Education is at the heart of the Philanos mission.

The Philanos Education Committee develops and supports learning opportunities that help Philanos Affiliates and their members to strengthen their organizations, build leadership skills, share knowledge, and stay connected to emerging ideas and practices across the collective giving movement. Through webinars, peer learning, educational resources, and other programming, the committee works to ensure that Philanos Affiliates have access to relevant, practical, and engaging opportunities to learn from experts — and from one another.

The committee begins the 2026–2027 year with new leadership. New Philanos board member Tracey Greene-Washington (CoThinkk, NC) has joined continuing board member Michelle Hynes (ninety-nine girlfriends, OR) as the Education Committee Co-Chairs. Together, they will guide the committee as it looks at how Philanos webinars can continue to evolve to meet the changing interests and needs of Philanos Affiliates.

As we welcome new leadership, Philanos also extends its deep appreciation to three longtime Education Committee members who are concluding their service: Dale Clifford (Women’s Giving Alliance, FL), Linda Eggbeer (Anne Arundel Women Giving Together, MD), and Sue Priester (Greenville Women Giving, SC). Their leadership, commitment, and generous sharing of their time and expertise have helped shape Philanos educational programming for many years. We are grateful for the contributions they have made to Philanos and all Philanos Affiliates.

The Education Committee also benefits from the experience and perspectives of a talented group of continuing and new members.

• Susan Adams, Women’s Impact Fund, NC
• Nicole Genovese, Impact Austin, TX
• Katherine Mooring, Women’s Impact Fund, NC
• Nina Needleman, Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund, MO
• Marnie Schwartz, Impact Grants Chicago, IL
• Ty Wilson, Philanthropy Together, TX

With new leadership, a newly formed committee, and a new day for fall webinars, the Philanos Education Committee is beginning an exciting next chapter. Fall educational programming will move to 2nd Fridays, with webinars scheduled for October 9, November 13, and December 11 – all at 12 PM ET.

While the committee evolves, its focus remains the same: creating meaningful opportunities for Philanos members to learn, connect, exchange ideas, and bring new knowledge and inspiration back to their own giving circles and communities.