Serving on a board is often motivated by generosity – the desire to give time, expertise, and guidance. Yet even the smartest boards can struggle to translate good intentions into lasting impact. This session examines the structural, cultural, and cognitive factors that limit effectiveness and explore how generosity is harnessed to achieve real outcomes.

6:00pm | Reception
6:30pm | Event Begins
8:00pm | Prix Fixe Menu Available

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Jonathan Bennett, C.Dir. FNI.Dir., is a governance leader and strategic advisor who has dedicated much of his career to strengthening organizations, leaders, and boards. He currently serves on privately-held corporate boards including Accerta and OwlCrate. His nonprofit and public-interest governance includes the Vanier Institute of the Family and founding Co-Chair of the Peterborough Community Health Centre, which operates under an innovative shared Indigenous and non-Indigenous governance model. Previously, he chaired the Ontario Telemedicine Network and the Kawartha Haliburton CAS. Jonathan founded Laridae, a national BCorp consulting firm serving social purpose organizations, and sold it in 2021. He is a Chartered Director and is Principal at ClearlyThen Inc. 

Michael “Piecez” Prosserman is a bestselling author, B-Boy (breakdancer), and certified coach who helps leaders scale start-ups, strengthen team culture, and plan for succession. As Founder of Unity Charity, he grew a grassroots idea into a national organization that employed 80 staff, raised $7M, and reached 250,000 youth through Hip-Hop and mental health programs. His book Building Unity shares lessons on launching, leading, and leaving organizations with purpose. Today, through EPIC Leadership, Michael empowers over 80 Executive Directors of non-profits to build resilient, responsible, and sustainable organizations.

Dr. Zainub Verjee, C.M., RCA is a cultural diplomat, arts leader, and artist. A Member of the Order of Canada and the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, she received the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts and was awarded multiple honorary doctorates. For over four decades, her artworks and public interventions have been exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Biennale and MoMA, and are held in major public and private collections. Beyond the studio, she strengthens institutions through governance, fundraising, and vision, mentoring artists and advancing equity. She sits on the board of the Aga Khan Museum and is the Executive Director of Galeries Ontario/Ontario Galleries.

Adam Malcolm, MFA-P, CFP is a Consultant with IG Wealth Management and the creator of the Strategic Generosity Blueprint™. A former opera singer turned wealth strategist, Adam works with multi-generational, high-net-worth families as their trusted Family Office — delivering the kind of integrated, holistic wealth planning that aligns what they’ve built with what they believe. His approach weaves together every dimension of a family’s financial life, from tax and estate planning to philanthropy and legacy, so that wealth becomes less focused on accumulation and more about intention and impact. His singular question to every client: How can you be more generous to yourself, the people you love, and your community?