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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us at Carleton University this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 10:30am! Dr. Krystian Seibert talks with Prof. Joannie Tremblay Boire about how to modernize the regulatory framework for philanthropy and charities in Canada. For details and to register for this event go to: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/le...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Welcome to the MPNL program's new Chair in Philanthropy, Dr. Jamie Levine Daniel! @jamielevdan.bsky.social Funded by a collaborative group of donors across Canada, the Chair is a first in Canada, and a key building block to establish a world-class Centre for Philanthropy at Carleton University.

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

MPNL's July-August newsletter features a new study, "Walking the Regulatory Line: The Effects of a Disbursement Quota on Foundations." It also includes a new series on culture in philanthropy, announcements about the new MPNL Alumni Association, and a DAF Report: mailchi.mp/carleton/pan...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"Putting Empathy Into Action: Building a Broader, Stronger Culture of Philanthropy in Canada" is a new series from PANL Perspectives. "Why We Should Build a Stronger Culture of Philanthropy" by Calum Carmichael is the first of several instalments. Tell us what you think! carleton.ca/mpnl/culture...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

MPNL student Benson Wong Chulasewok shares his experiences in the MPNL program over the past year. His career started in sales and marketing, leading multicultural initiatives for major telecoms in Canada. Check out what Benson has to say about MPNL here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJQZ...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Join Philanthropic Foundations Canada for its 2026 National Conference! Friends, partners, and leaders in the sector are invited to attend. The theme is this year is "Reciprocity". For info and to register: pfc.ca/events/2026-...

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Reciprocity
23-25 September, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Treaty No. 1 Territory
Homeland of the Red River Métis Nation

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

What is philanthropy’s role in democracy? In Canada, how can philanthropy create or revive civic spaces that foster community connection and trust? Join us June 18 in Ottawa for an in-person Celebrating Philanthropy event and panel discussion "Philanthropy and Democracy": carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/re...

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Join us for our in-person Celebrating Philanthropy event: Philanthropy and Democracy Thursday, June 18, 2026 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)Room 270, Teraanga Commons Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By D...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Thank you for all the submissions so far! The project is still accepting expressions of interest, particularly from members of the public with a general interest in accountability in civil society - no research or professional experience needed. For more info go to: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/ca...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happening in two weeks! Join us on June 18th in Ottawa for our "Philanthropy and Democracy" panel as part of our in-person Celebrating Philanthropy event. Panelists include Holly Bair-Marshall, Dr. Bill Cross, Sabreena Delhon, and Amanda Munday. For more info go to: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/re...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Research led by Prof. Nathan Grasse is looking for focus-group participants for a study about trust, transparency & accountability among charities. Sessions start June 22 & 23. Participants would receive a $75 or $125 gift card per session. To learn more: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/ca...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Lisa Wolverton, President of @forward-global.org, talks about "enoughness" with wealthy families. On our PhilanthroThink Podcast, she also talks about "legacy" and how one idea has shaped much of her work: communities know what communities need. carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/li...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Join ONN @theonn.ca and other nonprofit organizations in collecting high-quality nonprofit sector data! Share your experiences and insights by July 6, 2026. buff.ly/QA5BTIw

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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Did you know that charities & nonprofits contribute 8.4% of Canada’s GDP and employ 2.9M people nationwide? 💡Explore these fact sheets for key stats on the size, impact & economic power of the sector. 🔗 buff.ly/nPVXDdU

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About the Sector | Imagine Canada

Canada’s 170,000 nonprofits and charities address many of the country’s most pressing social and environmental issues while also creating employment for millions and contributing to the economy.

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Lisa Wolverton, President of Forward Global & Director of the Wolverton Foundation, talks to us about her work with communities focused on families & grew to board service, foundations & support for the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, in Vancouver. Listen to the podcast: youtu.be/TJLzkjhFL74

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Contract instructor positions in MPNL have been posted for winter courses "PANL 5007W: Policy and Program Evaluation" and "PANL 5772A: Philanthropy for Arts and Culture." Applicants should hold at least a Master's degree. Apply by June 1, 2026. More information here: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/co...

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Two Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunities for Winter 2027 - MPNL

Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program, School of Public Policy and Administration Pursuant to Article 16.3 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, subject to Article 16....

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

CICP | PCPOB's first briefing note of 2026, "Financing Public Value: How Funding Design Affects the Impact of Canadian Charities" is now available in French and English. Click here to review this timely update: carleton.ca/cicp-pcpob/s...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Non-profits often handle “deeply personal data” about individuals’ health, immigration status, and housing, and “yet are among the least resourced to protect it.” The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience is stepping in to bridge that gap. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3su4tkt5

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CCNDR to expand cybersecurity resources for non-profits with new CoLab – Future of Good

The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience (CCNDR) will be launching a new cybersecurity CoLab for the non-profit sector this year.

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

How do we build long-term initiatives when things feel uncertain? This episode on PhilanthroThink, Annabelle White talks on the importance of supporting local, grassroots work that strengthens communities from the ground up. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: youtu.be/75rvMBSUrF4?...

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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

This fall, Imagine Canada is launching a national public awareness campaign to show that charities and nonprofits are essential — not optional. Join us April 27 at 3 p.m. EDT for a preview of the campaign and to learn how your org can get involved. buff.ly/Xxphccy

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Public Awareness Campaign: The Essential Nature of the Nonprofit Sector

Eventbrite - Imagine Canada presents Public Awareness Campaign: The Essential Nature of the Nonprofit Sector - Monday, April 27, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Happening Thursday! Reminder to sign up in advance to receive a link the event: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/ph...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Happening Thursday! Reminder to sign up in advance to receive the link to the event: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/ph...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

As part of our Making Canada Accessible series, Bill Adair Adair and Gillian Lynne-Davies spoke to PANL about successful collaborations in disability communities: the Federal Accessibility Legislation Alliance (FALA) and the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). Learn more here: carleton.ca/panl/2026/ho...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Canada is in the process of reinventing its economy to be more innovative. Join @dbreznitz.bsky.social, Andrea Nemtin, Lisa Lalande and @susandphillips.bsky.social for "Philanthropy & Nonprofits in the ‘Innovation Economy’" -- an online event on April 16, at 3:30, EDT: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/ph...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

In our Podcast episode, "Another Way," Jonathan Harline & Titilayo Adedeji speak with Annabelle White, Founder of Dragonfly Ventures, about inheriting wealth, learning about nonprofits & sitting across from financial advisors & thinking, “There has to be another way”: youtu.be/75rvMBSUrF4

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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

What does Canada's economic uncertainty mean for the nonprofit sector? New episode of the Let's Imagine podcast features Candace Laing (CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce) on corporate giving, impact investing, AI, and why nonprofits need to "break up with the present." 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/qdNuX4B

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

In Canada, 73% of charities offer free programs or services in a variety of nonprofit sectors. In CICP's survey, "Making Life More Affordable for Canadians," nearly 1,000 registered charities were asked about these programs/services. Learn more here: carletonu.yul1.qualtrics.com/reports/RC/p...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The MPNL program and @TD_Canada invite you to the Annual TD Lecture on Philanthropy on April 16, 3:30-4:45 p.m: "Philanthropy and Nonprofits in the ‘Innovation Economy’" which explores the role of the nonprofit sector in Canada's changing economy. Register here: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/ph...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Women in Philanthropy at Carleton University and AFP Toronto have partnered for an event on April 10th, supported by TD Wealth. Early research results will be shared, before a discussion about donors and fundraising professionals. For details and to register go to: afptoronto.org/events/women...

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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Apply to join Imagine Canada's Board of Directors! If you want to address issues facing nonprofits, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the entire nonprofit sector, then this is the place for you! Apply: buff.ly/ncDoVCU

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Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Rejoignez le conseil d'administration d'Imagine Canada! Si vous souhaitez aborder des questions qui touchent les OBNL, et contribuer à la santé et au bien-être de tout le secteur, cette occasion est pour vous. Postuler: buff.ly/feVbzeI

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Donor-Advised Funds, the fastest growing charitable assets in Canada, rose to almost $10.5 billion by the end of 2023. We recently annotated reports/sources about DAFs and related issues in Canada and the US: carleton.ca/panl/2026/do... If you have more report suggestions, please comment below.

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

“We see it as a nice, feel-good sector ... We don’t recognize the sophistication of the organizations or complexity of services.” Carleton prof Susan Philips says Canada is the only G7 country without a centralized data hub for philanthropy, and it's time to change. futureofgood.co/carleton-pro...

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Carleton prof proposes hub for philanthropy research in Canada | Future of Good

A proposed hub would bring researchers together to study trends and strengthen Canada’s philanthropy sector.

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

On International Women's Day, Lisa Trefzger Clarke, with the Women in Philanthropy (WiP) Project at Carleton University, talks about the crucial role of women philanthropists in Canada and WiP's recent activities: carleton.ca/mpnl/wip/wip...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

@carleton.ca would be the ideal home for Canada’s first Centre for Philanthropy & Civil Society — and would multiply the focus on initiatives such as Women in Philanthropy. The founder of the MPNL program, @susandphillips.bsky.social, CM, explains: youtu.be/z6s5bD1V7no

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

According to new work from @drashleec.bsky.social, the nonprofit sector has an important role in meeting needs of equity seeking groups. The report provides recommendations for nonprofits, funders, and policymakers to advance equity and intersectionality. Read here: doi.org/10.25071/103...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

“Idle money doesn’t do anybody any good,” says Eric Peterson, founder of @tula.org & @hakai.org. "Let's face it, look at the needs out there. No matter what someone's interest is, they can find some way of using their resources for social benefit." Listen to our recent podcast: youtu.be/9Y0xEXkArD8

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

CICP released an excellent, two-page blog summarizing shifting priorities in our sector over time. The blog's author, Kim Quy Nguyen, found three emerging trends: renewed optimism; focus on services and engagement; and persistent workforce instability. Read the full blog: carleton.ca/cicp-pcpob/2...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Congratulations to grad student Mikayla Odut, 2026 recipient of the Simone Joyaux Memorial Award! Established by Dr. Sharilyn Hale the award goes to an MPNL student who demonstrates volunteer leadership as a critical thinker, change-maker, and bridge-builder. Read more: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/mp...

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MPNL student receives "Simone Joyaux Memorial Award" - MPNL

Graduate student Mikayla Odut has received this year’s “Simone Joyaux Memorial Award,” which goes to an outstanding student who demonstrates volunteer leadership as a critical thinker, change-maker an...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Congratulations to Tatenda Nyamande & Niambi Martin-John, who receive this year’s “MPNL Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals,” which promotes Black leadership within the philanthropic & nonprofit sector: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/st...

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Students Receive "MPNL Award for Black Emerging Fundraising Professionals" - MPNL

Congratulations to graduate students Niambi Martin-John and Tatenda Nyamande, who both receive this year’s award that promotes Black leadership within the philanthropic and nonprofit sector and is cha...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Job applications are being accepted in the MPNL program for a position to teach the course "PANL 5004: Governance and Leadership" starting online this summer and on the Ottawa campus for a week. Apply before March 13, 2026: carleton.ca/mpnl/2026/jo...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

CIPC's Community Education Centre, is hosting a workshop for nonprofit and charitable professionals who feel unsure about data or how to use it, joined by special guest Robin Sokoloski, Director of Programs and Research from Mass Culture. Sign up here: carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

A poster with text: Charity Insights Canada Project Presents: What are Data? A Friendly, no jargon webinar for anyone who wants to feel more confident talking about and working with data. With special guest: Robin Sokoloski, Mass Culture

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

On the "PhilanthroThink" podcast, Jonathan Harline & Titilayo Adedeji talk to Eric Peterson, co-founder the Tula Foundation about his philanthropy related to coastal research in BC & health programs in Guatemala. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube: youtu.be/9Y0xEXkArD8

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

“PANL Perspectives” MPNL’s monthly newsletter is now available! This month we highlight important conversations with academics and industry professionals around governance and accessibility in the sector.

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Should a person disclose their disability to an employer? Dr. Susan L. Hardie, Executive Director of Eviance , says, "I’ve learned to emphasize the importance of being aware of one’s power." Read our full conversation as part of our "Making Canada Accessible" series: carleton.ca/panl/2026/sh...

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Should People Disclose Their Disability? Dr. Susan L. Hardie Explains | PANL

Dr. Susan L. Hardie, PhD, is the Executive Director of Winnipeg-based Eviance, which has worked for more than three decades in the cross-disability and

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

"There’s a trend that I believe is driving the corporatization of the sector — a push to say that there’s one, best way — so the book celebrates the multiplicity of different ways of governing." --Dr. Patricia Bradshaw, "Concise Introduction to Nonprofit Governance": carleton.ca/panl/2026/pa...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

@archdisabilitylaw.bsky.social is a nonprofit legal clinic in Ontario that offers free legal services to persons with disabilities. Jessica Field writes about the services in her story for our "Making Canada Accessible" series. ARCH has been a leader for 45 years: carleton.ca/panl/2025/ar...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In foundations, how do values carry into the next generation? On our PhilanthroThink Podcast, Raksha Bhayana shares how her adult children are helping to shape the future of her Foundation (@bhayanaff.bsky.social) and celebrating frontline nonprofit workers across Canada. carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ra...

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Our hybrid programs attract outstanding, diverse grads from across Canada. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15/26, but we make early offers to strong, full-time candidates long before that. For more info about the MPNL and DPNL programs, or to apply: carleton.ca/mpnl/apply

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MPNL & PANL Perspectives @mpnl.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

In our recent podcast, "Money, Mission and Change," CEO Cherry Chan talks about growing up in a money-focused community, building a real-estate accounting business and focusing on her goal to raise $50 million for nonprofits over the next decade. carleton.ca/mpnl/2025/ch...

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