Little Phil's Blog

The effects of climate change continue to rage, and the world can feel it. Climate change is a global concern and a significant obstacle in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — from the rising seas to wildlife extinction, extreme weather, food and water insecurity, and mass migration.

The world is rapidly changing, and along with it, society's preferences and expectations when it comes to engaging with and donating to organisations. To stay competitive and meet the needs of donors and potential donors, not-for-profit organisations are increasingly turning to FinTech for solutions. In this blog, we provide some quick points on what FinTech is and illustrate how it is transforming the not-for-profit sector in Australia and globally. 

Those are some great questions! I love your curiosity.‍ When we hear about social impact, we often get the feeling that we have to cure cancer or solve world hunger to truly make a difference. Now, whilst these would be great to achieve and overcome, your social impact doesn't need to fix a major issue in its entirety — and certainly not in one sitting.‍

There has been a shift in what makes businesses successful today. Most people join the business world thinking it’s all about competition and making profits. Although being profitable is every company’s goal, making a positive change in the world is what sets you apart.

The Not-For-Profit industry needs more consistent support. The community-run organisations that operate throughout the year to keep us safe are always planning, preparing, fundraising, and predicting how best to address the next major event. So why are we only showing them support during times of crisis? In a somewhat knee-jerk response, companies use these natural disasters and devastating news events to announce their support of charities and show goodwill.

We’re incredibly honoured to have such amazing women within our charity partner network, which is why we decided to interview some of them to get their thoughts on this year's theme for International Women’s Day: Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique, digital assets that can be transferred and exchanged by anyone. NFPs use these tokens to support their mission, which is why they’re getting attention from investors and tech leaders.

The NFP sector has been increasing its sustainability efforts over the last few years. Learn more about Net Zero, what it means for Australia’s NFP sector and how you can make a difference.

In the final days of July, Little Phil ventured on a field trip to Animal Welfare League Queensland’s rehoming centre in Coombabah, on the northern end of the Gold Coast. It was a perfect chance to explore the lifesaving work they do each and every day. Their team of vets, staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure every animal in their care is receiving the highest quality treatment and rehabilitation for each of their individual needs.

We want your input for a national survey about the State of the Industry 2020 and the impact of COVID-19 on NFP fundraising. Free, priority access to our State of the Industry national report.

Business, Life and even Philanthropy as we know it, are going to change.

Attract and retain workers with a solid CSR Strategy. After all, a happy worker is a good worker.

When disaster strikes, response teams need to work quickly to reduce deaths and damage to property and environment.

What can charities do to fix this?