February 6, 2025

Hi,

Philanos is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all of our Philanos Affiliates, their members and partners.

Our webinar on February 11th at 12 PM ET, "Courageous Conversations", will feature Rosetta Lee, a nationally-known educator on this topic. Rosetta previously presented at the Philanos 2020 National Conference in Seattle. She has also worked with our Philanos Board over the past year to improve our capacities to engage in dialogue with individuals who have different perspectives, life experiences and identities. Her insights and tools have enabled us to grow as individuals and leaders.  

We hope our Philanos Affiliates will also benefit from Rosetta's wisdom, empathy and guidance as they support their own grantees and work to build stronger and more trusting relationships in their communities. Registration for this webinar closes February 9. Register now!

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

Philanos Events

• February 6 - (Affinity Group) Tech Talk  - Member Engagement Platforms

• February 11 - (Webinar) Rosetta Lee - Courageous Conversations

• February 18 - (Affinity Group) Grantmakers - Making Big Changes

• February 20 - (Affinity Group) Staff Chat - Funding

• March 11 - (Webinar) Investing in Women and Girls: Innovative Grantmaking Approaches

• March 18 - (Affinity Group) Membership Roundtable - Retention Strategies and Metrics

• March 25 - (Affinity Group) Comms Club - Building Circle Awareness

Philanos News & Resources

• Philanos PowerUP! 2026 Conference - As we begin the new year we are excited to announce our next PowerUP! Texas National Conference in Austin, February 8-10, 2026 - stay tuned for more details soon!

• Philanos Affiliate Handbook - The new 2025 Philanos Affiliate Handbook is an easy-to-navigate guide to all things Philanos! Direct links to online resources make the Handbook an indispensable companion and roadmap to the Philanos website and Affiliate Portal. While the Handbook is designed to support giving circle leaders in successfully managing their Affiliate's Philanos relationship, members at large will also find it a valuable guide. Learn more 

• Philanos Affiliate Action Item - Please take a few minutes to help us better support you and your giving circle! Our first survey since 2018, will help us understand what issues are top of mind for you and what resources you find most valuable - or wish were available - in addressing major challenges and opportunities. Please share our input by completing our survey before February 9, 2025. Take the survey 

• Philanos Partner Events - Save the Date! We Give Summit 2025: May 13-15, 2025! Get ready for three days of inspiration, learning, and connection with members of collective giving groups, community leaders, philanthropy experts, and social impact newcomers from around the world. Philanos is proud to continue to partner with Philanthropy Together on this great event and have two Board members serving on the Steering Committee. Learn more

• Philanos Affiliate Resource - How to practice high impact giving year-round? The Center for High Impact Philanthropy's annual giving toolkit provides individual donors and professional grantmakers with actionable guidance for high impact giving year-round. Learn more

Philanos Affiliates in the News

• Philanos Affiliates in the News - Learn how Philanos Affiliates are driving change through local grants, impactful partnerships and women's empowerment - collective giving that's having an impact on local communities throughout the country. Read more

• 5 Ways Philanos Can Highlight Your Efforts! Have you made a new round of grants? Did you host an event recently? Are you Partnering with others on a project? Are you celebrating an anniversary? Were you highlighted in the media? Let us know at media@philanos.org and we'll help to spread the word! Learn more