Philanos Committees

Share Your Talents. Strengthen Collective Giving.

Philanos is powered by volunteers who bring their skills, experience, and ideas to advancing women’s collective giving. Our committees help to: connect Philanos Affiliates, create learning opportunities, share our story, and build the resources and relationships that sustain our work.

Serving on a Philanos committee is an opportunity to contribute beyond your own giving circle, meet colleagues across the network, and help shape our future. Whether you enjoy writing, planning events, building relationships, or supporting organizational operations, we welcome a conversation about where your interests might fit.

Explore Our Committees

Affiliate Engagement - Connect giving circles and network partners with Philanos to make the most of their affiliation.

• This committee welcomes prospective and new Philanos Affiliates, strengthens relationships with existing Philanos Affiliates, and supports outreach, onboarding, and ongoing engagement.

Communications - Tell the Philanos story and keep our community informed.

• This committee develops newsletters, event announcements, social media, website content, and other materials that highlight opportunities, celebrate Affiliates, and expand awareness of collective giving. Writing, editing, graphic design, and digital communications skills are especially welcome.

Education - Create meaningful opportunities for Philanos Affiliates to learn and exchange ideas.

• This committee identifies timely topics, develops webinar programming, recruits presenters, and supports educational content that responds to the interests and needs of our network.

Events - Bring the Philanos community together.

• This committee supports the planning and coordination of events, including our PowerUP! National Conference. Volunteers contribute creativity, organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating welcoming experiences for participants.

Finance - Support responsible stewardship of Philanos resources.

• This committee contributes financial expertise to budgeting, reporting, and financial planning in support of our mission and organizational priorities.

Strategic Partnerships & Development - Build the relationships and resources that sustain Philanos and advance women’s collective giving.

• This committee cultivates and stewards connections with donors, sponsors, funders, and philanthropic organizations, creating opportunities for financial support, collaboration, and shared learning. Storytelling, relationship building, fundraising, and partnership experience are especially welcome.

Technology - Support effective and efficient technology use to serve our Philanos Affiliates and support our volunteers.

• This committee contributes expertise in digital tools, organizational systems, and technology planning.

Governance and Board Leadership

Governance Committee - Support effective board leadership, succession planning, and organizational governance.

• The work of this committee includes identifying and cultivating future leaders and overseeing the nomination process. Participation follows the requirements of the Philanos bylaws.

Executive Committee - Provide leadership and coordination between meetings of the full Board of Directors.

• Membership is determined by board leadership roles.

Let’s Find Your Fit

• You don’t need to know exactly where you belong before reaching out. Tell us what you enjoy, the skills you would like to share, and your availability. We can discuss current needs and what committee involvement entails. Volunteer your talents to strengthen the network that strengthens women’s collective giving.

Contact Governance Committee Co-Chairs Maureen Romito or Nikki Jarrell to learn more.