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Where have all the board members gone?
If you sit on a nonprofit board, work in community organizations, or support the sector in any way, you’ve probably asked yourself this question lately. Board recruitment used to be hard. Now, for many organizations, it feels almost impossible. At the very moment when...
What would you do with 12 extra hours a week?
How automated emails can give nonprofit fundraisers their time—and sanity—back If you’re an Executive Director who carries fundraising on top of everything else—or a Development Manager juggling way too many priorities—this will sound familiar: your days are filled...
Canadian charities want to diversify their revenue. Here’s what’s actually getting in the way.
New national survey data reveals the gap between intention and reality, and what it means for your organization. Over 900 Canadian charities just listed what keeps them up at night. It’s not what you might expect. The biggest obstacle to financial resilience isn’t a...
The community sector is exhausted. Now what?
From March 23 to April 2, thousands of community-sector workers across Quebec suspended their activities to denounce chronic underfunding and demand meaningful investment from the government. I've worked in this sector for 26 years. And I have to say: I've been...
Is 2026 the year nonprofits do a faceplant using AI?
Artificial Intelligence is helping nonprofits move faster, but speed without guidance can come at a cost. Grant drafts written in seconds. Donor lists analyzed at lightning speed. Social posts, impact reports, board decks generated on demand. For organizations under...
Phil and Data Sciences join forces to strengthen social sector impact
Montreal, QC — April 28, 2026 — After more than 25 years of working alongside nonprofits, charities, and community organizations across Canada, Phil is proud to announce it has joined forces with Data Sciences, a Canadian research, data science, and marketing firm...
Connect with Fellow EDs: New Peer Support Group
We invite all Executive Directors and CEOs in the not-for-profit sector to say yes to connection, support, and community. We’re excited to launch our ED Peer Support Group—a space where you can come together with fellow leaders to share challenges, learn from one...
Witnessing the unwavering commitment of not-for-profits
As Phil celebrates its 25th anniversary, we reflect on how far the not-for-profit world has come—the major shifts, the remarkable progress, and the challenges still ahead. From rising demand, to the new dynamics of volunteers and donors, to celebrating impact, we cover it all!
How nonprofits can budget better for marketing and fundraising this year
* Originally published on October 19, 2020. Updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. * It hasn’t been easy for not-for-profits to budget for marketing and fundraising in such uncertain times these last few years. With the number of donors decreasing and their...
Spring into action now for a smooth year-end campaign!
Take stock and set your planning in motion early for a stress-free lead-up to the most generous time of year!