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When trust is not enough: risk and restraint in the US nonprofit sector

By nfpResearch co-Managing Director, Tim Harrison-Byrne

Last year, Cian and I travelled to the United States for a series of conferences and meetings with colleagues across the nonprofit sector. On that trip, and in the months since, we have spoken with leaders working in communications, marketing, development and executive roles at both funders and delivery organisations across the country. All conversations were off the record.

Heading across the Atlantic: sharing and learning in Canada and the US

This October, our two directors, Cian and Tim, will be crossing the Atlantic for an important research and learning trip. With stops in Ottawa, New York and Denver, the visit will be anchored around two major events: the Imagine Canada Leadership Roundtable (7–9 October) and ComNet25 (15–17 October). Both will provide a chance to share our work, learn from peers and strengthen international connections.

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