Episode Overview
We love hearing how leaders “made it”, and women leading philanthropy is no exception. This episode is an honest discussion exploring Sofia Janmohamed’s journey to transform her unique strengths into a successful fundraising career. She is one of six women we profiled in our Knowledge Creation report Women Leading Philanthropy, Based in British Columbia, Sofia is the Executive Director of Development, Advancement & Alumni Engagement at Simon Fraser University. She shares how she embraces empathy, welcomes growth and harnesses her superpowers to lead her organization to success.
Hear Sofia Janmohamed’s inspiring journey in philanthropy: leadership lessons, equity insights, and advice for women driving change in the nonprofit sector.
Go deeper with our full report on Women Leading Philanthropy.
Featured Speakers
Meredith Hand
Sofia Janmohamed
Sofia is is the Executive Director of Development, Advancement & Alumni Engagement at Simon Fraser University.
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The Shared Brain Podcast™ from Global Philanthropic Canada features conversations on Canadian philanthropy, fundraising strategy, and nonprofit leadership. Episodes share practical insights, real-world success stories, and best practices to help mission-driven organizations grow their impact.
