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Philanos is the leading national women's giving circle network supporting and strengthening women's collective giving organizations. www.philanos.org
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
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
📬 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
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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.
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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!
December 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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. 💙
December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
November 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
To all of our friends and families.....
November 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A vibrant network of women leading with purpose, empathy, and joy—beautifully expressed by Philanos Co-Chair Renuka Sastri. #CollectiveGiving #WomenLead
November 27, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Jennifer Bligh is going to PowerUP! Texas—where collective giving becomes transformation. Be there in Austin! Register: philanos.org/event-6226838
November 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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.
National Council of Nonprofits
The National Council of Nonprofits is a trusted resource and proven advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits.
www.councilofnonprofits.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
November 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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!
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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...
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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
November 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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...
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM