EPIP-NY Steering Committee member, Katja Kurz, recently wrote to us to share a number of fellowship opportunities offered by her employer, Cultural Vistas. These fellowships are a great opportunity for folks looking to expand their work in an international setting. Alfa Fellowship: This is a fully funded program sending young U.S. professionals on 11-month work assignments at leading organizations in Moscow, Russia. Applicants must have at least two years of work experience in their fields and must have demonstrated leadership potential. Aside from generous funding, the program also includes one-on-one intensive Russian language training, a prestigious seminar series, and thematic excursions throughout the region. Housing in Moscow is provided, and accompanying spouses and children are welcome. Applicants must be 35 years old or younger. Apply by December 1st for the 2014 program: www.culturalvistas.org/alfa Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship: A fully funded program sending mid-career U.S. professionals with a graduate degree and at least 5 years of full-time work experience in their fields on 6 or 9-month assignments at leading organizations in Germany. Aside from generous funding, the program includes one-on-one intensive German language training, a series of high-level seminars across the EU, as well as a living stipend for accompanying spouses and children. Applicants must be 40 years old or younger. Apply by November 1st for the 2014 program: www.culturalvistas.org/bosch     Read more

Hispanic Heritage Month just ended on October 15, and we would be remiss not to acknowledge it and EPIP's Latino roots. Many don't realize that people of color were at the center of EPIP's formation.

Most know the story of how Rusty Stahl founded EPIP with a group of like-minded people back in 2001. However, EPIP's staff recently discovered that one of Rusty's compadres was a Latino Program Associate from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Alejandro Amezcua.

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This post is a collaboration between EPIP member Lora Smith, Communications Officer at Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation in Winston-Salem, NC, and one of MRBF’s grantees, Charmel Gauden, an attorney and the former Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center (GCFHC).  We asked them to share their thoughts on leadership in the 21st century. In 2011 the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation hosted a trans-generational convening on the topic of Equity and Opportunity in the American South. We wanted to understand the needs of emerging nonprofit leaders in the South and what they saw on the horizon of their work. The conversation also included respected elders in the sector who helped ground the conversation in historical context and offered mentorship. We listened to the rich conversation and came away with beginning strategies to better support nextGen Southern leadership that we believe will help strengthen nonprofit infrastructure in the region as a whole. Hearing directly from young leaders within our grantee partner organizations was integrally important for our institutional learning and practice. Charmel Gauden was one of the participants. She shares what she hopes foundations learn about the needs of millennial leaders here. — Lora Smith, Communications Officer, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation An Open Letter to Foundations from a Millennial Leader Dear Foundations, Read more

This post was authored by Nichole Martini, who is the Co-Chair of EPIP-NY’s Steering Committee.

In the early fall of 2012, EPIP-NY went through its usual onboarding process of new Steering Committee members. I was elected co-chair of the chapter to help guide and direct our activities and work with EPIP National. This was my first time serving in a co-leadership model and I wasn’t sure how it would work. 

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Sophia Guevara is an EPIP member in Michigan, a long time contributor to RE: Philanthropy and the the former chair of the Consortium of Foundation Libraries affinity group.  She responded to the EPIP summer challenge with a few key leadership lessons that she’s picked up along the way. In every field, there are a few professionals who choose to stand out from the rest.  These leaders are usually passionate about their work, but passion alone often isn’t enough. For the early career professional looking to start their own path towards leadership, what are a few lessons to keep in mind?  In my own case, I believe that some of the most valuable lessons I learned about leadership were gained during my experience as a negotiator.  From getting comfortable with rejection to being creative with options at one’s disposal, the experience taught me lessons that I believe have helped me on my own path.  Here are four of those lessons: Read more

Beyond the Rockstar Paradigm:  Practical Tools for Visionary, Collaborative Leadership

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This year's People of Color Network (PCN) Gathering will take place on November 5th and 6th in Boston. This is the 7th gathering of our members of color. PCN gatherings provide participants with opportunities to explore identity, race, and social impact. The content of PCN gathering itself is three-fold: 1) personal connections to social justice work; 2) understanding structural racism; and 3) bringing this work back home. Participant responses are resoundingly positive; we hope you'll come find out for yourself.

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In partnership with NTEN, EPIP members may take advantage of member rates on this NTEN webinar. Discount codes for all partner offers can be found on Member Connect.  This webinar will focus on how we see advocacy and engagement evolving and trends within the market that give some indications as to where we will be in the next five years.This webinar is the last of 3 installments in the series: Beyond the Letter, Beyond the Like. Learn More DATE Thursday, Oct 17, 2013 11:00am US/Pacific 2:00pm US/Eastern     Read more

With support from Blue Shield of California Foundation, EPIP is pleased to announce the launch of Doing Good in the 21st Century, a joint exploration with La Piana Consulting that began at the 2013 EPIP National Conference in Chicago earlier this year. Many of you participated in the workshop on video recordings, and your thoughts have all been captured. Together, we asked the question: “How must the social sector adapt to succeed in meeting 21st Century challenges and opportunities?” And, together, we have generated the answers. Join the conversation on Twitter! #DoGood Read more

We regularly post new job opportunities on the Member Connect Job Board. Some recent openings listed include: Vice President Philanthropy in Hartford, CT Program Manager, Philanthropic Services in San Francisco, CA Executive Director in Westchester, NY If you’re an EPIP member, just follow these instructions to get there: Read more