Trina Isakson
Principal Consultant 27 Shift
- Vancouver BC
Independent consultant to nonprofit leaders on the future of the nonprofit sector. Additional expertise in introverts/quiet change makers.
Media
Social
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Education
Cape Breton University
MBA
Community Economic Development
2011
Major research essay:
Mindfully engaging passionate citizens: a leadership model of volunteer engagement
Select papers:
Nonprofit succession planning in the context of transformational leadership
Strategic recommendations for Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation
Deconstructing community
Simon Fraser University
Certificate
Dialogue and Civic Engagement
2010
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Education
2002
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science
2001
Affiliations
- Certified facilitator - Myers Briggs Type Indicator MBTI
- Member - Association of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research
Media Appearances
No more Freedom 55: Why Millennials are increasingly considering mid-career breaks
Charity Village online
2017-01-18
On travelling, sabbaticals, mid-career breaks.
The cult of busyness in the nonprofit sector
Charity Village online
2016-05-25
On work-life balance, being "busy", humble brags, martyrdom in the nonprofit sector, accountability.
New website and community launched for introverted nonprofit professionals
Charity Village online
2014-10-21
On the launch of the Quiet Changemaker Project.
Introverts in the nonprofit world
Charity Village online
2011-03-17
On introverts in the nonprofit sector, managing introverts, succeeding as an introvert.
One of Calgary’s oldest service clubs set to close doors
Calgary Herald print
2014-09-25
On the closing of seniors service clubs, volunteer opportunities for seniors, social isolation, intergeneration interaction.
On how individuals are using technology to support vulnerable populations
Media Mornings, Co-op Radio 100.5 radio
2013-05-21
On how individuals are using technology to support vulnerable populations (including open data, social media, crowdfunding, etc.)
D is for Disenchantment: How nonprofits are losing out
Charity Village online
2012-07-03
On nonprofit sector leaders and managers, professional development, employee engagement, compensation.
Ten New Year’s resolutions for your nonprofit career
Charity Village online
2013-12-09
On increase in contract positions in nonprofit sector, volunteer engagement.
The solo employee: How to succeed when your nonprofit staff consists of just you
Charity Village online
2015-03-11
On millennial generation, working as solo employee in nonprofit organization, board-staff relationships, volunteer engagement.
The mentor within: Using a mentoring program to improve retention
Charity Village online
2011-06-14
On mentorship programs, personal development.
