How Universities Can Support Our Sector

The Community Engagement office at UBC supports university and community partners to work together, bringing the full force of combined experiences, expertise, and knowledge to advance a more just and sustainable society. This episode features Kat Cureton, Advisor at Community Engagement, and Katie McCallum, who is the Manager of the Community Engagement office. It was great to talk to them both about where possible opportunities lie for not-for-profits and universities to work together towards their common goals. Before we jump into the conversation, I’d like to introduce you to our guests.Timestamps00:00 | Intro 03:00 | Self introductions: Kat & Katie                           05:51 | What part can universities play?10:07 | Navigating the university system 14:29 | Stories from the Help Desk17:43 | Funding opportunities & hiring students23:12 | Resource re-cap23:35 | Humanity Financial Ad24:28 | Making the ask28:14 | How can universities listen?33:12 | Reciprocity35:28 | Accessible learning opportunities38:45 | Closing reflections40:40 | Outro ResourcesCommunity Partner Help DeskContact email: [email protected]: @ubcCommEngageFunding for community partners:Partnership Recognition FundCommunity University Engagement Support FundMitacsUBC Arts AmplifierUBC Centre for Community Engaged LearningSocial Impact LabUBC CareersOnlineCommunity Scholars ProgramEdXUBC Extended Learningevents.ubc.ca  🎙️ From Our Vantage Point is a podcast by Vantage Point, sharing real conversations and practical insights from BC’s non-profit sector. Vantage Point provides high quality, practical education, facilitation, and consulting support to BC’s non-profit sector as well as programs that support sector success through convening, facilitation, and advocacy. Because when non-profits thrive, communities do too.Generously supported by our partners at Humanity Financial.