EPIP and our affinity-group partners are providing a number of services and offerings that may be of interest to you.  Feel free to sign up yourself or spread the word. Be engaged! Lead! Contents 1) Available Immediately: Online Launch of EPIP’s Member Connect & The Effective Leadership Careers Program (for EPIP members only) http://bit.ly/UBCkfD 2) 12/10 – 12/11 (in NYC)  Socially Conscious Foundation Investments: Know-How and Networks for Investing with Minority- and Women-Owned Firms (by our partner ABFE) http://bit.ly/PwCNxJ 3) 1/30/13 – 2/1/13 (in SFO)  EPIP’s Knowledge Network for Emerging Grantmakers of Color  4) 3/19/13 – 3/20/13  Foundations on the Hill (FOTH): Scholarships Available! (EPIP is the NextGen advisor for this COF event) http://bitly.com/idx302 5) What is EPIP? (An excerpt from Rahsaan’s message sent in October 2012…Are you on our distribution list?) http://bit.ly/T9GrPP 6) Propose a Session for the EPIP Annual Conference in Chicago http://bit.ly/RHQCeQ Read more

We’re a national network of foundation professionals. We promote excellence in our members’ practice of philanthropy in communities and in the field at large. We are a learning, teaching, and networking organization. EPIP exists to ensure that all emerging foundation professionals reach their potential as leaders and stewards of philanthropic resources. We also want to support others emerging as community leaders through personal philanthropy. We’re often asked what we mean by “emerging.” Traditionally, our membership has consisted of young people under 40 navigating careers in philanthropy, so most people associate our use of this term with age. But for us, it’s a bigger idea than that. We have grown our organization into one of the most diverse in the field. We reflect America’s changing ethnic and social demographics and attract members from diverse professional backgrounds. After being around for a decade, we now recognize that you don’t have to be young to be new to the field of philanthropy. We also recognize that everyone should be encouraged to practice philanthropy in their own lives, in small and large ways. We support emerging leaders and individuals that want to engage philanthropically. Our organization supports emerging thought nurtured in places outside traditional, old-guard philanthropy. We promote diverse perspectives and value innovation for meeting societal challenges. We recognize institutional and community-based forms of philanthropy. EPIP creates change agents who learn from prior generations and build upon their accomplishments. We are looking toward future innovations in the field. Read more

Joint Affinity Group (JAG) of Southern California is hosting its Annual Leadership Recognition and Holiday Reception, honoring new foundation trustees, CEOs, VPs and emerging leaders...

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Happy National Philanthropy Day! We at EPIP hope you take today to reflect on philanthropy, both professional and personal. The devastation left in the wake of Super Storm Sandy gives us a particular opportunity to be philanthropic. We want to hear your stories about how you are providing support to those affected by the storm. Tweet us at @EPIPnational or post on our Facebook wall http://on.fb.me/UCLQEN about stories of your philanthropy that helps those in need. Those looking to ideas to get involved can check out the following resources: Read more

We’re delighted to announce that you can now sign up for Effective Leadership Career Program coaching sessions through our website, inside Member Connect. In these 50-minute coaching sessions, you can gain insight into your career, work out your short-term and long-term career goals, and hone your leadership skills. If your employer has professional development goal set for you, you can work with an EPIP career coach to meet the mark! Our career coaches come from a diverse set of backgrounds but have one thing in common: they’re here to help you. To sign up for a coaching session, go to our new members-only Effective Leadership Career Program (ELCP) page. Note that you have to be signed into Member Connect to see this page. To enter Member Connect, go to epip.org and click “Sign In” on the top right corner of the homepage. Read more

Greetings! I’ve been at the Independent Sector conference in my hometown of San Francisco the past two days. It’s my first time at IS, and I am officially an IS convert. Seeing colleagues from all over the sector–both in the hallways and on the couches, and observing the sessions and speaking in the sessions. It’s especially cool to see colleagues our age littering the podiums, the stools, and the stages of the sessions. Leadership development for the future? Heck no! Leaders NOW. Read more

The one time each year that philanthropy presents a powerful front to lawmakers in the nation’s capital is Foundations on the Hill (FOTH). FOTH is an opportunity to share personal stories of grantmaking impact, as well as views and concerns on relevant legislative proposals, directly with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Read more

All current EPIP members are now invited to sign in to Member Connect, EPIP’s custom-built online community. Join or renew your dues today for access to this virtual benefit hub, full of resources, content and networking opportunities. Functionality will continue to expand, too. Read more

EPIP-LA invites you to the launch of our Leadership Salon on Wednesday, November 14 with John E. Kobara, Executive VP and COO of the California Community Foundation. Mr. Kobara will be talking about the importance of mentorships as EPIP LA also announces and seeks your feedback in developing its mentorship program set to launch in late Spring 2013!

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The EPIP Hawai’i quarterly newsletter is now available! Read about upcoming events and recaps of past events, new initiatives like the “Connecting Leaders in Philanthropy” program, and a list of excellent resources and professional development opportunities. For more information or questions, contact the steering committee at [email protected]. Download the newsletter here! Read more