PowerUP! 2020
Conference Reflections and TakeAways

As we roamed the halls and met many of you, we heard things like “My life is forever changed” and how affiliate delegations will apply a new approach to leading their organization and grantmaking. 

In the final session, Bringing It Home with Kitti Lile and Dr. Beverly Edgehill, attendees were asked to identify the beliefs, perceptions and understanding we arrived with and how they changed as a result of our time together. What bridges did you build? What will you do differently? How will you respond, not react, now that you have new information? Dismantling systemic racism and injustice starts with changing individual behavior, which will, in turn, unlock the true power of our collective philanthropy and leadership.

Read what attendees and speakers had to say after the conference, including suggestions on how to bring it home!

Our speakers were also impressed by the engagement in their sessions and were delighted to make connections with attendees:

“It was such a great group and I could feel the energy around change in the room.”

“It was such an impressive gathering of intentional and mindful women change makers--and those themes were reflected in the quality of the keynote speakers and breakout sessions you all organized.”

“I have received a number of positive follow up emails and inquiries about continuing the conversation that was started in our session. It is clear that Philanos is creating important space for philanthropists to think creatively about how to adapt in this dynamic environment.”