Growth for Good

Ryan-O'Neil Knight is an entrepreneur living in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The founder of Detailing Knights and the current Chairman and President of the Afro-Caribbean Business Network. After founding one of the first social enterprise car cleaning companies he now uses ACBN Canada to promote more companies to become social Enterprises. Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-oneil-knight-6534b134/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca. For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co. Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Michael ‘Piecez' Prosserman is a bestselling author, professional B-Boy (“breakdancer”), university instructor, and certified coach who specializes in scaling start-ups, team culture, fundraising, and succession. In Michael's book Building Unity: Leading a Non-Profit From Spark to Succession, he shares practical tools and stories to launching, leading and leaving a sustainable organization. He scaled a grassroots organization from the ground up as the Founder of Unity Charity, an organization using Hip-Hop to improve youth mental health. Over 15 years Michael grew Unity from a volunteer group to employing 80 staff, raising $7 million, and having an impact on 250,000 youth. By high school, Michael was accepted into Cirque Du Soleil and featured in the major motion picture “Honey”. Michael is committed to empowering leaders in the public and private sector to build more resilient and responsible organizations through his social enterprise EPIC Leadership. EPIC facilitates peer learning for a growing community of over 60 senior non-profit leaders.  Mike's Book: Building Unity: Leading a Non-Profit from Spark to Succession https://amzn.to/4289s7H  Connect with Mike on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelprosserman  Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla  Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca.  For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co.  Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Kavita (she/her) has been in the nonprofit sector for over a decade and possesses a variety of communications skills. She is currently the Communications and Development Manager at Ontario Nonprofit Network. Kavita has spent years developing her digital engagement strategy skills and learning how to build and grow digital audiences. She is an intersectional feminist, an avid volunteer, passionate about equity and social justice, and a proud aunt. Kavita also co-chaired the committee that organized the Women's March in Toronto (2017-2019). Connect with Zhara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahraebrahim/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca.  For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co.  Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Zahra Ebrahim is the Co-Founder of Monumental. She is a public interest designer and strategist, and her work has focused on community-led approaches to policy, infrastructure, and service design. She is an established bridge builder across grassroots and institutional spaces, and is a leading practitioner in surfacing key stories and narratives that build trust and connect communities. Prior to this role, she built and led Doblin Canada, focusing on engaging diverse sets of stakeholders to use design-led approaches to address complex organizational and industry challenges. In her early career, Zahra led one of Canada's first social design studios, working with communities to co-design towards better social outcomes, leading some of Canada's most ambitious participatory infrastructure and policy programs. Zahra has taught at OCADU, MoMA, and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto. She is the Vice-Chair of the Canadian Urban Institute, and the Board Chair for Park People. She was recently named Next City's Vanguard “40 under 40 Civic Leader”, Ascend Canada's Mentor of the Year, one of “Tomorrow's Titans” in Toronto Life, and one of WXN's Top 100 Women in Canadian Business. Connect with Zhara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahraebrahim/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca.  For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co.  Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Tonya Surman is fuelled by her belief in the power of collaboration and belonging. She knows that putting the right people in a room is only the first step in creating real change, and that you need to build a culture where everyone knows they have value and a voice to radically redesign our futures. She did this with the Constellation Model, an entirely new take on governance. She did this with the Centre for Social Innovation, which re-invented the workplace by collecting social purpose organizations under one roof. She did this with Community Bonds, an innovation that allows a nonprofit to turn their social capital into financial capital. She knows building relationships between people is the foundation for a better world. Connect with Tonya on Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/tonya-surman-19859911/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca.  For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co.  Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Jason Egbuna has over 16 years in direct marketing, and has worked in hospital-based fundraising for a decade, specializing in annual and leadership giving. He is currently the co-chair of the Canadian Marketing Association's Not-for-Profit Council, and has served on the council for the past 6 years. Outside of his nonprofit career he has worked on the creative side of marketing and sales, generating virtual ads for NFL and PGA broadcasts. Connect with Jason on Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/jasonegbuna/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca. For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co. Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

A seasoned marketer with nearly 25+ years of experience, Shannon has led the marketing team at CanadaHelps for over seven years and brings experience from working at leading brands and technology innovators including eSight Eyewear, Kobo, WIND Mobile, FedEx, and LEGO. She is currently General Manager, Donor Services & Brand Marketing (formerly CMO) at CanadaHelps.  In this episode Shannon shares insights from the 2023 Giving Report, which details the concerning changes in how Canadians are giving and 10 challenges facing charities today; along with her career journey and recommendations for nonprofits and charities.  Connect with Shannon on Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/shannonlyncraig  Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca.  For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co.  Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Rohit is the Founder and President of DoGood Fundraising. A University of Toronto graduate, Rohit has been active in the non-profit sector for 18 years. He was appointed to a five-year term with the Grant Review Team of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and served a two-year term with the Grant Review Committee of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services' Youth Opportunities Fund. Rohit reviewed and assessed over 300 grant applications and distributed over $60 Million in funding to community-based non-profits, charities, and grassroots groups. Rohit has an extensive background in grant writing, prospect research, program development, and evaluation. He is a critical thinker who challenges the status quo and believes that the charitable sector has the power to transform society and create a better world. Rohit resides in Mississauga, Ontario. Connect with today's guest on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rohit-mehta-5ab99318 Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at https://danieldoes.co/growthforgood. For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co. Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Louroz is an experienced city builder and communications professional with a progressive career in the public and not-for-profit sectors. He is currently the Executive Director of the Yonge + St. Clair Business Improvement Area and is focused on supporting small businesses recover from the pandemic. As an active member of the community, he is a volunteer board member for several organizations. He is also the co-founder of RISE Tribe; a Filipino youth networking, mentorship and leadership program. Louroz is a recipient of the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers awarded by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, a 2009 Diverse City Fellow with CivicAction, and is a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum. Connect with Louroz on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/louroz Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca. For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co. Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Carolin Taubensee is a strategic, results-oriented marketing, communication and sponsorship professional with a sharp eye and an unwavering work ethic. Currently that Executive Director of Marketing & Communications at Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, she graduated with an honours bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Manitoba and from the Executive Development Program from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has a wealth of experience in strategic marketing campaign programs, budget planning and oversight, and a knack for building strong partnerships. Carolin has spent a significant proportion of her career as the executive director of marketing and community support at Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, the director of marketing communication at MTS and media director at Palmer Jarvis Communications. She is a collaborative senior leader who achieves excellent performance and high levels of engagement by supporting her colleagues. Connect with Carolin on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/carolin-taubensee-7309214a Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca. For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co. Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Joy Robson, MBA shares a strong sense of optimism about the "power of data to serve humanity". And, along with thousands of like-minded spirits within the global #dataforgood movement, she aspires to be a "data scientist with a conscience". In 2012, Joy sensed a shift in the force — the movement was about to take off — and the wind beneath its wings, Open Data, was reaching a crescendo of influence. The timing was right for Joy to build something unique within Canada and with the help of countless keen and talented volunteers, the National Not-for-Profit known as Data for Good (Canada) launched and is now approaching its 10-year anniversary. Blending her technical skills with her social sector awareness allows Joy to apply Data/AI/ML — and the powerful insights they provide — against the many challenges that face the social sector. Connect with Joy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyboyson Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca. For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co. Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Rickesh Lakhani believes that we are all responsible for each other's success, and that social impact organizations will do their best work when they are nurturing from within and grounded in truth and trust. He is now the Lead Consultant and Founder Radiance Advisory. He has over 15 years of experience in the social impact sector, including serving as the Executive Director at Future Possibilities for Kids, a community-based organization serving children, and as the Director, Campaign at United Way York Region, leading an $8M annual fundraising campaign. Rickesh is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), sits on the Global Council for the Community-Centric Fundraising movement, and has volunteered with numerous causes and boards. He enjoys spending time with his family including his 3 children, camping, bike riding, cooking, and playing drums. Connect with Rickesh: https://linkedin.com/in/rickeshlakhani Connect with Daniel: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca. For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co. Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Cara Eaton is a senior leader and seasoned marketing and communications professional with a decade of experience working with corporate, non-profit, and post-secondary institutions to mobilize meaningful community engagement and public relations efforts. Over the past 6-years, Cara has held progressively senior communications roles with Volunteer Toronto, Canada's largest volunteer centre. She is responsible for sustaining record digital engagement via VolunteerToronto.ca, securing frequent coverage in Canada's most competitive media market, and increasing project funding to support COVID-19 response programs through successful grant applications. Cara is currently Interim Executive Director at Volunteer Toronto and is accountable to delivering programs, research, and communications campaigns that elevate and foster volunteerism where she has also served as Director of Strategic Communications. Cara has volunteered for numerous community-run media outlets and has provided online communications support to both international and local grassroots groups. She is passionate about game design and builds escape rooms in her spare time. Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eatoncara Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at https://GrowthforGood.ca For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co. Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

Introducing Growth for Good: Amplifying Impact for Non-Profits, Charities & Social Purpose Businesses. This show discusses challenges, wins and best-practices in communications, marketing, fundraising and impact. Marketing Advisor and Brand Strategist Daniel Francavilla interviews leaders at nonprofits and social enterprises, and the organizations that support them. Growth for Good is presented by Daniel Does and produced by CreatorClub.