PHILANOS upcoming events

YP Cohort 2026 (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Philanos 2026-2027 Young Philanthropist Cohort

We are excited to bring together this year's cohort of Philanos Affiliates committed to launching, growing, and strengthening Young Philanthropist programs within their giving circles.

Over the course of three interactive sessions, we will explore practical strategies, share ideas and experiences, and work together to develop meaningful approaches for engaging the next generation of philanthropists.

Please mark your calendars:

Friday, September 11, 2026 – 12 PM ET
Thursday, September 17, 2026 – 12 PM ET
Thursday, September 24, 2026 – 12 PM ET

Membership Roundtable 9-15-26 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Philanos Membership Roundtable Affinity Group:
Capturing Member Skillsets

Your members bring valuable talents and expertise to your giving circle. Join this interactive discussion on Tuesday, September 15 at 12 PM ET to explore practical strategies for identifying members' skills, matching them with meaningful opportunities, and increasing engagement and participation in your circle's activities. Register Now!

All questions are good questions! Bring your membership questions and experiences to share with fellow affiliates.

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

YP Cohort 2026 (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Philanos 2026-2027 Young Philanthropist Cohort

We are excited to bring together this year's cohort of Philanos Affiliates committed to launching, growing, and strengthening Young Philanthropist programs within their giving circles.

Please mark your calendars:

Friday, September 11, 2026 – 12 PM ET
Thursday, September 17, 2026 – 12 PM ET
Thursday, September 24, 2026 – 12 PM ET

Comms Club 9-22-26 (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Philanos Comms Club Affinity Group:
Member Surveys - Tools, Targets, Timing & Results

Member surveys are a valuable way to gather feedback, understand member needs, and strengthen engagement. Join fellow Philanos Affiliates to discuss: survey tools, who and when to survey, response rates, and how organizations are using survey results to inform decisions, improve member experiences, and shape future communications. Register Now!

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

Check out the Philanos Affiliate Comms Club resources in our affiliate portal.

YP Cohort 2026 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Philanos 2026-2027 Young Philanthropist Cohort

We are excited to bring together this year's cohort of Philanos Affiliates committed to launching, growing, and strengthening Young Philanthropist programs within their giving circles.

Please mark your calendars:

Friday, September 11, 2026 – 12 PM ET
Thursday, September 17, 2026 – 12 PM ET
Thursday, September 24, 2026 – 12 PM ET

October 2026 Webinar (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday, October 9, 2026 12 PM ET

Webinar details coming soon!
At Philanos, we know the power of learning from one another. This session is designed to foster connection, idea-sharing, and continuing momentum across the Philanos network.

Join us! Lets learn, connect, and continue powering up together.

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

Please Register by Wednesday, October 7!

Your unique link to join this webinar is emailed separately.

Grantmakers 10-20-26 (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

philanos Grantmakers Affinity Group:
Training and Preparing Grant Reviewers

Our next session of Grantmakers on Tuesday, October 20 at 12 PM ET will explore strategies for evaluating grant applications. Do you offer your members training for reviewing grant applications? What does that training look like? What about evaluating budgets and financials - do you offer special training?

All questions are good questions!

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

Young Philanthropist 10-22-26 (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Young Philanthropist: Affinity Group
Energizing Your YP Cohort Efforts

Join us on Wednesday, October 22, at 12:00 PM ET for our next Young Philanthropist Affinity Group session - "Energizing Your YP Cohort Efforts". This interactive discussion will explore fresh ideas, practical approaches, and lessons learned to help keep your Young Philanthropist program growing and thriving!

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.

Philanos 101 10-27-26 (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Philanos 101
Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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.

November 2026 Webinar (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Friday, November 13, 2026 12 PM ET

Join us! Lets learn, connect, and continue powering up together.

Webinar Date/Time: Friday, November 13 12 PM ET

Please Register by Wednesday, November 11!

Your unique link to join this webinar is emailed separately.

Membership Roundtable 11-17-26 (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Membership Roundtable
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Join us Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12 PM ET for our next Membership Roundtable.

Discussion topics coming soon.

All questions are good questions! Bring your 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.

Comms Club 12-1-26 (Tuesday, December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Philanos Comms Club Affinity Group Meeting
Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Join us Tuesday, December 1, 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.

Grantmakers 12-8-26 (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Grantmakers
Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Join Philanos' latest affinity group - Grantmakers!

We will continue our conversations - Discussion Topics Coming Soon

All questions are good questions!

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

December 2026 Webinar (Friday, December 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Friday, December 11, 2026 12 PM ET

Join us! Lets learn, connect, and continue powering up together.

Webinar Date/Time: Friday, December 11, 12 PM ET

Please Register by Wednesday, December 9!

Your unique link to join this webinar is emailed separately.

PHILANOS upcoming events

YP Cohort 2026 (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Membership Roundtable 9-15-26 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

YP Cohort 2026 (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Comms Club 9-22-26 (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Philanos Comms Club Affinity Group:Member Surveys - Tools, Targets, Timing & Results

YP Cohort 2026 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

October 2026 Webinar (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Grantmakers 10-20-26 (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

philanos Grantmakers Affinity Group: Training and Preparing Grant Reviewers

Young Philanthropist 10-22-26 (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

Young Philanthropist: Affinity Group Energizing Your YP Cohort Efforts

Philanos 101 10-27-26 (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Philanos 101 Tuesday, October 27, 2026

November 2026 Webinar (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Membership Roundtable 11-17-26 (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Membership Roundtable Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Comms Club 12-1-26 (Tuesday, December 01, 2026)

Philanos Comms Club Affinity Group Meeting Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Grantmakers 12-8-26 (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Grantmakers Tuesday, December 8, 2026

December 2026 Webinar (Friday, December 11, 2026)

Philanos Comms Club Affinity Group:
Member Surveys - Tools, Targets, Timing & Results

philanos Grantmakers Affinity Group:
Training and Preparing Grant Reviewers

Young Philanthropist: Affinity Group
Energizing Your YP Cohort Efforts

Philanos 101
Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Membership Roundtable
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Philanos Comms Club Affinity Group Meeting
Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Grantmakers
Tuesday, December 8, 2026