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PhiLab - Canadian philanthropy partnership research network

The Canadian philanthropy partnership research network (PhiLab) conducts both field and theoretical research on themes, questions and issues related to the history and development of philanthropy in Canada, with comparisons made with foreign philanthropy.
Research paper

The Role of Grantmaking Foundations in Sustaining Progressive Social Movements

Diane Alalouf-Hall, Adam Saifer, Elisabeth Robinot, Félix Chouinard

Published on August 31 2026

Couverture Année PhiLanthropique volume 7
The PhiLanthropic Year Journal

The PhiLanthropic Year – Volume 7 “Crisis as a Catalyst: Transforming Philanthropic Practices in Canada Today”

Published on May 25 2026

Research project

The Relationship Between Philanthropy and Environmental Movements in a Context of Political and Digital Fragmentation

Summary creation date : October 2025

Infographic

Rethinking the Role of Disability in Philanthropy

Diane Alalouf-Hall, Félix Chouinard, Anne Delorme, Emmanuelle Lajoie

Published on May 28 2026

Research paper

Ten Considerations for Defining Your Approach to Evaluation and Impact Measurement: A Guide for Social-Purpose Organizations

David Grant-Poitras

Published on July 23 2026

Research paper

The Impact of Philanthropic Initiatives on Employee Engagement and Retention in Quebec SMEs

Laurence Croteau, Elisabeth Robinot, Amin Othmani

Published on May 20 2026

Infographic

Philanthropy and Progressive Social and Environmental Movements 

Diane Alalouf-Hall, Adam Saifer, Elisabeth Robinot, Félix Chouinard

Published on August 26 2026

couverture du cahier de recherche «analyse de l'écosystème d'accompagnement des OBNL au Québec»
Research paper

Analysis of the Support Ecosystem for Nonprofits in Quebec

Amina Wazoumi, Sofiane Baba, David Grant-Poitras

Published on April 13 2026

Research paper

A Forgotten Cause: The Underfunding of Disability by Quebec Philanthropic Foundations

Diane Alalouf-Hall, Anne Delorme, Emmanuelle Lajoie, Félix Chouinard

Published on March 10 2026

Image couverture de la synthèse du webinaire l'expérience du financement souple au Projet impact collectif
Infographic

Summary of the webinar “The experience of flexible funding at the Collective Impact Project”

Published on February 23 2026

Research project

From Influence to Engagement: Communicating to Build Support for Environmental Causes

Summary creation date : September 2026

Logo de Projet impact collectif
Research project

Transforming the Relationship Between Funders and Funded Organizations in Philanthropy: An Action Research Approach to Collaboration, Flexible Funding, and Dialogic Evaluation

Summary creation date : September 2026

Videos & Podcasts

PhiLab Videos The PhiLab Podcast

FR – RRSE : fermeture, célébration et leg | Sr. Claire-Monique Lerman, Soumya Tamouro et Alice Chipot
Case study on the Regroupement pour la responsabilité sociale des entreprises
EN – Refinancing Community Property | Graham Singh
BIL – École d’automne 2025 | Mouvements sociaux
The Relationship Between Philanthropy and Environmental Movements in a Context of Political and Digital Fragmentation

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