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Philanos Events

Philanos hosts a variety of virtual events throughout the year for affiliates.

Our monthly Webinars, Comms Club, Tech Talk, Membership Roundtable, Grantmakers, Staff Chat, and Youth Philanthropy Cohort, and A Table for Chairs Affinity Groups provide opportunities to bring together women from Philanos Affiliates across the country to  Connect, Learn and Share. A significant value for our members as part of the Philanos Network.

And, Save the Date for the PowerUP! Texas Philanos National Conference in Austin, February 8-10, 2026. 


Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

  • Tech Talk 8-7-25

    • Thursday, August 07, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


    Philanos Tech Talk Affinity Group Meeting
    Thursday, August 7, 2025

    Philanos' affinity group to talk tech! 

    Join us August 7 as we continue our conversations - bring your burning questions.

    Specific talking points coming soon!

    Non-techies welcome.

    Let us know if you have a specific topic you'd like us to discuss!

    Show details

  • Grantmakers 8-19-25

    • Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 56
    Register


    Grantmakers
    Tuesday, August 19, 2025

    Join Philanos' latest affinity group - Grantmakers!

    We will continue our conversations - details coming soon! 

    All questions are good questions! 

    Check out the other  Philanos Affinity Groups on our website and resources in our affiliate portal. 

    Show details

  • Young Philanthropist 9-2-25

    • Tuesday, September 02, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


    Philanos Young Philanthropist Affinity Group Meeting
    Tuesday, September 2, 2025

    Join us Tuesday, September 2, 12 PM ET for our newest Affinity Group, Young Philanthropist. 

    Discussion topics coming soon!

    All questions are good questions! Whether your circle has a YP program, is starting a new program or reviving a past program, bring your questions and ideas. We will begin this series by sharing some of what we learned during the September 2025 YP Cohort.

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  • September 2025 Webinar

    • Tuesday, September 09, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register



    Beyond the Check: Supporting Grantee Resilience in Tough Times
    Tuesday, September 9, 2025 12 PM ET

    With so many nonprofits dealing with funding cuts, what can giving circles do to support their grantee partners in addition to providing a grant? Come learn what 3 Philanos affiliates have undertaken to share their social capital, fulfill specific product needs of nonprofits, and encourage their members to volunteer with these partners.

    Speakers: 

    April Whitlock, Women's Impact Fund, NC
    Renee Gordon, Baltimore Women's Giving Circle
    Alison Thompson, Impact100 Sonoma

    Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, September 9, 12 PM ET

    Please Register by Sunday, September 7!

    Your unique link to join this webinar is emailed separately.

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  • Membership Roundtable 9-16-25

    • Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 74
    Register


    Membership Roundtable
    Tuesday, September 16, 2025

    Join us Tuesday, September 16, 12 PM ET for our next Membership Roundtable. 

    Discussion topics to focus on adapting for inclusion

    Events and Meetings
    Tiered Membership Models
    Comm for Younger Members

    All questions are good questions! Bring you membership questions and experience to share with fellow affiliates.

    Check out the other  Philanos Affinity Groups on our website and resources in our affiliate portal. 

    Show details

  • Staff Chat 9-18-25

    • Thursday, September 18, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 73
    Register


    Staff Chat: DEI & Grantmaking
    Thursday, September 18, 2025

    Join Philanos' Affinity Group - Staff Chat - a confidential forum for affiliate giving circle paid staff only - to share ideas, challenges and expertise.

    Our September discussion will focus on DEI & Grantmaking! 

    All questions are good questions! 

    Check out the other  Philanos Affinity Groups on our website and resources in our affiliate portal. 

    Show details

  • Comms Club 9-23-25

    • Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


    Philanos Comms Club Affinity Group Meeting
    Tuesday, September 23, 2025

    Join us Tuesday, September 23, 12 PM ET for our next Comms Club. 

    Discussion topics to focus on Targeted Communications 

    Reaching Younger Members
    Crisis Communications
    Community Press

    All questions are good questions! Whether they are related to messaging or social media or tools for organizations or improved engagement with members/board/grantees or any organizational comms questions.

    Check out the  Philanos Affiliate Comms Club resources in our affiliate portal.  We have a growing list of communications resources, “PR/Press Toolkits”, and links to recordings from previous discussions. 

    Show details

  • Tech Talk 10-2-25

    • Thursday, October 02, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


    Philanos Tech Talk Affinity Group Meeting
    Thursday, October 2, 2025 3PM ET

    Philanos' affinity group to talk tech! 

    Join us October 2 as we continue our conversations -

    Specific talking points coming soon!

    Non-techies welcome.

    Let us know if you have a specific topic you'd like us to discuss!

    Show details

  • October 2025 Webinar

    • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register



    Tuesday, October 14, 2025 12 PM ET

    Details coming soon!

    Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, October 14, 12 PM ET

    Please Register by Sunday, October 12!

    Your unique link to join this webinar is emailed separately.

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  • Staff Chat 10-16-25

    • Thursday, October 16, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 75
    Register


    Staff Chat: Setting Boundaries/
    staff vs. member vs. Board Authority
    Thursday, October 16, 2025

    Join Philanos' Affinity Group - Staff Chat - a confidential forum for affiliate giving circle paid staff only - to share ideas, challenges and expertise.

    Our October discussion will focus on setting boundaries - staff vs. member vs. Board authority! 

    All questions are good questions! 

    Check out the other  Philanos Affinity Groups on our website and resources in our affiliate portal. 

    Show details

  • Grantmakers 10-21-25

    • Tuesday, October 21, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 74
    Register


    Grantmakers
    Tuesday, October 21, 2025

    Join Philanos' latest affinity group - Grantmakers!

    We will continue our conversations - details coming soon! 

    All questions are good questions! 

    Check out the other  Philanos Affinity Groups on our website and resources in our affiliate portal. 

    Show details

  • Philanos 101 10-28-25

    • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 74
    Register


    Philanos 101
    Tuesday, October 28, 2025

    Join Philanos Affiliate Engagement leaders in a discussion on all things Philanos. 

    Who is Philanos?
    What do we do?
    What resources are available to my circle?
    How do I access these resources?
    Are you a new leader?
    Have you changed committees?
    Are you a new member of your circle?
    Would you like to enhance member growth within your circle?

    All affiliate members are welcome - new and seasoned colleagues. 

    Send any questions ahead of time, ae@philnaos.org and we'll be sure to get them answered.

    Check out the other  Philanos Affinity Groups on our website and resources in our affiliate portal. 

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  • Young Philanthropist 10-30-25

    • Thursday, October 30, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


    Philanos Young Philanthropist Affinity Group Meeting
    Tuesday, October 30, 2025

    Join us Thursday October 30, 12 PM ET for our newest Affinity Group, Young Philanthropist. 

    Discussion topics coming soon!

    All questions are good questions! Whether your circle has a YP program, is starting a new program or reviving a past program, bring your questions and ideas. We will begin this series by sharing some of what we learned during the September 2025 YP Cohort.

    Show details

  • November 2025 Webinar

    • Tuesday, November 11, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register



    Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12 PM ET

    Details coming soon!

    Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, November 11 12 PM ET

    Please Register by Sunday, November 9!

    Your unique link to join this webinar is emailed separately.

    Show details

  • Membership Roundtable 11-18-25

    • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 74
    Register


    Membership Roundtable
    Tuesday, November 18, 2025

    Join us Tuesday, November 18, 12 PM ET for our next Membership Roundtable. 

    Discussion topics coming soon!

    All questions are good questions! Bring you membership questions and experience to share with fellow affiliates.

    Check out the other  Philanos Affinity Groups on our website and resources in our affiliate portal. 

    Show details

  • Staff Chat 11-20-25

    • Thursday, November 20, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 75
    Register


    Staff Chat: Technology and Reporting
    Thursday, November 20, 2025

    Join Philanos' Affinity Group - Staff Chat - a confidential forum for affiliate giving circle paid staff only - to share ideas, challenges and expertise.

    Our February discussion will focus on technology and reporting! 

    All questions are good questions! 

    Check out the other  Philanos Affinity Groups on our website and resources in our affiliate portal. 

    Show details

  • Comms Club 12-2-25

    • Tuesday, December 02, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


    Philanos Comms Club Affinity Group Meeting
    Tuesday, December 2, 2025

    Join us Tuesday, December 2, 12 PM ET for our next Comms Club. 

    Discussion topics coming soon!

    All questions are good questions! Whether they are related to messaging or social media or tools for organizations or improved engagement with members/board/grantees or any organizational comms questions.

    Check out the  Philanos Affiliate Comms Club resources in our affiliate portal.  We have a growing list of communications resources, “PR/Press Toolkits”, and links to recordings from previous discussions. 

    Show details

  • Grantmakers 12-9-25

    • Tuesday, December 09, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 74
    Register


    Grantmakers
    Tuesday, December 9, 2025

    Join Philanos' latest affinity group - Grantmakers!

    We will continue our conversations - details coming soon! 

    All questions are good questions! 

    Check out the other  Philanos Affinity Groups on our website and resources in our affiliate portal. 

    Show details

  • PowerUP! Texas 2026

    • Sunday, February 08, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Tuesday, February 10, 2026
    • 11:30 AM
    • Austin Hilton

    PowerUP! Texas: The Spark Igniting Collaboration

    Our next National  in-person conference will be held February 8-10, 2026 at the Hilton Austin.

    See You in Austin!
    Early Bird registration opens Sept 1. 

    Early Bird Registration for Philanos Affiliate Members $650
    Regular Registration for Philanos Affiliate Members $850
    Non-member Registration $950

    Reservations at the Hilton Austin must be booked separately. Instructions will be included in your confirmation email. 

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