Philanthropy and Progressive Social and Environmental Movements 

Diane Alalouf-Hall, Associate Professor at UQAM and Transfer and Training Manager at PhiLab – Université du Québec à Montréal

Adam Saifer, Co-director of PhiLab – University of British Columbia – Faculty of Management Okanagan, Kelowna Campus

Elisabeth Robinot, Co-director of PhiLab, Associate Professor – ESG UQAM – Département de Marketing

Félix Chouinard, Étudiant à la maîtrise en sociologie de l’Université de Montréal

Published on August 26 2026


Social movements play a vital role in advocating for social and environmental justice. While the complex relationships between philanthropic actors and social movements are well-documented, we know little about how these dynamics are evolving in a context marked by the rise of reactionary politics and the digitalization of activism. 

This infographic provides an overview of the key issues shaping these relationships and highlights three areas of philanthropic engagement: feminist movements, racial justice movements, and climate justice movements.

  • Diane Alalouf-Hall
    Associate Professor at UQAM and Transfer and Training Manager at PhiLab
    Université du Québec à Montréal
  • Saifer, Adam
    Adam Saifer
    Co-director of PhiLab
    University of British Columbia – Faculty of Management Okanagan, Kelowna Campus
  • Elisabeth Robinot
    Elisabeth Robinot
    Co-director of PhiLab, Associate Professor
    ESG UQAM – Département de Marketing

How to cite this publication

Diane Alalouf-Hall, Adam Saifer, Elisabeth Robinot, Félix Chouinard. (2026). Philanthropy and Progressive Social and Environmental Movements , [Infographic], PhiLab – Canadian philanthropy partnership research network, https://philab.uqam.ca/en/philanthropy-and-progressive-social-and-environmental-movements/

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