EPIP Washington, DC

Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy DC is a DC-based network created by and for young professionals in philanthropy who want to connect around their common interests . The group offers opportunities for peer networking, professional development and social interaction. EPIP-DC has planned a variety of networking, professional development and educational events in 2012, and will continue to do so in 2013. Recently, EPIP DC has organized Social Impact salons and Emerging Leader salons featuring leaders in the philanthropic community in the DC area. EPIP DC has also sponsored networking happy hours and lunches to provide a forum for professionals to connect to one another. EPIP DC consolidated the Steering Committee as a team in early 2012 and underwent their first strategic planning process, which mapped out their one- and two-year goals.

To get in touch with EPIP DC, email us at dc@epip.org.

EPIP DC Steering Committee
Andy Freeze, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (Chair)
Christine Reeves, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (Vice-Chair)
Jason Twiss, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Ilona Carroll, Wellspring Advisors, LLC
Tyler Kalogeros-Treschuk, Food & Water Watch
Lauren Hasey Maher, National Center for Family Philanthropy
Diana Church, Church World Service
Marlene Corrado, National Center for Family Philanthropy

By Ilona CEPIP Washington, DC
On Jan 22, 2013

*Sold Out* EPIP DC & YNPN DC Host Trista Harris, Co-Author of How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar: 50 Ways to Accelerate Your Career

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
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By Ilona CEPIP Washington, DC
On Nov 29, 2012

DC Joint Affinity Group Holiday Party

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/

By Ilona CEPIP Washington, DC
On Sep 06, 2012

EPIP DC & Arabella Advisors Hosts Impact Investing 101

These days, you’ve probably heard the term Impact Investing in the field of philanthropy. Have you ever wondered what it means? Have you wanted to become better acquainted with how philanthropy and social justice work plays a role?

Join EPIP DC on Tuesday, September 11th to hear from Cynthia Muller, an expert in the field of Impact Investing. She leads Arabella Advisors’ impact investing practice and draws on her extensive background in social enterprise and mission investing to help our individual and institutional clients use impact investing to accomplish their social and environmental goals. Please register here.