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Our posts will make you think, question the status quo, keep an eye out for trends, and invite you to improve yourself – it’s all here.
Blackbaud Charitable Giving Report: from insight to action
The biggest fundraising trend report for 2016 is here from Blackbaud. It’s jam-packed with data and perspectives from fundraising professionals. If you work in fundraising, you need to read this report. And, if you work in fundraising, we know the top of your to-do...
The Phil B Corp Love Story
At Phil, we’ve learned over the years that values don’t fall from the sky. They are grown organically from the actions of every member of our small and skilled team. The summed harvest of these decisions, both seen and secret, nourish the core values of our...
What non-profits can learn from Bruce Springsteen
I know what you’re thinking… What can non-profit professionals learn from a 67-year old Jersey born rocker? Bear with me and you’ll see where I’m going with this. A few interesting facts about Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen: Born September 23, 1949 in Long Branch...
“B” a force for Good
Exciting news! Our company is in the final stages of becoming a B Corporation, a growing group of companies who are using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. We could not be more excited to be part of this amazing movement and we're...
Building a movement with National Philanthropy Day
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) celebrates the charitable work that everyone does to make a difference and create impact in their communities. Within the sector we’re well aware, as the Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP) puts it, that National...
SAVE THE DATE! GivingTuesday is November 29th 2016
Every year we write a post about GivingTuesday. We will continue to write about this wonderful initiative until every man, woman, child and business is participating to the best of their abilities, in their own way, in their own town! GivingTuesday has become...
Your database is crucial to your success: why not give it some TLC?
Building and nurturing interactions, loyalty and awareness for donors, volunteers as well as the public at large is the root of data collection. Is the health of your data where is should be?
Never a dull moment at Phil! Fall 2016 news
2016 has been anything but boring for the Phil team!
After launching our new website and finalising the acquisition of MULTIPLY to extend our services by offering fundraising consultancy, we’ve been busy developing new relationships and solidifying existing ones.
Free White Paper: Raise More Money with Your Next Event
Thinking of launching your next fundraising event? There can be a lot of planning involved but it’s far more manageable when tackled one step at a time. Download the FREE white paper our founder Kim Fuller wrote for CanadaHelps for all the expert knowledge and tips...
The future of fundraising: fusing strategy and creativity
Phil Communications is excited to announce that it has acquired MULTIPLY Inc., a company specializing in fundraising, strategic planning and governance. For years Phil has woven fundraising and governance knowledge into the recommendations we give our clients. This is...