# vantage point — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vantage point. Page: Feed: --- ## [Coffee Break - BCNPLC Sneak Peek: Angelina Li and Zahra Esmail](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2026-06-02 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (RBC, Vantage Point, BCNPLC, Zahra Esmail, Angelina Li, Royal Bank of Canada, Humanity Financial) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Black Business Association of British Columbia, Vantage Point, Zahra Esmail, Nerissa Allen, Humanity Financial) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Vantage Point, PayPal Giving Fund Canada, Wen-Chih O’Connell, BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference, Humanity Financial) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Vancity Community Foundation, Vantage Point, BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference, Sean Condon, Maria Turnbull, Humanity Financial) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Humanity Financial, Greater Purpose, GREATER PURPOSE WEST CONFERENCE, BC Non-profit Leadership Conference, Vantage Point, Zahra Esmail, Brad Offman) · 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) ## [Building Truly Safe and Sound Schools with Michele Gay](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/building-truly-safe-and-sound-schools) _2026-04-28 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ Summary: [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195729690/7f13b393dcc454f19f250953d6d8e45b.mp3) ## [Coffee Break - Sustainable HR in Uncertain Times - Harbour West Consulting](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2026-02-25 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Shelagh Levangie, Mark Munn, Harbour West Consulting, Vantage Point, Zahra Esmail, Humanity Financial) · 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) ## [Combating Organized Retail Crime with The National Retail Federation](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/combatting-organized-retail-crime) _2026-01-27 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ Retail theft has shifted from primarily one-off shoplifting incidents to brazen and often violent organized crime. This organized retail crime is not just a threat to retailers' bottom lines -- it is a threat to employees' safety and the communities they serve. David Johnston, Vice President of Asset Protection and Retail Operations for the National Retail Federation (NRF), joins Michael Evanoff… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185908020/d88c60356ff8bf074d4a996306905649.mp3) ## [Lessons from Securing Luxury Retail with Ron Kornblum](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/lessons-from-securing-luxury-retail-859) _2026-01-15 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ Ron Kornblum, Former Global Director of Corporate Security for Canada Goose, discusses the delicate art of securing luxury goods while maintaining a positive customer experience. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/184696005/401d91aea11abb88f40083d1aab4b84c.mp3) ## [7 Predictions for the Physical Security Industry in 2026](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/7-predictions-for-the-physical-security) _2026-01-09 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ From agentic AI to the integration of security data into broader organizational operations, see where the physical security industry is headed in 2026. ## [Open this .onion address (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MtyL2vbeELIS) _2026-01-09 · **Sponsored**_ Access 7btj5kisrpopxjkhmcugbiygfk2xd6op3ta7whfrmxxrldyrlh5b5zad.onion using a Tor browser. ## [Security tips for churches, synagogues, and other places of worship during the holidays](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/security-tips-for-churches-synagogues) _2025-12-10 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ New data: 48% of worshippers agree they feel less safe attending religious services in-person due to recent incidents of violence at places of worship. ## [FAQ: Understanding the 2025 Retail Threat Landscape](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/faq-understanding-the-2025-retail) _2025-12-02 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ A deep dive into data from 1,000 retail workers highlights a sharp rise in violence toward retail workers. ## [How the Loss Prevention Research Council Decodes Retail Crime: Insights from Dr. Read Hayes](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/how-the-loss-prevention-research) _2025-11-25 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ Dr. Read Hayes, founder of the Loss Prevention Research Council, discusses his decades-long journey combating retail crime from the sales floor to the forefront of evidence-based loss prevention. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/179840551/1c36a75284a5dee4438e51f0c3eb0abf.mp3) ## [School Safety: Enabling Law Enforcement Response During a Lockdown](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/school-safety-enabling-law-enforcement) _2025-11-04 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ When seconds matter, it’s important to make every one count. ## [Coffee Break - Sharing Effective Stories - Nadia Tchoumi and Zahra Esmail](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-10-28 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Nadia Tchoumi, New Hope Media, Humanity Financial, Vantage Point, Zahra Esmail) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Joyce Lin, Tyler Arnold, Humanity Financial, Vantage Point) · 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) ## [Building a Culture of School Safety with The "I Love U Guys" Foundation](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/building-a-culture-of-school-safety) _2025-10-28 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ Pat Hamilton, Alliance Director at The “I Love U Guys” Foundation, discusses how the foundation is fulfilling its mission to protect the joy of youth with tools to encourage crisis preparedness. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/177281123/ce1af5d8ddaaafa842eea09f131628cd.mp3) ## [Trailer: Vantage Points Season 1](https://vantagepointsbyverkada.substack.com/p/trailer-vantage-points-season-1) _2025-10-23 · Vantage Points by Verkada · Vantage Points_ Watch now (38 secs) | Coming soon! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/176949440/283092abd26c500786e410f6f4305bce.mp3) ## [Challenging the Glass Ceiling for Racialized Women in Leadership](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-10-20 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Paromita Naidu, Pablita Thomas, Zahra Esmail, Maria Turnbull, Vantage Point) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Gretchen Ferguson, Vantage Point, JP Baker) · 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) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8eJglcrt0fh7) _2025-10-16 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Misconceptions about Non-Profit Governance](https://thevantagepoint.ca/media/podcast/) _2025-06-25 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Maria Turnbull, Eli Minas, humanity financial, Vantage Point) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Zahra Esmail, Kevin McCort, Walter Pela, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Vantage Point, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Foundation, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Humanity Financial) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Chrissy Bennett, Maria Turnbull, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Vantage Point) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Hildy Gottlieb, Creating the Future, Maria Turnbull, Paul Wang, Humanity Financial) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Gordon Holley, Rafik Karwa, Paul Wang, Humanity Financial) · 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 · info@thevantagepoint.ca (Zahra Esmail, Alex Wilson, Paul Wang, Humanity Financial) · 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)