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• Rethinking Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Conversation with Linsey Sherman-Zekulin

  In our first episode, Megan and Daniel sat down with Linsey Sherman-Zekulin—a dynamic nonprofit leader and philanthropist based in Ottawa. Linsey is the co-founder of Happy Roots Foundation and formerly of Sororal, a femme-focused travel and advocacy brand committed to advancing gender equality and fighting gender-based violence. At Happy Roots Foundation, a private charitable foundation based in Ottawa, she's championing a trust-based approach to philanthropy and grant-making.Whether you're deep in the nonprofit world, passionate about making change, or just curious about how giving shapes our communities - trust us, you'll want to tune in!Join us as we uncover the insights and stories behind impactful change.TakeawaysHappy Roots focuses on children’s mental health, using a finite, strategic funding model to make a difference in the community.Trust-based philanthropy, rooted in collaboration and transparency, challenges traditional power imbalances.Innovative, entrepreneurial strategies are key for supporting high-risk, early-stage projects.Embracing curiosity, humility, and learning from mistakes is vital for evolving philanthropy to meet today’s needs.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership01:13 Lindsay's Journey into Philanthropy05:26 The Birth of Happy Roots Foundation10:13 Strategic Philanthropy and Community Impact15:24 Reflections on Challenges and Joy in Philanthropy23:11 Women in Philanthropy and Gender Equity26:23 Trust-Based Philanthropy: Building Relationships35:29 Entrepreneurial Mindset in Philanthropy43:53 Advice to Younger Self and Future ReflectionsVisit Our WebsiteMPNL Website https://www.carleton.ca/mpnl/Follow Us on Social MediaTwitter: https://x.com/mpnlcarletonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carletonmpnl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpnlcarletonHost and Co-hostsMegan SkyvingtonLinked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganskyvington/Fengwen YuLinked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fengwen-yu-891504131/Emily GoodwinLinked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-goodwin-/Daniel H. LanteigneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhlanteigneProductionKeenliiWebsite: www.keenlii.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenliico/Subscribe and EngageIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube—and leave us a review. Let us know what topics you’d like us to explore next.Help us bring more insightful stories to you by sharing this episode with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts and changemakers.Support Our PodcastHelp us bring more insightful stories to you by sharing this episode with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts and changemakers.About PhilanthroThinkPhilanthroThink is a new podcast series that complements our existing discussion series from Carleton University’s Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program. In each episode, we sit down with wealth creators, philanthropic leaders, and innovative thinkers to dig into the real challenges, opportunities, and strategies shaping the sector both at home and abroad.

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