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The Discovery PodAuthor: Douglas Nelson
The Discovery Pod features conversations with leaders in non-profit/social sector. Join former CEO Douglas Nelson as he talks with CEOs, Board Chairs, Founders and other senior leaders about how they got started in the sector, how they work with their boards, and what remains to be done. As Managing Director of The Discovery Group, a philanthropy and governance consulting firm based in Vancouver, BC., Doug understands the complexity of leading organizations and institutions and the challenges of aligning governance and philanthropic performance. Doug has been called a fundraising phenom by the Vancouver Sun and a true innovator for a sector that can do so much more. Learn from the brightest and the best in the industry so you can accomplish what is most important by tuning in to The Discovery Pod today. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Business News, News, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Balancing Advocacy, Fundraising, And Programs With Allison Alley, President & CEO, World Vision Canada
Episode 18
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
The continuous challenge of balancing advocacy, fundraising, and programs is a fundamental tension for leaders in the international development sector. Douglas Nelson explores this dynamic with Allison Alley, President and CEO of World Vision Canada, who oversees efforts to support the world’s most vulnerable children. Allison shares her unique perspective on leading through seismic shifts in the sector, detailing World Vision’s holistic and child-focused approach that encompasses emergency relief, long-term development, and critical advocacy work. She discusses her “bridge year” strategy to ensure the organization remains centered, clear, and cohesive, and reveals how fostering an attentive, “non-anxious presence” guides her leadership and commitment to continuous, incremental improvement.
