From Our Vantage Point shares real conversations with the people shaping BC’s non-profit sector — the leaders, collaborators, and change-makers building stronger communities across the province.
Each episode goes beyond theory to explore the stories, lessons, and lived experiences behind non-profit leadership. From boardrooms to community halls, we talk about what it takes to lead with purpose, strengthen organizations, and turn shared vision into action.
Hosted by Vantage Point, this series connects governance, leadership, and advocacy with the everyday realities of making change that lasts.
Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too.
🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is proudly supported by Humanity Financial.
Your 2026 BC Election Playbook: How Non-profits Can Make Their Voice Heard
BC’s snap provincial election on October 24th overlaps with local elections on October 17th, and non-profits are likely wondering what they can and can’t do. In this episode, Prairie Chiu of Vantage Point sits down with Nikki from Hilltop Public Affairs to walk through the playbook. Nikki breaks down the differences between advocacy, lobbying, and election campaigning. She elaborates on the most effective engagement strategies, including staying local, sharing impact stories, and focusing on building relationships.
2 Jun 2026
Coffee Break - BCNPLC Sneak Peek: Angelina Li and Zahra Esmail
☕In this coffee break, we get another Sneak Peek of the BCNPLC with our Presenting Sponsors at RBC!
Zahra Esmail, CEO of Vantage Point, met with Angelina Li, Vice - President, Commercial Financial Services – Public Sector, Not-For-Profit & Business Professional Services with RBC.
Angelina talks about how RBC's partnership reflects their belief that strong non-profits mean strong communities. And to demonstrate this commitment, Angelina shared RBC's new online hub for charitable organizatios to access capacity-building resources: RBC Stronger Nonprofits Program https://www.rbc.com/our-impact/stronger-nonprofits-program.
2 Jun 2026
Nerissa Allen and Zahra Esmail - BCNPLC
AI is rapidly transforming how nonprofits operate—but without the right guardrails, it can do as much harm as good. Ahead of the 2026 BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference, Nerissa Allen, Executive Director of the Black Business Association of British Columbia shares a preview of her upcoming keynote at the BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference on June 5, at the Anvil Center in New Westminster, where she’ll explore why governing AI tools is essential to building equity and trust across the sector.
As organizations accelerate digital adoption, Nerissa makes the case for intentional, values-driven approaches that ensure technology serves communities, rather than reinforcing exclusion.
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