EPIP Seattle

EPIP Seattle was officially recognized in July 2009 as the 10th chapter of EPIP. A small group of young grantmakers recognized the need for the group after an autumn 2005 focus group co-hosted by Philanthropy Northwest and the national EPIP network. The EPIP Seattle Steering Committee works to develop local programming for our members and friends. We survey our members annually to find out what issues they are interested in and build relevant programs based on the results. We host a series of networking and professional development events throughout the year, such as the EPIP National Conference Re-Cap Dinner, our Careers in Philanthropy Lunch Roundtables, and Philanthropology workshops.

To get in touch with EPIP Seattle, email us at seattle@epip.org.

Steering Committee
The group is governed by a steering committee composed of volunteer leaders, and is affiliated with the national EPIP network.

Laura Mapp, Program Officer, Henry M. Jackson Foundation (Co-Chair)
Erika Orsulak, Managing Director, Sustainable Path Foundation
Mike Quinn, Program Manager, Social Venture Partners
Kelly Reimer, Development Manager, Northwest Children’s Fund
Zeke Spier, Executive Director, Social Justice Fund Northwest; Board Member, EPIP
Sarah Studer, Independent Consultant; Board Member, EPIP (Co-Chair)
Katrin Wilde, Executive Director, Channel Foundation
Holly Wolfe Powers, Program Associate, The Russell Family Foundation

By Kate SeelyEPIP Seattle
On Apr 19, 2013

Conference Reflections: The Emerging Leadership Manifesto in Philanthropy

Efrain PicHi, I’m Efrain Gutierrez. I work for FSG and I’m the brand new co-leader of the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy  (EPIP) Seattle Chapter. I attended my first EPIP National Conference two weeks ago in Chicago and it was an incredible experience. It was energizing to be among a group of diverse and passionate mid-career professionals that will become the future leaders of the philanthropic sector. As I reflected on what I learned during the conference around this year’s theme – LEAD – I identified four recommendations for current and emerging leaders in philanthropy: be humble, know who you are not, listen, learn and adapt. I believe these recommendations represent the beginning of a paradigm shift in the way we exercise leadership in the sector. Let’s discuss each of them:

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By Laura MappEPIP Seattle
On Aug 15, 2012

Upcoming Events!

Here's an upcoming event that may be of interest to EPIP'ers! Also, don't forget to RSVP for EPIP's Summer Networking Event on August 30th! Join us for boating and networking on Lake Union!

Giving With Goals

When: August 22, 2012. Workshop: 5:30-7:30pm. Food, wine & mingling: 7:30-9:00pm
Where: Farestart, 700 Virginia Street, Seattle
RSVP here or to: mijo@socialjusticefund.org

This event is co-sponsored by: Resource Generation, The Seattle Foundation, Seattle Works, Social Justice Fund Northwest, and SVP Seattle.

For more information, please see the event listing.

By EPIPEPIP Seattle
On Jun 04, 2012

6/28: Careers in Philanthropy Event featuring Sherrana Kildun

Join EPIP Seattle Southside at The Russell Family Foundation in Gig Harbor on Thursday June, 28th for our annual "Careers in Philanthropy" event, featuring Sherrana Kildun, Director of Community Programs, at The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation.

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By EPIPEPIP Seattle
On Apr 24, 2012

Gearing Up for the EPIP National Conference

20 EPIP Seattle members are headed to sunny Los Angeles for the 2012 Chapter Leader Gathering and EPIP National Conference.

Staying in Seattle? Here's how you can follow along:

RSVP to our annual conference report-back on May 9th at Il Fornaio! Members who attended and presented at the L.A. conference will share what they've learned and how we can use the lessons from our colleagues across the country in our own experiences in the Emerald City! Send us an email (epipseattle@gmail.com) or click here to be redirected to the EventBrite page.

We look forward to seeing you on the 9th!

By EPIPEPIP Seattle
On Apr 09, 2012

Job Opportunity: Development Associate, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

This is a great opportunity to work at the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. For the full description, click here:http://www.gtcf.org/employment

Position Summary: The Development Assistant provides administrative and logistical support for all aspects of the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation’s development efforts including prospect identification and tracking, existing donor cultivation, fund acquisition, professional advisor outreach and events. The position is also responsible for maintaining the development data for our FIMS (Foundation Information Management System) database.
By EPIPEPIP Seattle
On Apr 02, 2012

PNW Global Donors Conference: Friday, May 4th

The 3rd annual Pacific NW Global Donors Conference is happening on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Best Western Executive Inn (under the Space Needle in Seattle!).

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By EPIPEPIP Seattle
On Apr 02, 2012

Cinco de Mayo Party hosted by the Seattle International Foundation

Seattle International Foundation is hosting a Cinco de Mayo party at Club Sur on Saturday, May 5, 2012. A $10 donation gets you in the door, with all proceeds to be matched by SIF and benefiting their grantees working to alleviate poverty in Central America! For more information, visit www.seaif.org.

By EPIPEPIP Seattle
On Mar 14, 2012

Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant at the Seattle International Foundation

The Seattle International Foundation is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) receptionist - administrative assistant to join their team! See below and click here to visit their website.

The Seattle International Foundation (SIF) is seeking candidates to join our team for an excellent entry-level opportunity to learn about international development issues and the philanthropic sector. SIF is seeking an enthusiastic, self-starter interested in issues relating to our mission, as well as working in a fast-paced, fun environment.

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By EPIPEPIP Seattle
On Mar 06, 2012

EPIP Seattle and TFN Mixer and Dinner – March 26

You’re invited! Please join us at the…

EPIP Seattle and The Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities (TFN) Mixer & Dinner
Monday, March 26, at 8:00 pm
Local 360 Restaurant
2234 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

The Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities (TFN) will be in town soon for the TFN national conference, and EPIP is thrilled to partner with them to host a dinner designed to bring together Seattle’s new philanthropic leaders and TFN grantmakers from around the country.

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By EPIPEPIP Seattle
On Feb 23, 2012

“Take Me to TFN” Contest Winner: Estevan Munoz-Howard

We are pleased to announce the winner of EPIP Seattle's "Take Me to TFN" Conference Scholarship Contest! Congratulations to Estevan Munoz-Howard, Development Director at the Social Justice Fund NW!

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