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...

Benson Wong Chulasewok describes what he likes about Carleton University's MPNL program

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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-...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Register for "Philanthropy & Democracy" - MPNL

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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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

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

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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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

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...

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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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...

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

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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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?...

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

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

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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...

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

MPNL & PANL Perspectives@mpnl.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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.

“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...

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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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...