Doug Nelson, Author at The Discovery Group

Ocean Wise With Jeremy Douglas

by Doug Nelson | Jun 30, 2020 | Podcasts

A lot of people have been working hard to pivot their organizations, their fundraising, their messaging, and the missions of their organization in response to the pandemic. One such organization that has pivoted successfully despite the numerous challenges is Ocean...

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation With Wayne Hartrick

by Doug Nelson | Jun 24, 2020 | Podcasts

Men’s health remains to be an underserved advocacy in the social profit sphere despite alarming statistics of men suffering from preventable chronic health problems like heart disease and obesity. Led by its President, Wayne Hartrick, the Canadian Men’s...

Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation With Joanne Bath

by Doug Nelson | Jun 17, 2020 | Podcasts

As the world keeps changing, research continues to provide understanding and knowledge about the things that affect us in our daily lives. It keeps us informed and, in times of crisis, prepared. In a global health crisis, the power of research—especially medical...

Burnaby Hospital Foundation With Kristy James

by Doug Nelson | May 27, 2020 | Podcasts

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted almost every single aspect of our lives, and everything has to be put on hold as we struggle to survive the crisis. Burnaby Hospital Foundation had just launched the largest campaign in their history, raising $30 million...

Member Experience & Community Engagement With Christine Bergeron

by Doug Nelson | May 20, 2020 | Podcasts

Engaging with the community, of course, is one of the most important aspects of running a social profit organization. But this engagement naturally differs between organizations, and over time must evolve to respond to the needs of the times, especially in times of...

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Children’s Hospital Foundation Of Manitoba

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There are communities that don’t have safe drinking water, which leads to adverse health outcomes, and these challenges have been associated with colonialism and health outcomes associated with poverty. The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is...