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Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Worth your time this week.

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Research · RW Institute · FreeEmpathy and behavior science

The Empathy Project: Pilot Learning Report

Early learning from two cross-cultural conversation cohorts, with transparent participation data and limits that help teams design reflection and follow-up.

Also this week

OCT 8

Community Impact Exchange — Virtual

Imagine Canada on community-investment strategy and outcome measurement. Online, 1–2 PM EDT. Free with registration.

Community and partnerships
OCT 21

Think Better with Nicholas Epley

Why people underestimate how welcome their attempts to connect will be. Chicago and online. Free with registration.

Empathy and behavior science
READ

Widening the Lens: The State of Generosity in 2025

GivingTuesday Data Commons on valuing volunteering, mutual aid and community care alongside financial giving. Free.

Giving and generosity
USE

Making the Case for Corporate Social Impact

ACCP’s research-backed toolkit for your next budget conversation. Free with registration.

Purpose and strategy
USE

How to Build a Club: 12 Hot Takes

Practical prompts on who belongs, a repeatable rhythm and shared ownership, for volunteer champions and employee groups. Free.

Leadership and culture

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