EPIP Boston works to strengthen the next generation of grantmakers and advance the field of philanthropy in the Boston 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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Lauren Tulp, our most recent Co-Chair of EPIP Bay Area and Impact Planning and Analysis Associate at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, shares one of her highlighted experiences from this year’s EPIP National Conference: At this year’s EPIP National Conference I had the opportunity to present a workshop called “Do Nothing About Me Without Me: Engaging Stakeholders for Better Results” with two fantastic staff members of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Andy Freeze and Jason Twiss. Read more

One of our Steering Committee members, Ginger Hintz, attended the Learning Tour of LA Ports at this year’s EPIP National Conference. She shares her reflections here: Philanthropy is about relationships. I think good philanthropy supports and builds long-term connections. These axioms were reinforced on a learning tour to the San Pedro Bay ports (the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach). Patricia Castellanos, Deputy Director and Director of Ports Project at LAANE, and Angelo Logan, Co-Executive Director of East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, were our guides into a system that most people never see but are affected by every day. Read more

Fundraiser. Art. Music. and Fun. Any amount raised – You receive 100%. EPIP LA & GOOD Maker teamed up to bring all the fantastic LA based nonprofits together for the public to choose who should win our fabulous prize: being the sole beneficiary of Viva la Art‘s annual fundraiser, Art, Drinks, and Music. There’s an art auction, live music, live art, and much much more! Last year, they raised close to $10,000!!!

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Join EPIP Seattle Southside at The Russell Family Foundation in Gig Harbor on Thursday June, 28th for our annual “Careers in Philanthropy” event, featuring Sherrana Kildun, Director of Community Programs, at The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. Read more

The EPIP National Conference was a few weeks ago, but we’re still talking about it! We asked those of you who attended to send us your highlights, stories, learnings, and “aha” moments so we could share them with everyone. We’ll be posting these throughout the next following weeks. The first response we received was from Susanne Revutsky, who participated in the conference as a career coach and facilitated one of the sessions on Graduate School. She posted her thoughts and research about “Making the Case for Graduate School” on her website, Butterfly Careers. Please add your comments if you attended this session or want to share your highlights and experiences on this topic. We’d love to hear from you! Read more

Confluence Philanthropy and Resource Generation have partnered to create the Next Gen Fellowship in Mission Related Investing, a one-year intensive peer-to-peer learning program for trustees and individual donors seeking to align their philanthropic mission with the management of their assets. The 2012 cohort begins in September 2012. The deadline to apply is May 28, 2012! For more information, see below or check out the info page. Read more

EPIP Boston & AGM are hosting a new grantmaker breakfast for local practitioners 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!   Read more

EPIP Boston Happy Hour, May 2012 Our May Happy Hour will be a great chance to network and learn about best practices in the field of philanthropy as well as tools for professional development. Read more

Understanding how nonprofit organizations work is essential to good philanthropic work and board service will give you valuable hands-on experience. Board service provides emerging practitioners with an outstanding way in which to learn about the issues and challenges faced by nonprofit organizations. Read more