PhiLab – Canadian philanthropy partnership research network

What is Philanthropy?
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Essential philanthropic terms
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About PhiLab
Governance
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Annual reports

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The PhiLab Network supports three types of research along 5 research axes.
PhiLab award

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The PhiLanthropic Year
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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.

Event

Fall School 2025 «Philanthropic Renewal: Exploring the Future of Social Engagement»

Event Description The PhiLab Fall School 2025 is a unique opportunity to mobilize and disseminate knowledge about major transformations in the philanthropic sector. Held in Montreal in October 2025, this fourth edition will adopt a hybrid format with an emphasis on in-person participation. Designed as a series of four weekly thematic workshops, the first 4…

Held the first 4 Thursdays of October from 9h30 to 13h30 (EST). Offered in-person for $10 per session at UQAM, including a networking lunch and $20 for all online sessions