Real Talk: Nonprofit Leaders Sharing Experiences from the Field
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at 9:00 am to 5:05 pm
- In-person event
- Nicol, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
- Contact: Emily Jones Joanisse | realtalk@sprott.carleton.ca
Join us Monday, July 26 and Wednesday, July 28, 2021 for an exciting virtual program that will showcase eight non-profit leaders, who will share their experiences with participants to better equip future non-profit organization leaders with knowledge about the realities of their chosen field!
Each presenter will present a real-live business challenge they faced, and participants will be given an opportunity to work in groups and suggest possible solutions before the group reconvenes and reviews what actually happened.
Attendees of all Real Talk: Non-profit Experiences sessions will receive a Creative Solutions: A Case Approach to Non-profit Management Certificate. Participants must attend all virtual events and participate to receive the certificate.
The event will be approximately a 9-hour commitment between the 2 days. More details will be provided to participants two weeks prior to the event. The event will be hosted on Zoom.
The event will be introduced by Dr. Dana Brown, Dean of the Sprott School of Business and President of the Board for Warm Heart Worldwide, and moderated by Emily Jones Joanisse, Experiential Learning Instructor at the Sprott School of Business and CEO and Co-founder, Connected Canadians.
Sponsored
This event is co-sponsored by CPA Ontario.
The Sprott Student Consulting Group (SSCG) and the Sprott Centre for Social Enterprises (SCSE) are also supporters of Real Talk: Nonprofit Leaders Sharing Experiences from the Field.
Day 1, Monday, July 26, 2021
Debbie Currie, Director, Shad Alumni Network, Shad Canada
As the Director of the Shad Alumni Network, Debbie leads the strategy to build and cultivate an engaged network and create meaningful opportunities for alumni to connect with our organization and with each other. With over two decades of experience working in the not-for-profit sector, Debbie thrives on building meaningful, collaborative and ongoing relationships for mutual benefit and positive change, developing and executing initiatives that raise profile and help organizations respond successfully to issues and challenges.
Past roles include Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives at Creative Enterprise Initiative, Director of Community Engagement at Centre In the Square, and Manager of Academic Events and Ceremonies at Wilfrid Laurier University. Debbie has volunteered extensively with a variety of charitable organizations that are making great strides toward significant social and cultural impact in her community, including having served as Board Chair of the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation.
Debra Yearwood, BA, Director Public Affairs, Mental Health Commission of Canada
As Director of Public Affairs at the Mental Health Commission of Canada Debra leads a dynamic team of communications and marketing professionals to develop the written word, online presence, stakeholder relations and engagement activities of the MHCC. In her parallel role as Communications Advisor for the Top Sixty Over Sixty, she provides strategic direction on communications initiatives.
Prior to joining the MHCC Debra was the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Canadian Optometrist Association, the Senior Director of Communications and Relations with VON Canada and the Senior Director of External Relations with the Canadian Pharmacists Association.
Debra is married with two children and loves to garden and paint every chance she gets.
Micah Garten BA, MBA, Director of Development, Jewish Federation of Ottawa, Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation
As the Director of Development for Jewish Ottawa, Micah leads two teams in raising roughly $8 Million annually through a variety of streams including: annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorship and legacy giving. One of the things about working in the in the not for profit world is that you often get a broad array of opportunities. In previous fundraising roles, Micah has acted as a bookkeeper, an investment adviser, an event planner, a property manager, a cook and a volunteer manager. Micah and his wife have two small children which means he is constantly tired and often goes to work to get some peace and quiet.
Alex Hosselet, Senior Advisor, Marketing and Communications, Canadian Medical Association
Alex has over 11 years of professional marketing experience in non-profits, tech, and education. He is also an active volunteer with a combined 14 years of board experience. Alex regularly mentors students and is a passionate believer in providing career opportunities to youth. He is a lifelong Ottawan who normally travels a lot when there isn’t a global pandemic. He spends his downtime on fitness, woodworking, and gaming. He is madly in love with his wife and a proud father of two cats.
Day 2, Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Noora Rizvi BA, MBA, Managing Director, Emancipation Arts & FreeUp! Arts
Noora is an arts producer, audience development specialist and strategy consultant with over 15 years of management experience in the cultural sector. She has produced large-scale multidisciplinary national and international festivals, directed non-profit organizations, and provided strategic guidance to artists and organizations in her capacity as a public funder and board member.
Noora is currently the Managing Director of Emancipation Arts and its annual festival, Free Up! Previously, she has held positions at Ontario Arts Council, Manifesto, Young Centre/Soulpepper, and Canada Dance Festival. She holds a B.A. in English (Honours) from the University of Ottawa and an M.B.A. from the Schulich School of Business where she received the Carol Anne Letheren Entrance Award, Gregory Misztela MBA Award in Finance, and Joe Green Founders’ Award in Arts & Media.
Adam Janes, BRE (Youth Work), CVA, Director of Volunteer Engagement and Program Evaluation
As Director of Christie Lake Kids Volunteer Engagement and Program Evaluation, Adam holds three major portfolios. Volunteer Engagement, Program Evaluation, Program Leadership Development. He is also the Volunteer Engagement Lead at Beyond the Bake Sale, Vice Chair of the Board at Ottawa Administrators of Volunteer Resources, and a volunteer workshop facilitator at Volunteer Ottawa.
When not engaged in community building, Adam is building with his hands, playing guitar and raising three amazing kids with his wonderful wife, here in Ottawa.
Shari Cooper, Human Resources Manager, Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home
Shari has more than 20 years of human resources management experience across multiple industries ranging from small not-for-profit to large multinational organizations.
With a solid background in employee relations, workforce and leadership development, as well as talent acquisition and retention, Shari has an extensive list of accomplishments which include implementing effective talent and performance management processes and systems that align with overall company strategic direction.
In her current role, Shari is accountable for development, delivery and oversight of HR programs and services for both The Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge and The Jewish Federation of Ottawa. She provides expert advice, leadership and guidance in all areas of HR to support these organizations and ensures their respective strategic missions and business objectives are met.
Paul Dickson, Director, Philanthropy and Communications at WaterAid Canada
As WaterAid Canada’s Director of Philanthropy and Communications, Paul is responsible for the organization’s external campaigns, communications, and fundraising programs. He leads a team of five professionals responsible for engaging businesses, foundations, and individuals in WaterAid’s mission to make access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere. Paul has worked in the nonprofit sector for twenty years in various capacities at universities, in healthcare, a public library, an environmental/water research partnership, and international development. Paul holds BAs in Global Studies and Geography, and earned the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) accreditation in 2012.