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.

Snapshot

• 110+ giving circles across the U.S. and Australia
• $271+ million collectively granted to strengthen local communities
• Represented in 22 of the 25 largest U.S. metro areas
• 22,000 women philanthropists connected through the Philanos network

Who is Philanos For?

Your circle is the Affiliate. Your members are the network.

Philanos brings together women's giving circles to strengthen and advance collective giving. Our Affiliates vary in size, structure, and approach, but share a commitment to informed giving, intentional grantmaking, and strengthening their communities. When a giving circle becomes a Philanos Affiliate, the benefits extend to every donor/member of that circle, not just its board, leadership, or Philanos liaison. Every Affiliate member is invited and encouraged to take advantage of Philanos learning opportunities, peer connections, information, and resources.

The Philanos Affiliate Experience

One Affiliate membership connects every member of your giving circle to a national network dedicated to strengthening collective giving. We deliver that value in three complementary ways: LEARN, CONNECT & ENGAGE: