EPIP Chapter Leader Gathering 2009:
Raising Resources, Building Community, Strengthening Movement
What: National convening that weaves together chapters into a powerful movement to strengthen the next generation of grantmakers
Video Greetings: Check out this new greeting and preview of the Gathering from EPIP's Executive Director Rusty Stahl.
Key Links for CLG Sponsors and Speakers:
Kresge Foundation (Kresge is our lead sponsor; Kresge's CEO Rip Rapson will be our keynote speaker)
Skillman Foundation (Skillman is one of our sponsors, and has pulled together two great site visit options; Carol Goss, CEO, will offer greetings at our reception)
Council of Michigan Foundations (Rob Collier, CMF President, will speak at the Emerging Leader Salon; CMF is one of our Sponsors)
Why: Increase skills, gain ideas, and build relationships to increase the effectiveness of your chapter and your own leadership
When: Wednesday, July 22 - Friday, July 24, 2009
Registrants are encouraged to travel on July 21 to ensure a well-rested start and to participate in special pre-Gathering activities on the morning of July 22. However, primary programming will begin mid-day on July 22, enabling
travel that morning if needed.
Where: Detroit, MI
As philanthropy works to address the economic crisis and the numerous social issues it brings into sharper focus - EPIP will convene at Detroit, in the heart of the crisis. Our local foundation colleagues are preparing incredible
learning opportunities to help us understand philanthropy's responses. In addition, we will be joined by foundation CEOs and senior philanthropic leaders from across Michigan to learn about this state's robust philanthropic landscape.
Housing:The Inn at Ferry Street. EPIP has reserved this Bed and Breakfast, composed of four beautiful Victorian homes in walking distance to our meeting space.
Registrants need not make housing reservations; we will assign a room to you when you register for the Gathering. (In the off chance that we run out of rooms at the Inn, we will help you find nearby housing.)
How:Registration is on a sliding scale. Registering at higher levels helps EPIP cover costs, and enables participants who cannot afford it to attend
at lower rates. The rates are as follows:
Movement Builder ($500.00)
Community Builder ($250.00)
Chapter Builder Rate ($150.00)
Ally [One-Day Rate] ($75.00)
UPDATE! Thanks to the generous support of the Kresge, Lumina, and Skillman foundations, and the Council of Michigan Foundations, EPIP is able to underwrite the cost of lodging for two nights at the Inn on Ferry Street. We do this to
help make costs
If you are a chapter leader or would like to start an EPIP chapter, but cannot afford all the related expenses, please apply for a scholarship using this online Scholarship Application.
Please Note: The registration system asks for your flight reservation information. Have no fear! If you don't have flights arranged when you register, be sure to save your RegOnline login, and return later to update this information.
Who: The following individuals are invited to participate:
Steering Committee members of established EPIP chapters
Leaders of EPIP chapters that are currently being organized
Participants in EPIP's Professional Development Fund Convening (July 20-21)
EPIP members exploring the potential for a chapter in their community
EPIP members seeking to sharpen skills and get more involved in the EPIP network
Lead Sponsor:
The Kresge Foundation
Additional Sponsors:
The Lumina Foundation for Education
The Skillman Foundation
The Council of Michigan Foundation
Host Committee:
Emerging foundation professionals across the robust Michigan philanthropic community are working to establish a statewide EPIP Chapter, making this a great time to convene in this centrally-located Heartland locale. The following individuals serve as Host Committee for the Chapter Leader Gathering:
Caroline Altman Smith, The Kresge Foundation / EPIP Board Chair
Allison Lugo Knapp, The Grantmaking School, Grand Valley State University / EPIP Program Chair
EPIP Chapter Leader Gathering 2009: