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Episode 29 – Growing Pains: How Canada's Population Boom Affects NonprofitsIn this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a careful look at how recent, unprecedented population growth in Canada is impacting charities and nonprofits. With organizations already struggling to cope with a rising demand in services, does a surge in population add further strain to an already overstretched sector? Are there opportunities that exist to help organizations grow their staff, volunteers, and donors? Join us as we explore this topic with sector experts, who offer nuanced answers to the question: What does a significant population increase mean for the Canadian nonprofit and charitable sector?Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Steven Ayer, President and Founder, Common Good StrategiesCarolyn Stewart, CEO, Feed OntarioAndrew Chunilall, CEO, Community Foundations of CanadaOlga Stachova, CEO, MOSAICAleks Dughman, Co-Executive Director, Rainbow RefugeeKishone Roy, Executive Director, The Federation of Community Social Services of BC About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:Toronto Vital Signs: Roundup on Growth (Toronto Foundation, 2024) 2024 HungerCount (Food Banks Canada)Navigating New Horizons: The contributions and perspectives of multicultural Canadians (Imagine Canada, 2023)Toronto Vital Signs: The Power of Us (Toronto Foundation, 2023)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Episode 29 – Growing Pains: How Canada's Population Boom Affects NonprofitsIn this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a careful look at how recent, unprecedented population growth in Canada is impacting charities and nonprofits. With organizations already struggling to cope with a rising demand in services, does a surge in population add further strain to an already overstretched sector? Are there opportunities that exist to help organizations grow their staff, volunteers, and donors? Join us as we explore this topic with sector experts, who offer nuanced answers to the question: What does a significant population increase mean for the Canadian nonprofit and charitable sector?

Tej Kohli, billionaire investor and philanthropist, discusses why he's most excited by the future of esports, biotech and artificial general intelligence, how the UK lacks the collaborative culture between academia and business seen in the US and why Elon Musk should stick to tech and avoid unelected government work.  Kohli is the founder of the investment firm Kohli Ventures and the charity the Tej Kohli Foundation, which aims to effect social and economic change in poor and underserved communities. Kohli warns that while the UK is full of talent and intent, there is not enough conversation about the most cutting-edge ambitious tech ventures. 

Episode 28 – Navigating Political and Economic Upheaval: Advice from Nonprofits on the FrontlineIn the last episode of CharityVillage Connects, we talked to government relations and fundraising experts about how nonprofits and charities can navigate the political change and economic impacts currently coming at us at such a dizzying pace. With the continued threat of tariffs from the US President Trump administration, and with both federal and provincial elections looming here at home, we thought it worthwhile to dig even deeper into the topic of governmental change and find out how nonprofit organizations across the country are coping with it all. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, representatives from frontline organizations share their realities, concerns, and strategies for survival and transformation in these challenging times.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Christopher Holz, Government Relations Advisor, capitalWAndrew Chunilall, CEO, Community Foundations of CanadaCarolyn Stewart, CEO, Feed OntarioNicole Danesi, Senior Manager, Strategic Communications and Brand, CanadaHelpsOlga Stachova, CEO, MOSAIC Aleks Selim Dughman Manzur, Co-Executive Director, Rainbow RefugeeAbout your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.Additional CharityVillage Resources from this EpisodeCharityVillage Connects: Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political UncertaintyAdditional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:Weekly Results: Current Issues and Challenges (Charity Insights Canada Project, February 5, 2025)HungerCount 2024 (Food Banks Canada) The Giving Report 2024 (CanadaHelps)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.#podcast #economics #charity 

Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Uncertainty: Government Relations for NonprofitsWith elections happening across the provinces and the potential for a federal election at any time, how to navigate political change is top of mind for many nonprofit leaders. How can your organization engage in government relations, lobby for social change, and access government funding, especially during such an unprecedented time of uncertainty? Get insights and advice from sector experts in this episode of CharityVillage Connects.#podcast #politics

On today's episode Kevin O'Neill hops on to chat on on Trump and Musk's political relationship, share some stories and talk on world politics. For our second hour, Russell Rhoads joins in to continue chatting on Trump and Elon's latest actions, the difference between Non-Profits and Not-For-Profits and discussion on the newly released CPI numbers.

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 Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Uncertainty: Government Relations for NonprofitsWith elections happening across the provinces and the potential for a federal election at any time, how to navigate political change is top of mind for many nonprofit leaders. How can your organization engage in government relations, lobby for social change, and access government funding, especially during such an unprecedented time of uncertainty? Get insights and advice from sector experts in this episode of CharityVillage Connects.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Christopher Holz, Government Relations Advisor, capitalWJesse Clarke, Owner and CEO, JN Clarke ConsultingKathryn Babcock, CEO, capitalWNiti Bhotoia, Vice President, capitalWAbout your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:What trends will impact charities and nonprofits in the first quarter of 2024? (Imagine Canada) [features December 2023 opinion poll data]Canadian Survey of Business Conditions (Statistics Canada)Public policy dialogue and development activities by charities (Government of Canada)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.#podcast #charity 

Kate Schroeder is a ceramicist and full time professional artist residing in Kansas City, Missouri. She earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Ceramics from the University of Central Missouri and a Masters of Fine Arts also emphasizing Sculpture and Ceramics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Kate has exhibited nationally and has work in collections around the globe. In fact, it can be found on all 7 continents! Before transitioning to a full-time artist, Kate also spent nearly a decade as an educator. She has worked for universities, art institutes, and community colleges. She also spent several years dedicated to the non-profit sector. During this time she managed EPIC Clay Studio, a 501-C3 ceramics studio and Accessible Arts, a Not-For-Profit arts organization, which specialized in teaching art to people with disabilities. She also lived in Tanzania for a summer, where she started a small ceramics program for Walk in Love International.

Episode 26 – Celebrating the 2024 CharityVillage Award Winners Join us in celebrating the 2024 winners of the CharityVillage Awards! These winners were announced on November 20, 2024, at our annual conference, and now is your chance to hear more about their exceptional achievements. With winners in categories such as volunteer management, workplace mental health, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and overall staff and volunteer impact, it's a great chance to hear more about why their programs, services, and organizations as a whole stood out to our panel of expert judges. Hear from our award winners, in this episode of CharityVillage Connects!Meet Our GuestsMarla Smith, Director of Development, Niagara Children's Centre - Best Fundraising Campaign (Under 20 Staff)Hannah Westner, Senior Project Manager, LearnSphere - Best Employer - Workplace Mental Health (Under 20 Staff)Hasan-Ali Abidi, Senior Advisor, Play Forever - Best Contribution to Youth Advancement - IndividualMahlikah Outten, Director of Programming for Neighbourhood Impact, Toronto Centre for Community Learning & Development - Best Employer - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (Under 20 Staff) - co-winner Carolyn Saenz, Associate Director, Systems & Infrastructure, East Scarborough Storefront - A Project of Makeway - Best Employer - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (Under 20 Staff) - co-winnerPulsara Batra, Manager, Volunteer Services/Mentorship Program, Covenant House Toronto - Best Employer - Volunteer Management (20+ staff) - co-winnerMargaret Jetelina, Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society - Best Employer - Volunteer Management (20+ Staff) - co-winner Anukrati Nigam, Program and Administrative Officer, PEGASUS Institute - Best Volunteer Management (Under 20 Staff) and Best Volunteer Management ProfessionalMaria Guardado - Volunteer Impact - co-winner Lois Tuffin, Volunteer Peterborough - Volunteer Impact - co-winnerAbout your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:CharityVillage Conference & AwardsFull list of all CharityVillage 2024 Award Winners and FinalistsLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.#podcast #charity

Celebrating the 2024 CharityVillage Award Winners Join us in celebrating the 2024 winners of the CharityVillage Awards! These winners were announced on November 20, 2024, at our annual conference, and now is your chance to hear more about their exceptional achievements. With winners in categories such as volunteer management, workplace mental health, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and overall staff and volunteer impact, it's a great chance to hear more about why their programs, services, and organizations as a whole stood out to our panel of expert judges. Hear from our award winners, in this episode of CharityVillage Connects!

Clearly we're at an inflection point in the history of humanity.  Our experiment with a notional democracy is failing and either we find something that actually works, or we sink into autocracy. And given that the current global flavour of autocracy is in deep denial of the climate and ecological catastrophe that's currently underway, then that's a pretty fast road to extinction: you can't deny your way out of biophysical reality. So what can we do, we who care deeply about passing an inhabitable - thriving - world to the generations not yet born?  We need to go back to basics. We all need clean water, clean air, safe shelter and good nutritious food - and we are rapidly heading for a space where just accessing these will become more of a priority than our recent experiment with unleashing ancient sunlight has led us to believe. But more than this, the community that grows around these, particularly the growing and sharing of food - is the glue that keeps us together. We are a prosocial species. We are astonishingly creative when we put our minds to it. So what happens when we put our minds to creative ways of growing and sharing food that are founded in solid values of cohesion and connectivity?  One of the things that happens is the Open Food Network which is a global community of farmers, growers, community food enterprises and software geeks with a common belief that world food systems are broken - and that better, more connected, open, resilient systems can arise in their place.  They are building alternative food systems from the bottom up: this is their theory of change and this is a recent podcast about a new OFN project called the Power of Food.So this week, I've been talking to Nick Weir who helped to set up the Open Food Network UK. Nick has a background in IT account management, but, as you'll hear, he is also a long-term grower who co-founded the Stroudco Food Hub and Stroud Community Agriculture and is deeply passionate about the role of innovative food systems in creating a kinder, more interconnected society, and the ways in which the Network can model a new way of working which empowers people to bring more of themselves to their work.  If you're feeling crushed by the global political chaos, I hope this conversation cheers you as it did me, with living examples of change happening on the ground, and the ripple effects it can have. Open Food Network Global https://openfoodnetwork.org/Open Food Network uk https://about.openfoodnetwork.org.uk/Power of Food podcast  https://www.wearecarbon.earth/power-of-food-collaboration/ Open Food Network resources https://about.openfoodnetwork.org.uk/resources/Landworkers' Alliance https://landworkersalliance.org.uk/our_vision/Sustain https://www.sustainweb.org/about/Social Farms and Gardens https://www.farmgarden.org.uk/about-us/what-we-doThe Power of Food theory of change https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oSn8g-b-GlVku9g9TOKoVO0GvxSRSuCy/Living Justice https://livingjustice.earth/projects/

In what is probably our last episode for 2024, Rachel and Lynne chat with copywriter, campaigner and brand strategist Carmen Hawker. Carmen writes for purpose-driven businesses and B Corps from sustainable fashion to ethical finance. She talks about how she found her niche, why she loves doing this sort of work and how she makes it pay a reasonable wage. In this revealing episode, she talks about: The difference between not-for-profit and purpose-led organisations Where and how she finds her clients Why she likes project-based work and how she balances her workload The challenges behind 'greenwashing' What a Bcorp is and how she works for them Writing persuasive copy in the purpose-led brand space Connect with Carmen through her website: https://carmengetit.com.au/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au       Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This year, COP 29 takes place in Baku and a key focus at the conference will be finance, countries requiring considerable amounts of finance to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and protect people from the worsening effects of climate change. The Conference aims to find a new collective quantified goal on finance. Countries also presented their updated climate action plans, as under the Paris Agreement. COP 29 is seen as an important opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis. This panel of experts explores what was achieved during COP 29 and whether there were any missed opportunities, with a specific focus being paid to the work of agreeing a collective quantified goal on finance. Ahead of the tenth anniversary of the Paris Climate Accords, the panel also reflects on COP process and whether a new forum is required in order to achieve greater change. About the Speakers: Jerry Mac Evilly is Head of Policy in Friends of the Earth where he manages research, advocacy and stakeholder engagement in support of campaigns on fossil fuel phase-out and climate action. Jerry has over 15 years' experience in developing, researching and influencing policy in both the government and Not-For-Profit sectors. Previously he held policy positions in the Oireachtas, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the CRU, as well as a number of NGOs. Jerry is a member of the National Economic and Social Council, the EPA Advisory Committee and EirGrid's National Advisory Committee. Dr Sinead Walsh is Climate Director in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Ireland. Prior to this she served as the EU Ambassador to South Sudan. Dr Walsh has worked for Ireland's DFA since 2009, and previously served as the Ambassador of Ireland to Sierra Leone and Liberia and was the Head of Irish Aid in the two countries. Before joining the DFA, Sinead spent ten years working in the NGO sector and is the co-author of Getting to Zero: A Doctor and A Diplomat on the Ebola Frontline. Sam Peacock is the Managing Director, Corporate Services, Regulatory and Strategy at SSE. He has been a member of the SSE Group Executive Committee since 2020 and leads SSE's teams overseeing corporate strategy, government and regulatory affairs, communications, brand, and local project communications. Prior to joining SSE in 2011, he directed government affairs at the UK Regulator, Ofgem and worked at leading communications agency Edelman, as well as in the UK Parliament and in the UK Government. Erin Maher is Lead Sustainability Strategist and Adviser at ENSO. ENSO is a certified B corporation that helps SMEs with ESG Strategy and regulatory preparedness. Erin holds a BSE from the University of Michigan in Climate Science and Impacts Engineering with a focus on climate adaptation, and a MSc in Development Practice from Trinity College Dublin. She is passionate about addressing the climate crisis in a just and equitable way, focusing on just transitions, accessibility and communication, and environmental justice. This event has been organised in conjunction with SSE.

The culture wars are seeping out of the real world and infiltrating our pages and stages.  Art has always traversed unfamiliar and even dangerous territory. But with recent calls to boycott cultural institutions, donors pulling funding, and the cancellation of works and talent, are some discussions too fraught to engage with? Louise Adler is the Director of Adelaide Writers' Week. She has spent over 30 years in the culture business and continues to be committed to the dissemination of dangerous ideas. Brook Garru Andrew is an artist, curator and writer who is driven by the collisions of intertwined narratives emerging from the mess of the “Colonial Wuba (hole)”. His practice is grounded in his perspective as a Wiradjuri and Celtic person from Australia. Violette Ayad was born on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja to Palestinian and Lebanese parents. She is now based on Gadigal land where she works as an actor, writer, director, and voice artist.  Gil Beckwith has a significant career in the Arts and Not For Profit industry in senior finance and administration management roles. Her working career spans over 40 years and includes working for Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Festival, the Victorian AIDS Council, and most recently CEO of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Declan Greene is a playwright, director, and dramaturg. As a director he has worked for many of Australia's major theatre companies, including Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse, Belvoir, and Griffin Theatre Company.  Emile Sherman is an Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning film and television producer who co-founded See-Saw Films in 2008. Based in Sydney and London, See-Saw Films has worked with many of the world's leading filmmakers and actors.  Chaired by philosopher and Executive Director of The Ethics Centre, Simon Longstaff.

In this episode, Mickey is on-site at the 13th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference, hosted at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens on October 9th, 2024. He speaks with:   Chris Woods, CEO and President of Artportunity Knocks, increasing opportunities in the Arts, Education, Community Service, and Bridging Cultures. Chris says, “I'm a firm believer of rather than talking about the problem, become the solution, and we did that.” What was the solution? Listen to find out.   Joe Arnold, retired SVP at Suntrust Bank, and panel moderator of the conference. Joe notes: “We've got a lot of CEOs who are constantly working in their own vacuum and don't know some of the other CEO leaders across our city, and we thought putting together an annual conference about four and a half hours once a year would be a great way to pull them all together. And I'm just delighted that here in our 13th year that again, we've got to sell out crowd.”   Mindy Binderman, Executive Director of GEEARS, the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students. We talk about issues of the importance of leadership in all of nonprofit work, “because we know that good leadership is essential for getting great outcomes for kids.”   Howie Rosenberg, Executive Director of Gigi's Playhouse Atlanta, a Down syndrome achievement center offering free services to participants and their families with Down syndrome. “I'm very passionate about what I do. I love my job. I love having no barrier for people to be successful and to get services. I can tell you we may have a family that lives at Country Club to the south, and we might have family that lives in their car and they get the same quality service and the same experiences as each other.”   Ron Alston, Senior Vice President at Truist, leading the Not-For-Profit & Government Banking practice. We discuss how nonprofit banking may differ from any other kind of banking: “Nonprofit needs are different. They really revolve around financing solutions they have. So if they are engaged in a capital campaign and they are building infrastructure, they can utilize tax exempt financing vehicles that small businesses don't have access to. If they're doing work in low to moderate income communities, there are tax credit programs that can be used to help them complete projects…” We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Episode 25 – Accessible Workplaces: Is the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Falling Behind?According to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, the employment rate for persons with disabilitiescurrently sits at 62%. While this figure has risen in recent years, it's clear that more work can be done tocreate more inclusive and accessible workplaces that welcome Canadians with disabilities. In thisepisode of CharityVillage Connects, we talk to accessibility experts from across the sector to find outabout the challenges and barriers that contribute to this employment gap, along with what nonprofitorganizations like yours can do to address these barriers within workplaces, programming, andcommunities.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Ryan Straschnitzki, Founder, Straz Strong Foundation Ingrid Muschta, Director of Special Projects and Innovation, Ontario Disability EmploymentNetwork (ODEN) Wanda Deschamps, Founder and Principal, Liberty Co Lorin MacDonald, Human Rights Lawyer and Accessibility Advocate Anthony Frisina, Speaker, Author, and Consultant David Lepofsky, Chair, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act AllianceAbout your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a backgroundin media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she wasappointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal forcharities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sistercompany, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource thatconnects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this Episode CharityVillage eLearning: OHSA and AODA Compliance Training for Employees CharityVillage eLearning: OHSA and AODA Compliance Training for Leaders and SupervisorsAdditional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017-2022 (Statistics Canada) Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities (Government of Canada) Canadian Income Survey, 2021 (Statistics Canada) $956-million downtown Toronto courthouse plagued by accessibility issues, provincial reportfinds (Toronto Star) Billion-dollar Accessibility Bungle, Video by David Lepofsky, 14- min version, 49-min version New Toronto Courthouse's Disability Barriers Hit the Toronto Star's Front Page (AODA Alliance) Roadblocks on the career path: Challenges faced by persons with disabilities in employment(Canadian Human Rights Commission) Ontario Disabilities Employment Network (ODEN) Training Opportunities Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (Government of Ontario) Will Toronto ever lose its basement bathroom problem? (NOW Toronto, 2017) Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact (Job Accommodation Network, US, 2020) Canadian Human Rights Act (Canadian Human Rights Commission) Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Professional Training Canadian Association for Supported EmploymentLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Accessible Workplaces: Is the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Falling Behind?According to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, the employment rate for persons with disabilitiescurrently sits at 62%. While this figure has risen in recent years, it's clear that more work can be done tocreate more inclusive and accessible workplaces that welcome Canadians with disabilities. In thisepisode of CharityVillage Connects, we talk to accessibility experts from across the sector to find outabout the challenges and barriers that contribute to this employment gap, along with what nonprofitorganizations like yours can do to address these barriers within workplaces, programming, andcommunities.

Mother-of-four, Brittany Stokes, is the Co-Founder of Project Orphan and Tulsa Girls Home (TGH). What started as a desire to help young people abroad, through Project Orphan, has grown into a pursuit to assist kids, girls specifically, on a local level, by founding the Tulsa Girls Home. Surprisingly, this remarkable program, that helps girls aging out of foster care, didn't exist prior to her efforts. Both impactful projects are near and dear to her heart as they serve as a resource that changes the narrative for these young kids. Now, locally, young women who are aging out of Foster Care have access to resources and a beautiful, safe place to live even after they age out of foster care. This interview shares more about Brittany's background and journey in starting Tulsa Girls Home. You can find Brittany online: Instagram: @Brittanyraestokes Also, click HERE for Project Orphans & HERE for Tulsa Girls Home   Special Thanks to my Sponsor of this Podcast: I'd like to thank the sponsor of this podcast, Tania Bledsoe with State Farm Insurance. Tania is my insurance agent and I highly recommend her! She is knowledgeable about the industry and can be trusted to coach you on the level of insurance coverage you need.  She is passionate about helping people and families cover their biggest assets, including life, home and auto. Get a quote from Tania today. She's located at 3307 S. Harvard Avenue. You can also reach out online at www.call-tania.com or call (918)600-2583.

Episode 24 – Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?  To mark Canada's 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in this episode, we're checking in with Indigenous nonprofit leaders from across the country to hear what they have to say about whether any progress has been made in how the #nonprofit sector supports, funds and collaborates with Indigenous-led organizations. We'll spotlight some powerful examples of how settler-led and Indigenous-led organizations are creating better working relationships, and hear from Indigenous leaders on what more the sector needs to do to advance reconciliation work.    Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance  Janine Manning, Executive Team Lead, Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund  Frances Sanderson, Executive Director, Nishnawbe Homes Nation Cheong, Vice President, Community Impact and Mobilization, United Way Greater Toronto  Tim Fox, Vice President, Indigenous Relations and Equity Strategy, Calgary Foundation  Jane Rabinowicz, President and CEO, McConnell Foundation With special comments from Mark Blumberg, Lawyer, Blumbergs Professional Corporation The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, C.M., O.Ont., Senator for Ontario, The Senate of Canada About your Host Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. CharityVillage Resources From This Episode CharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 Could Transform the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Forever CharityVillage Connects: Indigenous Leaders Discuss Truth and Reconciliation in the Nonprofit Sector Additional Resources From This Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Canadian charities giving to Indigenous charities and qualified donees - 2019 (Blumbergs) Allowing the Community to Decide for Itself (Toronto Star, 2023) Calgary Foundation: Reconciliation The Declaration of Action (The Circle) McConnell commits $30M in capital transfers to Indigenous-led foundations (2023)  National Indigenous Economic Strategy  Learn more and #listen to the full interviews with the guests here. #charity #indigenous

Episode 24 – Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now? To mark Canada's 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in this episode, we're checking in with Indigenous nonprofit leaders from across the country to hear what they have to say about whether any progress has been made in how the nonprofit sector supports, funds and collaborates with Indigenous-led organizations. We'll spotlight some powerful examples of how settler-led and Indigenous-led organizations are creating better working relationships, and hear from Indigenous leaders on what more the sector needs to do to advance reconciliation work. CharityVillage Resources From This Episode·        CharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 Could Transform the Canadian Nonprofit Sector ForeverUpdate: Bill S-216 has now been passed “in essence” via Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act. Bill C-19 included measures that changed the “direction and control” requirements that regulate charities who work with non-charities. According to Senator Ratna Omidvar, sponsor of Bill S-216, “These are big and important changes. They provide a path to get rid of the deeply embedded form of systemic racism that was contained in the Income Tax Act. In its place will be strong, accountable and effective partnerships based on mutual respect.”Bill S-216, otherwise known as the Effective and Accountable Charities Act, sought to amend the Income Tax Act to empower charities by allowing them to more effectively collaborate with a wider range of organizations, including those without charitable status, which the Act refers to as “non-qualified donees”. Proponents of the Bill said the amendments were necessary to get rid of burdensome and expensive redtape and outdated legal bureaucracy. But the key shift proposed by Bill S-216 is much more aspirational: to eliminate the deeply-rooted and historic paternalism that many see embedded in the current rules about how charities can operate.In this episode, we speak with Senator Ratna Omidvar, sponsor of Bill S-216, and with other nonprofit sector experts to explore the pros and cons of this legislation, as well as the deeper implications of what it means for Canadian charitable organizations now that it's become law. ·        CharityVillage Connects: Indigenous Leaders Discuss Truth and Reconciliation in the Nonprofit SectorPlease note: This podcast discusses topics that may be distressing and awaken memories of past traumatic experiences and abuse. Support is available for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools or by related reports. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419. Immediate emotional support is available by contacting the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca. In this episode, upon the first anniversary of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we'll hear unique perspectives from Indigenous leaders from across Canada on what September 30 means to them, the painful legacy it symbolizes, and how, together, we can hopefully move forward. Underlying these discussions is the role that Canadian nonprofits can play in supporting Indigenous-led charitable activities. Considering that The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was established over 14 years ago, why has the sector failed to take a more meaningful role in an area where its support could make a real difference? Tune in to this special episode of CharityVillage Connects to hear from Indigenous leaders about how the nonprofit sector can better support, and ally with, Indigenous-led organizations and communities. Additional Resources From This EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:·        Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action·        Canadian charities giving to Indigenous charities and qualified donees - 2019 (Blumbergs)·        Allowing the Community to Decide for Itself (Toronto Star, 2023)·        Calgary Foundation: Reconciliation·        The Declaration of Action (The Circle)·        McConnell commits $30M in capital transfers to Indigenous-led foundations (2023) ·        National Indigenous Economic Strategy Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.#charity #podcast #nonprofit

Send us a textGreat conversation with Rodney De Freitas, Registered Nutritional Health Specialist,  Weight Management Coach for over 30 years, Personal Trainer, and former National Level Gymnast. Rodney speaks about nutrition and shares how people's spoken words can affect you.  Too skinny?  Too fat?  Many times people say things and you have to reframe those words.  Mindset.  Reframing and conditioning your mind with positive things, says Rodney.Turn things into the positive.Don't put so much emphasis on the scale.... learn a healthy lifestyle.  Focus on how you feel.  Not the scale.  Too many factors that affect the scale.  It's not the answer.  And Rodney speaks to being the best version of ourselves.You can find Rodney by going to Facebook and Instagram and look him up.  Rodney De Freitas.Rodney and I have been friends for over 20 years.  We had a great Not For Profit called the Canadian Federation of Executive Entrepreneurs and promoted Canadian Entrepreneurs.  We truly had great experiences during that time.    Rodney and I now celebrate good health, our relationship with food, our mindset, and our friendships and presence today.  I appreciate you, Rodney.  We sure have had great experiences and I treasure our friendship.   Relationships are important.  Family, friends, and food.NO DIET sadly because it's now LIFESTYLE.  Why?  Because society and media have bastardized that word. So don't use diet.  Use lifestyle.  Let's hope they don't bastardize lifestyle now!! :)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREENew Release Kindle or Signed Copy!How To Have Your Cake & Not Eat It All Too - A Guide To Adult Bulimia RecoveryDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode the Pride of Louisville, Kentucky, JP Davis, offers to support Kristi's non-profits K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS, which deploy canines and their handlers to protect schoolchildren, hunt down narcotics and dealers, and combat crime across the US.   We discuss how law enforcement dogs could help in the horrific school shootings across the country. They already provide protection for thousands of school children every day, and enhance the school communities in which they serve by safeguarding both the mental and physical welfare of the children. As presidential candidate Nikki Haley asked: "Why don't we have this in every school?" Then there are the millions of dollars in drugs Kristi's dogs have helped remove from the streets with their law enforcement handlers throughout the United States.JP is a social entrepreneur, serial mega-fundraiser for important causes, and a gay man who bucks the perception that Louisville is only for straights. He's enjoyed a stellar career which has taken him from White House Intern under George Bush Jr., to assistant to a Conservative member of the UK Parliament, to returning to Louisville to launch his consulting firm, JP Davis Partners, and to his support for both infrastructure organizations and nonprofits. We discuss the challenges of sustaining non-profit organizations in a world of scarcity, from convincing federal and state lawmakers of the merits of the programs, to the challenge of soliciting the smallest of donations to protect our citizens and communities at large. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyjpdavis/ https://www.jpdavispartners.com/abouthttps://www.whitneystrong.org/storyhttps://www.K9s4cops.orgSTORIES00:00 Start00:13 In Person JP Davis "The Groupie"00:44 "You are Miss Texas" 01:01 "If you don't know what's going on around you, how can you conduct your day?" 01:24 Survival groups: Dr. Pepper, Beckys, Blue Bell Ice Cream, 'Whataburger' power outage map02:25 K9s4COPS 02:48 "It was a robust itinerary"03:25 College football; and name, image, and likeness04:30 Dude Perfect at Texas A&M05:39 JP is a fundraising guru06:09 "Fundraising is not asking for money" 06:29 The Whitney Austin Story (Whitneystrong.org) - mass shooting survivor07:35 The Pulse Nightclub Shooting - a dog could have sniffed the shooter's weapon08:33 "Projects like this give me hope"08:27 "$25-thousand for a dog? That's doable" 09:25 Working with different communities, and leaving wealth12:39 Involvement to prevent tragedy 13:20 Valuing politicians: "A thankless job" 13:58 The shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords14:10 "I don't know why there isn't a dog in every city hall"14:40 "I hate to say this, but I want politicians who want targets on their backs, to stand for something."15:19 "We owe it to the victims to do more"15:58 "Well, they can give five dollars"17:07 "What if somebody comes to school today with a gun?"18:30 Tired of the prayers and the candlelight vigils, that's not action19:40 Every dollar gifted had a return of $1750 in narcotic recovery value20:10 A dog got $850,000 in cash from a drug recovery21:01 "As a gay man I like getting attention. Walking around with these two has been fun." 21:45 LGBTQQIAAP2+

Welcome to season 4, episode 9 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week I am joined by special guest co-host, Fred Wasiak, President & CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey. Together they interview Megan LoBue, Grant Writing Specialist for the Food Bank of South Jersey. Megan was a guest in season 1, episode 15. We talk about Megan's new role at the Food Bank of South Jersey. It continues to be an amazing journey watching Changemaker podcast guests get to know each other and work together. Megan and Fred share about food insecurity and how things have actually gotten worse since the pandemic. We find out some things we all have in common. We also talk about the joy it is to surround yourself with like-minded people trying to make the world a better place.I hope you find a nugget of information that you can take with you in your day. Remember today is the day! You can't go back to yesterday and you do not yet own tomorrow. So, my question to you, the listener is - what steps small or large are you going to take today to get yourself closer to your goals. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Today is the Day Live It. To learn more about Today is the Day go to www.todayisthedayliveit.com. Subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube channel. We hope you may consider leaving a review. Have a fabulous week! 

Truly, we are Better Together!   We have the power to achieve extraordinary feats, transform communities, and tackle pressing socio-economic challenges that burden our urban areas. Collaboration ignites change; it fosters innovation and resilience in the face of adversity.   Please join us next week on   Marketing with Russ…aka #RussSelfie, Episode 447 September 9, Monday, 8am Pacific Featuring Chason Forehand   Chason is the Founder and Creator of HR Consultations - a company designed to help small to medium sized Not-For-Profit, and Social Good organizations receive sound, expert advice, technical system assistance, and services without sales pressure and upselling. He is also the Founder of HR-4U Inc., empowering  change-driven companies and their leaders to advocate for and uplift their employees with living wages, worth, and wellbeing. Transformation Kitchen™ is designed to provide future employees with skilled training and equitable living wages.   Connect with Chason: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chason-forehand-rcf1222 Website: hr-4u.org ; hrconsultations.godaddysites.com/  Email: chason.f@hr-4u.org   Connect with Me:Website: https://www.russhedge.com Email: Russ@russhedge.com   #bettertogether #collaboration #community #inspiration #InspirationalSpeaker #marketing  

Episode 23 – Succession Crisis: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready?The challenges around leadership succession that the nonprofit sector is currently facing are nothing new. Back in 2019, the Senate Report, “Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector” highlighted the issue and made recommendations calling on the federal government to work with the nonprofit sector to find solutions. Fast forward five years and what was already considered a serious problem has morphed into a full-blown crisis as many nonprofit leaders opted for early retirement during the pandemic. Is the sector prepared to navigate this crisis? Listen to sector experts discuss how organizations can better manage leadership transitions in this episode of CharityVillage Connects.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Dave Hutchinson, President and Leadership Talent Partner, Cause LeadershipKathy Archer, Leadership Development CoachNick Chambers, Partner, Social Impact Practice, BoydenJen Vachon, Director, Programs and Advocacy, Fora: Network for ChangeWith special comments from:The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, C.M., O.Ont., Senator for Ontario, The Senate of CanadaThe Honourable Paulette Senior, Senator for Ontario, The Senate of CanadaAbout your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this Episode2024 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits ReportAdditional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada, 2019)Exploring the Looming Leadership Deficit in the Voluntary and Nonprofit Sector (The Philanthropist, 2007)The demographic time bomb : mitigating the effects of demographic change in Canada (Senate of Canada, 2006)Weekly Report 2.07.26 on Long-term sustainability (Charity Insights Canada Project, 2024)Millenials to Generation Z in the workforce (CBC, 2024)Kevin Calloway on The Current (CBC, 2022) Fora: Network for Change Rise on Boards programLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Episode 23 – Succession Crisis: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready?The challenges around leadership succession that the nonprofit sector is currently facing are nothing new. Back in 2019, the Senate Report, “Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector” highlighted the issue and made recommendations calling on the federal government to work with the nonprofit sector to find solutions. Fast forward five years and what was already considered a serious problem has morphed into a full-blown crisis as many nonprofit leaders opted for early retirement during the pandemic. Is the sector prepared to navigate this crisis? Listen to sector experts discuss how organizations can better manage leadership transitions in this episode of CharityVillage Connects.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Dave Hutchinson, President and Leadership Talent Partner, Cause LeadershipKathy Archer, Leadership Development CoachNick Chambers, Partner, Social Impact Practice, BoydenJen Vachon, Director, Programs and Advocacy, Fora: Network for ChangeWith special comments from:The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, C.M., O.Ont., Senator for Ontario, The Senate of CanadaThe Honourable Paulette Senior, Senator for Ontario, The Senate of CanadaAbout your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this Episode2024 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits ReportAdditional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada, 2019)Exploring the Looming Leadership Deficit in the Voluntary and Nonprofit Sector (The Philanthropist, 2007)The demographic time bomb : mitigating the effects of demographic change in Canada (Senate of Canada, 2006)Weekly Report 2.07.26 on Long-term sustainability (Charity Insights Canada Project, 2024)Millenials to Generation Z in the workforce (CBC, 2024)Kevin Calloway on The Current (CBC, 2022) Fora: Network for Change Rise on Boards programLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Did you know that there are approximately 400,000 children in the foster care system in the U.S. alone, but many children age-out of foster care without a permanent or lasting sense of family? This week on Consuming Careers, we're meeting with Andy Cook. Andy's the President & CEO of Promise686, where, for the last 11+ years, he and his team have been working tirelessly on the frontlines of the child welfare crisis by mobilizing church communities to care for vulnerable children. We're talking with Andy about how he got started, what caused him to quit a perfectly good, stable career in education to join Promise686, and what the organization is doing to impact (as they put it) the “unrelenting, unending cycle of foster care”.  I really think you're going to enjoy this story, and I'll even bet you know someone who's been impacted by the work of Promise686.You can find and follow Andy Cook at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-cook-9425883/To learn more about Promise686, check out: https://promise686.org/Interview recorded live at Virtue Village in Peachtree Corners, Georgia; https://www.virtuevillage.com/Click to text Bruce now!About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I've covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Bryce has been writing about energy, power, innovation, and politics for more than 30 years. His articles have appeared in a myriad of publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Time, Austin Chronicle, and Sydney Morning Herald. His sixth book, A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations, was published in 2020 by PublicAffairs. He is also the producer of a feature-length documentary film: Juice: How Electricity Explains the World. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Kindly Animal Sanctuary is a 350 acre Not For Profit charity located in NSW. Kindly rescues, rehabilitates and provides lifetime sanctuary to all types of animals. These animals come from domestic violence situations, people experiencing homelessness, elderly people entering aged care facilities, people becoming incarcerated, deceased estates, natural disasters and more.   Kindly currently has over 200 rescued animals including camels, sheep, goats, pigs, chooks, rabbits, cats, alpacas, llamas, birds and more. Kindly now specialises in Maremma livestock guardian dogs due to the overwhelming number of them needing rescue.   Kindly also provides a safe space for disadvantaged youth to engage with rescued animals and gain education on all things animal rescue.

Episode 22 – Dissatisfied and disillusioned: Nonprofit professionals are unhappy at workA new report has highlighted a disturbing and perhaps surprising finding: Job satisfaction in the nonprofit sector appears to be lower than in either the private or public sector. In a sector that focuses on meaningful work, what is driving a significant number of workers to feel dissatisfied? And what does this mean for the future given the existing talent crunch and the need for recruiting younger demographics to work in the sector? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, listen to sector experts weigh in on this concerning trend and what might be done to turn it around.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Steven Ayer, President and Founder, Common Good StrategiesWendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteRyan Erb, Executive Director, United Way Perth-HuronZahra Esmail, CEO, Vantage PointPamela Uppal-Sandhu, Director of Policy, Ontario Nonprofit Network About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this EpisodeThe 2024 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits ReportAdditional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:The Burden  of Care: Addressing Challenges in Employment in the Nonprofit SectorDiversity Is Our Strength: Improving Working Conditions at Canadian Nonprofits (Imagine Canada)Living Wage CanadaOntario Living Wage NetworkDecent Work (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Decent Work Pathways (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Decent Work for Women (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Episode 22 – Dissatisfied and disillusioned: Nonprofit professionals are unhappy at workA new report has highlighted a disturbing and perhaps surprising finding: Job satisfaction in the nonprofit sector appears to be lower than in either the private or public sector. In a sector that focuses on meaningful work, what is driving a significant number of workers to feel dissatisfied? And what does this mean for the future given the existing talent crunch and the need for recruiting younger demographics to work in the sector? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, listen to sector experts weigh in on this concerning trend and what might be done to turn it around.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Steven Ayer, President and Founder, Common Good StrategiesWendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteRyan Erb, Executive Director, United Way Perth-HuronZahra Esmail, CEO, Vantage PointPamela Uppal-Sandhu, Director of Policy, Ontario Nonprofit Network About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this EpisodeThe 2024 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits ReportAdditional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:The Burden  of Care: Addressing Challenges in Employment in the Nonprofit SectorDiversity Is Our Strength: Improving Working Conditions at Canadian Nonprofits (Imagine Canada)Living Wage CanadaOntario Living Wage NetworkDecent Work (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Decent Work Pathways (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Decent Work for Women (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Welcome to season 4, episode 7 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week Jodi is joined by special guest co-host the inFredible (more than incredible) Fred Wasiak, President and CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey. Together, they interview Richard Uniacke, President, Bridges Outreach. Fred has now been on the podcast for four episodes. He is looking forward to being on one more time to receive the special Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast jacket. Richard starts our conversation sharing about his love of the performing arts as a young child. We talk about his trajectory to becoming the President, of Bridges Outreach. It is an incredible story.Bridges Outreach mission is to end homelessness through street outreach and intensive case management focusing on health, housing, and independence. Bridges forms relationships with those experiencing homelessness while meeting their most urgent needs. Their programming is so necessary and needed.As we talk further, Richard shares a few very touching stories. One of them is about a woman who went from living in a domestic violence situation, to being shot by her husband, to finding herself homeless. It took a long time to get her to where she needed to be. Those in need don't always trust those who want to help. Trust needs to be formed. The numbers of those who are without shelter are staggering and Bridges Outreach needs your support as they support the masses.Please subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube Channel or stream. Today is the Day continues to search across the world for Changemakers. if you are a Changemaker who wants to share what you are doing to make your corner of the world or beyond a better place, please email jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Today is the Day Live It.

Episode 21 – Bill S-279: A Proposal to Measure the Diversity of Boards of Canadian CharitiesIn 2019, the Senate of Canada published Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Among its recommendations was a suggested amendment to the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards in their annual filings. Senator Ratna Omidvar, co-author of the report, has since proposed Bill S-279 to amend the Income Tax Act to do just that. Join us in this episode of CharityVillage Connects, where we talk to Senator Omidvar and other sector experts to learn more about the bill, what it would mean for charities, and the current state of equity and diversity in Canada's nonprofit leadership.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Senator Ratna Omidvar, Independent Senator for Ontario, Senate of CanadaDr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteLeslie Woo, CEO, CivicActionAnne-Marie Pham, CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionTerrance Carter, Managing Partner, Carters Professional CorporationKate Behan, Managing Director, Charity Intelligence (comments are personal opinion and do not reflect the views of Charity Intelligence) About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this EpisodeCharityVillage eLearning: Decolonizing the BoardroomCharityVillage eLearning: DEI Best Practices for NonprofitsDiversity in Canada's Nonprofit Sector (2021)Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada)Bill S-279: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Data on Registered Charities)Diversity of charity and non-profit boards of directors: Overview of the Canadian non-profit sector (Statistics Canada)Canada Business Corporations Act (Government of Canada)Diversity and Inclusion in Non-profit Leadership in Ontario: Are We There Yet? (Diversity Institute & Civic Action 2023)The 50-30 Challenge BoardShift by CivicActionLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Episode 21 – Bill S-279: A Proposal to Measure the Diversity of Boards of Canadian CharitiesIn 2019, the Senate of Canada published Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Among its recommendations was a suggested amendment to the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards in their annual filings. Senator Ratna Omidvar, co-author of the report, has since proposed Bill S-279 to amend the Income Tax Act to do just that. Join us in this episode of CharityVillage Connects, where we talk to Senator Omidvar and other sector experts to learn more about the bill, what it would mean for charities, and the current state of equity and diversity in Canada's nonprofit leadership.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Senator Ratna Omidvar, Independent Senator for Ontario, Senate of CanadaDr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteLeslie Woo, CEO, CivicActionAnne-Marie Pham, CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionTerrance Carter, Managing Partner, Carters Professional CorporationKate Behan, Managing Director, Charity Intelligence (comments are personal opinion and do not reflect the views of Charity Intelligence) About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this EpisodeCharityVillage eLearning: Decolonizing the BoardroomCharityVillage eLearning: DEI Best Practices for NonprofitsDiversity in Canada's Nonprofit Sector (2021)Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada)Bill S-279: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Data on Registered Charities)Diversity of charity and non-profit boards of directors: Overview of the Canadian non-profit sector (Statistics Canada)Canada Business Corporations Act (Government of Canada)Diversity and Inclusion in Non-profit Leadership in Ontario: Are We There Yet? (Diversity Institute & Civic Action 2023)The 50-30 Challenge BoardShift by CivicActionLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

The 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report contains some disturbing news – it found that for the eleventh year running, the number of Canadians making donations to charities has declined. According to the report, this alarming downward trend in donations seems to transcend economic circumstances – in other words, data shows that it is not solely caused by a recession, the pandemic or inflationary spikes. What's driving this trend and what can nonprofits and charities do to reverse it? We talk to sector experts in this episode of CharityVillage Connects to find out.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Duke Chang, President and CEO, CanadaHelpsJulie Fiorini, General Manager, Donor Services & Brand Marketing, CanadaHelpsTovah Barocas, President, Earth RangersJustin Scaini, Executive Vice President, Culture and Chief Strategy Officer, Kids Help PhoneOmar Visram, Co-Founder and CEO, Enkel Backoffice SolutionsCharlotte Field, Partner, Good WorksCathy Mann, Founder, The Fundraising LabWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report2023 CanadaHelps Giving ReportGenWellEco-Anxiety in Children: Anxious for Action Generosity in Canada (Sector3Insights)Fewer charitable donors, less money donated in 2022 (Statistics Canada) State of the Legacy Nation 2023 (Good Works)Kids Help Phone Launches Largest Youth Mental Health Movement, Feel Out Loud, to Address Crisis in CanadaLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Dr. Karin Bump, equine business expert and owner of Saddle Up New York, provides great insight on not for profits.  She clarifies how they are very distinct from private businesses and what aspiring entrepreneurs may need to get started. Dr. Bump also shares some insights on to what a not for profit should provide you if you are considering support through donations. resources: Choose a business structure | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)Nonprofit Board Resources | BoardSourceNational Council of NonprofitsNot-for-Profit Financial Reporting Standards (fasb.org)

What's the most recent research revealing about the state of Canadian fundraising? Join us in this episode of CharityVillage Connects, where we dig into new reports that reveal the impact of inflation on giving, demographic changes that require new fundraising strategies, and larger sociological shifts that may account for the current downward trend in donations. Listen now, as experts and researchers from across the sector share their findings, concerns, and potential solutions.  Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance  Dr. Paloma Raggo, Director and Principal Investigator, Charity Insights Project Canada (CICP) at Carleton University John Hallward, President, Sector3Insights Wen-Chih O'Connell, Executive Director and President, PayPal Giving Fund Canada Charlotte Field, Partner, Good Works About your Host Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. CharityVillage Resources from this Episode CharityVillage eLearning: Digital Transformation Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Generosity in Canada: The 2023 Generosity Index (Fraser Institute) The Status of Canadian Fundraising Report 2023 (Blackbaud) State of the Canadian Charitable Sector: Mid-Year Report 2023 (Charity Insights Canada Project) Charity Insights Canada Project Survey on Donor Behaviour (June 2023) Generosity in Canada: Summary Report 2023 (Sector3Insights) The Future of Giving: Looking Beyond the Selfie (PayPal Giving Fund and AGENTSC)  Record high charitable giving in 2021 by the fewest donors ever (Statistics Canada)  State of the Legacy Nation 2023 (Good Works) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here. 

A recent TELUS Health Mental Health Index indicates that employees experiencing workplace conflict lose up to 55 days in productivity per year. The impacts of conflict at work are clear - lost productivity, but also stress and lower mental health scores for the staff who experience it. In this episode, we explore the factors that contribute to workplace conflict, including power dynamics, racism and microaggressions, and mounting workloads, outline an organization's legal requirements to take action, and provide some practical tips for leaders and staff to address conflict when it happens in your workplace. Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance ·         Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research and Client Insights, TELUS Health·         Eileen Chadnick, Principal, Big Cheese Coaching·         Sarah Albo, Founder, Novel HR·         Rensia Melles, Manager, Clinical Operations Canada, Lyra Health·         Donna Marshall, CEO, Workright Ltd.·         Jackie Laviolette, Partner, Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage eLearning Courses Mentioned in this Episode·         Mental Health and Psychological Safety at Work Master Certificate Program·         OHSA and AODA Compliance Training Package for Employees·         OHSA and AODA Compliance Training Package for Leaders and SupervisorsRelated CharityVillage eLearning Courses·         Communicating Internally·         Working in Teams·         Developing Emotional Resiliency & Self Care·         IDEA Fundamentals·         Introduction to Unconscious BiasAdditional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:·         TELUS Mental Health Index reveals workers lose 55 working days per year due to workplace conflict·         Warring Egos, Toxic Individuals, Feeble Leadership: A study of conflict in the Canadian workplace (Psychometrics Canada Ltd)·         Nonviolent Communication: A Language Of Life: Life-changing Tools For Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg·         Workplace harassment and violence impacts over 70% of employees in Canada, study shows (CBC)·         Black Canadians feel their employers are making headway in eradicating anti-Black racism (KPMG)·         Remembering the fatal 1999 OC Transpo shootings: 'I only wish I got to know him better' (Ottawa Citizen) ·         Federal court certifies $1.1B class action against RCMP over alleged bullying, harassment (CBC)·         Canadian Human Rights Commission·         Twenty per cent of Canadians experienced increased workplace conflict or aggression (LifeWorks, now TELUS Health)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Sam Caster is a social entrepreneur who has leveraged his business skills and experiences in order to fund a sustainable contribution of advanced immune support to the world's MOST VULNERABLE children through the Not-For-Profit organization he founded called MannaRelief. We discussed the powerful immune-boosting properties of Acemannan. You'll learn how this unique polysaccharide from aloe vera activates macrophages to strengthen the body's natural defenses. Hear firsthand stories of how Acemannan has transformed the lives of medically fragile children around the world. Discover the science behind this natural compound and how it can help support your immune system. Plus, find out how you can get involved in Sam's mission to provide nutritional support to millions of malnourished children globally. Tune in for this enlightening conversation on optimizing health through immune system activation with nature's most potent medicinal plant - aloe vera. (00:00) - Intro (00:17) - Understanding the role of macrophages in the immune system (00:48) - The journey of using the product to help millions (02:45) - The discovery of Acemannan in aloe vera (06:31) - The role of Acemannan in immune system activation (07:05) - The journey of Acemannan from rejection by the FDA to global distribution (07:54) - The challenges and triumphs of bringing a nutritional product to market (08:17) - The impact of Acemannan on children's health worldwide (10:23) - The future of healthcare: natural, non-toxic solutions (18:04) - The power of social entrepreneurship in healthcare (21:57) - Fighting viruses and boosting the immune system (34:18) - The impact of Acemannan on various health conditions (42:12) - The products: bringing Acemannan to the masses (49:38) - The power of nature in health and healing

Discover Rising Tides discusses Channeling the Healing Powers of the Ocean for Veterans Today, we start with our Healthy Living, Happy Life segment with Denise Stegall.  This month's topic is Mindfullness - Stress Management. Joining us today is Amanda Curaza, Executive Director  of Operation Surf, which serves wounded military through the healing powers of the ocean by restoring hope, renewing purpose and revitalizing community. Amanda has been Operation Surf since its inception, witnessing its evolution into the powerful organization it is today. From humble beginnings, the profound impact it had on her own life fueled a dedicated passion Amanda's focus is to bring the organization's vision to fruition. Her strategic initiatives have proven instrumental in its success, and her comprehensive involvement has afforded her profound insights into every aspect of the organization. She takes great pride in her team and the collective support for the mission. Submit Questions hello@discoverrisingtides.com

Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast! I am thrilled to welcome Floyd Jones onto this week's episode, an activist, grassroots organizer, business coach, and outstanding human being. Floyd is the director of community and partnerships at Givebutter, the world's first completely free end to end fundraising platform powering over 700 million in donations per year. In this position, he works in sponsoring, campaigning, and events. He has raised over 20 million for grassroots organizations and spoken at conferences across the country. Givebutter has gotten a huge amount of support and attention, being featured by ESPN, Afrotech, Linkedin, Variety magazine, and sponsored by Nike, Whole Foods, Visa, NBA2K and more. Floyd also has founded BackBlack, a collaborative campaign which has raised over 1.3 million for 770 black-led profits. He also works as a business coach for nonprofits and purpose-driven companies. Floyd is an extraordinarily dynamic human with amazing energy and a unique outlook on the world. Floyd discusses his formative years, involving his relationship with the arts as well as first experiences with entrepreneurship, starting with his family's work in Sierra Leone. He explains that this viewpoint taught him that “you can do well and do good”. His father's work inspired Floyd's current passions for social justice and business, showing him that you can prosper while simultaneously making a positive impact on your community. Especially while working in the business world, Floyd recommends finding an artistic outlet, his being music, that will “always welcome you”. Floyd achieves an impressive balance of providing for the community and maintaining successful organizations, a feat accomplished through his ability to skillfully merge the entrepreneurial and nonprofit worlds in a way that benefits all. You can support BackBlack at backblackmovement.org, and get involved with Givebutter at givebutter.com. Floyd is an upbeat, upstanding, spirit and serves as a model for us all with his character, skill, and tireless work ethic. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Today is the Day Live It.  Have a great week everyone!

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm.  Its ability to churn out research, generate reports, and create stunning images – all at lightning speed – has generated both excitement and deep anxiety.  The impact of AI has already been enormous and the nonprofit world is no exception.  With the sector notoriously slow when it comes to investing in technology, the question remains: Will nonprofits embrace these revolutionary new tools or be left in the dust of this whirlwind of change?  Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance  Brendan Howe, CEO and Founder, Techify Alexandra Samuel, Technology Journalist and Author Meena Das, Founder, Namaste Data Beth Kanter, International Nonprofit Thought Leader and Author Jason Shim, Chief Digital Officer, Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience Dan Kershaw, Executive Director, Furniture Bank Charles Buchanan, CEO and Founder, Technology Helps This episode of Charity Village Connects is brought to you by the RISE Program. Funded by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada, this free, self-guided and fully virtual training program is available to all charities and nonprofits looking to leverage user-centric design to update, enhance or add to their services. Visit riseprogram.ca to learn more, register and begin your user-centric design journey today.  About your Host Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not-for-profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. CharityVillage Resources from this Episode CharityVillage eLearning: Digital Transformation Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: “We can't refuse to look at artificial intelligence until it passes us by”: a new survey finds that most charities don't understand how they could use artificial intelligence (Future of Good) Weekly Report: Artificial Intelligence (Charity Insights Canada Project) KPMG in Canada Generative AI Adoption Index ChatGPT The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centred in an Automated World by Beth Kanter How we created AI photos of poverty without harming those we seek to help (Furniture Bank)  The Picture Isn't Real, The Reality Is (Furniture Bank) An eating disorders chatbot offered dieting advice, raising fears about AI in health (NPR) Microsoft pulls article recommending Ottawa Food Bank to tourists (CBC) KFC apologises after German Kristallnacht promotion (BBC) Journalist says he had a creepy encounter with new tech that left him unable to sleep (CNN) Canadian AI pioneer brings plea to U.S. Congress: Pass a law now (CBC) AI could lead to extinction, experts warn (BBC) We Got Social Media Wrong. Can We Get AI Right? By Alexandra Samuel (JSTOR) Why Furniture Bank Has a Responsible AI Manifesto (Furniture Bank) 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Adopt AI Responsibly by Beth Kanter, Allison Fine & Philip Deng (Stanford Social Innovation Review) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here. 

As Yogi Berra once said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” In this weeks' episode of Consuming Careers, we're spending time with Mark Myers, who, after 20yrs in the electronics industry, found himself facing a life-altering tragedy: the loss of his youngest daughter to childhood cancer. In the aftermath, Mark found a new sense of purpose for his work and his relationships, and a redeeming clarity to focus on the things that really matter in his life, but not without the struggle of a day-by-day walk through the tension between hope and loss. You can find Mark Myers at: mark@smileyforkylie.orgAbout Smiley for Kylie: Smiley For Kylie is non-profit organization that exists for the purpose of funding research that will lead to safer and more effective cures for childhood cancer, as well as other charitable purposes related to raising awareness of childhood cancer and supporting those impacted by it. Learn more at: https://www.smileyforkylie.orgFind out more about CURE Childhood Cancer at: https://curechildhoodcancer.org/You can find Mark's book, “Missing Kylie: A Father's Search for Meaning in Tragedy” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hrZmF65Interview recorded live on a cold winter morning on the Smiley for Kylie bench at Perimeter Church in Johns Creek, Georgia.About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I've covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Cate Bennett is currently Global General Counsel & Company Secretary for Movember, a Not-For-Profit operating across six jurisdictions with a focus on men's health. Cate also has a background in the public sector, having worked across public transport, justice and health services Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health working across mental health & suicide prevention as well as prostate and testicular cancer support. To see more of their work, and to donate or get involved, visit their website https://au.movember.com/about/testicular-cancer Connect with Cate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catebennett/ Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/ Counsel Podcast Page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67479008/admin/feed/posts/?feedType=following Instagram: @theinhouselawyer ~~~ Thank you to Markster for supporting this episode. Visit markster.com.au or email kate@markster.com.au. Thank you to InCounsel for supporting this episode too. Visit incounsel.com.au. ~~~

For the final episode of Season 1, we're taking a peek behind the curtain of Thee Quaker Project — from inspiration to realization. If you love a good origin story or you've got a big idea that you want to turn into a reality, this is the episode for you.Help us shape Season 2 by taking our survey.Visit our episode page to leave a comment, read our discussion questions, and download the transcript. Become a monthly supporter!Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

For the first episode of Weaver's “Not-For-Profit” podcast series, the company's Tax Partner, Kirby Ross, and Assurance Partner, Jackie Gonzalez, discussed unrelated business income tax (UBIT) and functional expenses in the context of nonprofit organizations. Kirby explained that a UBIT is a tax levied on income generated by a nonprofit through activities unrelated to its exempt purpose. The goal of UBIT is to create a level playing field between nonprofits and for-profit businesses, preventing unfair competition.Ross and Gonzalez also focused on …• UBIT explained: Tax on nonprofits for income from unrelated activities, aim to create fair competition with for-profit businesses.• Identifying and managing UBIT: Nonprofits should examine revenue streams, understand triggers, and strategically plan to address potential taxes.• Functional expenses discussion: Focus on accurate allocation between program and supporting services, with consistent policies and good stewardship for donor confidence.Some examples of UBITs include advertising revenue and debt-financed rental income. Auditors play a crucial role in identifying UBITs by examining an organization's revenue streams, particularly miscellaneous income. Although paying UBITs might seem unfavorable for a nonprofit, it can still have advantages for an organization to engage in lucrative ventures and pay taxes on the income generated, as long as the net proceeds are used for its exempt purposes.Another topic discussed in the conversation was the statement of functional expenses. Gonazlez and Ross talked about the importance of accurately allocating expenses between program and supporting services. Consistency in allocations and having clear policies are crucial for both auditing and tax purposes. Rating agencies like Charity Navigator assess nonprofits based on their expense allocation, with higher ratings going to organizations that allocate a larger percentage of their expenses to program services.A good target for a highly functioning nonprofit is to allocate less than 15% of its expenses to supporting services, with the rest going to program services. A lower percentage allocated to program services could have negatively impacted the organization's reputation and deterred potential donors. The conversation concluded with both speakers acknowledging the importance of auditors in helping nonprofits accurately report their expenses and assess their UBIT exposure.

* Guest: Tad R. Callister, A Not For Profit, Non Partisan Organization - “Why I Love America” was created as a platform. The committee is chaired by Tad Callister - WhyILoveAmerica.com * The Utah Legislative session in early 2023, passed a bipartisan bill 25-0 in the Senate, 72-2 in the House of Representatives, designating the month of September as Founders' and Constitution Month. * A group of concerned citizens were gathered to help rekindle a spirit of patriotism and appreciation for God's hand in the origin and destiny of our nation. They were charged with encouraging Utah citizens to share their love for America. * Why I Love America hosts an interfaith evening on the Constitution. Sunday, September 17, 7 - 9pm. * Location: Christian Life Center 2352 East Highway 193 Layton, UT. * If Donald Trump is the party's nominee for president as well as a convicted criminal, will they still support him? * US COVID-19 cases are up, mask mandates return in some places. * Ron Paul: Lockdown 2.0 Coming Soon? * T-Mobile to shed just under 7% of its total workforce.

Lauren believes that she's gotten her interest in the philanthropic and not-for-profit industry, from her mother. Rutkin says, "I do think that I learned that from my mom.  My mom was always someone who gave back." Thinking back of what her home life was like after her parents divorce, Lauren says "my mom was present, but not in the way teenagers need, -in the critical ways, she wasn't present."Unfortunately, mental illness played a big part in Lauren's mom's inability to properly care for her daughters. Later on, under the care of her doctor, medication helped and she was very good at her job at Head Start. "She did feel like her life was saved in some ways by some of these medications. She was able to raise her adopted daughters very effectively," says Lauren. Lauren believes her mom had a gift though she was very troubled.Lauren's mom definitely had some limitations and problems but she had a huge heart and worked very hard as a social worker.Unfortunately, Gail's two biological daughters suffered after the divorce because Gail was unable  to give them the crucial things that her girls wanted. Yes, their mom was present, but not fully and that was very hard for Lauren to understand.Head Start and Early Head Start programs are free, federally funded programs designed to promote school readiness for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers from families that meet income eligibility requirements. Early Head Start programs support pregnant women and families with children younger than age 3 years.There's so much more to Lauren's story. I hope you like the episode.https://www.northjerseyltym.org/casthttps://listentoyourmothershow.com/https://www.facebook.com/LTYMShowAgoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available if things go wrong.GELLER:https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/geller-family-foundation,357048970/ 

In this episode, I sit down with Chef Jagger Gordon, who is dedicated to making food more accessible to those in need. Join us as we dive into Chef Jagger's personal journey as a single father and how it shaped his mission to create Feed It Forward and The Soup Bar. Together, we explore the core idea behind Feed It Forward and shed light on the issue of food waste in grocery stores.Chef Jagger reveals his innovative approach of operating on a 'seed to feed' model, emphasizing the importance of running his non-profit organization with the support of dedicated volunteers. We also learn about his development of a free food sharing app and the expansion of his operation across borders, showcasing his commitment to making a global impact.Delving deeper, we discuss the contrasting realities of food waste in North America versus the rest of the world, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for improvement. Chef Jagger emphasizes the power of donating food to food banks and the positive ripple effects it can have on society.Executive Chef Jagger S Gordon has a legacy of philanthropic ventures he accomplished through his Not-For-Profit charity Feed It Forward. He has been awarded Canada's Legacy Award, Volunteer of Canada Award, The Federal Community Leadership Award, Urban Legend Award, Entrepreneur of the year 2020, and is a Guinness Book of World Records holder. He is the author of three international best-selling books in which he shares the story of his determination, purpose, and undertakings.We talk about:[0:00] Intro [1:10] Making food more accessible[3:30] Raising his daughter as a single father[6:35] Creating Feed It Forward and The Soup Bar[11:30] The idea behind Feed It Forward[12:40] Food waste in grocery stores[15:30] Operating on 'seed to feed'[17:10] Running his non profit through volunteers[19:20] His free food sharing app[21:55] Taking his operation across the border[25:50] Knowing and understanding where our restaurant food goes[28:50] Utilizing best before concept dates on products[33:50] How we can each do our part to reduce food waste[42:10] The biggest differences in food waste in North America vs. the rest of the world[48:00] The power in donating food to food banks[50:30] Planning recipes, meals and co-creating food together[53:00] How to participate in Feed It Forward[59:30] One piece of advice to his younger selfWant your question to be featured on WLYC? Leave your voice message here: https://shantellebisson.com/blogs/podcastCONNECT WITH SHANTELLE:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shantellebisson/WLYC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/withoutlosingyourcool/NEWSLETTER: https://shantellebisson.com/pages/book-shantelleBUNDLES: https://shantellebisson.com/collectionsWEBSITE: https://shantellebisson.com/CONNECT WITH CHEF JAGGER:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chefjaggergordon/FEED IT FORWARD: https://feeditforward.ca/FEED IT FORWARD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/feeditforwardofficial/WEBSITE: https://jaggergordon.com/