Webinar Recap- Strengthening the Field of Black Male Achievement: Strategies for Success 

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 

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This April, EPIP is highlighting the Measuring a Leader Innovation and Problem Solving Skills.

Social change leaders:

• Think unconventionally while inspiring others to as well
• Solicit diverse perspectives to aid problem solving
• Analyze problems, create solutions and solve problems quickly
• Integrate new technology and data analysis into problem solving 

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As spring begins to reach many parts of the country we are seeing changes in the weather, with leaves and flowers beginning to sprout. Along with the change in seasons we at EPIP are continuing to prepare for a change in leadership with the search for our new Executive Director. Please know that we will accept resumes for the ED position until May 1. Thank you to those of you who have expressed interest by submitting your resumes and we look forward to seeing more applications from our EPIP family. 

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First published in NTEN: Change, March 2015, CC BY-SA 3.0 
Virtual Learning for Nonprofits
By Sophia Guevara, Social Media Fellow, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP)

Professional development is important to keep one current and marketable in today’s job market.  With my background in distance learning and interest in helping others grow, I have learned to be creative in the tools and techniques I utilize in developing virtual learning sessions. 

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Webinar Recap- Social Justice Trends in New Media: How New Civil Rights Movements Take Shape 

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

 

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In an effort to help EPIP members gain value from the experience of professionals in the field, EPIP has started a new interview series. Blog readers will be able to learn valuable lessons from leaders in the field. This interview was conducted by Sophia Guevara, EPIP Social Media Fellow.

The next interview in this series is with Jacob Harold, President and CEO of Guidestar. 

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By Stephen Alexander, Program Manger, Exponent Philanthropy

For career-minded professionals working in philanthropy—whether in program or administrative roles at foundations, philanthropy support organizations, consulting firms, or academic centers—the field can be a difficult space to navigate. Career paths tend to be limited and unconventional, and, although funders are making great strides in going public with their giving, the field has yet to overcome its tendency toward anonymity. 

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Last year we announced the departure of Rahsaan Harris, and though we’ve missed his presence as ED, Emily has done an outstanding job in the interim. The Board of Advisors has formed a search committee and is excited to launch the search for a new ED. Many of you have probably seen the announcement by now via email; you can also find the job description on the EPIP website here. We hope that we can find our new Executive Director right from our extensive EPIP membership. I encourage you to read through the description and consider whether you fit the position. I also encourage you to share the description with your networks! Please send applications (cover letter and resumé) and any inquiries to [email protected] – Jasmine Hall Ratliff National Advisory Board Chair | Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy   Read more

Webinar Recap- How Barbie Ate Science and Math Outcomes: Feminine Norms and STEM

Wednesday, March 4, 2015   

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This month marks the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches. In March 1965, activists including Dr. King, Amelia Boynton, Diane Nash, and John Lewis led a series of protest marches covering the 54 miles from Selma to the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery...

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