EPIP Bay Area is committed to building the emerging philanthropy community in San Francisco, the East Bay, Peninsula, South Bay and North Bay. We host professional development and networking events in response to the needs of members and in collaboration with local nonprofits and affinity groups.
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Steering Committee Recruitment
We are currently recruiting new steering committee members for 2026. Fill out this interest form by December 5th.
About the Bay Area Chapter Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is an opportunity for emerging philanthropy professionals to have a more active leadership role in the sector, to expand their network, and to connect with other professionals for peer learning and support. While all Steering Committee members are involved in shaping the direction of EPIP Bay Area, they are elected to focus areas, including Executive, Communications, Finances, Mentorship and Programs.
Ideal Steering Committee Member
- You currently work in the philanthropic sector.
- You share a commitment to EPIP values, mission, and vision.
- You can dedicate an average 2-3 hours per month to chapter meetings, events, and responsibilities (time commitment can vary each month and depends on specific tasks and positions undertaken)
- You have attended at least two in-person or virtual EPIP events within last two years (e.g. National Conference, chapter events, etc.)
Steering Committee Expectations:
- Serve on the Steering Committee for at least 1 year
- Become a dues-paying EPIP member (staff who work for an Institutional Member qualify); if this is a concern for you, please contact us at [email protected]
- Participate in monthly 1 - 1.5 hour virtual meetings on a weekday evening
- Attend as many chapter events as possible (how many events we plan depends on Committee capacity- we aim for at least one event per quarter)
- Plan at least 1 chapter event each year, and assist events planned by other Committee members (i.e. logistical support, outreach, and attendance)
- Serve as ambassadors for EPIP in your networks and the social sector
- Recruit new members to chapter and Steering Committee to ensure chapter sustainability
- Work independently and collaboratively outside of regularly scheduled meetings to complete tasks related to agreed-upon goals of the Committee
- Respond to Committee emails ideally within 2 business days when response is requested
Time commitment is 2-3 hours per month, which includes the monthly 1 - 1.5 hour meeting; commitment can vary each month and depends on specific positions undertaken and chapter event attendance.
- Executive (Chapter Co-Chairs): Lead the Chapter Steering Committee; oversee and support focus areas; facilitate meetings; represent chapter at National level; liaise between National and other chapters; align chapter with Strategic Plan.
- Communications: Increase visibility of chapter and organization through web, email, and social media; curate relevant news, resources, events in the field, and jobs for newsletter; oversee publicity for chapter events; build chapter institutional memory.
- Finances (Treasurer): Oversee chapter finances; maintain budget; track expenses, revenue, and reimbursements; identify new revenue opportunities; secure event sponsors.
- Mentorship: Oversee our mentorship program for emerging philanthropy professionals that launched in 2019.
- Programs: While all Steering Committee members are asked to participate and help with programs, this committee leads the planning process; hosts programs aligned with the Inclusive Leadership Framework (e.g. networking socials, article clubs, salons, panels, funder briefings, conference calls, webinars, trainings, peer learning circles, community service); coordinate with Communications to publicize events; secure event sponsors or partners.
Recruitment Process
- Submit an Interest Form: Interest Forms are due Friday, December 5th.
- Meet with a Current Member: Interested individuals will be invited to meet with a current steering committee member for 30 minutes over Zoom. This will be an opportunity to learn more about your interests and answer your questions.
- Decisions: We will notify applicants of their status by mid-January.
- Orientation: We will conduct a Visioning Session to plan the next year’s programming and welcome new Chapter Leaders. This meeting will be in person in January/ February likely hosted in Oakland.
Events
Past Events:
- July 17, 2025: Power and Purpose Mixer
- December 2024: End of Year Celebration at District Oakland
- November 2024: Results and Follow Up Discussion on November Election
- October 2024: November 2024 Election: Impacts on Bay Area Communities of Color co hosted with Black Funders Network and AAPIP
- June 2024: EPIP Bay Area Post NCG Conference Happy Hour
- November 2023: EPIP Bay Area Fall Happy Hour
- June 2023: EPIP Bay Area and PEAK NorCal Networking Mixer
- May 2022: Article Club: What's the Tea on Trust-Based Philanthropy?
- October 2022: Introduction to Effective Altruism
Mentorship
The Bay Area chapters of EPIP and AAPIP (Asian Americans/ Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy) are proud to host an annual Mentorship Program to connect emerging professionals in philanthropy with experienced practitioners in the field to expand networks, deepen learning opportunities, and strengthen professional development.
The Bay Area chapter sees this as an opportunity to support our members in their internal and external advocacy and our shared commitment to equity and social justice in philanthropy. This year's cohort will include emerging leaders and seasoned professionals who are paired up for one-on-one mentoring partnerships.
Our next round of mentorship applications will be out in early 2026.
Events in the Field
Sign up for our newsletter and stay up to date by emailing us at [email protected].
You can also visit the Northern California Grantmakers calendar and events in the field page. We recommend subscribing to the mailing lists of relevant affinity groups, funder networks, and philanthropic support organizations to stay connected to the field—The Council on Foundations had created comprehensive list here.
Have a Bay Area event you'd like to share? Email [email protected] with subject line "Events in the Field" and a link to your event.
Bay Area Jobs
Visit the EPIP, Northern California Grantmakers (NCG), Philanthropy News Digest, and Chronicle of Philanthropy job boards.
To post a listing to the EPIP job board, please send a full job description with job's location as a Word .doc to [email protected].