Leadership Deep Dive

In this episode, our good friend and colleague from Dartmouth, Kate Norton talks with Janice and David about trailblazing a new path inward. Kate shares how that journey led her to venture out from her “zones of competence and excellence” into her “zone of genius.” She describes how that journey can be uncomfortable at times, […]

In this bonus episode, the Leadership Deep Dive team talk about the transition from sole-contributor to manager. It can be extraordinarily challenging. A misstep can be particularly harmful to the organization and your career. In order to successfully make this transition, you will need to embrace the learning required to grow into your new role.  […]

In this episode, Michelle and Janice talk with Kimberley MacKenzie, the founder and CEO of The Intersection, a social enterprise focused on candid conversations and meaningful connections. Kimberley shares some personal stories about influencing change in fundraising. She talks about fundraising as a team sport and ways to have better outcomes and builds alliances. Kimberley […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Wanda Deschamps, founder and principal of Liberty Co. We explore what neurodiversity encompasses, Wanda’s own journey to her autism diagnosis at midlife, and how leaders can embrace neurodiversity at work. Wanda encourages us to follow #InclusionRevolution on your social media platforms to continue to learn and connect. [&#8...

In this episode, David Langiulli and Margaret Katz Cann offer three essential fundraising skills that will help you be a better fundraiser. These include advanced listening, how we see donors, and how to be agile and nimble. You can read David and Margaret’’s post on the Leadership Deep Dive Blog Our resource this week to […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Margaret Katz Cann talk with John Torget (the Associate Vice President of Advancement at Virginia Tech) about being a leader in transition. John shares what happened when he was unexpectedly asked to take on a new role at the University amid the pandemic and how he navigated the situation.   […]

In this bonus episode, Michelle Maloy Dillon and Janice Cunning talk with Dawn Marie Schlegel, Associate VP, Donor Relations and Engagement at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Michelle coaches Dawn Marie as she describes a current challenge she is experiencing in her work. Our free resource is 10 Questions That Empower Teams tip sheet.   If […]

In this episode, Michelle Maloy Dillon and David Langiulli talk with Pat Mather, Dean of the College of Engineering at Bucknell University. Pat shares what it’s like to hire an executive coach for leaders in higher ed. He describes what prompted him to hire a coach and what he has learned along the way. Pat […]

In this episode of the Leadership Deep Dive podcast, Sue McCoy joins us to talk about the challenging balancing act between fundraising and management.

In this episode, David Langiulli and Margaret Katz Cann speak with Brent Barootes, President and CEO of the Partnership Group Sponsorship Specialists. We talk about the differences between corporate sponsorships and philanthropy, and how nonprofits can reframe their thinking about corporate relationship building to create bigger and better partnerships. You can read Brent’s blog on […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Margaret Katz Cann speak with Meena Das, Fundraising Analytics Consultant. We talk about how diversifying your personal brand can support your career growth, including using LinkedIn effectively.  Meena challenges listeners to carve out 2 hours each Friday to grow their network by reaching out and having discussions with new […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Amy Varga, President of the Varga Group. First, we talk about why leaders need rest for success. For instance, Amy shares different ways that we can create space in our busy day. This helps us manage stress and live a more whole life. Finally, […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Paul Nazareth, Vice President of Education and Development at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP). We talk about how creating your own personal board of directors can support your career growth. This board goes beyond the usual mentor role and can include peers, […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Nneka Allen, Camila Pereira, and Nicole Salmon about their new book, Collecting Courage. We explore how they began collecting the stories of black fundraisers, and the ways those stories are about their joy, pain, freedom, and love — and how they experience success and […]

The whole Leadership Deep Dive team gathers for this final episode of 2020. David Langiulli, Janice Cunning, Margaret Katz Cann, and Michelle Maloy Dillon are grateful that our work gives us a unique perspective on the nonprofit sector. We reflect on themes that we saw emerge this year and how coaching and personal development work […]

In this episode, Margaret Katz Cann and Janice Cunning talk with Emily Capelle, Principal Consultant for EJC Consulting, LLC. We explore how some small and mid-sized organizations are making mistakes with this year’s specific pressures. And ideas to help overcome these challenges. Emily invites our listeners to ask the question, “if your organization didn’t exist, […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning talks with Joenita Paulrajan, PhD. who leads the Equity and Inclusion program at UBC Extended Learning (The University of British Columbia). Janice and Joenita talk about diversity, inclusion, and how organizations can create pathways to greater equity. Joenita offers listeners some key questions that they can ask across different levels […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Janice Cunning talk with Nicole Salmon, Founder and Principal at Boundless Philanthropy. We examine how organizations can really put their values into action. We cover a range of topics from values, virtues, courage, diversity, and learning. Nicole offers a powerful question to help you reflect on whether your values […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning talks with Mariya Yurukova, President and CEO of Charity Search Group. Mariya shares five important ideas to help you get ready to take the plunge into a senior leadership role. She challenges listeners to set up those Zoom coffee dates and expand your network by meeting 2-3 new people. You […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Isabel Pérez-Doherty, Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Impact at YWCA Canada. Isabel describes her unique journey to discovering her values and how looking in the shadows helped her grow as a leader. Isabel invites listeners to carve out time to focus on their own […]

In this short bonus episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Laura Champion. Laura, Chair of AFP Toronto’s NOT Congress, shares how her team took a 1000 person event virtual. We discuss the emotional journey and how the team created from the chaos to envision a new event. Lots of lessons that nonprofits […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon speak with Susannah Gal, Professor at Penn State University, about why NOW is the time to work on your mental fitness. Susannah shares her experience of participating in the Leadership Deep Dive Mental Fitness Training Program when she was wrapping up a semester of teaching during […]

In this short bonus episode, Michelle Maloy Dillon is joined by Regina Hellinger a 5th grade teacher who has worked with adults, teens, and young children.  Regina shares her experiences with her 5th grade class, which offers us all leadership lessons about how to keep people engaged and connected in a virtual environment.   If […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Nneka Allen, Founder of The Empathy Agency, and Scott Russell, CEO at Alzheimer Society of Toronto, about why Identity Matters. Nneka and Scott have worked together through a process of diversity conscious coaching. They share stories of this experience and highlight its impact. Nneka […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Gail Bower and Karen Eber Davis  Choosing Your Nonprofit Leadership Style. Gail issues a challenge to nonprofit leaders to bring forward something that’s been on the back-burner for a while.  Karen challenges you to confront something that’s been recently challenging you right now and […]