Most concepts of leadership are taken to be monolithic, without much variation in between fields. But the field of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership is one that’s unique in many ways, especially if considered side-by-side with leadership in a business or corporate setting. Susan Phillips is a Professor at Carleton University who serves as the Director of the school’s Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program. Douglas Nelson speaks to Susan about the distinctive and specific coverage of the program’s curriculums, especially as it relates to real-world applications. In a world that’s increasingly dependent on the support of philanthropic and nonprofit institutions, it’s important that there are proper educational opportunities for their future leaders.