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Little Phil recently launched a new Shop & Support App, making it easier for any eCommerce store on Shopify to install the App to start making an impact towards causes they and their customers care about.

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No matter what type of donation you make, giving to charity can be a great way to help those in need while also giving yourself a tax break. By understanding the rules and regulations around charitable donations, you'll be able to make sure your contributions count in both ways.

The business world is commonly paired with the notion of greed and self-promotion. In recent years, however, there has been a shift in the business world towards organisations that are focused on doing good. These businesses, known as social enterprises, are businesses that have a social or environmental purpose at their core. This article will explain them in detail, as well as provide some examples of prominent organisations that fall into this category.

Queensland tech firm Little Phil today announced a groundbreaking integration with eCommerce giant Shopify as it seeks to help charities in Australia and around the world. This will see Little Phil launch a new Shopify App called ‘Shop & Support’ that will empower any of the over 4 million online retailers in 175 countries, including ASX-listed companies like JB HiFi to allocate a small donation to charities that are the most important to them and their customers. 

iPhones. Avocado on toast. Social media. Noticing a common association here? If you guessed that all three of these things are huge staples in the life of a millennial or Gen Z-er, then you’re absolutely right! These generations have made a big statement in recent years and they’re continuing to change the game – especially when it comes to fundraising. In this article, we'll explore some of the key ways that millennial and Gen Z donors are changing the face of philanthropy.

Sports - they're all about player-against-player, cutthroat competitions where the winner takes everything. Right?‍ Wrong. While it's true that professional athletes are often driven by the desire to win, there's more to them than meets the eye. Many of them are also deeply committed to giving back to their communities and making the world a better place.

The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to change. In the space of just a few years, we've seen the rise and fall of projects, the birth and death of coins, and the introduction of new technologies that have completely changed the way we think about digital currency. Little Phil is a passionate advocate for the benefits of Web3 technology and sees this move by Ethereum as a critical step forward to reducing the carbon footprint of cryptocurrencies. This could assist in boosting their adoption going forward and also remove a key criticism that environmentalists had about their development and usage - their high energy demands. 

While largely unknown just a few years ago, cryptocurrency now defines a large part of the financial landscape. Experts, hobbyists and geeks alike are lauding it as society's next big innovation and are increasingly investing their time and money into the technology. At Little Phil, we are passionate about pursuing the potential of these technologies as a suite to grow our impact within Australia and around the world. 

Although it's only been around for a little while, cryptocurrency has already made a major impact on the world and how it functions. Across the board, from industry to industry, things are slowly but surely changing as a result of blockchain technology. At Little Phil we are committed to unearthing its potential as a tool to grow our ability to assist those people out their seeking to make the planet a fairer, more equitable and eco-friendly place. 

Corporate philanthropy has become a popular initiative among modern companies. It involves making a commitment on an organisational level to contribute to nonprofit causes through means of support such as donation, sponsorship and volunteering.

Businesses engage in philanthropy for a variety of reasons. For some, it's a way to give back to the community and make a positive impact. For others, it's a way to improve their public image and reputation. But what if there was a way to do both? Strategic philanthropy is a way for businesses to support causes in a way that benefits both the company and the cause itself. In this article, we'll explore what strategic philanthropy is, why it's important and how businesses can make the most of it.

While the intention to help others is always good, the current system of charitable giving is far from perfect. With the help of Web3.0, we can begin to build a more transparent and accountable system that puts the power back in the hands of donors. Little Phil is leading the way in this regard, and we can only hope that others will follow suit.

In today's highly competitive and crowded landscape, charities are in a greater need than ever to differentiate themselves from other non-profits. They need to be able to capture attention and show potential donors why they are worth supporting. One way that they're doing this is by taking up new and unique strategies of engaging the public, some of the most prominent of which we'll discuss here.

Higher Education is one of the biggest drivers of the advancements in social mobility and inclusion made over the past 50 years. Philanthropy plays a huge role in universities' ability to fund cutting-edge research and in supporting those individuals who are aiming to solve some of the humanity’s biggest challenges.

In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most modern developments in philanthropy and what they mean for the future of charitable endeavours.

A hot topic, web 3.0 is the latest development to stir up craze in the tech world. It's being regarded as the next evolutionary step in our advancement of technology, and although in its early stages, is prompting a lot of ambitious speculation. But really, what is web 3.0, and what does it mean for our future ways of doing things?

Gen Z has grown up in a time period full of turbulence, characterised by changes that have massively disrupted the world we live in. From financial crises and global pandemics to environmental disasters and racial reckonings, they've experienced it all during their formative years. So it's no surprise that as a result, Gen Z is among the most passionate generations when it comes to social issues and activism in general. They're more likely to care about how the things around them impact society's well-being and are just as inclined to align their actions with those that represent their values.

Giving is a powerful thing, and it's become increasingly relevant to the world of business. Now more than ever, companies are looking for ways to give back to their communities and make a positive impact on the world. One of the most effective ways they can do so is through Corporate Social Responsibility, which we'll detail here.

Little Phil is passionate about supporting nonprofits across Australia. So to help our charity managers and individuals prepare for the new financial year ahead, we've compiled a list of useful information regarding tax concessions in Australia.

Since our founding in 2017, Little Phil has been helping nonprofits unlock the benefits of the blockchain. Sometimes, when you’re working at the forefront of new technology like the blockchain, it’s easy to forget how confusing and intimidating it can be for someone new to the space. So to break it down, and help our nonprofit partners navigate this new frontier, we’ve decided to pull together a quick explainer for those interested in the potential of this space. 

Decentralised finance (DeFi) is the fast-evolving new digital financial infrastructure that, in theory, removes the need for a central bank - like the Reserve Bank of Australia - or a government agency to influence monetary policy. Why is this relevant for nonprofits? Here at Little Phil, we are utilising Blockchain technology and DeFi networks to provide charities access to new revenue streams and to engage with a younger generation of donors. 

Co-founder of Gold Coast startup Little Phil and Griffith Alumnus Josh Murchie is working with Dr Craig Cameron, a Senior Lecturer in Corporations Law with Griffith Business School (GBS), on a project to make the use of Blockchain technologies more accessible to charities.

Are you thinking of starting a corporate giving initiative? Find out all you need to know about this form of giving back to the community.

NFTs have ushered in a new era of financial opportunity, bringing with it a unique and lucrative approach to fundraising. Little Phil is at the forefront of this revolution;