Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Shared Brain Podcast
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| Women Leading Philanthropy: Sofia Janmohamed’s Story | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:42:16 | |
We love hearing how leaders "made it". This episode is an honest discussion exploring Sofia Janmohamed's journey to transform her unique strengths into a successful fundraising career. One of six women we profiled during our recent Knowledge Creation report entitled Women Leading Philanthropy, Sofia is based in British Columbia. She is the Executive Director of Development, Advancement & Alumni Engagement at Simon Fraser University. She shares how she embraces empathy, welcomes growth and harnesses her superpowers to lead her organization to success. Watch our story unfold here! Global's Website | |||
| Pride & Allyship in Fundraising | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:47:14 | |
It's Pride Season! So let's dive in. Pssst. May we have an itty bitty chat about the acronym LGBTQ? Or is it LGBTQ+? Where do we include the 2S? What does allyship look like from a fundraising perspective? What's the best approach to pronouns in the workplace? This conversation provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the queer community and what we can do collectively to drive positive change. This episode is hosted by Global's own Pat Estey, (he/him) Senior Consultant based in British Columbia.
Watch our story unfold here! Global's Website | |||
| L'engagement du bénévole | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:46:35 | |
Pourquoi l’engagement du bénévole est important pour la collecte de fonds à tout niveau? L’épisode d’aujourd’hui porte sur l’engagement des bénévoles et est animé par Denis Lalonde et Élaine Lalonde. Ils sont deux conseillers séniors de Global Philanthropic Canada établis au Québec. Ensemble, ils ont accumulé près d’un demi-siècle d’expertise philanthropique en collaborant pour améliorer la mission des organisations à but non lucratif au Canada. Denis et Élaine accueillent deux invités spéciaux : Jacynthe Côté et Norman Steinberg. Watch our story unfold here! Global's Website | |||
| The Cookie Queens of Canada | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:42:32 | |
Today’s episode has us jetting off to the quaint town of Dunnville, in Ontario’s Niagara peninsula to chat with Penny Banks of the Dunnville Hospital and Healthcare Foundation. Penny is the passionate and upbeat Executive Director of the foundation and enthusiastically spends a good portion of Smile Cookie Week elbow deep in cookie dough. Penny’s organization teamed up with the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign and the union paid off – literally. Since 1996, $77 million has been raised for organizations through smile cookies, and Dunnville’s tiny hospital foundation has fundraised more money than any other organization in Canada. Dunnville, Ontario is now the “Cookie Capital of Canada” crowning Penny and her team the “Cookie Queens of Canada”. Today’s episode is hosted by Global Philanthropic Canada’s resident storyteller and Senior Consultant, Janine Foster-Elmslie. Want to learn more? Sign up for The Global Minute and receive updates on new episodes, fundraising tips and best practices directly to your inbox. Watch our story unfold here! Global's Website | |||
| Trust and interconnectivity in Canadian fundraising | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:29:50 | |
What makes philanthropy tick in the Canadian landscape? How do we collectively squeeze the most juice out of associations and memberships to elevate your non-profit's mission and your fundraising career? What does it mean to be a fundraising generalist? In this episode, we dive in to discuss fundraising in Canada from the perspective of Lisa Dayanandan, CFRE. Lisa is a self-described storyteller, connector and big picture thinker. A former teacher, she found her way into fundraising and never looked back. Currently, she works as Philanthropy Advisor with the Edmonton Community Foundation while also volunteering with AFP Edmonton and Area Chapter and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners. This episode is hosted by Corrie Fortner. If Lisa is a storyteller, connector and big picture thinker, Corrie is an empath, problem-solver extraordinaire and a visionary leader. She is a compassionate and strategic fund development professional with a strong history of success working with donors, leading teams, and supporting organizations to attain and surpass their goals. She currently works with Global Philanthropic Canada as Vice President, Prairies & Territories and Senior Consultant for many Canadian non-profits. Don't forget to check out Lisa's spoken word piece crafted for National Philanthropy Day in Canada here. https://youtu.be/gGzerHx8as4 Watch our story unfold here! Global's Website | |||
| Mind Matters: Navigating mental health in the workplace | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:35:49 | |
Canadian fundraisers unite to discuss navigating mental health in the workplace, specifically within the non-profit space. ⭐ What can your organization implement today to maximize mental wellness? ⭐ As a leader, how can you think differently to support your team to be their best? ⭐ How have small changes in the workplace led these fundraisers to notice improvements in their fundraising teams? Does an improvement in mental health and balance really result in fundraising success? With special guests Chloe Grondin and Amy O'Leary (Peach Arch Hospital Foundation), and Barb Coates (Dan's Legacy), Barbara Moore explores mental health in the workplace and the tools your organization can invest in to maximize health and wellness for the betterment of your colleagues and your non-profit's mission. Watch our story unfold here! Global's Website | |||
| Ce que vous avez manqué au CCAE 2025 : Tendances, enjeux et inspirations pour l'avancement institutionnel | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:36:56 | |
Aujourd’hui, on vous propose un épisode spécial pour faire écho à la conférence nationale 2025 du CCAE, qui s’est tenue dans le cadre prestigieux du Château Frontenac à Québec, en collaboration avec l’Université Laval. Une rencontre qui a réuni les leaders de l’avancement institutionnel au pays — et où les idées, les échanges et les inspirations ont fusé. Mais on le sait, tout le monde ne peut pas y assister. Alors, que vous étiez retenu sur votre campus ou que vous n’ayez tout simplement pas pu faire le déplacement, cet épisode est pour vous. ---- Découvrez notre parcours ICI. Watch our story unfold here! Global's Website | |||
| The 3 Cs of Fundraising: Culture, Capacity and Competency | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:33:47 | |
Let's discuss ways to enhance your nonprofit's efficiency and achieve optimal outcomes. When evaluating the philanthropic health and potential of your nonprofit organization, have you assessed the 3 Cs: Culture, Capacity and Competency? These three dimensions offer a comprehensive and practical framework for assessing readiness to effectively fundraise, particularly through the lens of both staffing and volunteer leadership. Each “C” provides critical insight into how to engage with the full solicitation cycle—from identification and qualification to cultivation and solicitation, and finally through stewardship and renewal. This episode is hosted by Global Philanthropic Canada's own Jeff Sodowsky. Jeff is Vice President, Pacific and Senior Consultant. This episode features two special guests: Barney Ellis-Perry, CEO of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation and Kirsten Koppang Telford, CEO of The Forum. Watch our story unfold here! Global's Website | |||
| Youth in Philanthropy | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:48:06 | |
HOORAY for the next generation of philanthropists!! This episode takes us to New Brunswick, where we connect with two inspiring individuals who make the wheels turn for the "Youth in Philanthropy" (YiP) program. This program is designed to inspire, engage and teach youth about the impacts and benefits of being involved with philanthropy through various activities where they learn about the work of non-profits in their communities. The youth leave the program inspired to become young adults who continue to give back to their communities as they venture into adulthood. This episode is hosted by Global Philanthropic Canada's own Stacey Scott Nykolyshyn. Stacey is Vice President, Atlantic and Senior Consultant. This episode features two special guests: Anthony Enman, Board Director with the Association of Fundraising Professionals of New Brunswick, as well as Officer with the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation and Krista Turnbull, Community Schools Coordinator at Seaside Park Elementary School. Learn more about the AFP New Brunswick. Watch our story unfold here! Global's Website | |||