CharityVillage Connects: Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Uncertainty: Government Relations for Nonprofits

With elections happening across the provinces and the potential for a federal election at any time, how to navigate political change is top of mind for many nonprofit leaders. How can your organization engage in government relations, lobby for social change, and access government funding, especially during such an unprecedented time of uncertainty? Get insights and advice from sector experts in this episode of CharityVillage Connects.

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Meet Our Guests

Meet Our Guests (in order of appearance)

Christopher Holz

Government Relations,  capitalW

  • Specialist in public policy and resourcing at all three levels of government  
  • A top lobbyist at Queen’s Park 
  • 25+ years’ experience in the private and public sector  

 

Jesse Clarke

Owner and CEO, JN Clarke Consulting

Jesse Clarke is a government funding expert on a mission to transform Canadian charities’ and nonprofits’ relationship with government. Jesse brings over 20 years of experience in government and nonprofit leadership, including senior roles leading government relations and government funding strategies for several Canadian organizations. She spent the first 10 years of her career as a federal civil servant before joining the non-profit sector in 2010. Jesse has raised more than $100 million in government grants during her career, working for organizations including Right To Play, Pathways to Education and Save the Children.

Kathryn Babcock 

Revenue Strategy, capitalW

  • Specialist in resourcing collective impact, complexity and systems change 
  • CEO of capitalW  
  • 25+ years’ experience at the community and national level

 

Niti Bhotoia

Fundraising, capitalW 

  • Specialist in private philanthropy and securing seven figure transformational gifts. 
  • Executive and Team coach 
  • 20+ years’ experience at the community and national level 

 

 

About your Host

Mary Barroll

President of CharityVillage

Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.

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