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All about Not-for-profit Transparency
Through our work with incredibly inspiring not-for-profits, we receive lots of questions about ‘trust-based’ philanthropy, and how to encourage donors to give more liberally, beyond project-based grants. That’s why not-for-profit transparency is more important than...
Ready to Scale Up? What You Need to Know About Top CRMs
Your nonprofit’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is the heart of the technology your organization uses on a daily basis. A comprehensive, unified system keeps all of your donor and campaign data organized and enables your team to manage day-to-day...
How to Set Up Text-to-Donate for Your Nonprofit: A Guide
As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of updating your fundraising strategy to address new donor behaviors. One of the best digital-first approaches to fundraising that can boost your nonprofit in meeting its goals is text-to-donate....
The Wonder Women of Phil
Honouring the Women Who Have Shaped our Organization We are a woman-majority team here at Phil, because of the special space that our CEO and founder, Kim Fuller has cultivated at work. The women of Phil are heard, respected, uplifted, and most of all, provided...
Phil in the Globe and Mail: Kim speaks to the current charity landscape
Canadians need charities and nonprofit organizations to survive, and we won’t be the first to say it: the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the social sector, still running to keep up with the increased demands of depleted governmental, social systems. Given...
How to write compelling content: The foundations of storytelling for not-for-profits
It is hard to forget a well-told story. The kind of stories that leave us with some sort of lasting emotion, whether that be confusion, surprise, anger, or hope. They really have the power to imprint in the mind for years. Stories are remembered 22x more often than...
How to Manage Planned Gifts: 4 Best Practices for Nonprofits
As a nonprofit professional, you understand the value planned gifts bring to your organization. Planned gifts—when donors formally plan to donate at another time—are some of the largest donations you bring in, and they can set your nonprofit up for a sustainable...
All things B Corp: Gearing up for Phil’s 2023 recertification
Benefit Corporation (B Corp) certified companies prioritize people and environment over profit. Essentially, B Corps are ethical suppliers. Considering the planet, people, and profit as the three focal points of protecting sustainability, B Corps understand that...
Which social media channels should your non-profit use?
Social media is changing at such a rapid rate that it can feel impossible to keep up. Don’t worry, your organization doesn't have to be active on all social media platforms to be successful. Make the most of your social media presence with these tips! First, identify...
Phil is a recipient of the 2021 Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA)!
Each year, the CVA awards individual volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses across the country who have offered exceptional time and energy to helping communities. Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development granted us this award...