{"id":6112,"date":"2026-05-25T12:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/mpnl\/?p=6112"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:28:03","slug":"call-for-participants-trust-and-accountability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/mpnl\/2026\/call-for-participants-trust-and-accountability\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Research Participants: Trust & Accountability in Canada’s Charitable, Philanthropic & Regulatory\/Public Sectors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Call for Research Participants: Trust & Accountability in Canada’s Charitable, Philanthropic & Regulatory\/Public Sectors\n <\/h1>\n \n <\/header>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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\n Call for participants\n <\/h2>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n \n\n

A research project with the School of Public Policy and Administration, at Carleton University, is looking for participants for focus groups for a study about trust, transparency and accountability among charities, foundations, governments and the public. The project is led by Nathan Grasse, Principal Investigator, and is part of a broader international comparative study.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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Trust and Accountability in Canada’s Charitable, Philanthropic and Regulatory\/Public Sectors <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For focus groups for this study, we\u2019re looking for individuals or employees from four sectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) operating charities and\/or nonprofit organizations
2) grant-making foundations
3) government agencies and\/or regulatory bodies
4) members of the Canadian public with an interest in civil society and institutional accountability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation is voluntary and confidential, and all responses will be de-identified before analysis. Also, you may withdraw from the study at any time within one month after your session\u2019s conclusion. If can\u2019t attend in person, virtual participation may be available; please indicate your preference for a virtual session in your email, and we\u2019ll follow up with a possible arrangement. As a token of appreciation, SAFG participants will each receive a $75 gift card per session and MAFG participants will each receive a $125 gift card per session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Single Audience Focus Groups <\/strong>(SAFG): structured peer discussions among representatives from the same sector (1.5 hours each).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi-Audience Focus Group<\/strong>s<\/strong> <\/strong>(MAFG): cross-sector, guided dialogues with representatives from four sectors: charities\/nonprofits; foundations; government\/regulatory; and the public (2.5 hours each).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates & times (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All groups will take place at the Metcalfe Hotel (123 Metcalfe St., in Ottawa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday June 22 (all times are EDT)<\/strong>
9:30-11:00 am: SAFG for charities\/nonprofit representatives
1:00-2:30 pm: SAFG for government employees
3:00-4:30 pm: SAFG for foundation reps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, June 23 (times are EDT)<\/strong>
11:00 am to 12:30 pm: SAFG for members of the general public
2:00-4:30 pm: MAFG for individuals from a mix of four sectors. Note, to maintain research integrity, participants who participate in this session must commit to participating in the next two sessions on July 27 and August 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, July 27<\/strong>
Time TBD: MAFG session<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, August 24<\/strong>
Time TBD: MAFG session<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to express your interest in participating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the subject line of an email to TAPCanada@cunet.carleton.ca<\/a>, please indicate which of the following focus groups you wish to participate in: (1) SAFG Charities; (2) SAFG Foundations; (3) SAFG Government; (4) SAFG Public; or (5) MAFG. Also, provide a brief description of your involvement with the sector. If you\u2019re interested in attending virtually, rather than in person, please note this in the email. A member of the research team will follow up with more information, including ethical considerations, and will confirm your interest before registering you in the study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to hearing from you, and thank you for supporting this important study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathan Grasse, PhD
Principal Investigator,
School of Public Policy & Administration,
Carleton University<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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