The PhiLab adventure: “a journey to the heart of philanthropy”

Published on October 24 2025

To mark the retirement of PhiLab’s two co-founders, an original comic book was created to recount the history of the network with humor and affection.

Through its strips, we rediscover the highlights of this collective adventure: the beginnings of the project, the first partnerships, the conferences and summer schools, the numerous collaborations and, above all, the spirit of comradeship and commitment that has always animated the PhiLab community. This comic book pays tribute to the vision, passion, and leadership of the two co-founders, while highlighting the contribution of all those who have helped build the network over the years.

Thank you for everything, Peter and Jean-Marc !

  • Jean-Marc Fontan
    Jean-Marc Fontan
    Researcher and Co-director of PhiLab
    Université du Québec à Montréal
  • Peter E. Elson
    Peter R. Elson
    PhD Co-director PhiLab
    University of Victoria

How to cite this publication

(2025). The PhiLab adventure: “a journey to the heart of philanthropy”, [Infographic], PhiLab – Canadian philanthropy partnership research network, https://philab.uqam.ca/en/the-philab-adventure-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-philanthropy/