Philanos is the leading national women's giving circle network |
Our MissionPhilanos works to accelerate women’s philanthropic giving by providing our affiliates the resources they need to impact their communities. Our FocusPhilanos serves to catalyze the women’s collective giving movement through connecting, learning, and sharing. Our ValuesPhilanos believes that organizations that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) create environments that respect and value individual differences. Inclusive organizations foster cultures that minimize bias and make decisions better able to address systemic inequities. We are committed to equity, diversity, collaboration, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability. | Our AffiliatesPhilanos is the leading women's giving circle network, with more than 90 affiliates in 28 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. Snapshot:
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![]() ConnectingPhilanos provides ongoing opportunities to network with affiliate members through meetings, private issue-focused groups and our PowerUp! Conference. | ![]() LearningPhilanos affiliates have access to a wide variety of resources in our private Affiliate Forum about giving circles, collective giving, grantmaking and a variety of issue areas. | SharingPhilanos provides ongoing opportunities to learn from and share with other affiliates, including monthly webinars, and the bi-monthly Philanos Comms Club. |