The Philanthropic Leader
Practical leadership and management training for nonprofit teams
FOUNDER & Principal trainer
Mikhael Bornstein
Most nonprofit managers were promoted because they excelled as individual contributors, not because they were trained to lead. I help nonprofit organizations close that gap with practical leadership and management training that people actually use on Monday morning.
For 25+ years, I've worked inside the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser, leader, and educator. Today, I deliver workshops, webinars, and keynotes to nonprofit teams across North America — in-person and online.
Recent Clients
Book & Periodical Council
CPA Ontario
David Suzuki Foundation
Feed Ontario
Fraser Basin Council
Northern Manitoba Food, Culture & Community Collaborative
Sustainability Network
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Three Ways to Work With Me
Workshops & Webinars
60-minute webinars to full-day workshops on leadership, management, and team performance. Delivered in-person or online for groups of any size.
Keynotes & Speaking
Engaging, practical keynotes for conferences, all-staff meetings, and board retreats. Designed to inform, inspire, and equip your audience with ideas they can act on.
Custom Training
Training programs designed around your team's specific development goals. Ideal for organizations investing in long-term manager and leadership capacity.
Featured Testimonials
"Mikhael's sessions routinely sell out and he consistently receives stellar reviews. I look forward to continuing to work with Mikhael in the future."
- Paul Bubelis, Executive Director, Sustainability Network
"Mikhael delivered sessions that were well-tailored to the needs of our people leaders. We're definitely looking forward to more opportunities to collaborate with Mikhael in the future."
- Anabelle Voisard, People, Culture & Equity Generalist, East
Ready to strengthen the leaders in your organization?
Whether you're looking to train one team or build a multi-session leadership program, I'd love to hear about your needs.
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