Joint Affinity Groups Stand in Unity to Address Racism in Philanthropy (click to download) August 14, 2014- In recent months, Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington football team, established the “Washington Redskins Original Americans Foundation.” Snyder has said he recognizes the tremendous inequities faced by Native American communities and has pledged to work in partnership with Native Americans to foster “genuine opportunities for tribal communities.” Unfortunately, these laudable philanthropic goals are undermined by the continued use of a racist slur in the name of the foundation and the franchise that founded it. As a coalition of philanthropic networks representing communities of color, LGBTQ communities, women, and young and emerging leaders, we believe that philanthropy can only address long-standing inequities if we work with underserved communities as respected and valued partners. Foundations rooted in tribal communities and some leading national and regional foundations have done exactly that, resulting in powerful philanthropic models for social change and partnership with Native communities. The Original Americans Foundation is treating Native communities disrespectfully, thus failing to follow these best practices from the start. Native Americans in Philanthropy, a founding partner of the Joint Affinity Groups and a leading philanthropic voice for Native Americans, has challenged the field regarding this issue and more deeply about its commitment to inclusiveness and equity. Our philanthropic community can only have a meaningful dialogue about how to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion if we listen to and lift up diverse voices. We encourage you to read and consider the statement […] Read more

The Los Angeles Chapter of EPIP is so grateful for the generosity of those members and friends who have participated in our first ever Giving Circle. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now the fun begins! We’re opening the nomination process to determine which emerging nonprofit organization or project will receive the dollars raised...

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Last year, EPIP’s LA Chapter launched a mentorship program to help our members establish long-term, meaningful relationships, both with a mentor and with other emerging professionals in the field. If you’re a member of EPIP LA, and are interested in gaining professional development skills and exploring your career interests, apply to participate in year two of the EPIP LA Mentorship Program...

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Demographics is destiny… IF …we build coalitions and leverage what we know and who we are for GOOD. We believe it is important to know who you are and use that knowledge to demonstrate the power in our diversity and fuel your passion for changing the world. That is why we want you to stand up and be counted. In the coming weeks, we’ll survey our network so we can tell our story. We are LGBTQ and straight; female, male, and transgender; Latino and Asia American; Black and White; and young and old. We work in foundations, nonprofits, government, and the private sector. We are a beloved community wants to play our part in making the world justice, equitable, and sustainable. EPIP is excited to be a diverse network of emerging leaders committed to making a difference. We are inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community, a societybased on justice, equal opportunity, and love of one’s fellow human beings. EPIP’s beloved community can come together across differences to show philanthropy that we can change the world. Please stand up to be recognized. Being “difference blind” doesn’t get us to our ultimate goal. We need to see each other so we can empathize and mobilize… together. By recognizing each other’s struggles and we can work to ensure each other’s success. Thanks for sharing your story. Rahsaan Harris, PhD Executive Director, EPIP   Tell who you think you are to win $50 http://svy.mk/1ptwv73 Read more

EPIP NY works to strengthen the next generation of grantmakers and advance the field of philanthropy in the NYC area. We provide local philanthropy professionals with opportunities for networking and professional development, connecting members with their peers and providing access to senior leaders for learning and development.

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July 30, 2014

EPIP/Public Allies Webinar: Crowdfunding 101

 

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      Special Invitation for NYC Area EPIP Members Making the Case for Support …So you can make a difference A special invitation to a brand-new Foundation Center program… Looking to build your leadership skills? Interested in practical tools that will help your nonprofit advance? Want in-depth instruction as well as coaching and assistance from experts? Be a part of Making the Case! Through a combination of in-person and online learning opportunities, you will develop the knowledge and skills you need to create a strong organizational “case for support,” while engaging in activities that expand your network, expose you to best practices and key issues in the field, and help you identify your leadership role within your organization. In keeping with EPIP’s Measuring a Leader framework, Making the Case will help you as an EPIP member: Grow your influencing and fundraising skills through solid training in building a case for support with potential funders; Build your strategic and analytical skills through financial analysis of your organizations; and Expand your communication skills by understanding the creation and maintenance of brand identity. This three-month program will cover the topics of creating a case statement, crafting a financial story, and clarifying a nonprofit brand. Experts from Foundation Center, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and Big Duck will provide workshop instruction and assignments that help you take your nonprofit to a higher level. This new course begins September 9, 2014, and runs through December 5, 2014 and will take place at the Foundation Center’s location in New York City. Participation in the inaugural program is free, but you must […]

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This guest post was authored by Ryan Ginard. Ryan works for The San Diego Foundation, where he builds capacity for the Malin Burnham San Diego Center for Civic Engagement through the Civic Leadership Fund, and supports the development and implementation of the Legacy League and Nonprofit Planned Giving Partnership program. Ryan is also a Steering Committee member of the San Diego Chapter of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy.  What are the best ways to increase the capacity of our nonprofits? Is it targeted funding to areas of need or is it competitive grant making to enable innovative approaches to traditional societal issues? Now take money off the table as an option. How does that change your approach? As we celebrate 100 years of community foundations (one of the real bastions of philanthropic engagement), we need to realize that giving has changed from that of a purely financial nature to a hybrid of time, ideas and charitable gifts. The sooner this is realized, the sooner a modernized approach to engaging with the next generation of philanthropists can occur. Why is this new narrative important? Ultimately it’s because we are failing to connect with this important demographic at a time that we should be grooming them to be the leaders of tomorrow. You know the type, extremely active in their community throughout the early stages of their career, going through a number of leadership development programs and then all of a sudden being found in a state of career flux by the age of 30. Family […] Read more

In this interview, Beth Kanter provides readers with an opportunity to gain leadership lessons from a career that she has been passionate about for twenty years.  Helping nonprofits make effective use of technology, Beth also shares best practices for nonprofits to consider. 1.  Could you provide a brief professional description of who you are and what you do? You can find that here: http://www.bethkanter.org/about-beth/ My work is as a trainer – for the past 20 years that has been around working with nonprofits to build capacity in using the Internet and Web and social media for their missions and communications strategies and for building staff knowledge and capacity. 2. What drew you to your current work and how did you get your start? It’s a long story and I’ve written about my career path here: http://www.bethkanter.org/whats-your-calling/ To sum it up, I’ve always had a desire for life long learning – that’s my passion.    So, if you can follow your passion, curiosity, and keep learning – AND get paid for your work – you’ve hit the sweet spot. 2a. What skills have been most useful to you in your work with nonprofits? As a trainer, I work constantly at improving my skills in instructional design and delivery.  I think having good facilitation skills so you can help groups of people to learn and gain insights.      Also,  I do a lot of coaching, so listening skills are important.    And, for developing curriculum and training materials, understanding content curation, attention training (being able […] Read more

July 16, 2014

Grace Under Pressure: How to Build Engagement and Capacity for Action in Distressed Communities 

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