Doug Nelson, Author at The Discovery Group

Leading A Nation-Wide Strategic Planning Process

by Doug Nelson | Oct 9, 2019 | Podcasts

Leading a large organization is a huge task and can be very daunting for most CEOs, particularly one that is a national health charity such as the MS Society of Canada. Pamela Valentine is a clinical researcher and a leader of innovation who is also currently...

Transitioning From Campaign To Mission-Based Fundraising with Teri Nicholas

by Doug Nelson | Oct 2, 2019 | Podcasts

Campaigning for capital to support a wonderful cause is a noble job, but regardless of what it brings, there will always be ups and downs. Today on the show we have Teri Nicholas, who is known as a transformative leader in children’s health...

Collaborative Philanthropy with Eva Friesen

by Doug Nelson | Sep 25, 2019 | Podcasts

Most charity foundation CEOs are in the position where people put them in the ownership, but the good ones are those who try to avoid having their names be synonymous to the cause. In this episode, Eva Friesen, the CEO of the Calgary Foundation, talks about...

Returning To An Organization As A First-Time CEO with Jonny Morris

by Doug Nelson | Sep 18, 2019 | Podcasts

Nothing beats a comeback more than becoming a CEO of an organization you used to work in. That is exactly what Jonny Morris’ story looks like. Having worked at the Canadian Mental Health Association for a number of years, Jonny left to work at the provincial...

The Value Of Foundations And Community Trusts with Jason Baxendale

by Doug Nelson | Sep 11, 2019 | Podcasts

Not many people understand the value of foundations and community trusts. In this episode, Jason Baxendale, the Chief Development Officer of the Chicago Community Trust and the Co-Director of the We Are Chicago campaign, enlightens us about the wonders that...

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