Mike connects with Michael Shaen, CEO of The Centre for Collaboration, a nonprofit consultancy that helps agencies and funders assess how different types of multi-party ventures can help them fulfill their mission. They talk about the magic of collaboration; the impact of integrated services; leveraging the skills of your Board of Directors; and why successful nonprofits need to think like entrepreneurs.

Working with more than 50 collaborative partners, ArtHouse has delivered hundreds of cost-free multi-disciplined arts programs to thousands of vulnerable kids. Mike chats with ArtHouse executive director, Don Pangman, about the impact of unleashing creativity and empowering marginalized children and youth to express themselves through the arts. They talk about the links between cognitive development

Episode 6: Collective Impact with Lynn Fergusson, Social Impact Advisors   Mike sits down with Lynn Fergusson, partner at Social Impact Advisors, and facilitator in the McConnell Foundation’s Innoweave program. They dive into a discussion of collective impact: What it is and why it is important. They talk about making the shift from a scarcity

Episode 5 – Agency Spotlight: Catholic Youth Organization Mike sits down with John Spatazzo, Executive Director, and Karen Hartnett, Director of Marydale Park Operations & Fund Development, at Catholic Youth Organization. They dive into how CYO’s “Every child deserves to play” commitment drives user-centered program design. Their conversation includes inclusive programming and barriers to access;

Guest: Sasha Tregebov, Director, BIT Canada Description: Mike sits down with Sasha Tregebov, Director of BIT Canada, for an in depth conversation about behavioural insights; what they are; how they can benefit our society; and how the social service sector can apply them. They also explore nudge unites and choice architecture.  

In addition to the unveiling of the Impact Report to donors, dignitaries and community leaders, a panel of community champions discussed the importance of collaboration between agencies and best ways to tackle local issues such as poverty, homelessness, senior isolation, hunger, mental illness while improving the outcomes for children and youth in the region. Panelists:

Mike sits down with Cam Galindo, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Trustee for Wards 9 & 10, previous United Way supported program recipient, and current impact speaker. Mike learns about Cam’s journey from Colombia to Canada and how the support of United Way helped change the trajectory of his life.

This Podcast is not for Profit: our sector is full of big hearts, tiny budgets, and audacious goals. Join us as we explore the forces shaping the non-profit sector, speak to experts and innovators, and share stories from the front lines of the fight to end hunger, poverty, and create more inclusive communities. NOTE: When