Happening Thursday! Reminder to sign up in advance to receive a link the event: 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...

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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

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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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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

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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.

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.

“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...

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...

@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

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...

“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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

A poster with a drawn image of people and documents, and the Carleton University Logo. The date indicates March 3rd 1:00-2:00pm EST.

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_...

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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This month we highlight important conversations with academics and industry professionals around governance and accessibility in the sector.

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

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...

"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...

@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...

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...

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