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Five Good Ideas Podcast

Elizabeth McIsaac

Booking Overview

This nonprofit-sector management interview series features practical sessions led by external experts from nonprofit, corporate, policy, and social-impact organizations, moderated by Maytree’s president. Agencies could credibly pitch nonprofit executives, social-impact leaders, policy specialists, and organizational consultants with actionable expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established sector leaders but generally not major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 62

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 581 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@maytree.com

grants@maytree.com

policy@maytree.com

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Host

Elizabeth McIsaac - President of Maytree, a Canadian organization focused on advancing solutions to poverty and strengthening communities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior nonprofit, social-impact, policy, corporate, or sector-organization leaders with demonstrated expertise in practical organizational management and the ability to share actionable frameworks or guidance.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of established nonprofit, public-policy, or national sector organizations, Creation or delivery of practical training programs, tools, or organizational frameworks, Recognized expertise in nonprofit management, social impact, volunteering, collaboration, or responsible technology adoption

Recent Guest Discussions

Linda Mollenhauer - Building Collaborative Organizations, Organizational Culture, Partnership Strategy, Collaboration Risks, And Board Policies.

Liz Weaver - Building Collaborative Organizations, Organizational Culture, Partnership Strategy, Collaboration Risks, And Board Policies.

Jake Hirsch-Allen - Responsible Generative Artificial Intelligence Adoption, Organizational Data, AI Use Cases, Risk Management, And AI Policy.

Megan Conway - Volunteer Engagement, Accessible Participation, Volunteer Infrastructure, Civic Leadership, And Attracting And Retaining Volunteers.

Recent Topics

Nonprofits, Management, Social Impact, Leadership, Organizational Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Five Good Ideas Podcast
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Five Good Ideas on how to manage the modern workforce

October 06, 2026

We can all agree that the world has changed in the last few years – and so have workplaces. Today, managers are facing a workforce shaped by changing demographics, shifting expectations, and growing pressures outside the workplace. In this Five Good Ideas session, Dave McKechnie, Toronto Office Managing Partner of McMillan LLP and an expert in all areas of employment and labour relations law, offers practical strategies for managers who want to lead effectively in this new environment. Sessio...

Five Good Ideas on how to become a collaborative organization

June 30, 2026

Collaboration with other organizations can build your organizational capacity, amplify your impact, and help you serve more people – but only if you get it right. Successful collaboration starts at home – with your board and senior leaders building the right internal culture, competencies, and systems before you approach potential partners.  Liz Weaver, former Co-CEO of the Tamarack Institute, and Linda Mollenhauer, Chair of Ignite NPS, joined Elizabeth McIsaac, president of Maytree, as they ...

Five Good Ideas on how to think responsibly about generative AI

May 14, 2026

Jake Hirsch-Allen, head of Partnerships at The Dais, a public policy and leadership think tank at Toronto Metropolitan University, joined Elizabeth McIsaac, president of Maytree, for the latest Five Good Ideas session to share his five ideas on how to adopt generative AI responsibly and effectively. Drawing from the Responsible AI Adoption for Social Impact (RAISE) program – a national initiative through which Jake has trained over 500 non-profit professionals across Canada – Jake explored wh...

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Frequently asked questions

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Five Good Ideas Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Five Good Ideas Podcast?

Five Good Ideas Podcast is hosted by Elizabeth McIsaac. Its publicly listed emails are info@maytree.com, grants@maytree.com, and policy@maytree.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Five Good Ideas Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Five Good Ideas Podcast: info@maytree.com, grants@maytree.com, and policy@maytree.com.

How many listeners does Five Good Ideas Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Five Good Ideas Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Five Good Ideas Podcast?

Five Good Ideas Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior nonprofit, social-impact, policy, corporate, or sector-organization leaders with demonstrated expertise in practical organizational management and the ability to share actionable frameworks or guidance. Common among recent guests: Leadership of established nonprofit, public-policy, or national sector organizations; Creation or delivery of practical training programs, tools, or organizational frameworks; Recognized expertise in nonprofit management, social impact, volunteering, collaboration, or responsible technology adoption. Recent guests include Linda Mollenhauer, Liz Weaver, and Jake Hirsch-Allen.

How hard is it to get booked on Five Good Ideas Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Five Good Ideas Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Nonprofits, Management, Social Impact, Leadership, and Organizational Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@maytree.com

grants@maytree.com

policy@maytree.com

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