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Strategic Consulting for Nonprofits

Data-driven insights for sustainable, high impact results. 

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HI THERE. WE’RE BISON RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT.

Nonprofit organizations continue to struggle with the widening gap between demand for services and stable funding. We work with you to address these challenges and promote sustainable growth.

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Bison Research & Development is a strategic consulting firm that uses data-driven insights to help nonprofits achieve sustainable growth and high-impact results.

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Bison Research & Development was founded by Jared Star, a health and social science researcher and consultant with two decades of experience.

Our team specializes in transforming complex challenges into clear strategies that build resilience and long-term impact.

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We help organizations across Canada and the United States build capacity, secure funding, and increase their cultural and social impact.

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OUR PROCESS

Study. Plan. Do.

Study

We start with research. We listen, gather evidence, and dig into the issues to fully understand your organization, your community, and the challenges you face.

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Plan

We work alongside you to develop a strategy. Our planning is collaborative, grounded in evidence, and tailored to your goals, resources, and context.

Do

We move ideas into action. Sometimes that means delivering the project ourselves; other times, it means equipping your team with the tools, training, and support needed for implementation. Either way, we stay committed until we reach our shared goals.

Notes From Our Clients

  • "Bison Research and Development has been an invaluable asset, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the social services landscape. Jared’s exceptional track record in securing grants is a result of his instinct for current trends in the industry. He is highly skilled at conducting in-depth analysis and provides meaningful, data-driven recommendations that have significantly benefited our organization."

    Lise Leflour, Executive Director, Taking Charge! 

  • Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre
  • Career Trek
  • Food Matters Manitoba
  • Gilbert Centre
  • Klinic Community Health, 50 Years
  • Manitoba Association of Community Health
  • The Manitoba Teachers' Society
  • Mount Carmel Clinic
  • OHC MFL Occupational Health Centre
  • Peace Arch Hospice Society
  • Safe Workers of Tomorrow
  • Save Our Seine
  • Sunshine House
  • Taking Charge!
  • United Way Winnipeg
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • UpHouse
  • Women's Health Clinic
  • Wookey