The Shared Brain Podcast
The Shared Brain Podcast is produced by Global Philanthropic Canada, a group of Canadian consultants delivering professional and accessible fundraising counsel. We’re forward-thinking experts working alongside hundreds of Canada’s most impactful organizations making a difference in our communities. We want to move the conversation forward about philanthropy in Canada, sharing best practices, client success stories and more. Join in the fun! Let's Elevate Mission Together.
Le balado Shared Brain est produit par Global Philanthropic Canada. Nous sommes des experts avant-gardistes canadiens qui travaillent conjointement avec des centaines d’organisations canadiennes les plus influentes qui font une différence au sein de nos communautés. On célèbre la philanthropie en mettant en lumière divers organismes et personnes inspirantes à travers le Canada, on partage des conseils et des exemples de réussite pour inspirer votre organisation et on s’amuse en apprenant ! Nous travaillons ensemble au service de votre mission.
Episodes
13 episodes
Donor-Advised Funds: Addressing Concerns and Finding Opportunities (Part 2)
Are donor-advised funds holding money hostage — or are they one of the most powerful tools in the charitable sector? In Part 2 of our DAF series, Senior Consultants Jill Nelson and Peter McKinley tackle the real concerns and common misconceptio...
Donor-Advised Funds: What Charities Need to Know | The Shared Brain Podcast
What if there were billions of dollars already earmarked for charitable giving — just waiting for your organization to tap in? That's the reality of donor-advised funds, and in this episode of the Shared Brain Podcast, we're breaking down every...
Navigating Political Resilience in the Canadian Philanthropic Sector
In this episode, two expert Senior Consultants with Global Philanthropic Canada, Corinne Rusch-Drutz, PhD, and
How An Entrepreneurial Mindset Can Benefit Your Non-Profit: A Conversation with Red Deer Food Bank
This episode celebrates Mitch Thomson and his team at Red Deer Food Bank Society's innovative, inspiring approach to fundraising. What can your organization do DIFFERENTLY to move the needle on your important mission?H...
Youth in Philanthropy
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 insp...
The 3 Cs of Fundraising: Culture, Capacity and Competency
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 Competenc...
Ce que vous avez manqué au CCAE 2025 : Tendances, enjeux et inspirations pour l'avancement institutionnel
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...
Mind Matters: Navigating mental health in the workplace
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 th...
Trust and interconnectivity in Canadian fundraising
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 ge...
Women Leading Philanthropy: Sofia Janmohamed’s Story
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 Cr...
Pride & Allyship in Fundraising
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 i...