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| Celebrating Philanthropy: Rethinking Fundraising and Exploring Emerging Trends | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:39:51 | |
Guest: Alex Wilson | Big Sisters BC Lower Mainland and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Host: Zahra Esmail | Vantage Point's Chief Executive Officer Editor: Paul Wang 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Accessible British Columbia Act – Features and Implications for BC Non-Profits | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:44:38 | |
Watch this podcast with closed captions here. Guests: Christopher T. Sutton | Wavefront Centre for Community Accessibility Host: Maria Turnbull | Vantage Point's Associate Executive Director Editor: Elijah Walsh 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 75. How Universities Can Support Our Sector | 26 May 2022 | 00:41:34 | |
The Community Engagement office at UBC supports university and community partners to work together, bringing the full force of combined experiences, expertise, and knowledge to advance a more just and sustainable society. This episode features Kat Cureton, Advisor at Community Engagement, and Katie McCallum, who is the Manager of the Community Engagement office. It was great to talk to them both about where possible opportunities lie for not-for-profits and universities to work together towards their common goals. Before we jump into the conversation, I’d like to introduce you to our guests. Timestamps 00:00 | Intro 03:00 | Self introductions: Kat & Katie 05:51 | What part can universities play? 10:07 | Navigating the university system 14:29 | Stories from the Help Desk 17:43 | Funding opportunities & hiring students 23:12 | Resource re-cap 23:35 | Humanity Financial Ad 24:28 | Making the ask 28:14 | How can universities listen? 33:12 | Reciprocity 35:28 | Accessible learning opportunities 38:45 | Closing reflections 40:40 | Outro Resources
🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 74. The 5 Stages of Financial Wellbeing | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:20:27 | |
Timestamps 00:00 | Intro 01:37 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 1 04:07 | Warning Signs of Stage 1 04:35 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 2 07:47 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 3 08:48 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 4 11:54 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 5 16:30 | Most Common Barriers to Financial Liberation 19:20 | Outro Resources 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 73. Building a Climate Conscious Board | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:32:29 | |
Timestamps 00:00 | Intro ----------------------- Resources Ep. 63: Democracy, Equity, and Climate Change - oh my! ------------------------ Summary Not-for-profit leaders are uniquely situated in the fight against the climate crisis – regardless of their organizational mission. Michael Davis of Our Kids Climate joins for our third episode of the year to discuss how boards can integrate meaningful environmental sustainability dialogue into their work and act towards climate justice within their own organizations. We also talk about how a focus on climate is a matter of keeping up with social innovation and being a leader in inevitable public policy changes. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 72. How to Attract and Retain Volunteers | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:43:14 | |
Leah Coss of Build a Biz Kids joins the podcast this month to talk about the benefits of engaging skilled volunteers. Rowan and Leah discuss what it can look like to take the leap and re-envision volunteerism in your organization, and how organizational leaders can get creative with volunteer engagement. Resources Build a Biz Kids Episode 55: “A For-Profit Lens in Not-for-Profit Organizations” Book: The Lean Startup Book: Lean Impact Engaging Skilled Volunteers Workshop Customized Training at Vantage Point Timestamps 00:00 | Intro 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 71. Bringing the 5 Principles of Democratic Engagement to Life | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:29:18 | |
Jennifer Walowic of SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue returns to From Our Vantage Point to expand on democratic engagement and introduce her new workbook, Where to Start? A Workbook for Evaluating Democratic Engagement Impacts. This is a sequel to our February 2020 podcast, The 5 Principles of Democratic Engagement. Resources: Podcast – The 5 Principles of Democratic Engagement Workbook: Where to Start? A Workbook for Evaluating Democratic Engagement Impacts Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue Participedia Time stamps: 00:00 | Intro 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 70. 2021 Wrap Up! | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:36:47 | |
Celebrate the end of 2021 with us Vantage Point staff members as Rowan interviews fellow colleagues Cherie Payne, Maria Turnbull, and Shagun Bhanot. After what was a turbulent year for many of us in BC and the not-for-profit sector, we thought it would be nice to come together, enjoy each other’s conversation, and celebrate the challenges we surpassed in 2021 as well as look ahead to the future. We also had a great discussion on where Vantage Point is at and what our most recent changes might mean for you, our community members. We hope you enjoy our farewell to 2021 and we’re looking forward to the work to come in the new year. To find out more about the staff behind the scenes at Vantage Point, go to www.thevantagepoint.ca/about/our-people/Episode moments: 00:00 | Intro 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 69. Building Capacity with the Lifecycles Model | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:23:38 | |
This month’s podcast features Mark Friesen, a familiar face at Vantage Point for his work on the team as a consultant for many years. Mark was instrumental in the development of our Capacity Lab, a series of learning opportunities designed for not-for-profit leaders to apply the Lifecycles Model. It allows them to take a step back from the day-to-day to identify where their organization’s growing pains exist and strategize how to move forward. In this episode, Mark explains the Lifecycles Model and how Capacity Lab came to be out of a need for this overarching self-evaluation, and a space where leaders can convene to support each other in their assessments and strategic planning. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 68. Workplace Culture & Policy Planning: Fat Inclusion | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:30:43 | |
This month’s podcast shines a light on fat employees and how leaders can build safe working environments for employees of any size! Sasha Burden joins From Our Vantage Point for a great discussion on what inclusion in the not-for-profit (and for-profit) workplace looks like when it comes to employees of size: What are some things to consider when planning team building activities? How do we account for fat employees’ needs in HR policies? We even discuss healthy ways to talk about health. We hope this episode answers some of your “taboo” questions relating to culture and policy planning. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 67. How Government Supports Our Sector | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:25:38 | |
In a special edition podcast, Director of Government Relations and Sector Development Cherie Payne guest hosts a conversation with Parliamentary Secretary of Community Development and Non-Profits, Niki Sharma. Niki was appointed her role as a first for BC’s provincial government in 2020 and has lots to say about her work bridging the connection between not-for-profits and government. Together, Cherie and Niki cover an array of topics, from emerging gender inequality trends and insights in the work force since the start of Covid-19, childcare funding allocation and unique community needs, and how decisions around funding the not-for-profit sector are made in government at all levels. We hope you enjoy! 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 66. Food For Thought: Meeting Community Needs | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:50:07 | |
We centre food insecurity in the Lower Mainland with Zahra Esmail, Executive Director of South Van Neighbourhood House, and Upkar Singh Tatlay, Executive Director of Engaged Communities Canada Society in this very special podcast. While food insecurity is the theme, Zahra, Upkar, and podcast host Rowan discuss how racial biases impact the lives of immigrants, refugees, and street-entrenched individuals and how ECCS and Neighbourhood House support the work to meet their needs. Meet Our Sponsor: Humanity Financial [https://humanityfinancial.ca] 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Strengthening Relationships: The Role and Voice of Non-profits with Government | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:40:28 | |
Guests: Megan Dykeman | British Columbia’s Parliamentary Secretary Host: Zahra Esmail | Vantage Point's Chief Executive Officer Editor: Paul Wang 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 65. All Things HiVE | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:36:51 | |
Anna Whelan, Executive Director of the HiVE, and Board Member Juliana Craig, join us to introduce Vancouver’s only not-for-profit coworking space. Here we discuss what the HiVE’s pandemic recovery looks like and how collaboration and community have bolstered and uplifted staff, members, and the sector in general throughout times of change. HiVE Vancouver is a not-for-profit social enterprise serving the social venture community. Their space is a unique coworking space located in the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC. They are home to change makers, social enterprises, environmental sustainability groups, and other creative class individuals that support social and environmental sustainability. With over 100 desks, three board rooms and 9,000 square feet of space, there’s a home for just about everyone at the HiVE. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 64. Nav Passes the Baton | 27 May 2021 | 00:16:46 | |
This week, Nav joins the podcast from the other side of the From Our Vantage Point table and discusses her work at Vantage Point, her vision for the podcast, and what’s next. Nav is the new Marketing & Communications Manager at Take a Hike Foundation, although many know her as the voice of the Vantage Point podcast. Listen in on this brief chat to mark the end of an era and join Rowan as he picks up where Nav leaves off as the third host of From Our Vantage Point. Take a Hike Foundation engages vulnerable youth in a full-time program of intensive and continuous clinical counselling, outdoor adventure, academics, and community. They partner with public school districts who provide a high-quality education, and together empower youth with the skills and resilience they need to graduate high school, build healthy relationships, and navigate their own path to success. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 63. Democracy, Equity, And Climate Change – Oh My! | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:32:41 | |
Our April podcast brings an in-depth conversation with Elodie Jacquet, Manager of Knowledge and Practice at SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. We chat about democracy, equity, climate change, and how they come together to form many intersections within the sector. We chat about what must change, how systems can be addressed, and building the future. The SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 62. Sharing The Wealth: How to Decolonize Philanthropy | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:41:35 | |
In this in-depth conversation with Kris Archie, Chief Executive Officer of The Circle, we discuss the colonial nature of philanthropy and how it upholds white supremacy in the not-for-profit sector and affected communities. Then, we imagine how a decolonized philanthropy model could look and explore the necessary steps to reach an equitable funding system. The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada (The Circle) transforms philanthropy and contributes to positive change between Philanthropy and Indigenous communities by creating spaces of learning, innovation, relationship-building, co-creation, and activation. The Circle works alongside Indigenous-led organizations, Indigenous informed organizations, organizations with Indigenous beneficiaries, our members, and philanthropic signatories of The Declaration of Action to encourage individuals and organizations to learn, acknowledge, and understand more about reconciliation and the decolonization of wealth. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 61. Philanthropic Narratives and Why They Matter | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:26:30 | |
Dorla Tune, Organizational Consultant at Vantage Point, joins us to chat about philanthropic narratives and the impacts they can have on our communities, how funds are allocated, and who works within those narratives. We have a frank and honest discussion about what needs to change and why philanthropic narratives matter. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| How to Create the Future when Life is Uncertain | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:41:11 | |
Hildy Gottlieb, co-founder of Creating the Future, and Omar Dominguez, Director of Government Relations and Sector Development at Vantage Point, join us to chat about catalytic thinking and how it can be used to create the future through uncertainty. We will use our upcoming revamped BOSS conference as a case study as we dive into an innovative new way of thinking. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Make an Impact with Graphic Recording | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:33:30 | |
This month we are joined by Sam Bradd, Principle of Drawing Change, to chat about Graphic Recording. We go into depth about what Graphic Recording is, how to utilize it within an organization, and how it acts as a tool for inclusion in meetings and convening sessions. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| The 5 Principles of Democratic Engagement | 26 Feb 2020 | 00:39:24 | |
This month we are joined by Jennifer Wolowic from SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and Alisha Masongsong from Exchange Inner City. Together, we dive into SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue’s “Five Principles of Democratic Engagement” and chat about how these principles can function well within an organization. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Public Policy: What's it all about? | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:20:54 | |
Mark Friesen, Executive Director of the Columbia College Society, joins us to chat about public policy and how an organization can begin this work and what it means to get into advocacy work. We also chat about how Vantage Point is taking on public policy and what we hope will come from it. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Why You Shouldn't Start A Charity | 12 Dec 2019 | 00:19:52 | |
Margaret Mason, a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright joins us this month to chat about why you shouldn’t start that charity you’ve been mulling over. We talk about partnership opportunities, how to cultivate collaboration for your mission, and much more. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| The Value of Coaching for Non-Profit Leaders | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:52:24 | |
Guests: Dr. Delbar Niroushak | Dr. Delbar's LinkedIn | Coaching for Change Enterprise Host: Rachelle Smalldon | Vantage Point Editor: Elijah Walsh 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| A For-Profit Lens In Not-For-Profit Organizations | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:15:11 | |
This month we are joined by Bob Wang, senior advisor at Deloitte, to find out how using a corporate lens can help further the impact of your organization. We chat about programs, services, and financials - and how assessing them differently can elevate the way we do our work. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 54. How Branding Can Impact Your NotforProfit | 23 Oct 2019 | 00:18:25 | |
Ruby Ng, Executive Director for the Disability Foundation and Vantage Point board member, joins us this month to discuss the impact a branding strategy can have on an organization. We explore how to approach branding, what to do when getting started, and how often organizations should reassess their strategies. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Maximizing Organizational Impact through Financial Systems | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:11:54 | |
Gordon Holley, Vantage Point board member and Humanity Financial’s CEO joins us this month to explore how to leverage financial systems to maximize organizational impact. We discuss how efficient and effective financial systems can make all the difference when considering the impact of an organization both internally and externally. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Client Relations and Why it Matters | 21 Aug 2019 | 00:11:30 | |
This month we sit down with Vantage Point’s Consulting Manager, Lisa Torreggiani to chat about why client relations matters and what can happen when organizations take on client relations management thoughtfully and what can happen when they don’t. Lisa takes from her experience not only at Vantage Point and other not-for-profit organizations but also from her work in private sector sales and management. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Truth in Truth And Reconciliation | 12 Jul 2019 | 00:18:47 | |
This month we sit down with Sherry Small to discuss what we mean when we speak about Truth in Truth and Reconciliation. Through her work with MVAEC, as an educator, and as an advocate Sherry empowers individuals and communities by strengthening the spirit first. In this podcast, Sherry speaks about Truth and how we as people living in the Coast Salish Territories interpret this Truth and what we can do to learn more throughout our journey to Truth and Reconciliation. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Celebration Episode: Not-for-profit podcasting | 26 Jun 2019 | 00:13:44 | |
We are excited to be reach the big 5-0! To celebrate this special occasion, our podcast host Nav Nagra sat down with Vantage Point's former podcast host, Maria Turnbull. Maria tells us how From Our Vantage Point got started, tips for new podcasters, and some funny stories from behind the scenes! A BIG thank you to our listeners. Whether you've listened to one episode, all 49, or something in between, we're so pleased you've come on this journey with us! Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Creating safe spaces in your organization – what does it all mean? | 22 May 2019 | 00:18:52 | |
This month, Bhupie Dulay, a registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology joins us to discuss safe spaces in organizations and the meaning of safety. This episode explores what can be done to create safety from both an organizational standpoint but also as an individual. Bhupie reminds us that safe spaces exist along a continuum, not a binary. Listen in to explore this thought-provoking topic and learn how you can apply these practices in your organization. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Key Insights to Changing Your Constitution or Bylaws | 16 Apr 2019 | 00:11:47 | |
Mary Childs joins us this month to share her insights on changing your not-for-profit’s constitution and bylaws. Mary is a lawyer at the Vancouver chapter of Miller Thompson LLP and Board Chair of the BC Board of Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. In this episode she shares what to keep in mind when changing your constitution or bylaws in accordance with the BC Societies guidelines. Tune in to learn these best practices! Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Board Giving: What’s it all about? | 20 Mar 2019 | 00:12:26 | |
This month, Deb Abma-Sluggett, Director of Philanthropy and Government Relations at Take a Hike Foundation, discusses the possibilities of board giving within an organization and dives into common misconceptions around giving. Whether you’re pro or con, Deb helps us break down the argument and explore what board giving is all about. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Emerging Trends in Digital Fund Development | 20 Feb 2019 | 00:16:43 | |
This month, speaker and thought leader, Daryl Hatton discusses the emerging not-for-profit trends in digital fundraising and what organizations can do to stay on top and innovate. Daryl uses his expertise as the CEO and founder of FundRazr to break down how organizations can rethink the relationship between digital media and fundraising. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| HR Trends: 2023 State of the Sector Report Reveals Common Concerns | 14 Jul 2023 | 00:28:13 | |
Resources: 2023 State of the Sector Report: thevantagepoint.ca/sector-reports/ Guests: Christoph Cloudius | The Discovery Group Host: Cherie Payne | Vantage Point 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| The Belonging Lens: How to transform boards towards deeper unity | 23 Jan 2019 | 00:19:27 | |
This month, Director and Founder of Intercultural Strategies, Jessie Sutherland, brings forward thoughtful practices for creating belonging and unity on our boards and in our organizations. Jessie uses the Belonging Lens theory discussed in her TEDx talk to explore strategic ways we can transform polarized positions on boards to create deeper unity through a sense of belonging. We would also like to introduce our new podcast host! The wonderful Nav Nagra, Communications & Events Manager at Vantage Point is the new voice behind - From Our Vantage Point. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Human Resource Management: Strategically power up your people plan | 14 Dec 2018 | 00:16:15 | |
Join Maria Turnbull and Jodi Rai for a fresh and energetic discussion about how to engage your most significant asset – volunteers and staff! Jodi Rai is a people strategist; Free Agent with the Federal government; founder of Humantis Consulting; board member & facilitator with Vantage Point; and board member of Check Your Head: the Youth Global Education Network. Jodi shares practical ways to embark on Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) Planning, explores how the process can support your strategic plan, and how you can best engage with your people plan to lift those working within your organization. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Planned Giving: Where to Start? | 20 Nov 2018 | 00:09:20 | |
Esther Jang, Senior Consultant with Global Philanthropic, returns as a podcast guest to share her passion for planned giving as a key fund development strategy. Whether you are new to this form of giving, or keen to understand it better – this is the podcast for you! Listen in, to learn what planned giving is all about. Discover how to create a truly donor-centred approach and integrate a planned giving strategy with major gift cultivation. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Advocacy: An Essential Practice for Mission Impact? | 17 Oct 2018 | 00:17:29 | |
Alison Brewin, Vantage Point’s Executive Director, shares her thoughts on the importance of not-for-profit organizations considering their role in advocacy. She defines advocacy and provides examples of how it can achieve mission impact and address societal challenges. This month’s topic is inspired by the book, Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits by Leslie R. Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant. *Please note: the information shared in this podcast may be out of date as it was recorded before recent changes to advocacy law. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Accessible Technology (CRMs & More) for Not-For-Profits | 18 Sep 2018 | 00:15:51 | |
Philip Manzano is a seasoned technology professional with a passion for not-for-profit impact, and Head of Marketing & Communications at Keela. In this podcast, he shares his thoughts on how technology provides opportunities to small and medium-sized not-for-profits. He outlines practical questions your organization can ask to identify your technology investment priorities. Philip shares key insights on the value of accessible Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and key resources to explore! Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Tips for your first 6 months as a board member | 13 Aug 2018 | 00:11:54 | |
Nav Nagra, a dedicated arts sector volunteer, received an exciting opportunity her inbox – a board role with the Vancouver Art/Book Fair. She took the leap into this board position in early 2018, leveraging her passion for the sector together with her writing skills. Now 6 months into her role, Nav shares tips to find a great board role, prepare for your first board meeting, and how to contribute as a new board member. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Engaging the Next Generation of Not-For-Profit Leaders | 12 Jul 2018 | 00:25:18 | |
For our very first panel podcast we are joined by: Veronika Bylicki, Co-Founder and Co-Director of CityHive; Vincent Gonsalves Manager, Communications and Engagement of Mobility Pricing; and Brad Roberts, Director of HR at MPA Society, to share their expertise on engagement strategies for the next generation of not-for-profit leaders. Our panelists challenge assumptions and recommend practical insights to leverage the perspective, experience, and technical know-how of today’s emerging leaders. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Financial Governance, Financial Management, and Financial Reporting: What’s the difference? | 20 Jun 2018 | 00:15:12 | |
Gordon Holley, President and CEO of Humanity Financial Management, brings his expertise as a CPA, CA, and Certified Professional Bookkeeper Fellow to this month’s podcast. He provides clarity on how to distinguish between financial governance, financial management, and financial reporting – and why it’s important to see the differences. Come away from this podcast with a foundational understanding of each topic, and ideas on how to strengthen each area in your organization! Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Reconciliation: Urban Indigenous Engagement | 16 May 2018 | 00:18:47 | |
As a non-Indigenous organization, Vantage Point has continued to explore appropriate ways to engage with Reconciliation efforts. Kevin Barlow, CEO of the Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council (MVAEC), joins us for this month’s podcast to discuss the topic of Urban Indigenous Engagement. Kevin shares his perspective on suggested approaches for non-Indigenous groups and individuals to increase understanding and knowledge, offering up practical ways to build positive relationships. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a Chartered Accounting firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Top Tips For Charitable Receipting | 20 Feb 2018 | 00:12:36 | |
With Manning Elliott partners Navroz Janmohamed and Catherine Miller in the studio, our podcast host Maria Turnbull realized just how much she still has to learn about charitable receipting! Hear their expert responses to a number of key questions such as, when should a charity issue a receipt? And when is a gift not a gift? Learn answers to these questions and more. Tune in to brush-up on your charitable receipting knowledge. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a Chartered Accounting firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| 80. The Collaboration Continuum: It Starts with a Connection | 02 May 2023 | 00:44:09 | |
Resources: Tamarack Institute’s Resources: Collaboration Spectrum Tool and A Guide for Building a Sustainable and Resilient Collaboration Adrienne Mare Brown’s Holding Change: The Way of Emergent Strategy Facilitation and Mediation Sustained Collaboration Network tools for non-profits: https://www.sustainedcollab.org/for-nonprofits/ Resource on effective mergers and amalgamations: Merging for Good Resources on co-location/shared space: https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/documents/PDF/Non-profit-SharedSpace-Toolkit.pdf 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Personal Goal-Setting and Self-Awareness | 20 Dec 2017 | 00:08:19 | |
This month, Vantage Point’s Executive Director, Denise Baker, brings forward examples of her personal self-awareness journey throughout her career. She highlights how self-awareness comes from an understanding of our individual strengths, motivations, and values. Personal goal-setting is a valuable learning process. When we have a deeper sense of self awareness, we can more successfully support ourselves and our teams! Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a Chartered Accounting firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Winning Capital Campaigns | 20 Nov 2017 | 00:13:10 | |
Esther Jang joins us from Global Philanthropic, an international fundraising consultancy, to share recommendations for developing and executing capital campaigns. She highlights why organizations must have strong internal capacity to launch a successful campaign. Esther provides key steps to access your internal capacity – including a feasibility study, understanding your current donor relationships, and uncovering the knowledge of your staff and board. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a Chartered Accounting firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Tools to Navigate Challenges in Arts Leadership | 18 Oct 2017 | 00:26:56 | |
An inspiring pair of performance arts leaders join Maria this month to share reflections from their experience in partnering, as staff and board, to drive Boca del Lupo’s evolution. Building on a deep commitment to the organization surviving its founders and a culture that’s clearly comfortable with ambiguity, Jay Dodge, Co-Founder and Artistic Producer, and Carmen Stossel, board member of Boca del Lupo, discover insights as to how their team has navigated the many challenges along the way to mission impact. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a Chartered Accounting firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||
| Tips for New Executive Directors: The First 100 Days | 20 Sep 2017 | 00:13:58 | |
This month, Mark Giffford shares some compelling tips for navigating a new executive director role - such as using baked goods to win over your board of directors! Mark is the executive director of Kiwassa Neighbourhood House and he shares insights from his long career in the sector and his new adventure as an executive director. Presented by Humanity Financial Management From our Vantage Point is brought to you by Humanity Financial Management, a Chartered Accounting firm dedicated to helping Canadian not-for-profit, charitable and social enterprises build capacity for strong internal financial management. Humanity Financial Management’s part-time controllers and CFOs provide support for budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, policies and procedures, and internal controls. Their results: Financial risk reduction and asset protection. Visit Humanity Financial Management online at humanityfinancial.ca. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too. Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial. | |||