# Mark Munn — RSS Amplifier Everything Mark Munn publishes, via the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [Coffee Break - BCNPLC Sneak Peek: Angelina Li and Zahra Esmail](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2026-06-02 · From Our Vantage Point_ The RBC team will be available at the conference on June 5th where attendees can connect with RBC, all our sponsors and partners who specialize in supporting non-profit sector leaders. 🎫Last call to get your tickets at bcnonprofitconference.ca 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/54cb2f1f-3a06-4b2b-9281-daecdc0160a4/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/audio/group/16e3a23c-2f54-46f1-9600-66aa0b7199fb/group-item/fa09e38b-0652-4ec4-bc42-e6ed66712b63/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Nerissa Allen and Zahra Esmail - BCNPLC](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2026-06-02 · From Our Vantage Point_ Vantage Point CEO, Zahra Esmail also highlights what to expect from the two-day conference which takes place across a virtual conference day on June 4 and an in-person gathering on June 5 at the Anvil Center in New Westminster. Learn more and get your tickets at \[www.bcnonprofitconference.ca\]. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/54cb2f1f-3a06-4b2b-9281-daecdc0160a4/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/audio/group/bd0c6b91-83f6-4839-9cf3-b2a728ea94e8/group-item/579adf4c-dc92-4005-b75a-1d6e5c7c3d21/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [PayPal Giving Fund - Wen-Chih O'Connell and Alison Fraser - BCNPLC](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2026-06-02 · From Our Vantage Point_ Tune in for thoughtful insights and inspiration on how the sector can leverage digital fundraising tools. Then register for the 2026 BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference here . 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/54cb2f1f-3a06-4b2b-9281-daecdc0160a4/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/audio/group/2817ba6a-bc85-4cf5-b31a-07a4a6400f35/group-item/7613b73f-4755-4992-bdc4-720ea1bb34c1/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Climate Resilience Roadmap - Maria Turnbull and Sean Condon - Vancity Community Foundation - BCNPLC](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2026-06-02 · From Our Vantage Point_ This conversation underscores a key message: climate resilience isn’t a side project, it needs to be woven into everyday operations, governance, and decision-making. Tune in for thoughtful insights and inspiration on how the sector can work together to meet the climate challenge. Then register for the 2026 BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference here . 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/54cb2f1f-3a06-4b2b-9281-daecdc0160a4/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/audio/group/cf14b376-e800-4ba4-beed-fb604ec9d3e4/group-item/690557c6-80b6-44e6-8aef-697baf10b190/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Greater Purpose + BCNPLC - Brad Offman and Zahra Esmail](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2026-06-02 · From Our Vantage Point_ In this conversation, Brad Offman of Greater Purpose and Zahra Esmail explore how purpose-driven businesses and non-profit leaders can come together to strengthen impact. They discuss the upcoming Greater Purpose West conference and the BC Non-profit Leadership Conference , highlighting themes of sector capacity building, collaboration, digital resilience, and the future of the nonprofit and care… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/54cb2f1f-3a06-4b2b-9281-daecdc0160a4/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/audio/group/3414e86c-8e71-4853-86c2-64e01c6cebec/group-item/378657c8-666b-4f5a-88ef-49c28ee13412/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Coffee Break - Sustainable HR in Uncertain Times - Harbour West Consulting](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2026-02-25 · From Our Vantage Point_ 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/54cb2f1f-3a06-4b2b-9281-daecdc0160a4/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/audio/group/c64f47ed-bd4e-474e-86e5-7d6f03890682/group-item/502feae5-945f-4bfc-bf49-be8abb756866/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Coffee Break - Sharing Effective Stories - Nadia Tchoumi and Zahra Esmail](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-10-28 · From Our Vantage Point_ In the bustling and challenging world of non-profits, effective communication can make all the difference. Recently, our CEO, Zahra Esmail, caught up with Nadia Tchoumi, the founder of New Hope Media, to learn more about her journey and insights into supporting Black-led and Black-serving non-profits through media and communications. Nadia will be one of the keynote speakers at our 2025 BC… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/5d736c98-d3a8-4011-bc1c-de60e6279a45/audio/b343e5d0-9f2e-4052-9f64-014ea0f20438/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Coffee Break - 2025 State of BC's Non-Profit the Sector Survey - Joyce Lin and Tyler Arnold](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-10-28 · From Our Vantage Point_ In this episode of Coffee Chat, Joyce Lin and Tyler Arnold from the Vantage Point team talk about the importance of the 2025 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector Survey and why they’re inviting voices from across the province to take part. Now in its fifth year, the survey offers a crucial check-in on the realities non-profits in BC are facing. Joyce shares the story of how this initiative began during… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/001f9461-a441-4ac5-b869-20b47c11e805/audio/1f0b626e-d7c5-427e-ac3c-d9057b7ca0c8/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Challenging the Glass Ceiling for Racialized Women in Leadership](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-10-20 · From Our Vantage Point_ Correction: At approximately 50:12 in this episode, Mita intended to say “Rest is Resistance” instead of “Rest is Revolutionary.” 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/8eb9cb4c-cb5c-42e0-9fd6-d23b7a0dad83/audio/3f08f5c8-486e-441f-8cfc-5cbf86d186c1/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Coffee Break - Collaboration Conversations - JP Baker and Gretchen Ferguson](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-10-16 · From Our Vantage Point_ Collaboration Lab: Bridging People, Organizations, and Sectors: https://thevantagepoint.ca/training/all-labs/collaboration-lab/ 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/cb1d025b-61eb-490b-92b1-1cec5aa9ab41/audio/546a25e0-4757-46ae-897a-b7eb7d6d93b0/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/k0baKdVRAkb0) _2025-10-16 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Misconceptions about Non-Profit Governance](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-06-25 · From Our Vantage Point_ Resources 🎥🎞️ Watch the From our Vantage Point episode and presentation on Vimeo here: 🎧 🎙️Listen to the episode on the From our Vantage Point podcast here: https://from-our-vantage-point.simplecast.com/episodes ️🖥️📚 The presentation used in the episode, can be found and downloaded separately here: Misconceptions about Rules of Order, Governance, and Minute Taking .pdf 🎁The full episode… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/60706b56-be9d-48c7-8b66-949e26535a19/audio/812e0ce8-af0e-4cdc-9f2b-dcab72d1a52d/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Changing and Challenging Times in the Non-Profit Sector](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-05-05 · From Our Vantage Point_ Guests: Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon | University of British Columbia Kevin McCort | Vancouver Foundation Walter Pela | Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Host: Zahra Esmail | Vantage Point’s Chief Executive Director Resources: Vantage Point State of the Sector Reports BC Non-Profit Network Vancouver Foundation Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Greater Vancouver Board of Trade AI Adoption Program… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/ed04d1b9-6444-44d3-8603-3e383d0f8519/audio/5eb3596b-9f4d-4e9f-b9cc-0d2296766499/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Coffee Break - Volunteers Making Waves - Chrissy Bennett and Maria Turnbull](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-04-29 · From Our Vantage Point_ Guests: Chrissy Bennett | Kidney Foundation of Canada Host: Maria Turnbull | Vantage Point’s Associate Executive Director 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/a5723277-d9fe-4f31-8a37-cd4021a508d8/audio/891bc504-f3be-45ed-8812-1387dab3bf94/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Catalytic Thinking for Non-Profit Boards](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-01-10 · From Our Vantage Point_ Guests: Hildy Gottlieb | Creating the Future Host: Maria Turnbull | Vantage Point’s Associate Executive Director Editor: Paul Wang 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/fd1272a1-f1b8-4f5b-86c3-392391ae2df4/audio/7295e122-de7f-477e-99de-ebda811a7152/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Strategic Revenue Growth Strategies for Non-Profits and Charities](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2024-11-22 · From Our Vantage Point_ Guests: Gordon Holley | Humanity Financial Host: Rafik Karwa | Vantage Point’s Director of Finance Editor: Paul Wang 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/1d677bda-f38f-4da8-b9de-0c7deb2d0feb/audio/783de584-0b4f-4f16-b655-e966a2c12a57/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Celebrating Philanthropy: Rethinking Fundraising and Exploring Emerging Trends](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2024-10-29 · From Our Vantage Point_ Guest: Alex Wilson | Big Sisters BC Lower Mainland and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Host: Zahra Esmail | Vantage Point's Chief Executive Officer Editor: Paul Wang 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/2613bdb0-a0c4-4aae-a835-9c8701c49303/audio/8bc4794a-91ca-4e34-9c7a-c658f2448df6/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Accessible British Columbia Act – Features and Implications for BC Non-Profits](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2024-03-27 · From Our Vantage Point_ Watch this podcast with closed captions here . Guests: Christopher T. Sutton | Wavefront Centre for Community Accessibility Shelagh Levangie | Harbour West Consulting Host: Maria Turnbull | Vantage Point's Associate Executive Director Editor: Elijah Walsh 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector.… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/53f56ce7-4dc3-4375-ace0-4139b26bdfe3/audio/9c6e75b6-d87d-4794-a9dd-9cfb41387c93/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Strengthening Relationships: The Role and Voice of Non-profits with Government](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2024-01-31 · From Our Vantage Point_ Guests: Megan Dykeman | British Columbia’s Parliamentary Secretary Prairie Chiu | Vantage Point's Director of Engagement and Advocacy Host: Zahra Esmail | Vantage Point's Chief Executive Officer Editor: Paul Wang 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/576028e6-b8d9-40b4-be8f-f0cbca26a4a1/audio/be391344-18a8-4935-9e9c-91b0e79fb8ea/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [The Value of Coaching for Non-Profit Leaders](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2023-08-17 · From Our Vantage Point_ Guests: Dr. Delbar Niroushak | Dr. Delbar's LinkedIn | Coaching for Change Enterprise Hassan Pardawalla | Hassan's LinkedIn Host: Rachelle Smalldon | Vantage Point Editor: Elijah Walsh 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/66a36431-144c-4cba-87e0-c8c0a0f5bfa0/audio/83b676ae-1c6a-4f15-aad9-b4e341a00931/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [HR Trends: 2023 State of the Sector Report Reveals Common Concerns](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2023-07-14 · From Our Vantage Point_ Resources: 2023 State of the Sector Report: thevantagepoint.ca/sector-reports/ Guests: Christoph Cloudius | The Discovery Group Carol Hall | Victoria Foundation Lynette Milkashen | Y MCA – Northern BC Host: Cherie Payne | Vantage Point 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/c3d1a823-1e02-405f-adcb-4c267d17e194/audio/97d55d8c-ed42-4d48-8475-b48abe522065/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5S3wan0RRPHF) _2023-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [The Collaboration Continuum: It Starts with a Connection](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2023-05-02 · From Our Vantage Point_ Resources: Tamarack Institute’s Resources: Collaboration Spectrum Tool and A Guide for Building a Sustainable and Resilient Collaboration Adrienne Mare Brown’s Holding Change: The Way of Emergent Strategy Facilitation and Mediation Sustained Collaboration Network tools for non-profits: https://www.sustainedcollab.org/for-nonprofits/ Resource on effective mergers and amalgamations: Merging for Good… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/b6a02582-0c8e-4596-855b-ef3e9aa08231/audio/105ba83e-fa25-48ae-8876-c51fce6d42ac/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Strengthening the Non-Profit Sector through Fund Development](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2023-03-07 · From Our Vantage Point_ Strengthening the capacity of the Non-profit sector is a primary focus at Vantage Point. Through all our work we seek to support, convene and uplift non-profit organizations in British Columbia. That’s why this conversation is so important to us. How can we use effective fund development practices and efficient technology to support our sector? The tools are out there. How can we use them best?… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/19cea3f5-0ff7-4216-b5cc-38210975a4f2/audio/19bfffe9-5d22-4744-b988-ead6bb5ce969/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Truth and Reconciliation in the Workplace](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2022-10-25 · From Our Vantage Point_ Warrior Life Podcast Squeaky Wheel Podcast Bryce, P.H. (1922). The Story of a National Crime. James Hope & Sons Ltd, Ottawa. The Gift Of Sacred Being. In L.B. Brown, "Two Spirit People: American Indian Lesbian Women And Gay Men by: D. Champagne Daschuk, James. (2013). Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics or Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal life. University of Regina Press, Regina. Geddes,… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/9a1ce28d-f47b-4a63-a647-c51e5ee45286/audio/97bfe63a-cb74-4f30-9278-32f77903492c/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [A New Way Forward: Recovery and Resiliency Fund Charts a Stronger Future for BC Non-Profits](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2022-09-08 · From Our Vantage Point_ This episode we speak with Kevin McCort, CEO of the Vancouver Foundation, and Katie Clogg, Executive Director of the Sunshine Coast Resource Centre about the new Recovery & Resiliency Fund – $34 million of new funding available for not-for-profits and open for applications until September 30. It is an eye-opening conversation about what these two leaders have learned about good practices in past… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/a37721d7-e00a-4606-875a-33be08bfea3d/audio/f4176cf2-8622-4b3b-a38c-4e485a6c9036/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Coaching as an Essential Leadership Skill](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2022-06-30 · From Our Vantage Point_ Timestamps 00:08 | Intro 01:36 | Hello, Darrell! 05:46 | What is coaching? 10:19 | Why is coaching an essential leadership skill? 16:14 | Coaching stories 23:26 | Ad 24:21 | Choosing your timing 29:36 | Ethical concerns & common mistakes 35:07 | Final suggestions & resources 36:24 | Outro & BOSS Conference Info Resources Organizational Coaching Certificate (UBC) Introduction to Coaching (Vantage… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/4307e235-43ef-4385-affa-8b602432597b/audio/89f7e149-8981-4524-afcf-ec7bb904b37c/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [How Universities Can Support Our Sector](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2022-05-26 · From Our Vantage Point_ The Community Engagement office at UBC supports university and community partners to work together, bringing the full force of combined experiences, expertise, and knowledge to advance a more just and sustainable society. This episode features Kat Cureton, Advisor at Community Engagement, and Katie McCallum, who is the Manager of the Community Engagement office. It was great to talk to them both… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/a8253678-d599-4c76-b463-fdeb07c3552c/audio/527602aa-9ef9-4b37-953a-1b9a435af3d2/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [74. The 5 Stages of Financial Wellbeing](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2022-04-28 · From Our Vantage Point_ Timestamps 00:00 | Intro 01:37 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 1 04:07 | Warning Signs of Stage 1 04:35 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 2 07:47 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 3 08:48 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 4 11:54 | Financial Wellbeing: Stage 5 16:30 | Most Common Barriers to Financial Liberation 19:20 | Outro Resources https://humanityfinancial.ca/ https://www.charitydata.ca/ 🎙️ From Our Vantage… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/62eb9129-76c4-4920-a539-6294bc61e020/audio/6cde8c60-ee02-45c3-baa1-23d53e7da5fc/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [73. Building a Climate Conscious Board](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2022-03-30 · From Our Vantage Point_ Timestamps 00:00 | Intro 01:52 | How it all began 04:28 | How boards can make a difference 06:39 | Who is Our Kids Climate for? 07:43 | What action looks like 11:37 | Does keeping up mean “going green”? 12:30 | Mitigation and Adaptation 16:06 | Ad 17:01 | Exploring Our Kids Climate Sessions 20:06 | Strategic planning for climate justice 21:23 | Scoping sector interest in climate action 26:26 |… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/9a8af30a-ed9e-407f-b154-9eb07586fffd/audio/647ecc1b-50d3-4256-a5e5-a1bb203458cb/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [72. How to Attract and Retain Volunteers](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2022-02-24 · From Our Vantage Point_ Leah Coss of Build a Biz Kids joins the podcast this month to talk about the benefits of engaging skilled volunteers. Rowan and Leah discuss what it can look like to take the leap and re-envision volunteerism in your organization, and how organizational leaders can get creative with volunteer engagement. Resources Build a Biz Kids bit.ly/3vfkN8Y Episode 55: “A For-Profit Lens in Not-for-Profit… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/50b73524-6fa1-4d88-8aa1-6ace4ed8d6ee/audio/6c318556-dfa8-4742-a37d-dd04a23b468a/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [71. Bringing the 5 Principles of Democratic Engagement to Life](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2022-01-27 · From Our Vantage Point_ Jennifer Walowic of SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue returns to From Our Vantage Point to expand on democratic engagement and introduce her new workbook, Where to Start? A Workbook for Evaluating Democratic Engagement Impacts. This is a sequel to our February 2020 podcast, The 5 Principles of Democratic Engagement. Resources: Podcast – The 5 Principles of Democratic Engagement… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/1170a2e1-be7e-48c3-bea5-0cb4d97f4cf9/audio/98fb1d15-5aa1-46e6-89fe-a9583b80f2e3/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Zuverlässiges Hosting, Domains, Server (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Z1dROjX9R3In) _2022-01-27 · **Sponsored**_ Zuverlässige Infrastruktur, niedrige Preise und skalierbare Server für deinen Webauftritt. ## [70. 2021 Wrap Up!](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-12-22 · From Our Vantage Point_ Celebrate the end of 2021 with us Vantage Point staff members as Rowan interviews fellow colleagues Cherie Payne, Maria Turnbull, and Shagun Bhanot. After what was a turbulent year for many of us in BC and the not-for-profit sector, we thought it would be nice to come together, enjoy each other’s conversation, and celebrate the challenges we surpassed in 2021 as well as look ahead to the future.… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/6baff836-0f97-4851-89ae-e3b43a98f44f/audio/aa433289-e25f-48cb-9143-99123515d90d/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [69. Building Capacity with the Lifecycles Model](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-11-25 · From Our Vantage Point_ This month’s podcast features Mark Friesen, a familiar face at Vantage Point for his work on the team as a consultant for many years. Mark was instrumental in the development of our Capacity Lab, a series of learning opportunities designed for not-for-profit leaders to apply the Lifecycles Model. It allows them to take a step back from the day-to-day to identify where their organization’s growing… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/9eaa18a1-10e5-4173-be92-65c3a944cebf/audio/a27b399d-9637-4ff1-925c-46a2aae62dab/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [68. Workplace Culture & Policy Planning: Fat Inclusion](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-10-28 · From Our Vantage Point_ This month’s podcast shines a light on fat employees and how leaders can build safe working environments for employees of any size! Sasha Burden joins From Our Vantage Point for a great discussion on what inclusion in the not-for-profit (and for-profit) workplace looks like when it comes to employees of size: What are some things to consider when planning team building activities? How do we… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/e9a89d0a-36c0-4921-a768-d5211d42de81/audio/df2824da-aa08-45a6-964b-5fe27565adf4/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [67. How Government Supports Our Sector](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-10-04 · From Our Vantage Point_ In a special edition podcast, Director of Government Relations and Sector Development Cherie Payne guest hosts a conversation with Parliamentary Secretary of Community Development and Non-Profits, Niki Sharma. Niki was appointed her role as a first for BC’s provincial government in 2020 and has lots to say about her work bridging the connection between not-for-profits and government. Together,… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/4d6e4b2f-3c96-4ef6-a52f-b58d61c00d6f/audio/8ef99e76-be0c-4f5d-9ff8-be05dd0cc4eb/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [66. Food For Thought: Meeting Community Needs](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-08-25 · From Our Vantage Point_ We centre food insecurity in the Lower Mainland with Zahra Esmail, Executive Director of South Van Neighbourhood House, and Upkar Singh Tatlay, Executive Director of Engaged Communities Canada Society in this very special podcast. While food insecurity is the theme, Zahra, Upkar, and podcast host Rowan discuss how racial biases impact the lives of immigrants, refugees, and street-entrenched… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/57f66a9a-25ed-45b4-9927-580d21600e39/audio/2caf0166-5c35-4bca-bf10-eb44021a91fb/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [65. All Things HiVE](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-06-24 · From Our Vantage Point_ Anna Whelan, Executive Director of the HiVE, and Board Member Juliana Craig, join us to introduce Vancouver’s only not-for-profit coworking space. Here we discuss what the HiVE’s pandemic recovery looks like and how collaboration and community have bolstered and uplifted staff, members, and the sector in general throughout times of change. HiVE Vancouver is a not-for-profit social enterprise… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/8b5603ca-3c80-4e4a-a3b9-1c2ab706a162/audio/ac73ec91-c05a-4aaf-ad7b-a00584dc9bc6/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [64. Nav Passes the Baton](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-05-27 · From Our Vantage Point_ This week, Nav joins the podcast from the other side of the From Our Vantage Point table and discusses her work at Vantage Point, her vision for the podcast, and what’s next. Nav is the new Marketing & Communications Manager at Take a Hike Foundation, although many know her as the voice of the Vantage Point podcast. Listen in on this brief chat to mark the end of an era and join Rowan as he picks… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/5c451fc6-3c4b-43e3-af1c-654ec534c204/audio/e2ea9f1e-5a0c-4e83-8a80-6994758e8149/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [63. Democracy, Equity, And Climate Change – Oh My!](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-04-28 · From Our Vantage Point_ Our April podcast brings an in-depth conversation with Elodie Jacquet, Manager of Knowledge and Practice at SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. We chat about democracy, equity, climate change, and how they come together to form many intersections within the sector. We chat about what must change, how systems can be addressed, and building the future. The SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/8437c4fe-03bf-4b9e-895a-c69b2874831f/audio/29861301-c498-4f78-84f6-45d4695dc11e/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [62. Sharing The Wealth: How to Decolonize Philanthropy](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-03-26 · From Our Vantage Point_ In this in-depth conversation with Kris Archie, Chief Executive Officer of The Circle, we discuss the colonial nature of philanthropy and how it upholds white supremacy in the not-for-profit sector and affected communities. Then, we imagine how a decolonized philanthropy model could look and explore the necessary steps to reach an equitable funding system. The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/cb946ff2-439e-403c-9712-471fbe59961d/audio/89f5e0a9-5cf2-4d99-9168-48ef8dfb4b6a/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Philanthropic Narratives and Why They Matter](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-02-25 · From Our Vantage Point_ Dorla Tune, Organizational Consultant at Vantage Point, joins us to chat about philanthropic narratives and the impacts they can have on our communities, how funds are allocated, and who works within those narratives. We have a frank and honest discussion about what needs to change and why philanthropic narratives matter. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/83ee2862-fb1b-4319-a842-a3e74525a8f6/audio/23549824-b408-4264-86d8-cbf8c911450b/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [How to Create the Future when Life is Uncertain](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2021-01-28 · From Our Vantage Point_ Hildy Gottlieb, co-founder of Creating the Future, and Omar Dominguez, Director of Government Relations and Sector Development at Vantage Point, join us to chat about catalytic thinking and how it can be used to create the future through uncertainty. We will use our upcoming revamped BOSS conference as a case study as we dive into an innovative new way of thinking. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/2a2bce43-90bf-430e-84e8-5f093545cee7/audio/f096fd1c-4dcc-4a25-bc2e-5ce07b986ac2/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Make an Impact with Graphic Recording](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2020-03-25 · From Our Vantage Point_ This month we are joined by Sam Bradd, Principle of Drawing Change, to chat about Graphic Recording. We go into depth about what Graphic Recording is, how to utilize it within an organization, and how it acts as a tool for inclusion in meetings and convening sessions. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/e2861db3-7f03-4f01-8b4e-1acfc6b927e4/audio/33f81f5e-0f86-4ed6-a514-1899f7ff01b5/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [The 5 Principles of Democratic Engagement](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2020-02-26 · From Our Vantage Point_ This month we are joined by Jennifer Wolowic from SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and Alisha Masongsong from Exchange Inner City. Together, we dive into SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue’s “Five Principles of Democratic Engagement” and chat about how these principles can function well within an organization. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/00acd0c5-3155-44e3-ae52-fa8dff8a3a86/audio/85fd0156-4807-41ec-981a-dac7d99cdf88/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Public Policy: What's it all about?](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2020-01-29 · From Our Vantage Point_ Mark Friesen, Executive Director of the Columbia College Society, joins us to chat about public policy and how an organization can begin this work and what it means to get into advocacy work. We also chat about how Vantage Point is taking on public policy and what we hope will come from it. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/a730f536-a9f7-4ae6-a55f-68f8cf1195e8/audio/a8c5dc25-371a-47ae-9717-24b673f1f078/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Why You Shouldn't Start A Charity](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2019-12-12 · From Our Vantage Point_ Margaret Mason, a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright joins us this month to chat about why you shouldn’t start that charity you’ve been mulling over. We talk about partnership opportunities, how to cultivate collaboration for your mission, and much more. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/a244c574-d5d4-41ee-a257-bbdab38d3070/audio/6629cdde-2cb6-4ee2-978e-e4825d8feb83/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [A For-Profit Lens In Not-For-Profit Organizations](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2019-11-20 · From Our Vantage Point_ This month we are joined by Bob Wang, senior advisor at Deloitte, to find out how using a corporate lens can help further the impact of your organization. We chat about programs, services, and financials - and how assessing them differently can elevate the way we do our work. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/c1ad4b19-6284-4a2b-8325-d41d783ca407/audio/02aeb158-2152-456d-acb0-b659f0bf821b/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [54. How Branding Can Impact Your NotforProfit](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2019-10-23 · From Our Vantage Point_ Ruby Ng, Executive Director for the Disability Foundation and Vantage Point board member, joins us this month to discuss the impact a branding strategy can have on an organization. We explore how to approach branding, what to do when getting started, and how often organizations should reassess their strategies. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point , sharing real conversations… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/7f72ace1-1787-415e-947a-03a154840f2f/audio/037e5beb-b7cd-4fc4-9278-d76d285ac98a/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Maximizing Organizational Impact through Financial Systems](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2019-09-18 · From Our Vantage Point_ Gordon Holley, Vantage Point board member and Humanity Financial’s CEO joins us this month to explore how to leverage financial systems to maximize organizational impact. We discuss how efficient and effective financial systems can make all the difference when considering the impact of an organization both internally and externally. 🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point ,… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/a092a513-5566-4c68-b525-75cd4ef6f53d/audio/a3e029c9-e15e-4d33-944a-ad2115f3ac82/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Client Relations and Why it Matters](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2019-08-21 · From Our Vantage Point_ This month we sit down with Vantage Point’s Consulting Manager, Lisa Torreggiani to chat about why client relations matters and what can happen when organizations take on client relations management thoughtfully and what can happen when they don’t. Lisa takes from her experience not only at Vantage Point and other not-for-profit organizations but also from her work in private sector sales and… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/0782dcbf-b893-4076-a47c-784ca552ec16/audio/68413bb7-f34a-4ae1-91bd-b11553761013/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t) ## [Truth in Truth And Reconciliation](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2019-07-12 · From Our Vantage Point_ This month we sit down with Sherry Small to discuss what we mean when we speak about Truth in Truth and Reconciliation. Through her work with MVAEC, as an educator, and as an advocate Sherry empowers individuals and communities by strengthening the spirit first. In this podcast, Sherry speaks about Truth and how we as people living in the Coast Salish Territories interpret this Truth and what we… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/665e1015-dbd4-4231-a4d4-a53b95bb8c6c/episodes/61979131-2bc1-497a-bb65-1d42bb60fc77/audio/1715795f-0f7d-49dd-b3c2-d3334f06a568/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=fUd41U2t)