Happy 4th of July!

We have so many new things to share within our Philanos Network:

• Philanos Board: July 1st begins the terms for both our 2024-2025 Board of Directors and members of our Governance Committee. We are so grateful for the skills, perspectives and deep commitment to collective giving that each of these women brings to Philanos. Take a moment and read more about our board in the bios on our website. See the links below.
• Philanos Programming: During the summer, the board is working hard on next year’s programming and resources for all members of Philanos Affiliates. Watch the August eNews for registration information for our first September webinar on September 12, 2024 at 12 PM ET.  
• Philanos Affinity Groups: A special thank you and appreciation to everyone who has participated in our past Affinity Groups: Comms Club, Membership Roundtable and Tech Talk. The interactive format has proven to be successful and supportive of members of all Philanos Affiliates. These will continue in full force for 2024-2025 with the addition of an Affinity Group focused on grantmaking and a cohort dedicated to increasing the representation of Young Philanthropists.
• Philanos "A Table For Chairs": Applications are now being accepted for our third “A Table for Chairs” cohort. Past cohorts have found camaraderie, support, fresh ideas, a sounding board and friendship with other leaders from across the country. If you are a Philanos Affiliate leader serving as President, Co-President, Chair or Co-Chair, please consider joining this group. Space is limited and there is a commitment for monthly meetings. An application link is below. 
• Philanos Partnering on CircleUP Events: As part of our Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund grant, we are partnering with Philanthropy Together, Grapevine and Community Investment Network to offer a schedule of CircleUP! Events across the country. The next events will be in Las Vegas on August 29 and Boise on September 12. Additional opportunities to connect, learn and share.

We wish each of you a celebration today and for the coming year. We are stronger and bolder together!

Sandy Cook, scook@philanos.org 
Clare O'Brien, cobrien@philanos.org
Ann Marie McGee, amcgee@philanos.org
Philanos Co-Chairs