A podcast for us to reimagine a better sector, tackle systemic issues, and yes—raise some serious cash.

Our Latest Episodes

The Future of Work with Anil Patel

The Future of Work with Anil Patel

What does the future of work look like? Is it already here? How do we equip our organizations to meet the changing workplace? What do we need to do today?

These are all questions that Anil Patel, co-founder of Timeraiser and GrantBook asked himself when he started his year-long sabbatical to research the future of work.

As he nears the end of his research, he joined us on the podcast to talk about his findings.

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How to Apply Social Innovation to your Small Nonprofit with Geraldine Cahill

How to Apply Social Innovation to your Small Nonprofit with Geraldine Cahill

This week Geraldine Cahill, co-author of Social Innovation Generation and past manager of programs and partnerships at Social Innovation Generation National (SiG), shares how you can think about social innovation in a way that impacts your organization’s day-to-day work AND how you think about changing the world.

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Anti-Oppression: Process not Principle with Adil Dhalla

Anti-Oppression: Process not Principle with Adil Dhalla

We often hear about how important it is to increase diversity and inclusion initiatives, but how can we bring about a safer, more comfortable place for everyone to work?

In the case of Adil Dhalla, the executive director of the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) in Toronto, the quest for a diverse and inclusive environment is an on-going journey that starts with a self-reflection.

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The Post-Millennial Workforce with Mary Barroll

The Post-Millennial Workforce with Mary Barroll

We all know how millennials have impacted the workforce, but a new generation is emerging! Gen Z is now entering the workforce and they are poised to have a very different impact than the generation before them. Mary Barroll, President of TallentEgg, helps us learn how to find and hire Gen Z interns and employees and how to keep them engaged in their jobs.

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Board Effectiveness Made Easy

Board Effectiveness Made Easy

Board governance and effectiveness lies at the heart of charities. We love our boards, but working with them can be very challenging.

Matt Fullbrook from the Clarkson Centre for Board Governance walks us through some easy but impactful steps to take to re-focus your board and repair or optimize your relationship with your board members.

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Digital Marketing DIY

Digital Marketing DIY

Digital marketing for charities is kind of a funny space where it feels like we’re falling behind compared to other industries. This week we reached out to Avery Swartz, founder and CEO of Camp Tech, the tech workshop company for non-technical people, and helms North Coast Group, a website advisory and digital consultancy. We asked Avery all about digital marketing and how your small nonprofit can boost engagement without increasing your spending.

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Managing Volunteers in Small Organizations with Camara Chambers

Managing Volunteers in Small Organizations with Camara Chambers

Volunteers are the bread and butter of our sector that helps make our work possible. But with great volunteers also comes great management. This week we sat down with Camara Chambers, executive director at Volunteer Toronto, to give us actionable tips and tools that your organization can use today.

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The Legal Mistakes Your Small Charity is Making and How to Fix Them with Mark Blumberg

The Legal Mistakes Your Small Charity is Making and How to Fix Them with Mark Blumberg

Does the T3010 confuse (or maybe even scare) you? Legal problems are something that all organizations face and the rules around them aren’t always black and white. So how can we make sure we’re not only compliant, but doing it right the first time? Today we’re talking with Mark Blumberg, a thought-leader in the legal space, about what they can look like, how to avoid them, and other best practices around the legal aspect of your organization.

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Corporate Fundraising Building Blocks with Heather Nelson

Corporate Fundraising Building Blocks with Heather Nelson

We hear all the time about corporate fundraising as an ~easy~ solution to all of our funding needs and we see a lot of organizations not do it quite right. Not sure how exactly to get started? We are joined this week by Heather Nelson, an incredible thought leader in the corporate fundraising space, who shares guidelines for creating that valuable partnership with corporations and businesses.

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