Mission

To empower and advance women's collective giving to strengthen communities.

Vision

Philanos is a diverse collective philanthropy network recognized for collaborating, inspiring, and supporting innovative, inclusive and meaningful community-centric giving.

Values

• Collaboration - We believe harnessing our collective strengths leads to greater impact than we can achieve alone. 
• Vision - We believe embracing forward-thinking and innovative approaches to collective giving inspires transformative change. 
• Inclusion - We believe cultivating an environment where all voices are heard and valued fosters a culture of mutual respect. 
• Trust - We believe trust is essential in fostering impactful philanthropy, empowering communities, and driving meaningful change.

Who is Philanos For?

Philanos is for giving circles across the US and world who wish to join a network for learning, sharing, connecting, and networking. Philanos is also for individuals interested in learning more about giving circles and connecting with the growing women's collective giving movement.

Affiliates​ 

Philanos is the leading women's giving circle network, with more than 105 affiliates in 30 states, the District of Columbia, England, and Australia.

Although Philanos affiliates vary by membership and governing models, they all share one guiding mission: to become informed donors, to practice intentional grantmaking, and to make a lasting impact in their local communities.

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