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Welcome to CharityVillage Connects – a series that highlights topics vital to the nonprofit sector in Canada. CharityVillage is a resource to over 170,000 charitable and nonprofit organizations in Canada. This series, hosted by President Mary Barroll, will provide in-depth conversations with experts in the nonprofit sector. We’ll examine diversity, equity and inclusion, innovations in fundraising, the gap in female representation in leadership and many other subjects crucial to the growth and development of charities throughout Canada.

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July 28, 2026Episode 81 hr 15 min

The Spring Economic Update: Where Does the Nonprofit Sector Fit in Canada’s Future?

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine what Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update means for the nonprofit and charitable sector. Where do the federal government’s priorities lie? Where does the care economy fit within Canada’s future? Sector experts explore the opportunities and challenges ahead, including potential impacts on funding, regulation, service delivery, and community wellbeing. Tune in to The Spring Economic Update: Where Does the Nonprofit Sector Fit in Canada’s Future? Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Nicole D'Aoust, Charity and Non-Profit Lawyer, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault Tyler Meredith, Founding Partner, Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips Policy Advisors Armine Yalnizyan, Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, Atkinson Foundation Dr. Susan Phillips, Professor Emerita, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University About your Host Mary Barroll , president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong For All (Government of Canada, 2026) Registered Charity Information Return T3010 (Canada Revenue Agency) Charity Insights Canada Project (Carleton University) Million-Dollar Murray (The New Yorker, 2006) Dunn House Social Medicine Housing Model (University Health Network, 2026) Charities and Giving: Guidance CG-032 – Registered charities making grants to non-qualified donees (Canada Revenue Agency, 2023) Disbursement Quota Calculation (Canada Revenue Agency) Canada Strong Fund (Government of Canada, 2026) Build Canada Homes (Government of Canada, 2026) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here. #podcast #charity

July 23, 2026Episode 82 min

The Spring Economic Update

On the next episode of Charity Village connects. Where do the federal government’s priorities lie? Where does the care economy fit within Canada’s future? Sector experts explore the opportunities and challenges ahead, including potential impacts on funding, regulation, service delivery, and community wellbeing. Tune in to The Spring Economic Update: Where Does the Nonprofit Sector Fit in Canada’s Future? #podcast #charity

June 23, 2026Episode 71 hr 13 min

The Future of Fundraising: Digital Giving, AI, Securities & Legacy Gifts

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore the changing landscape of Canadian philanthropy and the new fundraising trends that are shaping the future of the sector. Drawing on insights from the 2026 Giving Report, we look at how donor behaviour, technology, AI, legacy giving, and collaboration are reshaping the way nonprofits fund their work. What does it take to build stronger donor relationships, reimagine giving, and create resilience in such a volatile environment? Join us as we dig into the data, unpack the opportunities, and explore what charities and nonprofits can do now to prepare for the years ahead. Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Julie Fiorini, General Manager, Donor Services & Brand Marketing, CanadaHelps Wen-Chih O’Connell, Executive Director, PayPal Giving Fund Canada Allen Davidov - Senior Vice President and Practice Leader, EnvironicsAnalytics Kelly Cole, President & CEO, Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation Alain Mootoo, Chief Operating Officer, CAMH Foundation Deepa Chaudhary, CEO, GrantOrb.com About your Host Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: The Giving Report 2026 (CanadaHelps, 2026) The Future of Giving: Looking Beyond the Selfie – Unveiling Philanthropic Trends Among Canada’s Generation Z and Millennial Donor s (PayPal Giving Fund Canada and AgentsC, 2023) Increase Your Fundraising with Securities Donations (CanadaHelps, 2026) Donor Activation Toolkit (Environics Analytics, 2026) PRIZM Segment Explorer (Environics Analytics) GrantOrb.com Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

June 19, 2026Episode 72 min

Trailer: Re-thinking Fundraising

Drawing on insights from the 2026 Giving Report, we look at how donor behaviour, technology, AI, legacy giving, and collaboration are reshaping the way nonprofits fund their work. What does it take to build stronger donor relationships, reimagine giving, and create resilience in such a volatile environment? #podcast #charity

May 19, 2026Episode 61 hr 22 min

Responsible AI Adoption for Nonprofits

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what responsible AI adoption looks like for nonprofits. AI is reshaping nonprofit work, from fundraising to communications and everything in between. This shift raises urgent questions surrounding privacy, trust, equity, wellbeing, accountability, and mission alignment. Join us as sector experts provide practical advice on setting guardrails, building internal capacity, using AI thoughtfully, and keeping human judgment at the center of mission-driven work. Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Alexandra Samuel, AI & Digital Workplace Expert Alain Mootoo, Chief Operating Officer, CAMH Foundation Tina Crouse, AI Ethics & Strategy Specialist Dianne Clark, Founder and CEO of Trendspire and ProEdventures Academy Deepa Chaudhary, CEO, Grantorb.com About your Host Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Assess Your AI Maturity (Info-Tech Research Group, 2023) Transform (Flourishing Systems / IslamicFamily, 2025) Grant Orb (Grant Orb, 2025) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here. This episode of CharityVillage Connects is brought to you by the WUSC. For more than 50 years, WUSC has been working alongside communities around the world to catalyze positive education and economic outcomes for young people. Now, Canadians have the chance to join us by volunteering internationally. As a WUSC volunteer, you’ll collaborate with local organizations, share your experience, and help co-create initiatives that expand opportunities for young people. For more information about how you can use your expertise to improve economic opportunities for young people, visit volunteer.wusc.ca. #podcast #charity

May 15, 2026Episode 62 min

Trailer: AI Adoption

What does responsible AI adoption look like for nonprofits? AI is reshaping nonprofit work, from fundraising to communications and everything in between. Sector experts will provide practical advice on setting guardrails, building internal capacity, using AI thoughtfully, and keeping human judgment at the center of mission-driven work. #podcast #AI

April 13, 2026Episode 51 hr 18 min

Navigating the New Lobbying Rules: Avoiding Pitfalls and Accelerating Advocacy

Did you know Canada's lobbying guidelines changed earlier this year? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we break down what’s new, what it means for organizations engaging with government officials, and how to stay compliant while advocating effectively. Hear insights from the Lobbying Commissioner, legal and advocacy experts, and sector leaders. Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Nancy Bélanger, Canada’s Commissioner of Lobbying Sean Moore, Founder and Principal, Advocacy School Gerald Chipeur, Partner, Miller Thomson Barbara Cartwright, CEO, Humane Canada Tim Richter, President & CEO, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Jackie Neapole – Executive Director, Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women/ l’Institut canadien de recherches sur les femmes (CRIAW-ICREF) About your Host Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Lobbying Act (Government of Canada) Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada – Significant part of duties registration threshold for organizations and corporations Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada – Lobbyists Registry Vavilov Decision – Supreme Court of Canada (Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Vavilov, 2019 SCC 65) A Canada Housing Accord: Bringing governments together to fix housing and homelessness (Jan 2026) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here. #podcast #charity

April 10, 2026Episode 52 min

Trailer: Lobbying

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we break down what’s new, what it means for organizations engaging with government officials, and how to stay compliant while advocating effectively. Hear insights from the Lobbying Commissioner, legal and advocacy experts, and sector leaders.

March 13, 2026Episode 42 min

Trailer: How do DAF’s Work?

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take an in-depth look at donor-advised funds (DAFs), a method for Canadians to give to charity that is increasing rapidly in popularity. Do DAFs provide valuable flexibility for donors, or do they delay urgently needed support for charities facing rising demand? Join us as we explore how DAFs work, the benefits they offer, and the growing calls to ensure every donated dollar makes a timely difference. #podcast #charity

March 10, 2026Episode 41 hr 21 min

The Surge in Donor Advised Funds: How They’re Reshaping Canadian Philanthropy

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take an in-depth look at donor-advised funds (DAFs), a method for Canadians to give to charity that is increasing rapidly in popularity. With more than $20 billion sitting in DAF accounts across the country — funds that donors have claimed tax credits for, but that have not yet been distributed to the charities they were meant to support — important questions are emerging about their role in Canada’s charitable landscape. Do DAFs provide valuable flexibility for donors, or do they delay urgently needed support for charities facing rising demand? Join us as we explore how DAFs work, the benefits they offer, and the growing calls to ensure every donated dollar makes a timely difference. Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance John Hallward – Chairman, GIV3 Malcolm Burrows, Head, Philanthropic Advisory Services, Scotia Wealth Management / Executive Director, Aqueduct Foundation Jeff Golby, CEO, WellFunded Philanthropy Andrew Chunilall – CEO, Community Foundations of Canada Chantelle Ohrling, Planned Giving Officer, Ecojustice Canada (Formerly) About your Host Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Influence, Affluence & Opportunity: Donor-Advised Funds in Canada (CAGP Foundation & KCI, 2023) The Blumbergs’ Canadian Donor Advised Funds Report (Blumberg Professional Corporation, 2026) Charitable Giving in Canada – Statistics and Data (Statistics Canada, 2025) DAF Data and Research Dashboard (WellFunded, 2025) The Giving Report: Trends in Charitable Giving in Canada (CanadaHelps, 2025) Unpacking DAFs, the fastest-growing way to give in Canada (The Philanthropist Journal, 2025) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.