Doug Nelson, Author at The Discovery Group

Advice To The Sector During A Pandemic With Mark Blumberg

by Doug Nelson | Sep 16, 2020 | Podcasts

The busiest season for social profit is upon us, but with everything that has happened in the first three quarters of 2020, especially the COVID-19 pandemic, things aren’t exactly breezy for the sector. What can we learn about the way we do things today that can help...

Alzheimer Society Of BC With Maria Howard

by Doug Nelson | Jul 29, 2020 | Podcasts

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that afflicts a significant part of our aging population, yet we still have a lot of catching up to do in addressing the needs of people who are living with it. The Alzheimer Society of BC envisions an ideal society that is...

Sarah McLachlan School Of Music With Jen Rose

by Doug Nelson | Jul 22, 2020 | Podcasts

Like all forms of education, music education has been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the closure of physical campuses and the increased reliance on distance and online learning. How do music schools manage to do this? The Sarah McLachlan...

MOSAIC With Olga Stachova

by Doug Nelson | Jul 15, 2020 | Podcasts

Immigrating to another country is no easy feat—from the time you’ve decided to move to the moment you finally arrive. How do you settle down? How can you create new relationships? How can you start on the path towards the life you want? Olga Stachova, CEO...

Jewish Federation Of Greater Vancouver With Ezra Shanken

by Doug Nelson | Jul 8, 2020 | Podcasts

In unprecedented times, such as with the current COVID-19 pandemic we are all in, finding precedent is one of the most important tasks of a leader in an organization. Ezra Shanken, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, is someone who is all...

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Opportunity Spotlight: Vancouver Community College With Moira Gookstetter

Oct 9, 2022

In today’s Opportunity Spotlight, we look at positions that are available within our sector that you probably want to pay attention to. Our guest, Moira Gookstetter, recently joined Vancouver Community College as their Executive Director of their Foundation and...