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Cause Leadership Podcast

Cause Leadership Podcast

著者： Dave Hutchinson
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Welcome to the Cause Leadership Podcast where we dive into the world of charity leadership. Join us as we explore the journeys of CEOs, Executive Directors, Fundraisers, and other leaders in the sector. Hear about career journeys and gain insights on leadership, fundraising, and talent. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, tune in and subscribe to join us on this leadership journey.2024 Cause Leadership Inc. マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • The Weight of Leadership: A Conversation with Jamie McIntosh

    The Weight of Leadership: A Conversation with Jamie McIntosh
    2026/09/15
    Summary: Cause Leadership Podcast, Dave Hutchinson sits down with Jamie McIntosh, a three-time INGO CEO with 25 years of experience in the Canadian humanitarian sector. Jamie has led organizations including International Justice Mission Canada, World Renew, and Mercy Ships Canada, and was VP of Philanthropy and Partnerships at both World Vision Canada and Compassion Canada. Jamie now serves nonprofit leaders through The Leader's Guide. In this episode, Jamie shares lessons from launching an international nonprofit from his spare bedroom, leading through deeply difficult humanitarian contexts, navigating shared CEO leadership, building healthy board relationships, pursuing education mid-career, stewarding donor trust, and carrying the personal cost of leadership. Key Takeaways: Leadership is about calling people into a shared vision, not possessing every skill yourself. Get in over your head when necessary, but surround yourself with people whose gifts complement your own. Humility and adaptability are essential leadership disciplines. The emotional weight of humanitarian leadership requires strong spiritual, relational, and professional support. Co-leadership can provide invaluable shared wisdom when built on trust, candor, and clarity. Boards and CEOs need explicit agreement about governance, authority, accountability, and boundaries. Leaders must learn to relinquish control and build organizational bench strength. Perpetual learning keeps leaders from becoming stagnant. Donor resources should be treated as a sacred trust, regardless of the size of the gift. Organizations should be willing to acknowledge when something isn't working and change accordingly. The future of philanthropy will require organizations to demonstrate their distinctive value and bring donors closer to the communities they support. Faith-based leaders can bring their faith into secular spaces by being authentic, listening first, building common ground, and serving with humility. Leadership requires courage, particularly when convictions carry a personal or professional cost. Leaders don't have to navigate difficult seasons alone. Chapters: 00:10 Introduction to Jamie McIntosh and His Journey 01:28 Founding International Justice Mission Canada 08:59 Emotional Challenges in Humanitarian Work 19:00 The Dynamics of Shared Leadership at World Renew 20:56 Insights to Advise Current Leaders 23:11 The Importance of Board Relationships 30:23 Pursuing Education and Continuous Learning 35:49 The Bottleneck of Leadership 37:34 Stewarding Donor Trust and Mission 45:10 The Evolution of Donor Relationships 49:24 Faith and Leadership in the Charitable Sector 54:44 The Cost of Leadership and The Leader's Guide Guest Bio: Jamie McIntosh has spent 25 years at the senior leadership table of some of Canada's most recognized humanitarian organizations — serving as CEO of World Renew, IJM Canada, and Mercy Ships Canada, and as VP of Philanthropy and Partnerships at both World Vision Canada and Compassion Canada. He now leads The Leader's Guide, a strategic counsel and governance advisory practice, where he works with nonprofit and INGO leaders navigating complexity, decision-making under pressure, and the kind of leadership formation that actually sustains a mission. Jamie writes Waypoints, published on Substack and LinkedIn — a series for leaders navigating complexity with grace and gravity, with nearly 900 subscribers drawn from the ranks of senior leadership around the world — and holds frameworks for organizational decision-making that have been stress-tested across decades of C-suite leadership in the sector. He's an ordained minister, with an earned Master's degree in international human rights law from Oxford University, and brings to every conversation a rare combination: the practitioner's passion and the scholar's reflection. Connecting with Jamie: Jamie invites nonprofit leaders, executives, boards, and organizations to connect through The Leader's Guide, where you'll find leadership resources, diagnostics, coaching, and opportunities for accompaniment. Website: theleadersguide.ca Jamie is also active on LinkedIn and Substack, where he shares leadership reflections through Waypoints. E-mail: jamie@theleadersguide.ca Website: https://theleadersguide.ca/ linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theleadersguide/ Personal linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiemcintosh1/ Waypoints Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-leader%E2%80%99s-guide-waypoints-7375325532227338241/
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  • Leading Through Uncertainty: Building Healthy, Resilient Nonprofits

    Leading Through Uncertainty: Building Healthy, Resilient Nonprofits
    2026/07/14

    Summary:

    What does effective nonprofit leadership look like in today's uncertain political and economic climate? In this episode of the Cause Leadership Podcast, host Dave Hutchinson speaks with Dan Murray, President and CEO of Opportunity International Canada, about leading a thriving charitable organization while navigating economic uncertainty, global challenges, and donor priorities.

    Dan shares why international development continues to be essential in communities experiencing extreme poverty and explains how Canadian donors can make an outsized impact through microfinance, entrepreneurship, business training, and practical financial tools that help families build sustainable incomes and lasting economic independence.

    The conversation also explores the key ingredients of organizational health and charity leadership. Dan discusses why humility, empowered leadership teams, strong organizational systems, and cross-department collaboration are critical to long-term success. He offers practical strategies for leading remote and hybrid teams, emphasizing the importance of intentional communication, relationship-building, and regular in-person connection.

    Dave and Dan also examine several of the most pressing leadership issues facing nonprofits today, including board governance, CEO succession planning, staff retention, burnout prevention, and creating workplace cultures where people can do meaningful work while finding joy and sustainability in their roles.

    Whether you're a nonprofit CEO, executive director, board member, fundraiser, or emerging leader, this episode offers practical leadership insights for building healthier organizations, developing stronger teams, and creating lasting impact in the charitable sector.

    Chapters:

    00:10 Introduction to Opportunity International Canada

    01:06 Current Landscape of Charitable Work

    02:34 The Case for Global Poverty Alleviation

    05:23 Maintaining Credibility and Transparency in Charitable Work

    06:47 Building Organizational Health and a Resilient Team Culture

    11:07 Remote Work Culture & In-Person Engagement Strategies

    14:44 Navigating Global Partnerships While Ensuring Local Autonomy

    18:32 Cultivating High-Performing Boards & Leadership Relationships

    25:39 Strategies for Recruiting & Retaining Talent

    32:49 Succession Planning and Internal Promotions

    36:51 Navigating Leadership Transitions

    39:29 Self-Care and Sustainability in Leadership

    43:10 The Joy of Leadership and Team Success

    46:35 Opportunity International: Mission and Impact

    Guest Bio:

    Dan Murray is the President & CEO of Opportunity International Canada. Opportunity International is a non-profit dedicated to addressing global poverty through sustainable solutions, including microfinance, training, and support.

    Dan joined Opportunity International Canada as President and CEO in 2018. With a robust background spanning the charity, business, and public service sectors, Dan has dedicated his career to empowering individuals to improve their lives through innovative and sustainable solutions. In addition to his work with Opportunity International Canada, he has served in leadership positions for several non-profits aimed at overcoming the challenges of poverty at a national level.

    Before stepping into the non-profit sector, Dan served for over five years as a Trade Commissioner with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. His work included strategic assignments on the U.S. and Korean Trade Desks in Ottawa and a four-year posting in Seoul as Second Secretary and Vice-Consul. This international experience shaped his understanding of global economic systems, trade policies, and the role of sustainable business practices in economic development—insights that now inform his leadership in poverty alleviation.

    Residing in Ontario with his wife, Brenda, an artist, Dan is a proud father and grandfather. He enjoys the company of his beagle, and loves spending time in the great outdoors. For the past three years, he has dedicated his personal time to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, raising funds through OIC's Walking People Out of Poverty initiative.

    Connecting with Dan:

    website: https://opportunityinternational.ca/

    linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opportunity-international-canada/

    Personal linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-murray-5017ab

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    51 分
  • Marketing for Good: Leadership, Branding & Crisis Communication with Ellen Graf-Martin

    Marketing for Good: Leadership, Branding & Crisis Communication with Ellen Graf-Martin
    2026/05/28

    Summary

    In this episode of the Cause Leadership Podcast, host David Hutchinson sits down with Ellen Graf-Martin, Founder and President of Graf-Martin Communications, for an inspiring conversation about insights on trends in the charitable sector, leadership transitions, branding, crisis management, and the importance of community building. Discover how her agency supports organizations in growth, crisis, and innovation.

    Key topics

    • Trends in the charitable sector
    • Leadership transition and talent development
    • Branding and marketing strategies for nonprofits
    • Crisis communication and risk management
    • Community building and donor engagement

    Sound bites

    • "Engage the right community, not just donors."
    • "Clarity on mission and brand unites the team."
    • "Crisis plans reduce risk and build trust."

    Guest Bio: Ellen Graf-Martin, Founder & President, Graf-Martin Communications - Marketing for Good

    Ellen Graf-Martin is the founder and President of Graf-Martin Communications, a creative agency specializing in integrated brand strategy, marketing, public relations and crisis communications.

    With over two decades of experience, Ellen has taken her strategic insight and passion for empowering organizations to help guide respected brands and organizations like THE CHOSEN, Compassion Canada, Bible League Canada, Open Doors Canada, Children's Health Foundation and Karis Disability Services. Ellen and her team at Graf-Martin excel at providing clients with innovative and tailored approaches to not only meet their needs but increase their impact.

    Ellen's induction into the Canadian Marketing, Advertising, PR, and Communications Hall of Fame in 2023 is a testament to her contributions. Her pursuit of excellence and understanding of the non-profit sector positions her as a visionary leader and champion for leveraging exceptional marketing for social good.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Trends in the Charitable Sector

    03:04 Challenges Facing Charitable Organizations

    05:45 Leadership Transitions and the Next Generation

    08:18 The Role of Coaching and Mentorship

    11:09 Ellen's Journey to the Marketing Hall of Fame

    16:45 Diversity in Leadership and Agency Ownership

    21:44 The Impact of The Chosen and Co-Designing Solutions

    30:02 Strengthening Organizations Through Tailored Solutions

    32:33 Crisis Management and Communication Strategies

    37:46 The Importance of Preparedness in Crisis Situations

    38:16 Building Community and Leadership Among Women

    40:54 Self-Care and Sustainability in Leadership

    44:31 Talent Challenges in the Charitable Sector

    52:45 The Future of Fundraising and Community Building


    Connecting with Ellen:

    Email: ellen@grafmartin.com

    website: www.grafmartin.com

    linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graf-martin-communications-inc/

    Personal linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-graf-martin-1857999/

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    57 分
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