects of running a social profit organization. But this engagement naturally differs between organizations, and over time must evolve to respond to the needs of the times, especially i

Victoria Hospitals Foundation With Avery Brohman
May 13, 2020

One of the silver linings in the COVID-19 crisis is the fact that we see a lot of people stepping up to donate in any way they can to the fight against the pandemic. Victoria Hospitals Foundation makes sure that these donations go where they are needed...

The Arthritis Society With Trish Barbato
May 06, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is a far-reaching and present danger that affects every sector on every level. Assuming roles of leadership in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic is bound to be tough because, on top of the usual transitional activities,

Real Estate Foundation Of BC With Mark Gifford
April 29, 2020

For many organizations and social profit groups, attaining sustainability that's authentic and equitable is both a challenge and a mission. However, many organizations are working towards this goal consistently,

Social Profit Perspectives On A Crisis
April 22, 2020

The importance of continued social profit cannot be underestimated for organizations in any kind of field. Especially in times of crisis, it’s important that voices of organizations be heard to continue accruing this so-called social profit such that i...

Victoria Foundation With Sandra Richardson
April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 presents a seemingly insurmountable challenge for players in the social profit sector to continue providing their services and managing to stay afloat. Funding has always been an issue for these organizations,

United Way Of The Lower Mainland With Michael McKnight
April 08, 2020

Although no one could have predicted the immensity of the crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the social profit sector is in many ways inherently geared towards responding to situations like this.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation With Angela Chapman
April 01, 2020

Leading a hospital foundation such as VGH and UBC in Vancouver entails dedication, pride, and honor to serve a community seeking for quality health care. In this episode, host Douglas Nelson talks to Angela Chapman,

BCCDC Foundation For Public Health With Kristy Kerr
March 25, 2020

The COVID-19 Pandemic has undeniably disrupted almost all of our lives. Along with the rest of the world's business sectors, many social service organizations have found themselves operating with far from normal business models.

The School Of Public Policy And Administration At Carleton University With Susan Phillips
March 18, 2020

Most concepts of leadership are taken to be monolithic, without much variation in between fields. But the field of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership is one that's unique in many ways, especially if considered side-by-side with leadership in a busin...