This March, EPIP is highlighting the Measuring a Leader Social Justice and Racial Analysis Skills...

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Webinar Recap- Police Accountability and Racial Justice: Sustaining a Movement

Wednesday, February 18, 2015  

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There are so many great resources for the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors–from publications and research centers to academic and professional development opportunities. EPIP LA is happy to share this new, easy-to-use resource guide to help emerging foundation professionals be more effective in their work and more connected to the field...

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Our Member Connect portal is experiencing technical difficulties. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. For accessing member benefits, codes and instructions, including the Eventbrite promotional code for webinars, please contact [email protected]. EPIP dues-paying members enjoy the following benefits: EPIP Webinars Benefit: Free access to EPIP Wednesday Webinars New York University Academy for Grantmaking and Funder Education Benefit: 15% discount off all grantmaking courses. Courses prices vary. Details: The NYU Academy for Grantmaking and Funder Education is a division of the NYU George Heyman Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. The Academy program is targeted to both individual philanthropists and foundation professionals. The curriculum is based on “core competencies of grantmaking”, sequential learning, and was developed in collaboration with the Council on Foundations, the Association of Small Foundations, Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the National Center for Family Philanthropy, and numerous private foundations, and many others in the field. Programs include a Certificate in Grantmaking, Mini intensives for new grantmakers, and Advanced Intensives for more experienced funders. (More info available in the NYU brochure.) When: Courses are offered each semester (Fall, Spring). Additionally NYU offers weeklong intensive courses every January. Where: New York, NY UPDATE: January 2015 program now available. Please see further details here. National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) Benefit: $25 off individual membership (a 50% discount) Details: NCRP promotes philanthropy that serves the public good, is responsive to people and communities with the least wealth and opportunity, and is held accountable to the highest standards of […] Read more

EPIP members are eligible for a 15% discount at courses offered by the NYU Academy for Grantmaking and Funder Education. More details can be found by logging in to Member Connect and clicking on “Member benefits”. NYU School of Professional Studies George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising Spring 2015 Course Offerings – For Grantmakers Only Foundations of Philanthropy for Funders with Richard Marker (Feb 19-20) Law of Nonprofit Management (March 10-April 14) Grantmaking Strategies with Richard Marker (March 2-3) Corporate Philanthropy (April 1-29) Program Evaluation Approaches for Funders with Mirele Goldsmith (March 12-April 2) Technology for Funders (March 11-18) Please contact Robert Lesko if you have any questions or need more information: [email protected] or 212-998-6764.

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As we celebrate Black History Month, questions about its purpose will inevitably arise in the public discourse as they do every year. People who buy into the erroneous idea of a post-racial America believe that it’s irrelevant or even harmful. Others argue that setting aside one month ends up diminishing the 400-year old historical legacy of Black Americans.

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This February, EPIP is highlighting the Measuring a Leader Strategic and Analytical Skills. Social change leaders: Anticipate future needs and trends; Create competitive strategies and plans; and Think broadly when analyzing an issue or presented with a challenge...

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The Boys and Men of Color Twitter chat that occurred on January 29th was a partnership between the Council on Foundations, EPIP, ABFE and The Executive Alliance...

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EPIP in NOLA has three program tracks that encourage a broad range of topics and emphasize the learning goals of EPIP members. Priority will be given to proposals that speak to our focus on social justice, build valuable professional skills, encourage interactivity and highlight innovative problem-solving. Program Tracks Track 1: Place-Based Funding with an Eye on the South What can we learn from “place-based” funding and apply to the South? Track 2: The Intersection of Social Justice, Art and Culture How can support of the arts and culture have a sustainable impact on struggling communities? Track 3: You Say You Want a Revolution? Strategies for Collective Impact and Movement Building What does it take to make significant societal change? Learn More and Apply For information on our conference theme and tracks, click here To submit your ideas, click here for the survey (a preview of the survey can be found here: http://bit.ly/1yDcyw0) To read more about our speaker/presenter policies, click here Still have questions? Contact us at: [email protected] Submission deadline: February 20, 2015 at 8pm EST. The 2015 EPIP National Conference May 12-14*, 2015 Le Méridien New Orleans(registration coming soon!) * Possible Friday, 5/15 programming. Stay tuned for more information. Read more

This guest post was authored by Rahsaan Harris, the President & CEO of The Emma Bowen Foundation For Minority Interests in Media.

Dr. Harris most recently served as EPIP’s second Executive Director from 2012-2014.   

Don’t give up I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… 

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