4. 4
New models focused on
outcomes and impact rely on
a strong information
ecosystem.
5. NFPs
5
• Be ready to engage!
• Developing priorities around key datasets
• Data strategies (data, skills, standards,
leadership)
• Intentional capacity-building strategies
6. Government
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• Developing policy frameworks that support open
data: core reference data policies
• Releasing and maintaining data that is of interest
to the NFP sector
• Invest in supportive infrastructure
7. Open data community
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• Outreach and partner with the NFP sector
• Understanding its needs
• Sharing tools and skills
Thank you for inviting me – my name is Jamie Van Ymeren and I’m a Policy Associate with the Mowat Centre’s not-for-profit research hub located within the School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Toronto.
Our newest report, An Open Future that is part of our ongoing Sector Signals series. Sector Signals are meant to be short timely reports about issues that should be on the NFP sector’s radar.