Knowledge Sharing Centre

The OTF Knowledge Sharing Centre was established in 2008 to support a knowledge-sharing culture within the Foundation and throughout Ontario's not-for-profit sector.

Knowledge is value-added information

In today's world, data and information are available everywhere. But knowledge is more than just information. Value-added research, analysis and context turn information into knowledge that can be put into action by an organization.

Knowledge is a crucial asset

Knowledge is a critical asset for any organization. It leads to informed decisions and action. OTF is committed to providing value-added support to the not-for-profit sector. As such, OTF is now more proactive in sharing knowledge to support learning and continuous improvement.

Knowledge sharing in three words - access, convening and action

The Knowledge Sharing Centre will support OTF's mission to strengthen the capacity of Ontario's not-for-profit sector by:

Access

  • Increase access to OTF research documents and other useful resources through distribution and promotion of the knowledge that resides within the Foundation.  
  • Share with grant recipients, other stakeholders and the community at large OTF learnings, obtained from our research, unique vantage point and more than 25 years of experience as a grantmaker in communities.

Convening

  • Act as a convenor of workshops, meetings and conferences to foster a rich exchange of ideas and knowledge, encourage partnerships and speed the identification of solutions.  
  • Conduct public consultations across the province to further connect OTF with Ontario communities and the not-for-profit sector and guide OTF's efforts to respond to local needs.

Action

  • Increase the ability of organizations or individuals to take informed action.  
  • Link people to specific knowledge in order to support healthy planning and discussion among OTF's various stakeholders.   
  • Drive informed debates, decision making and change to support the not-for-profit sector and its role in building healthy and vibrant communities in Ontario.