PHILANOS upcoming events

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@philanos.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

Philanos Webinar
More Than Money: Measuring 25 Years of Collective Giving Impact
Friday, November 13, 2026 12 PM ET

As nonprofits and funders increasingly seek measurable outcomes alongside compelling stories, how can giving circles demonstrate the lasting impact of their grantmaking?

Join Janet Collins, 2026 President of Impact 100 Cincinnati, and Dr. Michael Jones, Associate Professor, Educator of Economics, University of Cincinnati, as they share the findings from an innovative study examining 25 years of Impact 100 Cincinnati's grantmaking. By combining the giving circle's grant history with modeled nonprofit performance data from a large nonprofit database, the research estimates the long-term impact of its investments.

Beyond the findings, this webinar will explore how giving circles and nonprofits are measuring, communicating, and demonstrating impact today.

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

Please Register by November 12!

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

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Philanos Membership Roundtable: Member Retention

Strong organizations are built not only by attracting new members but by creating meaningful experiences that inspire members to stay engaged. Join fellow Philanos Affiliates for a collaborative discussion on member retention as we share successful strategies, explore common challenges, and exchange practical ideas for building lasting connections that strengthen our giving circles.

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
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 12 PM ET
Comms for member retention

Great communication is at the heart of successful member retention. Join Communications Club for a collaborative conversation on how giving circles can use newsletters, email campaigns, social media, storytelling, member recognition, and other communication tools to keep members informed, engaged, and connected. Share what's working in your organization, learn from your peers, and leave with practical ideas to strengthen member retention through intentional communications.

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

Providing Feedback to Applicants
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 12 PM ET

How does your giving circle approach providing feedback to grant applicants? Join fellow Philanos Affiliate members to discuss what to share, when to share it, and how to make feedback constructive and useful—particularly for organizations that do not receive funding. Bring your questions, experiences, and examples for an interactive conversation about supporting applicants and strengthening nonprofit relationships.

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

More Than Grants: Raising Funds for Your Circle to Thrive
Friday, December 11, 2026 12 PM ET

Giving circles collect funds for grantmaking and often a little extra for operating expenses—but how can they raise larger, more flexible dollars to support growth and change? Explore creative fundraising approaches to fund priorities such as impact research, a website overhaul, or new grants management software. Learn from successes and efforts that fell short, and discover ideas to help your circle thrive.

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

Your unique link to join this webinar is emailed separately.