S02E02 - Pale, Male and Stale – Rethinking Governance

In this episode we welcome Nicole McVann as a co-host for this season.

Nicole McVan is a strategic non-profit leader with 20 years of experience in Canada and abroad. Their experience spans many areas including corporate philanthropy, individual and community-based giving, volunteer development, national event management, and alumni giving. They are currently the Vice President, Philanthropy & Marketing at United Way Greater Toronto.

As a white, able-bodied, transgender and non-binary person, Nicole uses an anti-oppressive lens in building philanthropy and marketing plans to work with and for communities. Nicole regularly speaks and writes on the topic of equity, privilege, and power dynamics for fundraising publications and at conferences and learning events. ANNNND Nicole has agreed to share podcast co-hosting responsibilities this season so this is your opportunity to get to know them a little better.

 In this episode we get into a juicy conversation about what would happen if we ditched the traditional model of governing an organization. Many organizations are being more intentional about creating more diversity in the board room. We get into the realities of code-switching, developing policies that support the emotional labour of trying to fit in and the real work of setting the stage is set for everyone to feel welcome and valued when they come into your space.

Nicole, welcome to the hub. We are so grateful for your energy, your light and your compassion.

If you are going to share one podcast with your board of directors, THIS is it. We look forward to more conversations with Nicole in season two. Please remember to like, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Let’s keep building community together. Thank you for spending time here.