The Philanos mission is to accelerate women’s philanthropic giving by providing our affiliates the resources they need to impact their communities. Philanos serves to catalyze the women’s collective giving movement through connecting, learning, and sharing. Philanos is the leading women's giving circle network, with more than 80 affiliates in 27 states, the District of Columbia, England, and Australia. Philanos Affiliates vary by membership and governing models; however they all share one guiding mission: to become informed donors, to practice intentional grant making, and to make a lasting impact in their local communities.