Mothers love to brag about their children. For them, it’s a source of pride to say, “my daughter is a doctor” or “my son is a lawyer.” In that moment of truth, it is universally understood that the mother was successful in raising her child well. My mom is proud of me, but she has always had difficulty describing what I do.  “Rahsaan spends other people’s money for good causes” is usually the best she can muster. Getting the job as EPIP’s new Executive Director didn’t improve matters. “Now you’re telling me you’re a Pip?! I didn’t know Gladys Knight was auditioning new back up singers.” Let me explain to my mother (and anyone else who is interested) what EPIP is. Read more

EPIP Hawai’i Presents Learning Circles Creating a space that encourages collaboration and innovation is essential in Philanthropy. Small group discussions will be facilitated to promote the awareness and sharing of information that may be of interest to others working in philanthropic sectors. Read more

Are you new to philanthropy or your organization? The EPIP Boston Chapter and Associated Grant Makers are pleased to invite you to join us for a New Grantmaker Breakfast! Connect with others new to the field, begin developing your network, discuss the challenges and opportunities of entering grantmaking, and walk away with the Top 10 Tips for New Grantmakers (as compiled by experienced professionals in the EPIP network)...

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This is a great opportunity for EPIP members interested in nonprofit board service! YNPN is looking for outstanding nonprofit leaders to join the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network national board of directors. If you are committed to nonprofits, ready to commit to a leadership position, and want to help lead the growing YNPN movement, you are encouraged you to apply. YNPN’s board is a working board, helping to steer the course of YNPN’s growth, national presence, committees, programs and activities. For more info, check out their website. The deadline to apply is October 26, 2012. Read more

Please join us for our EPIP Hawai’i October lunch meeting featuring small group discussions with respected Hawai’i philanthropic leaders: Janis Reischmann,  Executive Director of  Hau’oli Mau Loa Foundation Stacie Ma’a,  Vice President of  The Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation Terry George,  Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Harold K.L Castle Foundation Al Castle,   Executive Director of the  Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation Nancy Aleck,  Executive Director of the Hawai’i People’s Fund This lunch will also serve as a kick off to the EPIP Hawai’i Connecting Leaders in Philanthropy program. This is an inquiry program where EPIP members will have the opportunity to learn from these philanthropic leaders through a series of one-on-one interactions. Thursday, October 4th, 2012 12:00 – 1:30 pm The Bankers Club (First Hawaiian Center), 999 Bishop St, Honolulu Lunch cost is $15. Space is limited, please RSVP by October 2nd to [email protected]. Read more

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.

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A Knowledge Network for Emerging Grantmakers of Color When: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10 AM – Friday, February 1, 2013 at 12 PM Participants check in at hotel Tuesday night, January 29 to allow for an early morning start on Weds. Jan 30. Read more

Independent Sector’s NGen: Moving Nonprofit Leaders from Next to Now is coming to San Francisco November 10 and 11. EPIP Members can register for this two day conference before September 16 and receive the rate of $150. Programming will feature: Networking events with 150 of your peers and established sector leaders An 2 hour, in-depth workshop with Cambridge Leadership Associates  focused on “Leading from Center” Professional development workshops which will engage both your head and heart A special session co-facilitated by EPIP, YNPN, and IS Read more

With an ever-increasing focus on impact and results, foundations are looking to nonprofits to deliver meaningful returns on their philanthropic investments. Yet foundations consistently overlook the MOST important investment they can make to ensure nonprofit effectiveness: supporting talent and leadership development. Nonprofits are only as effective as the people who lead them and deliver their services, but many nonprofits are stymied by a lack of systems and structures for improving the skills and abilities of their people. The dearth of resources for talent and leadership development plagues the sector from recruitment through retirement, at individual nonprofits and throughout the entire field. After the program, join EPIP NYC as we kick off the fall. Come learn about our action plan and meet with your fellow EPIP members and other philanthropic professionals. For more information on these two events, click here. Read more

Is this your leadership moment? We all have opportunities to make a difference in the world. Leadership doesn’t come from a job title. It isn’t conferred through an educational degree. Leadership comes from a willingness to meet today’s challenges in your community and the world at large. Today, I have been blessed with my own leadership moment as I step into my role at EPIP. Our work is to develop extraordinary new leaders to enhance organized philanthropy and its impact on communities. We envision a day when all generations of practitioners in philanthropy collaborate effectively to build foundations for a better world. Read more