Doug Nelson, Author at The Discovery Group

Transforming Communities Through Listening And Engagement with Jennifer Johnstone

by Doug Nelson | May 22, 2019 | Podcasts

Deep engagement in an organization can only be made possible through radical listening. President and CEO of Central City Foundation, Jennifer Johnstone, defines what radical listening is and how it has created an authentic and healthy relationship within a...

Social Impact with Karen Greve Young

by Doug Nelson | May 15, 2019 | Podcasts

There is so much hope in young entrepreneurs and promising future to every startup that we tend to forego. Conversely, Karen Greve Young never misses out on these business ideas that may actually change the world. CEO of the Futurpreneur Canada, a non-profit...

Generative Leadership with Kevin McCort

by Doug Nelson | May 8, 2019 | Podcasts

Generative leadership means getting the board at the appropriate level, and keeping them there in a very successful and strategically beneficial way. Kevin McCort, CEO of the Vancouver Foundation, dives deep into generative leadership when working with your...

Social Profit Leadership with Pascal Spothelfer

by Doug Nelson | May 1, 2019 | Podcasts

Not everyone can be a leader. Leadership is a privilege and it is about getting people together to achieve a specific purpose. Having the opportunity to be a leader is Pascal Spothelfer, CEO of Genome BC, who has taken on leadership roles in both the business...

Connecting Commitment and Science with Patrick Sullivan

by Doug Nelson | Apr 24, 2019 | Podcasts

Losing a loved one can be tragic and traumatic. It takes a lot of courage and determination to bounce back from the grief that it takes along. Patrick Sullivan, Founder and President of Team Finn Foundation, shares how losing his son to cancer changed his life....

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Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation With Ana-Maria Hobrough

Mar 21, 2022

What are the elements of success for fundraisers to transition from raising money door-to-door to building programs and a culture of philanthropy? Douglas Nelson welcomes Ana-Maria Hobrough, the Vice President for Advancement at Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation. The...