EPIP IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP CAREER PROGRAM (ELCP) WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE AFFORDABLE 1-ON-1 CAREER COUNSELING SESSIONS: Individuals and employers can purchase 50-minute coaching sessions for emerging foundation professionals. EPIP Members have access to reduced rates. Other ELCP program components such as in-person and virtual trainings, a dynamic online career portal will be free for EPIP members and offered year-round. The ELCP will also be featured at the 2012 EPIP National Conference with five workshops, 1 plenary session, and free 30-minute counseling sessions for attendees. Learn more about the ELCP and purchase counseling sessions here. EPIP IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND: EPIP members of color are eligible to receive up to $1,000 to attend any 2012 philanthropy conference or gathering. Click here to learn more and download the 2012 brochure and application. There are 2 application deadlines: Round 1: To attend a conference in January - June 2012 Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 13, 2012 (submit by 5pm ET) Round 1 is closed Round 2: To attend a conference in July - December 2012 Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 30, 2012 (submit by 5pm ET) EXCITING ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATES: The EPIP National Board approves a new Mission and Vision. EPIP shares its first 3-Yr Strategic Plan. Download the executive summary. EPIP documents its unique value with a 10-Yr Impact Assessment Download the executive summary or the full report. PAYMENTS TO EPIP As a project of the Tides Center, all payments to EPIP must be made out to "EPIP/Tides Center" and mailed to the EPIP National office: EPIP Attn: Rebecca Schumer, Director of Membership 10 East 34 Street, Floor 10 New York, NY 10016 MEMBERSHIP DUES Individual Membership $150 Student Membership $85 Institutional memberships are based on a sliding scale. Download the new structure here. Questions about a new membership? Interested in upgrading to an institutional membership? Email EPIP Director of Membership, Rebecca Schumer. Want to pay for a new membership online with a credit/debit card? Click here. Just need to renew? Click here.   MISSION: EPIP develops extraordinary new leaders to enhance organized philanthropy and its impact on communities Donate now to support this important work!