Doug Nelson, Author at The Discovery Group

The Link Between Thoughtful Leadership And Effective Philanthropy with Phil Buchanan

by Doug Nelson | Jun 26, 2019 | Podcasts

The less we understand what philanthropy is all about, the less our ability to have the impact that we want. Guest Phil Buchanan, the President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy, greatly advocates for the importance of philanthropy and the nonprofit...

Building and Leading a Fundraising Program with Jaime Wilson

by Doug Nelson | Jun 19, 2019 | Podcasts

With years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation’s Executive Director Jaime Wilson has developed a strategy on how to efficiently build a fundraising program and work hand in hand with others. As Jaime’s work...

Mission, Focus, and Engagement with Darrell Burnham

by Doug Nelson | Jun 12, 2019 | Podcasts

Working in any mental health organization is technically challenging and requires an emotional investment. Focusing on the mission can be challenging. Darrell Burnham is the CEO of Coast Mental Health, a community-based mental health organization in British...

Managing Teams and Organizational Change in Not-for-Profits with Veronica Carroll

by Doug Nelson | Jun 5, 2019 | Podcasts

Providing welfare to those in need or what is called philanthropy is not as easy as it seems. Veronica Carroll, CEO of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver, points out that philanthropy is not just about donations and rich people giving their money to poor...

Growing Healthy Communities Through Food Banks with David Long

by Doug Nelson | May 29, 2019 | Podcasts

There are a lot of means to develop a community, but it is incomparable to build one through the power of food. David Long, the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, walks us through how he became the leader of a donor-centric organization. As he recounts the...

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Around 20% of society has a mental illness, whereas everyone has mental health. Just like your physical health, this is something you need to take care of. Join Douglas Nelson as he talks to Michael Anhorn about how he runs his organization as a leader. Michael is the...