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Harbouring HopeGiving with HeartYou may not be surprised to hear that women are some of our most thoughtful and generous donors. In this episode of Harbouring Hope, we welcome two women who have made significant gifts to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. Retired economist Janet Farooq and retired businesswoman Jackie Clabon join us to talk about their journeys into philanthropy and what motivates them to give so generously. They also share advice on how to give both strategically and from the heart. Janet and Jackie bring a lifetime of experience, perspective, and community commitment to the question of wh...
2026-10-1546 minHarbouring HopeThe Healthcare Worker InfusionThere is a serious shortage of healthcare workers in BC, and addressing the shortage in our region is a big part of what we do at the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. In this episode of Harbouring Hope, we’re talking about some of the initiatives underway to encourage healthcare workers to make the move to Nanaimo, and what we’re doing to make sure they feel welcome enough to stay. Tod Maffin joins us to tell us how he and his wife Jocelyn started their Nanaimo Infusion events. What began as a fun little project to boost loca...
2026-09-1039 minHarbouring HopeWhen Austerity Breeds InnovationDid you know Nanaimo is one of the most exciting places to be for healthcare professionals who want a chance to make a difference? That’s because austerity has made our region a breeding ground for innovative approaches to delivering healthcare. In this episode of Harbouring Hope, we’re talking about some of the most innovative programs happening at our healthcare facilities. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s Executive Medical Director Kelly Cox joins us to share how healthcare disparities are fostering a positive, forward-thinking culture that attracts talent and encourages creative approaches to building the programs our commun...
2026-08-0645 min
Local News UpdateCanada Cycles for Kids and the NRGH in NanaimoCyclists on a mission to raise money for children’s health care, rode to Nanaimo’s hospital on Friday morning.Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month.Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning.
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2026-07-2105 minHarbouring HopeThe Fight for Fair CareNanaimo is a historically blue-collar community, where access to healthcare has long been a challenge. This area is home to half the population of Vancouver Island but only gets 1/5th of its health resources. On this first episode of Season 2 of Harbouring Hope, host Barney Ellis-Perry chats with Donna Hais and Jon Waddell from the Fair Care Alliance, a grassroots advocacy group that’s been working hard to address these gaps and make our healthcare needs a key political issue. Thanks to their advocacy, Nanaimo now stands out as the only community in British Columbia with two healthcare projects ap...
2026-07-0932 minHarbouring HopeNew Season New StoriesIn Season 2 of Harbouring Hope, we're exploring the people, partnerships, and bold ideas transforming healthcare in Nanaimo and across Central and North Vancouver Island. Join Barney Ellis-Perry, your host and CEO of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, as he chats with people from the front lines of our healthcare facilities and those whose generous time and donations help support ongoing improvement of healthcare in our community. This second season digs deeper into topics like healthcare advocacy, innovation, philanthropy and all the exciting things happening here in our region. From advocates who are turning healthcare into a defining p...
2026-07-0202 minHarbouring HopeCardiac CareWelcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry.In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls.Most importantly, we’ll shine...
2025-08-2124 minHarbouring HopeThe Power of ImagingWelcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis Perry. In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls. Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the...
2025-08-1414 minHarbouring HopeBeyond the Walls of NRGH Community Care in Central IslandWelcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis Perry. In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls. Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the...
2025-08-0719 minHarbouring HopeNRGH Today - Damian Lange, Site Lead for NRGH in conversation with BarneySeason 1 Episode 3Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry. In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls.Most importantly, we’l...
2025-07-3115 min
The Shared Brain PodcastThe 3 Cs of Fundraising: Culture, Capacity and CompetencyLet's discuss ways to enhance your nonprofit's efficiency and achieve optimal outcomes. When evaluating the philanthropic health and potential of your nonprofit organization, have you assessed the 3 Cs: Culture, Capacity and Competency? These three dimensions offer a comprehensive and practical framework for assessing readiness to effectively fundraise, particularly through the lens of both staffing and volunteer leadership.Each “C” provides critical insight into how to engage with the full solicitation cycle—from identification and qualification to cultivation and solicitation, and finally through stewardship and renewal.This episode is hosted by Global Philan...
2025-07-3033 minHarbouring HopeWhy Support Healthcare with Tony Harris, Chair of the Hospital Foundation BoardSeason 1 Episode 2 Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry.In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs withi...
2025-07-2416 minHarbouring HopeIf These Walls Could TalkSeason 1 Episode 1 Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry.In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs withi...
2025-07-1726 minHarbouring HopeTrailer: Harbouring HopeWelcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry.In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls.
2025-07-1602 min
Midcoast MorningNew equipment coming to Nanaimo hospital following succesful fundraiserIncubators for the neo natal unit and a new laser used to treat prostate cancer, are among equipment purchases enabled by fundraising from the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation.The foundation announced this week it had exceeded its 1.5 million dollar goal for a recent fundraiser by over $600,000. CEO Barney Ellis-Perry spoke with Midcoast Morning about how funding for new hospital equipment purchases works, and urologist Dr. Will Carlson shared information on one of the new pieces of equipment.
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2025-01-2434 min
Lights Up!Box Set Summer Festival10 plays in 8 days, The Putney Theatre Box Set Summer Festival brings the energy of the Edinburgh Fringe to your doorstep. Cait interviews Festival Director Ian Higham about everything you'd like to know. For tickets and full information, take a look at https://www.putneyartstheatre.org.uk/event-5741694 Performances: 27 July – 2 August main stageA Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty HennessyDirected by Cait Hart DykeCast: Isabella Walsh-WhitfieldBobby & Amy by Emily JenkinsDirected by Geoff Sau...
2024-07-1620 min
AlumlessEpisode 1 - Engagement metrics with Barney Ellis-PerryIn this first ever addition of Alum-Less, hosts Ryan Catherwood and Chris Marshall explore engagement metrics with special guest, Barry Ellis-Perry.
Barney is an engagement strategist and consultant with CMAC. Prior to joining CMAC, Barney lead alumni teams at Vanderbilt, UC Irvine, and the University of British Columbia.
Sorry about some of the audio quality on this first episode. We'll get better each week at improving the sound and content.
This first episode does not contain the extended edition and was originally broadcast on LinkedIn Live (4/15/22).
2022-05-1629 min
A Fashion MomentTracy ReeseTracy Reese is an American designer whose signature designs for the modern woman transformed the fashion industry and paved a significant path for black designers across the globe. In 1998, Tracy Reese launched her namesake fashion brand in New York City and expanded into sub-brands like Plenty, Frock! and Black Label, which sold in stores like Barney's Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Anthropologie for more than two decades. She is also the first black member on the Board of Directors for the Council of Fashion Designers of America. In 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama wore a custom Tracy Reese dress...
2021-12-081h 13
Alumni Trending PodcastAT10. Will COVID-19 Push Alumni Organizations To Go Viral? Barney Ellis-PerrySorry about the sound quality.Our guest is alumni relations and fundraising practitioner, Barney Ellis-Perry and today's trend line includes:Strategic Planning,Outcome Metrics,and how COVID-19 sparks a change in engagement.Barney Ellis-Perry is the former Senior Vice President in the Alumni Relations practice at Grenzebach Glier and Associates. A veteran of higher education advancement, Barney has over 25 years of experience in alumni relations and fundraising spanning education, non-profit and health care organizations. Barney is known for his ability to deliver unique and creative ideas with execution rooted in strategy. His vast experience covers...
2020-08-0332 min