Our next 2025 Philanos Moment is number 8: Reasons to Celebrate Our Board & Committees. Behind the scenes, dedicated volunteer leaders guided Philanos forward. Their time, expertise, and commitment power everything we do.

“Why I’m Going!” Clare O’Brien (Impact 100 Cincinnati & Asian Women Giving Circle) is heading to Austin to connect with the collective giving community—building trust, sharing wisdom, and creating opportunities to thrive together. Register: philanos.org/event-6226838

🎁 9 Affinity Groups Full of Insight & Ideas is our next moment! Connection was key in 2025. Our Affinity Groups created spaces to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and learn from one another—strengthening leadership across the network.

“When you join the Philanos board, you don’t just fill a role—you shape the future of women’s philanthropy.” Maggie Glasgow of Greenville Women Giving shares why committee and board service matter. Read more: philanos.org/Philanos-Blo...

We continue to count down the 12 moments of the year with number 10! 🎁 10 Inspiring Affiliate Impact Stories From innovative grantmaking to community transformation, our affiliates showed what’s possible when women give together. Your impact continues to inspire the entire Philanos Network.

We are counting down our year in 12 moments! 🎁 11 New & Diverse Voices This year, Philanos welcomed new perspectives that enriched our conversations and deepened our impact. Diverse voices make our network stronger—and we’re proud to keep growing together.

It’s not too late—but it is time. PowerUP! Texas is heading to Austin with real momentum: an unforgettable keynote by Diane Yentel, powerful plenaries, practical breakouts & affinity groups you can’t get online. This is the year. Register today: philanos.org/event-6226838.

🎁 12 Months of Shared Learning & Partnership As we wrap up 2025, we’re celebrating a full year of collaboration across the Philanos Network. Month after month, our affiliates came together to learn, share, and strengthen collective giving nationwide.

Why I’m going to #PowerUPTexas: “I’m inspired to PowerUP! with women from across the country who are turning generosity into action—and action into impact.” — Sandy Cook, Impact100 Metro Denver. Join us in Austin: philanos.org/event-6226838

Lend your time & talent to Philanos! Strengthen your affiliate, shape the future of women’s collective giving, expand your network, and help amplify diverse voices. Passionate about collaborative philanthropy? Apply today. Read more: philanos.org/Philanos-Blo...

Philanos members—ready to make a difference? Our network thrives because of YOUR leadership and generosity. As we look to an exciting year of collective giving, consider stepping into national leadership with Philanos. Learn how you can help: philanos.org/Philanos-Blo....

Michelle Hynes is heading to POWER UP! Texas to connect with others who believe in the power of collective giving. Join us in Austin Feb 8–10, 2026 for the Philanos National Conference! Register: philanos.org/event-6226838

📬 The Philanos December 2025 eNews is out! Catch up on updates, programs, member stories, and what’s ahead for women’s collective giving. Read the latest issue and stay connected with the Philanos network, powering impact across the country. philanos.org/Newsletters

Join us on Thursday, Dec 4th at 3 pm, to hear members of different Philanos affiliates share their experiences with three leading grantmaking platforms: Foundant, Reviewr, and SlideRoom. Non-techies welcome! Register here -https://lnkd.in/eejhRvAh.

PowerUP! Texas 2026 is coming! Join the session Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Technology to Sustain and Strengthen Your Giving Circle on Feb 10, 9:30–10:45 am. Register: philanos.org/event-6226838 — See you in Austin!

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! A perfect chance to support nonprofits doing essential work in our community. Every dollar counts and every gift fuels positive change. If you can, please give to the causes that matter most to you. 💙

Heather Jauregui is joining POWER UP Texas—where women come together to spark powerful change. Want in? Register for Austin here: philanos.org/event-6226838

To all of our friends and families.....

A vibrant network of women leading with purpose, empathy, and joy—beautifully expressed by Philanos Co-Chair Renuka Sastri. #CollectiveGiving #WomenLead

A ripple of generosity can spark lasting change. 💫 Grateful for the Philanos network and the powerful reminder from Co-Chair Clare O’Brien about what we can achieve together. #Philanos #Giving #Leadership

Gratitude isn’t just thanks—it’s recognizing the ripple effect women create when united in purpose. Inspired by Ann Marie McGee’s words today. #Philanos #WomenInPhilanthropy

Jennifer Bligh is going to PowerUP! Texas—where collective giving becomes transformation. Be there in Austin! Register: philanos.org/event-6226838

Philanos Comms Club meets Dec 2 at 12 PM ET! Dive into targeted comms, reaching younger members, crisis comms, and community press. Join the conversation! Register: philanos.org/event-5934858

Nonprofits are stepping up every day—now a new update from the National Council of Nonprofits spotlights why protecting our sector’s independence matters. Philanos stands with #NonprofitsGetItDone in advocating for strong, mission-driven community impact.

PowerUP! Texas presents: Purposeful Planning: Crafting Strategic Roadmaps for Collective Giving February 9 - 9:15–10:30 AM: Ready to refresh, reshape, or rethink the strategic plan? Hear from those who have gone done it! PowerUP! Texas — Feb 8–10 Registration link - philanos.org/event-6226838

Kali Rourke is fired up for PowerUP! Texas 2026—and we are too. After 30 years in Austin’s collective giving movement, she’s ready to join women nationwide who are shaping the future of philanthropy. Be part of it in Austin. Register: philanos.org/event-6226838

Early Bird ends Nov 15! Meet us in Austin Feb 8–10 for PowerUP! Texas—bold ideas, practical tools, and powerful connections. Keynote: Diane Yentel. Register today - philanos.org/event-6226838 #PowerUPTexas #Philanos #CollectiveGiving #PhilanosWomen

Philanos Affinity Group: Membership Roundtable — Nov 18 | 12 PM ET Focus: Adapting for Inclusion Make events more welcoming Explore tiered membership models Engage younger members Share how your circle is helping to build a broader and more inclusive community!

Meet the 2026 PowerUP! Texas Opportunity Advocate Cohort! These 14 women bring their voices, experiences, and community insight to our Philanos network — in Austin, February 8–10 - learn more - philanos.org/Philanos-Blo... Early bird registration ends 11/15 - philanos.org/event-6226838

A timely session @ Power UP! TX Conference Standing With & For Nonprofits: Creative Responses to Economic Turmoil - Feb 9,2:15–3:45 PM Greenville Women Giving Impact 100 Seattle Social Venture Partners Austin Community Foundation of NJ philanos.org/event-6226838

Diane Yentel, National Council of Nonprofits, is the keynote speaker at our Power UP! Conference. Come be inspired, connect with changemakers, and take home new tools to strengthen your giving circle and your community. Early-bird registration closes November 15! philanos.org/Registration...

Tyeshia Wilson from HERitage Giving Fund is heading to Austin for PowerUP! Texas — where generosity meets power 💪 Join women who lead through giving and create real change. Register now: philanos.org/Registration... #PowerUPTexas #WomenWhoGive #CollectiveGiving

Mary Kwak, Many Hands, DC, is heading to Austin for PowerUP! Texas to amplify the voices of women who believe generosity drives equity and change. Join us Feb 8–10, 2026! 🔗 philanos.org/event-6226838 #PowerUPTexas #Philanos #CollectiveGiving

Staff of Philanos' giving circles: heads-up! Philanos is hosting its next Staff Chat on Thursday, November 20, at 12 PM ET (Zoom). A private forum for affiliate-paid staff to meet, share, connect, and learn. Register: philanos.org/Staff-Chat #nonprofit #philanthropy #givingcircles #networking

Who’s next to lead your giving circle? 🌟 Join “Who’s Next” — a PowerUP! Texas breakout session on building diverse, prepared leaders. 🗓️ Feb 9 | 2:15–3:30 PM | Austin Be part of the future of collective giving. 👉 philanos.org/event-6226838

Last chance, Affiliates! Nominate a grantee from the past 3 years whose work shows the power of collective giving. 3 will receive a 2026 PowerUP! Spotlight Award — $500 from Philanos + recognition at PowerUP! Texas. Nominate now 👉 philanos.org/SpotlightAwa...

Impact 100 Cincinnati is doing it right — pooling women’s contributions for grants and trusted partnerships in the community. • Every member has a voice. • Entry-level giving and young philanthropist scholarship program making room for new voices. This is how. moversmakers.org/2025/10/21/i...

Michelle Cottrell from Women’s Impact Fund, NC, is going to PowerUP! Texas to connect, learn & lead with creativity in giving circles. 💪 Join her in Austin, Feb. 8–10, 2026! Register: philanos.org/event-6226838 #PowerUPTexas #Philanos

Are you ready to grow your impact as a philanthropist? Join us on November 18 at 12 PM ET for an energizing discussion about learning how to adapt for inclusion — exploring ways to attract, connect, and sustain involvement in collective giving. Register here - philanos.org/event-593486...

PowerUP! Texas isn’t just another conference—it’s where women’s philanthropy ignites! Join us Feb. 8–10, 2026, in Austin for inspiration, learning & connection. Don’t miss it! Register: philanos.org/event-6226838 #PowerUPTexas #Philanos

Huge thanks to the Raikes Foundation for your Blaze Sponsorship of PowerUP! Texas 2026! 🌟 Your support fuels collaboration and impact in women’s collective giving. Join us in Austin → philanos.org/event-6226838. #PowerUPTexas #ThankYouSponsor

Celeste Campos from Impact100 Garden State is heading to Austin for PowerUP! Texas 2026! Join women leaders nationwide who lead with courage & conviction. 🌟 Feb 8–10, 2026. Register: philanos.org/event-6226838

Join Philanos Affiliate Engagement leaders in a discussion on all things Philanos - Tuesday, October 28, 12 PM ET! Who is Philanos? What do we do? What resources are available to my circle? Register here! philanos.org/event-6059194

FYI: GoFundMe auto-created pages for ~1.4 M nonprofits without consent, which could impact donor trust. If you’re connected to a nonprofit, it might be worth verifying the status of any GoFundMe page for your org. philanos.org/Philanos-Blo... #philanthropy #nonprofits #trust

We’re ready to PowerUP! Texas — are you? Join 400+ collective giving leaders in Austin for three days of learning, connection & inspiration. Featuring Secretary Julián Castro & @saralomelin.bsky.social Feb 8–10, 2026 Early Bird thru Nov 15: philanos.org/event-6226838

Learn new ways to keep your circle inspired! Join the next Philanos Webinar: Creative Approaches to Member Engagement and Retention on Nov 11 at 12 PM ET with Cara Pollard & Emily Rapp. Register: philanos.org/event-626079...

Young changemakers, this one’s for you! 💥 Join the Young Philanthropist Affinity Group on Oct 30 at 12 PM ET to explore how next-gen givers are reshaping engagement in philanthropy. Register: philanos.org/event-6202287

Nickol Mora of Impact 100 Cincinnati is heading to PowerUP! Texas to connect and collaborate with women who are shaping the future of philanthropy. Join her in Austin this February! 🔗 Register now - philanos.org/Registration... #Philanos #PowerUPTexas #CollectiveGiving #WomensPhilanthropy

PowerUP! Texas kicks off Feb 8 with one of our most popular sessions — Affinity Groups! 12 discussions for sharing, learning & connecting with Philanos peers. Don’t miss it — starts 2:30 PM Sunday! 💫 Register: philanos.org/PowerUP!-Tex...

💡 You don’t know what you don’t know! Join Philanos 101 on Oct 28 at 12 PM ET to learn how to make the most of your membership—whether you’re new or seasoned. Don’t miss it! 🔗 Register: philanos.org/event-6059194 #Philanos #GivingCircles