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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 2h

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

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 23h

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...

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 5d

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

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 7d

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...

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 8d

💡 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

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 11d

Renuka Sastri from 100 Women Strong says it best:
“Celebrating generosity, leadership, and community in motion is what PowerUP! Texas is all about.”
Join us in Austin, Feb 8–10, 2026, to connect, learn, and lead together.
🔗 philanos.org/Registration...

#Philanos #PowerUPTexas #CollectiveGiving

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 12d

A huge thanks to Barb Van Winkle, @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social, for your generous Sponsorship of the Philanos PowerUP! Conference in Austin, 2/8-2/10! 🌟Your support fuels our mission to empower & connect women in philanthropy.
Explore the speakers and sessions here: philanos.org/PowerUP!-Tex...

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 12d

Calling all Philanos members! 🌟
Join the Grantmakers Affinity Group on Oct. 21 at 12 PM EST for a deep dive into Trust-Based Philanthropy — the wins, the challenges, and strategies to amplify your circle’s giving power.
Register here ➡️ lnkd.in/et2uFGG8

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 13d

💬 “PowerUP! Texas is where bold ideas meet bold leaders.” — Demetria George Caston
Join us in Austin, Feb 8–10, 2026, for PowerUP! Texas — the national gathering for women’s collective giving.
Register: philanos.org/Registration...

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 15d

Don’t forget to register! 🎉
The next Philanos Webinar Series explores how to build and sustain diverse leadership across giving circles and beyond.
🗓 Oct 14, 2025 | 12 PM ET
🎙 With Renuka Sastri & Andi Saylor
💻 Register: philanos.org/event-6260779

#Philanos #Leadership #Diversity #GivingCircles

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 20d

Huge thanks to the @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social Giving Circle of Howard County for supporting PowerUP! Texas as a Friend Sponsor! 🙌 Join us in Austin Feb 8–10, 2026, for learning, connection & collaboration. Register now: philanos.org/Registration...

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 21d

Giving circles face challenges as dollars shrink. PowerUP! Texas (Feb 8–10, 2026 in Austin) brings circles together to share strategies, connect, & get inspired. Don’t miss it!

🔗 philanos.org/PowerUP!-Tex...

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 22d

🌟 Join Philanos Oct 14 @ 12 PM ET for a dynamic webinar:
Building for the Future: Recruiting, Developing & Retaining Diverse Leadership

Speakers: Renuka Sastri, 100 Women Strong Central Florida & Andi Saylor, Impact 100 Cincinnati.
👉 Register: philanos.org/event-6260779

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 26d

Grateful to Kim Pham for supporting PowerUP! Texas 2026 as a Friend Sponsor! Early registration is now open — join us in Austin, February 8–10! 👉 philanos.org/Registration...

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 28d

Registration is OPEN for PowerUP! Texas
Breakout highlight: Leading Through Conflict: Building Consensus Across Differences with Maria Kolby-Wolfe, President and CEO of Washington Women’s Foundation & Lourdes J. Rodríguez, DrPH., CEO, David Rockefeller Fund.
🔗Register: philanos.org/PowerUP!-Tex...

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 28d

👏 Thank you, Kali Rourke, for your generous Friend Sponsorship of PowerUP! Texas! Your support fuels collaboration + impact across women’s philanthropy. 💡
Early Registration is open - philanos.org/Registration...
Join us in Austin, Feb 8–10, 2026!
#PowerUPTexas #Philanos

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · Sep 18

Huge thanks to Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz for being a Friend Sponsor of PowerUP! Texas 2026 – The Spark Igniting Collaboration! Join us in Austin, Feb 8–10.
👉 Register here: philanos.org/event-6260779

#Philanos #PowerUPTexas

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · Sep 17

PowerUP! Texas is a collective effort! 🌟 Thanks to our Texas Affiliates & volunteers shaping the 2026 conference. Join us in Austin, Feb 8–10, 2026. Register: philanos.org
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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · Sep 15

📢 Join Philanos Oct 14 at 12 PM ET for Building for the Future: Recruiting, Developing & Retaining Diverse Leadership w/ Renuka Sastri, 100 Strong of Central FL & Andi Saylor, Impact 100 Cincinnati. Register: philanos.org/event-6260779

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · Sep 10

Grateful for our PowerUP! Texas sponsors powering women’s philanthropy! 🌟 Blaze: Bank of America 💡 Light: Barb Van Winkle ✨ Spark & ❤️ Friend Sponsors! See you in Austin, Feb 8–10, 2026 👉 philanos.org/PowerUP!-Tex...

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · Sep 8

Big news! 🚀 Registration is open for Philanos PowerUP! Texas National Conference — February 8–10, 2026, in Austin.
This 3-day event = big ideas, powerful peers, more impact, and the inspiration you need to fuel your circle’s giving.

Read the blog for all the details: 🔗 philanos.org/Philanos-Blo...

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · Sep 4

The future of philanthropy is in good hands. Philanos is launching a series on affiliate giving circles with Young Philanthropist programs— the next generation of givers.

First up: intern Ellie Vernick shares insights from the @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social

Read here philanos.org/Philanos-Blo...

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · Sep 2

👏 Thank you, Kirsten Stanley, for your generous Friend Sponsorship of PowerUP! Texas! Your support fuels collaboration + impact across women’s philanthropy. 💡
Early Bird Registration is open - philanos.org/Registration...
Join us in Austin, Feb 8–10, 2026!
#PowerUPTexas #Philanos

Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · Sep 1

PowerUP! Texas → Feb 8–10, 2026 | Austin, TX
400+ women’s philanthropy leaders | big ideas, lasting connections, national impact.

Early Bird (Sept 1–Nov 15):
Affiliate $650 | Non-Members $950

Register now 👉https://philanos.org/Registration-Austin