US Developments in Philanthropy & Civil Society: Implications for Canada & Beyond?
Recording of “US Developments in Philanthropy and Civil Society: Implications for Canada and Beyond?”
This was a PhilanthroThink event hosted by the MPNL program on March 4, 2025.
Panelists:
Benjamin Soskis is a Senior Research Associate, at the , in the US. His work explores the ways historical inquiry can inform contemporary philanthropic practice. He’s especially interested in the relationship between philanthropy and democratic norms and institutions. A historian and journalist, Soskis is the coeditor of HistPhil, a web publication devoted to the history of civil society and the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.
Malcolm Burrows is the Founder and Executive Director of . He started his charity career in 1990 and spent 13 years working for three Toronto charities before becoming Head of Philanthropic Advisory Services at Scotia Wealth Management in 2004. Malcolm is an active charity volunteer, writer, educator and public policy advocate for the charitable sector. He’s fortunate to work with Aqueduct鈥檚 outstanding team and Board, and particularly loves collaborating with, and learning from, Aqueduct鈥檚 donors.
Jean-Marc Mangin has been President and CEO of (PFC) since 2019. He’s energized by foundations working together and with civil society partners and governments to strengthen the common good. Prior to PFC, Jean-Marc was Executive Director of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, a national organization of Canadian researchers and scholars. Over a 25-year career, he’s served with the UN, various NGOs and the Canadian government in responding to global humanitarian disasters and development challenges.
Moderator: Susan Phillips is a Professor in the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program, in the School of Public Policy and Administration, at 杏吧原创 University. Her research focuses on comparative public policy for the third sector; philanthropy and nonprofits; and public management. Her most recent book is 鈥淧hilanthropic Response to Disasters: Gifts, Givers and Consequences,鈥 with Alexandra Williamson and Diana Leat. She also co-edited the book with Bob Wyatt.