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UBC Faculty Of Education With Dee Dee Sung
Join Christoph Clodius, Vice President at The Discovery Group, and Dee Dee Sung, Executive Director, Development at UBC, as they discuss UBCs campaign FORWARD and the important role the Assistant Dean, Faculty of Education, will play in this project. Dis
In Defence Of Philanthropy With Dr. Beth Breeze
It is widely acknowledged that philanthropy has played a critical role in both developed and developing societies. However, today philanthropic acts or so-called do-gooders are being criticized, mocked, and even attacked by journalists and academics. Wh
Vancouver Food Runners & Food Rescue Hero
Over 30% of food is lost or wasted each year, which is striking, given the large number of hungry people worldwide. This wasted resource is a social justice issue that we should mitigate. In this episode, Tristan Jagger of Food Runners and Victoria Della
Institute Of Corporate Directors With Rahul Bhardwaj
Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit organization that inspires directors to make meaningful contributions in the boardroom. The conversations that take place in the board rooms are very important for any organization. As the CEO, it's you
Happy Holidays and Year End with The Discovery Group
The year of adjusting to the new normal and organizational shifts is almost over. 2022 is just about over and it's time to start thinking about the future that is 2023. Join your host Douglas Nelson and his special guest Alex Wilson as they reflect back o
Minerva Foundation With Tina Strehlke
Women in the workforce have been experiencing challenges in the social leaders profit sector- even up to this day! Women are still seen as unworthy of leadership opportunities and incapable of being instruments for social impacts, even when they have rep
Surrey Board Of Trade With Anita Huberman
The Surrey Board of Trade attracts and supports businesses in Surrey. They believe that transportation and education are the two economic foundations of building our city. In today's episode, social profit leader Anita Huberman, the President of Surr
AFP Outstanding Corporation Recipient With Lawrence Eade
To earn the award AFP Outstanding Corporation, one must demonstrate an outstanding commitment to supporting the community financially and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement
AFP Outstanding Youth Philanthropist With Ryan Tattle
Sports undeniably bring people together. Ryan Tattle knows this, and it inspired him to start a fundraising campaign through hockey games which surprisingly did well than he expected. He joins Douglas Nelson to share the story behind Score for Cancer, a
Opportunity Spotlight: BabyGoRound With Sam Drier
Welcoming a baby into the world is a blessing. However, raising them can pose some challenges if you're struggling to fulfill their needs. That is why having a foundation in a community that supports parents in raising their babies in different ways is ve