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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
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
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...
Impact 100 Cincinnati - Movers & Makers
Impact 100 was born in Cincinnati in 2001, when local philanthropist Wendy H. Steele rallied a handful of women to pool their resources for bigger impact. There are now 75 chapters worldwide. The Cinc...
moversmakers.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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...
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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
October 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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
October 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
October 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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
October 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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...
October 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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
October 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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
October 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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...
October 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
💡 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
October 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM