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.  Read more

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 Read more

Note: this event is now sold out. Thanks to everyone for registering! EPIP-DC and YNPNdc are excited to host Trista Harris for an exciting discussion about how to build your professional development pathway and develop goals to achieve the career of your dreams!In this information-packed event, you will learn six ways to advance your career, including expert tips on how to: develop expertise build a strong network establish a great personal brand practice authentic leadership plan for balance move on up Read more

Check out this perspective from EPIP member and leader, Christi Tran: The smell of alcohol burns my nostrils, and the cold metal of the stethoscope unnerves me as it traverses my back. Still, I sit in silent confidence, my legs dangling off the edge of the examination table, my hands sticking to the paper I’m sitting on. “So, Christine,” the doctor says, “looks like it’s time for your annual shot. Can you please turn around and take off your jeans for me?” Read more

Give yourself a gift this holiday season by geting an EPIP membership so you can develop as a change agent for good. Be sure to spread some joy. Paying it forward to others and acts of kindness make this world a better place. (#26Acts) But be sure to give yourself a gift too. YOU MATTER! Philanthropy is about helping others. But as our members point out in this video growing yourself is the best way to become empowered to give more. Flight attendants instruct, “Please secure your oxygen mask before attempting to help others.” There is wisdom in these words. Self care is an important part of career development. Make getting an EPIP membership your New Year’s resolution. If you are a member, be intentional about using EPIP as a platform for your professional growth. LEAD! Read more

Check out this perspective from EPIP member and leader, Beth Herz of the Surdna Foundation:

In the weeks following the election, commentators across the political spectrum took note of the evolving face of the voting public. News analysts observed the high turnout among people of color and young people. I heard one reflect: “This is the America of today.

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  EPIP members put a lot of focus on their career plans. As individuals, we take stock of what’s going on in the field, what’s next for us, and our professional trajectory. We want to know what impact we are having on the world, if we are meeting our own expectations, and how we are keeping up with our peers. Read more

The Joint Affinity Groups (JAG) and EPIP are collaborating to host a party that sends you into the holiday season in style!

Ring in the holidays. Eat great food. Listen to great music. Meet the New York-area’s finest affinity group talent. And cheer EPIP’s new Executive Director, Rahsaan Harris, in his new position! 

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Many private foundations survive in perpetuity because they give away 5% of their endowment each year. They can do good work in communities for generations because they are conservative stewards of their financial resources.  Foundations’ investment teams and operations staff stick with what they know: what worked in the past. The grants these foundations make are important but… could they do more to fulfill their mission? Imagine if the foundations’ investment portfolios reflected their institutions’ program values. Mission-driven investment strategies and operations practices help ensure that 100% of a foundation’s resources is working toward the mission. Instead, most foundations compartmentalize the different aspects of their work. I think this is analogous to how many people view their lives. Many compartmentalize their daily work from their passion. Work pays the bills. Their passion is left for their free time… or not engaged at all. Read more

On Tuesday, December 18, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM please join colleagues in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector for a networking holiday reception.  Mix and mingle, join us for cocktails and nibbles at Cause DC PhilanthroPub!  The annual reception will be sponsored by the Joint Affinity Groups of Washington DC, a partnership of philanthropic affinity groups: Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) Black Philanthropic Alliance (BPA) Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy  (EPIP) Register for the event here: http://jagholiday2012.eventbrite.com/ Read more