Highlights Check out our Eventifier and Storify pages, which capture highlights from the JAG Unity Summit. We especially love this one put together by our friends at the Women’s Funding Network.   Follow the conversation on social media #JAGUnity2014 for the 2014 JAG Unity Summit #EPIPleaders for EPIP’s Measuring a Leader framework   20 Years of JAG Watch the JAG video that played at the Summit, highlighting 20 years of advancing equity together Read more

We interviewed Bob Pullin, Chief of Digital Engagement with the Ford Foundation, to learn more about their new, innovative Un-Survey and the thinking and technology behind it. 1. Please provide a brief professional description of yourself. I’m responsible for digital engagement for the Ford Foundation, focused on using technology to help build relationships with our core audiences mostly through the web site and social media. Prior to coming to Ford I worked on technology strategy, design management and information architecture at a small design and technology company called Corsair. At Corsair we worked with a few philanthropy clients including Rockefeller Foundation and the Gates Foundation. 2. On the Ford Foundation website, there is something called the Un-Survey. What is it about? The Un-Survey is one part of the research for our website redesign. It is intended to help us continue to build empathy with our audiences and give us a better understanding of kinds of information they want from us. The Un-Survey is giving ideas for content and functionality to offer in the next version of the website that we wouldn’t have thought of without it. 3. What kind of thinking went behind the development of the Un-Survey? The Un-Survey was conceived as an experiment to see if we could turn the traditional survey model on its head in a productive way. Instead of us asking our Web visitors questions, we’re inviting them to ask us questions. Our hope was that this will unearth what’s most important to our partners, peers and others—without our preconceived ideas leading the way. […]

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In philanthropy, we’re sometimes a step (or two) removed from our nonprofit partners doing such incredible work in the community. But building strong connections to support and champion our grantees is actually at the core of our values as philanthropy professionals. That’s why we are thrilled to partner with the One Percent Foundation to launch the very first EPIP Los Angeles Giving Circle. Please join us on Wednesday, June 18th for a special launch party to learn more!...

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We want to see you in Washington DC June 6 – 8 because we are one community. Being My Brother’s Keeper is an expression of agape love. The Greek word agape, to treat with affectionate regard, refers to self-giving and selflessness. This love helps you empathize with others, allows you to see their humanity, and inspires you to fight for their well being. It helps you realize… I am, because you are (Ubuntu). That is the spirit of UNITY. The JAG partners are gathering because we recognize each other’s struggles and we work to ensure each other’s success. I am an heterosexual African American male and I recognize what challenges and privileges that brings. To make a just and equitable world, I must be willing to fight for the future of my gay Latina sisters, my trans Asian American brothers, and all others. That’s why we can’t rest until the Nigerian school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram are home safely (#BringBackOurGirls). We should push for comprehensive immigration reform (#CIR) and for the right of all to marry who they love (#marriageequality). We should cheer efforts to bolster Black male achievement (#mbk). That’s why our gathering in Washington DC is important. You don’t want to miss it. #EPIPleaders Rahsaan Harris, PhD   Read more

May 21, 2014

EPIP Webinar: Strengthening Nonprofit-Funder Partnerships 

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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. The fourth interview in this series is with Mari Kuraishi, Co-Founder and President of the Global Giving Foundation.

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The folks at NTEN are offering EPIP members free access to a couple of their recent webinars: Leaders Leveraging Wireless: 10 Ways to Lead by Leaving Your Desk and How to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly. During Leaders Leveraging Wireless, Mobile Citizen’s Michelle Warner and Kecia Carroll demonstrated how nonprofits can use wireless technology or Internet access to enable programs, stay connected to key stakeholders, or to work more efficiently–from anywhere. In How to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly, MSDS’s Niki Hammond and Ross Berenson give the lowdown on the pros and cons of mobile apps vs. mobile websites vs. responsive design, and walk you through the process of ensuring that your website is mobile-device friendly. We invite you to use codes “WEB-LLW” and “WEB-MWMF” to access these recordings free of charge. Let NTEN know what you learn. Share your comments below. Read more

Download the application today!   EPIP is seeking leaders of leaders to serve on our national advisory board! Do you have what it takes to guide and grow EPIP to our next stage of development? Are you passionate about social justice issues? Do you have strong and innovative ideas on leadership and talent development in the sector? Are you committed to making significant change in our world? Then, we invite you to download and submit the application to join the EPIP Advisory Board. The deadline is Wednesday, June 18, 2014 by 5PM EDT. Please email the application with resumé to Emily Kessler at [email protected]. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Emily, or contact one of the members of the board development committee: Dana Linnane ([email protected]) or Christine Reeves ([email protected]). We are seeking multiple board member positions. Please help us find our next advisory board members by circulating this announcement to your network as well. Many thanks, The EPIP National Board of Advisors & Staff Read more

The EPIP Los Angeles mentorship program recently kicked off its pilot year. Since being selected to participate in the cohort, we’ve each identified, reached out to, and had initial conversations with our mentors.   One of the first steps in mentorship is realizing how you can benefit from the process. Prior to our involvement, each of us asked ourselves the question of whether or not we needed a mentor. Mentorship is a unique opportunity to deepen relationships, learn more about the sector, and define career goals. If you’re trying to determine whether or not mentorship is right for you, here are four questions to ask yourself before beginning. 1. Have I articulated what my career goals are? If you’re still trying to determine what you want most out of your career, a mentor can help guide you. It’s often beneficial for someone to talk you through developing goals that are aligned with your skills and interests. 2. Am I currently in a position to fulfill my career goals? Once you’ve determined your short- and long-term goals, you need to ask yourself if your current role is helping you achieve them. Where are your shortcomings? Do you need more training in certain areas, or could you benefit from a masters or certificate program? A mentor can help identify where you might want to focus your energy moving forward. 3. Have I opened myself up to new experiences? Working with a mentor can help expose you to new experiences, like following along […] Read more

April 23, 2014

EPIP Webinar: Serve on a Board, Save the World AND Advance Your Career 

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