
About this podcast
The Discovery Pod features conversations with leaders in non-profit/social sector. Join former CEO Douglas Nelson as he talks with CEOs, Board Chairs, Founders and other senior leaders about how they got started in the sector, how they work with their boards, and what remains to be done. As Managing Director of The Discovery Group, a philanthropy and governance consulting firm based in Vancouver, BC., Doug understands the complexity of leading organizations and institutions and the challenges…
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The Discovery Pod
About this podcast
The Discovery Pod features conversations with leaders in non-profit/social sector. Join former CEO Douglas Nelson as he talks with CEOs, Board Chairs, Founders and other senior leaders about how they got started in the sector, how they work with their boards, and what remains to be done. As Managing Director of The Discovery Group, a philanthropy and governance consulting firm based in Vancouver, BC., Doug understands the complexity of leading organizations and institutions and the challenges…
Recent episodes
- Donor Research In The Age Of AI With Elanna Giang, Director Of Research & Analytics, The Discovery Group2 Sept · 29 min
- Season 10 Reflections: 4 Themes That Will Shape The Year Ahead With Douglas Nelson, Host19 Aug · 14 min
- The Exceptional Series: Leadership And Learnings From Jennifer Gillivan, Sharon Avery, Michael McKnight, & Wendy Beauchesne5 Aug · 52 min
- What We Heard: What It Takes To Get Big Things Done With Jen Rose, Douglas Nelson, Christoph Clodius, And Ainsley Dowle22 Jul · 32 min
- Opportunity Spotlight: VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation With Katherine Pui, Associate Vice-President, Philanthropy20 Jul · 20 min
- Preparing For Transformation: What It Takes To Get Big Things Done – The Discovery Dialogues Toronto With Kelly Cole, President & CEO, Sunnybrook Foundation, & Aaron Sanderson, CEO, Kids Help Phone Foundation8 Jul · 47 min
- The Human Side Of AI: Strengthening Culture And Leadership In Nonprofits With Tadzio Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, Rapport24 Jun · 34 min
- Rethinking Philanthropy Through An Indigenous Lens With Emily Cabrera, Executive Director, RAVEN17 Jun · 34 min
- Bridging Knowledge And Funding Gaps For Indigenous Health With Nathania Fung, CEO, & Ruth Williams, Board Chair, First Nations Health Foundation10 Jun · 41 min
- Building Momentum For Reconciliation With Sarah Midanik, President & CEO, The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund3 Jun · 29 min