PowerUP! Texas 2026: Collective Giving Groups to Ignite Collaboration in Austin

This is the first in a series of blogs leading to the 3-day Philanos Conference that will ignite collaboration among women's collective giving groups. PowerUP! Texas 2026 will come to the Hilton Austin on Feb 8-10. With Impact Austin hosting and other Texas giving circles adding strength as co-hosts, PowerUP! Texas is the place to be for inspired learning, collaboration, and community impact. Early registration will open with reduced pricing on September 1. See you in Austin!

As the largest network of women’s collective giving groups, Philanos represents over 105 giving circles whose 21,500+ members have cumulatively granted $253 million in their local communities. Impact Austin is a long-time member of Philanos since the network's earliest years as the Women's Collective Giving Grantmakers Network.

“PowerUP! Texas: The Spark Igniting Collaboration” is a national conference for visionary leaders in women's collective giving who believe in the power of women's collective giving to create impact in local communities. Among the expected attendees will be 400 giving circle leaders and members-at-large, philanthropic advisors, and practitioners of trust-based and intentional philanthropy.

Throughout Sunday afternoon, Monday, and Tuesday morning, conference participants will benefit from:

✅ 6 dynamic keynote and plenary speakers

 ✅ 20 insightful breakout sessions

 ✅ 12 facilitated affinity groups

 ✅ 400 passionate changemakers

 We'll hear from nationally recognized speakers, explore best practices from 50+ Philanos Affiliates, and dive into the latest trends in philanthropy. We'll leave with new ideas, meaningful connections, and renewed energy.

🎉 Early Bird Registration opens September 1, 2025, at $650 for all Philanos Affiliate members. Preferred rates at the Hilton Austin will be offered to attendees as well.

Stay tuned to our blog, which will share details as they develop. You can also follow along with Philanos.*

Impact Austin President Claudia Barlow welcomes giving circle members to Austin in February 2026.

*Thank you to Philanos for information, language, and graphics used in this blog.