Conference Reflections: EPIP on NBC = Must See TV

As you can tell from our conference reflections, EPIP had a great week in Chicago.

NBC 5 Chicago News covered our 2013 national conference; our innovations gallery and awards highlighted the great work of our members; and we worked together with our colleagues of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) to create a vision for collective leadership.

Are you ready? Get a sneak peek of our 2013 Conference program book

Check out our program book (PDF, 2.4mb) to see another reason why you should come to the 2013 EPIP National Conference in Chicago April 4th - 6th. Make an investment in your own professional development. Or send a colleague that you know would benefit. March 28th is the last day to register online (on-site registrations will be available thereafter). You can email epipconference@thebalcomgroup.com before Friday to access the special rate for staying at the Chicago Hilton.

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!

The EPIP 2013 National Conference. Have you registered?

Check out our conference program for experiences that will develop you into the person you are meant to be.

There will be plenaries giving you examples of leading practice, leading ideas, and models of leadership. You will hear from fellow EPIP members presenting on topics ranging from professional effectiveness to social justice. There are opportunities to attend learning tours that explore how Chicago’s social change agents are stepping up to meet today’s problems. You should schedule a 30-minute coaching session to see how getting guidance can help you along your personal and professional journeys.

Learn more and register.

Special conference rates for nonprofit professionals

We are pleased to offer special discounted rates to nonprofit professionals planning to attend our 2013 Annual Conference on Friday evening (April 4), Saturday (April 5), or both.

Learn more on our conference page.

EPIP National Conference 2013
Our national conference brings together over 300 of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector's most talented and diverse emerging leaders to focus on how they can use their time, talent, and treasure to make the world a more just, equitable, and sustainable place. Our conference immediately precedes the Council on Foundations’ Annual Conference in Chicago.

The theme for this year's national conference is LEAD. We will expose conference participants to innovative ideas, provide stellar examples of emerging leaders, and create pathways to leadership. We expect our members to take ownership of their personal development so they can increase their impact on their organizations, the communities in which they live, and the world. 

News flash: 2013 Conference session details available

We've continued building out the schedule for our 2013 National Conference.

Check our conference page for new details on breakfast and lunch plenaries and speaker assignments. Additional details to come on:

• Workshops
• Learning tours
• Career coaching opportunities

Power Dynamics and Working Together to Get Past Them

Registration is Open for the 2013 EPIP National Conference

Registration for the 2013 Conference is now live, and affordable early bird rates are available thru Dec 31, 2012. 

Our theme this year: Lead.

EPIP is both a teaching and learning organization. We strive to improve the practice of philanthropy within our community and in the field at large.

To that end, we exist to make sure that every emerging foundation professional reaches his or her true potential as an independent leader, and as a steward of philanthropic resources.

We see EPIP members as change agents who are learning from preceding generations; who value the principles of professional accord and effectiveness; and who hope to make the world more just and equitable. Our members make the most of their opportunities and step into leadership moments all along their career paths. We are all leaders, even if we don’t know it. And we all have the potential to do good in the world.

Become a part of what we’re doing, and let us help you unlock your true leadership potential. Join us in Chicago and hone your leadership at the 2013 EPIP National Conference.

Update from EPIP HQ: Impacts of Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy negatively impacted millions of communities along the east coast. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the disaster.

Those interested in informing their disaster relief grantmaking efforts can visit our colleague's resource guide at www.cof.org/events/disasters.cfm.

Individual gifts for the relief effort can be made at www.redcross.org

EPIP members receive 15% off grantmaking courses, NYU Academy for Grantmaker and Funder Education

Benefit: 15% discount off all grantmaking courses. Courses prices vary.

Details: The NYU Academy for Grantmaking and Funder Education is a division of the NYU George Heyman Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. The Academy program is targeted to both individual philanthropists and foundation professionals. The curriculum is based on “core competencies of grantmaking”, sequential learning, and was developed in collaboration with the Council on Foundations, the Association of Small Foundations, Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the National Center for Family Philanthropy, and numerous private foundations, and many others in the field. Programs include a Certificate in Grantmaking, Mini intensives for new grantmakers, and Advanced Intensives for more experienced funders.

Registration is open for the 2012/2013 EPIP Professional Development Fund Gathering

A Knowledge Network for Emerging Grantmakers of Color

When: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10 AM – Friday, February 1, 2013 at 12 PM

Participants check in at hotel Tuesday night, January 29 to allow for an early morning start on Weds. Jan 30.