LOS ANGELES EPIP

Upcoming Events

EPIP-LA Mixer: Meet colleagues who are new to philanthropy in Los Angeles!

Friday, September 25, 2009
3:30 – 5:30 PM

Appetizers and drinks provided

RSVP to losangeles@epip.org

La Golondrina Café
W/17 Olvera St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-4349
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About LA EPIP

Established in summer 2003, EPIP LA offers peer support, leadership and advocacy programs, mentoring, social events -- and much, much more. We partner with regional grantmaking associations, affinity groups and other groups to complement and contribute to other networks in the community. The chapter puts on two major professional development events each year, in the spring and fall, with smaller networking events held at other points. LA EPIP is part of the national EPIP network, and was initiated in summer 2003 with support from the national office.


Steering Committee

Rebecca Dames, Chapter Co-Chair, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
Cara Franson, Chapter Co-Chair, The Angell Foundation
Dolores Estrada, Steering Committee, Treasurer, The California Endowment
Adriana Godoy Leiss, Steering Committee, Communications Officer, The California Wellness Foundation
Alison De Lucca, National Board Member, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
Mia Hubbard, Steering Committee, Member, Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger
Joyce Ybarra, Steering Committee, Member


Contact LA EPIP

Find EPIP-LA on Facebook
Visit the EPIP-LA Web page at their EPIP website
Send email to losangeles@epip.org.


Featured Past Events

EPIP Exchange Series!
EPIP-LA gathers quarterly for lunch and good conversation among colleagues in LA’s philanthropic community. Members and non-members are invited to meet fellow grantmakers in Los Angeles and learn from one another as we explore current topics in philanthropy and social justice. In an attempt to engage people located in all different regions of Los Angeles County, the meeting location changes frequently.

July 2009
EPIP Exchange
Aroma Café, Studio City

April 2009
EPIP Exchange
Homegirl Café, Downtown

February 2009
Climbing the Philanthropic Ladder
Vision, Focus and Action: How will you spend the rest of your life?
An interactive workshop to help determine how your personal values can be utilized to shape and benefit your professional development.
Wendy Chang, Director, Dwight Stuart Youth Foundation and Chair, AAPIP-LA
Sally Lew, Philanthropic Advisor and Consultant and AAPIP-LA Program Chair
The California Endowment

October 2008
A Look At Corporate Social Responsibility
A members gathering of the Los Angeles Chapters of AAPIP and EPIP for an in-depth discussion about the growing field of Corporate Social Responsibility.
Martha Montag Brown, Consultant in Executive Search
Alicia Procello Maddox, Corporate Responsibility Manager for Nike
Chop Suey Café, Little Tokyo

September 2008
Climbing the Philanthropic Ladder
A members gathering for lunch and intimate conversation with two seasoned professionals who share their insight, experience, and tips for building a career both within and outside the philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
Wendy Chang, Director, Dwight Stuart Youth Foundation
Joe Lumarda, Senior Vice President, Capital Guardian Trust Company
Ocean Seafood, Chinatown

Conversations with Changemakers Series

July 2008
Conversation with Benjamin Goldhirsh
Founder and Chairman of GOOD
Reflections on experiences in social enterprise, philanthropy and the intersection between the two as a mechanism to effect change.
The Center for Healthy Communities

May 2006
Conversation with Rachel Levin
Associate Director of The Righteous Persons Foundation
Second in the Conversations with Changemakers Series
Addressed EPIP LA on Social Justice Philanthropy
Hosted by The Center for Healthy Communities at The California Endowment.
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September 2005
Conversation with Robert Ross, MD
President of The California Endowment
First in the Conversations with Changemakers Series
Hosted by Amateur Athletic Foundation

Other Events:

December 2008
JAG Leadership Recognition & Holiday Reception
Honoring new Foundation Trustees, CEO’s and VP’s
Keynote Speaker: Kafi D. Blumenfiled, President/CEO of Liberty Hill Foundation
Chado Tea Room @ The Japanese American National Museum
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