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The Discovery Pod

The Discovery Pod features conversations with leaders in non-profit/social sector. Join former CEO Douglas Nelson as he talks with CEOs, Board Chairs, Founders and other senior leaders about how they got started in the sector, how they work with their boards, and what remains to be done. As Managing Director of The Discovery Group, a philanthropy and governance consulting firm based in Vancouver, BC., Doug understands the complexity of leading organizations and institutions and the challenges of

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30:16

Place-Making And Purpose With Djaka Blais, Executive...

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2025/12/17

Hogan’s Alley Society(HAS) is dedicated to advancing the social, political, economic, and cultural well-being of the Black community in Metro Vancouver. Douglas Nelson sits down with their inaugural executive director,Djaka Blais, who talks about their place-making efforts focused on nonprofit housing development and community engagement. Djaka discusses how they embrace Afrocentric governance principles to push their efforts forward and explains how their Community Land Trust model works. She also

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Transforming Philanthropy And Organizational Culture...

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2025/12/10

Whenever the economy stumbles or takes a moment to take a breath, the social profit sector gets concerned about what will happen with corporate philanthropy. Douglas Nelson delves into the current state of corporate partnerships in Canada withAdam Starkman, President and CEO ofCanada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations. He offers valuable insights on building and driving meaningful change within your own organization while navigating the ever-evolving landscape of corporate philanthropy. Adam also

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Opportunity Spotlight: Covenant House Vancouver With...

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2025/12/09

The donor community is one of the powerhouses of every philanthropic group, and therefore must be given proper support and appreciation.Covenant House Vancouver, a non-profit organization supporting young people living in “hidden homelessness,” aims to boost their fundraising efforts through their newly created role: Director of Donor Engagement and Operations. Talking about the responsibilities and requirements of this position isTracy Brown, Covenant House’s Chief Philanthropy Officer. She breaks

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30:56

Building Successful Fundraising Models With Jennifer...

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2025/12/03

Raising money is one of the lifelines of any hospital foundation. It ensures the organization’s longevity and capacity to save many lives. Douglas Nelson offers a glimpse of what it takes to build successful fundraising models withJennifer Molloy, CEO of theRoyal University Hospital Foundation. She shares the challenges and successes of raising money for the largest clinical teaching and research hospital in Saskatchewan. Jennifer delves into the importance of building meaningful relationships with

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The Future Of Social Profit Leadership With Tanya...

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2025/11/26

To make the social profit sector more equitable, inclusive, and effective, an optimistic vision from a committed leader is necessary.Tanya Rumble, executive director of theToronto Metropolitan University, takes her social profit leadership approach to the next level to make this dream a reality. She joins Douglas Nelson to share how she promotes inclusive fundraising practices and restorative philanthropy to foster collective community-centered action. Tanya also talks about the importance of

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30:35

Mission Beyond Boundaries With Jessica Diniz,...

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2025/11/19

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder which is growing quicker in Canada than many other countries and Jessica Diniz leads the charge in unlocking brand-new health breakthroughs to accelerate the pace of its research.She joins Douglas Nelson to share her experiences and insights as the president and CEO ofBreakthrough T1D, one of Canada’s top national health charities dedicated to treating Type 1 Diabetes. Jessica talks about what it takes to lead a distributed team of a global organization and

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Opportunity Spotlight: VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation...

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2025/11/18

Are you ready to be the architect of B.C.'s most ambitious healthcare campaign? The VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is launching an unprecedented, comprehensive fundraising effort—a bold undertaking designed to elevate healthcare innovation across the province. At the heart of this monumental initiative is a critical new role: Director of Campaign Operations.In this exclusive Opportunity Spotlight, we sit down with Vanessa Abaya, Senior Vice President for Philanthropy and Campaign, to discuss the

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23:25

Opportunity Spotlight: BC Cancer Foundation With...

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2025/11/14

For this episode’s Opportunity Spotlight, we are joined byElissa Ming Morrissette, Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer ofBC Cancer Foundation, who talks about their new Executive Director role. She explains what they are looking for in their future ED, who will play a pivotal role in the largest philanthropic funder of cancer research in British Columbia. Elissa also explores her collaborative leadership style built on trust, as well as some compelling reasons why a seasoned leader

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35:52

Transforming Crisis Into Growth With Katherine Hay,...

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2025/11/12

Transforming crisis into growth takes bold vision and courageous leadership.Katherine Hayreveals howKids Help Phoneredefined itself as an innovation-driven, data-powered mental health organization. By shifting from a traditional phone service to a leading digital platform, KHP embraced technology to protect its mission and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. This forward-thinking approach allowed them to scale from 1.9 million interactions to over 22.5 million, maintain quality care during

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Opportunity Spotlight: Royal BC Museum Foundation...

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2025/11/07

The Royal BC Museum Foundation is looking for a builder—a connector who can turn vision into impact. In this episode of Opportunity Spotlight, Christoph Clodius talks withCristi Mainand Robert Peterson about the Foundation’s new Director of Development role, why it’s vital to the Museum’s future, and how the right leader can help rekindle trust and excitement around this beloved BC institution.

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42:06

Building Resilient Social Profits With Geoffrey...

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2025/11/05

Building resilient social profits starts with leadership that empowers.Geoffrey Kasangaki, CEO ofAsante Africa Foundation, shares how the organization equips rural youth in East Africa with the skills and mindset to transform challenges into opportunities. From innovative “pay it forward” models to robust governance and a bold transition of leadership from the global North to the global South, Geoffrey reveals the strategies that sustain impact even amid shrinking donor markets and operational

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32:53

Balancing Member Needs & Strategic Vision With Angie...

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2025/10/29

In a healthcare landscape under strain, balancing immediate member needs with a long-term strategic vision has never been more critical.Angie Knott, Executive Director of theMidwives Association of British Columbia, shares how she leads a profession facing burnout, staffing shortages, and under-recognition while championing parity of esteem, sustainable midwifery care, and stronger integration into the healthcare system. Drawing from her own leadership journey, she explains how people-centred

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36:47

Scaling Impact While Staying Human With Donna-Lynn...

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2025/10/22

What does it take to scale impact without losing sight of humanity? In this Women’s History Month conversation, Douglas Nelson speaks withDonna-Lynn Rosa, CEO ofAtira Women’s Resource Society, about leading with humility, compassion, and hope. From one house four decades ago to more than 2,500 supportive housing spaces today, Atira has become British Columbia’s largest provider of housing for marginalized women, children, and gender-diverse individuals fleeing violence. Donna-Lynn shares the

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Connecting Local Programs To Global Policy With...

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2025/10/15

By bringing different local programs together, they become much more efficient and impactful in addressing today’s biggest social issues. Douglas Nelson continues to put the spotlight on women leaders in Canada this Women’s History Month as he sits down withLauren Ravon, executive director ofOxfam Canada. She shares how small donations combined with long-term community development allow their organization to create philanthropic and humanitarian efforts that span across the globe. Lauren also

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Women Redefining Leadership Success With Heather...

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2025/10/08

Women in leadership are reshaping the future of work, andHeather Odendaal, founder and CEO ofWNORTH, is at the forefront of this movement. What began as a single conference in 2015 has grown into a powerful national platform connecting and advancing women leaders across sectors. Heather shares the inspiration behind WNORTH, insights on the shift from corporate to purpose-driven and social profit roles, and why women are increasingly influential in philanthropy and leadership. She also underscores

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Strategic Partnerships And Policy Advocacy With Amy...

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2025/10/01

Women’s health in Canada is critically underfunded—only 7% of national health research dollars are dedicated to it, and just 2.5% when oncology is excluded.Amy Flood, Executive Director ofWomen’s Health Collective Canada, joins the conversation to share how her organization is tackling this disparity through strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and public education. From pushing for a national health care strategy for women to advance gender-based research standards, Amy highlights the urgent

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31:07

Social Profit Leadership: Managing Young Teams, Board...

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2025/09/24

From turning potato starch waste into edible packaging to redirecting over a million pounds of imperfect produce,Enactus Canadaproves that student-led innovation can transform communities. President & CEOCatherine Fowlershares how this national charity empowers almost 2,300 post-secondary students across 78 campuses to tackle pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges through entrepreneurial action. Discover how their programs spark 300+ new businesses a year, create jobs, and make

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Leading Through Crisis With Kirstin Beardsley, CEO,...

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2025/09/17

With food insecurity and waste getting worse year by year, food banks are becoming a crucial necessity in saving people’s lives.Kirstin Beardsley, CEO ofFood Banks Canada, shares how they are coordinating a national network to serve local communities and save them from severe hunger. In this conversation with Douglas Nelson, she explains how food banks are mainly operated through volunteerism, their biggest problems in recruitment, and the major hurdles being faced by their frontliners. Kirstin also

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42:05

From Solutions Finder To Systems Change With Heather...

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2025/09/10

Heather McDonaldrecently stepped into her role as president and CEO of theUnited Way Greater Toronto, an organization focused on growth impact and operational transformation. In this conversation with Douglas Nelson, she shares how she balances their work as a solutions finder and her task of implementing new systems to integrate her values-based leadership. Heather also discusses her major takeaways as a second-time CEO, the importance of showing up consistently, and how she leads United Way in

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Season 10 Opener: Navigating Transitions & Engaging...

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2025/09/03

The Discovery Pod is now on Season 10! Douglas Nelson shares what to expect from this next phase of the show, from what it takes to build a resilient organization in uncertain times to how leadership successions should be handled in the social profit sector. He also reveals which topics from the previous season he will continue to discuss, including the essential elements of sustaining change within a team and the most productive ways to engage with business boards.

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