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Latest Episodes

Kids Cancer Care With CEO & Founder Christine McIver
March 29, 2023

In this episode, Christine McIver Founder and CEO of Kids Cancer Care Foundation, shares how the programs she started over 28 years ago has helped thousands of kids and families on their cancer journey. She provides some insights on how she leads and sets

YWCA Metro Vancouver With CEO Erin Seeley
March 22, 2023

As one of the largest serving agencies in Metro Vancouver, YWCA Metro Vancouver provides a wide range of services to help address the economic, social and physical challenges facing women. Erin Seeley, CEO joins host Douglas Nelson to share how the YWCA M

Vantage Point With Zahra Esmail
March 15, 2023

Building strong communities is key to driving better outcomes in the social profit sector. By bringing together essential partners, boards, and teams, we can create a unified force to make a meaningful impact in the world. In this episode, Zahra Esmail, t

Canadian Women’s Foundation with Paulette Senior
March 08, 2023

In honour of International Women's Day, Paulette Senior CEO of the Canadian Womens Foundation joins the podcast to discuss empowering women to assert their rights and advocating for gender justice. Paulette shares the unique ways her organization have he

Special Episode: Ask Me Anything With Douglas Nelson
March 01, 2023

In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Alex Wilson, Director of Communications of The Discovery Group, sits down with Douglas Nelson to ask him questions submitted from our listeners. Doug shares the insights and wisdom that he has gathered over his 20

Opportunity Spotlight: Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island with Shelley Engelhardt
February 22, 2023

On this episode of Opportunity Spotlight, we shine a light on the Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island with special guest Shelley Engelhardt, Director of Development. Shelley Engelhardt joins Christoph Clodius to discuss an exciting new leader

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation With Mark Korthuis
February 15, 2023

On todays show, we are joined by Mark Korthuis, President and CEO of the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation in Edmonton, Alberta. Glenrose is Canada's largest freestanding rehabilitation facility. Its mission is enabling patients with impairmen

Exceptional Asian Fundraising Strategies with Dr. Wong
February 08, 2023

Dr. Anson Wong is the Campaign Director at The Discovery Group. He joins this episode to discuss exceptional Asian fundraising strategies influenced by his lifetime of experience. Joining Douglas Nelson, Dr. Wong shares insights guided by positive impact

Greater Vancouver Food Bank & ReFEED With David Long And Stuart Lilley
February 01, 2023

Our food distribution system is broken. It is time that we take action and fix it. In this episode, David Long, the CEO of Greater Vancouver Food Bank, and Stuart Lilley, Founder of ReFeed, share their insights on how to fix food systems through the Zero-

DIVERSEcity with CEO Neelam Sahota
January 25, 2023

In this episode, Neelam Sahota, CEO of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society joins Douglas Nelson to discuss the value of immigration to all Canadians. Neelam touches on the Canadian immigration system, the services desperately needed, and the imp