This spring, EPIP is being contracted to present our Philanathropology Social Justice Philanthropy training to the participants in a fellowship program. The fellowship, housed at Proteus Fund, places young people of color in paid foundation internships around Boston. EPIP Boston is co-hosting and will participate in the training and help to network the Fellows into the EPIP community as well. Read more

On Wednesday, February 22nd, a group of Bay Area EPIPers went to The Mission to learn more about At The Crossroads, a nonprofit working to help homeless youth who don’t access traditional services and are disconnected from any type of ongoing support. They aim to remove common barriers to service by bringing counselors to their client base- directly onto the streets- and shaping support services around the needs of each individual client. In addition to one-on-one counseling at a location of the homeless youth’s choosing, they provide food boxes, new clothes and hygiene supplies. As well, they connect youth with other traditional service providers. For most of the youth that ATC have served, healthy and trusting relationships with an adult figure are a rarity, and ATC staff strive to combat this by making sure that counselors are a consistent and stable figure in the youth’s lives. In fact, once ATC makes contact with a youth, they will continue supporting their clients for as long as the youth want help, often working with them well into their twenties. Their goal is to help homeless youth not just make positive changes in their lives, but maintain them as well.

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EPIP is proud to announce two upcoming online video member briefings to conclude the series Exploring Different Member Roles Within Foundations. Please note that these sessions are open only to current dues-paying members. Members who RSVP will receive a separate email with all appropriate login instructions. Read more

When we told you about the benefits of joining EPIP, we promised to offer access to engaging, high-quality programs and events in your local city in addition to a national network of other emerging leaders. How well are doing at meeting that promise? Here’s your chance to weigh in. Read more

The One Percent Foundation is putting on it’s 3rd Annual Grant Madness – NCAA March Madness pool for charity. Winners of the pool get to donate winnings to their favorite nonprofits. Last December, EPIP Bay Area collaborated with One Percent Foundation on a “Giving Circle Meet and Greet” event. They have great and unique ways of engaging young adults in philanthropy, such as this Grant Madness event. Check it out HERE Read more

You’re invited! Please join us at the… EPIP Seattle and The Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities (TFN) Mixer & Dinner Monday, March 26, at 8:00 pm Local 360 Restaurant 2234 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 The Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities (TFN) will be in town soon for the TFN national conference, and EPIP is thrilled to partner with them to host a dinner designed to bring together Seattle’s new philanthropic leaders and TFN grantmakers from around the country. Read more

The Bay Area Chapter of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy proudly presents Understanding Your Personal Brand a career coaching opportunity and workshop of the EPIP Effective Leadership Career Program (EPIP’s newest program, launching now!) Read more

EPIP members and non-members now have the opportunity to purchase affordable 1-on-1 career counseling sessions. Individuals and employers can purchase 50-minute coaching sessions for emerging foundation professionals. EPIP Members have access to reduced rates. Other ELCP program components such as in-person and virtual trainings, a dynamic online career portal will be free for EPIP members and offered year-round. The ELCP will also be featured at the 2012 EPIP National Conference with five workshops, 1 plenary session, and free 30-minute counseling sessions for attendees. Learn more about the ELCP and purchase counseling sessions. Read more

New York Foundation 2012 Summer Internship Application Deadline: Friday, April 13, 2012 The New York Foundation invites applications for an internship in philanthropy. NYF is seeking a young person interested in learning about its grant-making approach and practice. The intern will participate in the grant review process at all levels for a period of ten weeks from June through August 2012.

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We hope our readers will join us for our “Meet the Alumni” Happy Hour & Colleague “Matchmaking” Event, which is taking place tomorrow, February 29 at the Croton Reservoir Tavern at 6 pm. More information and RSVP details are available on the event website. We look forward to seeing you there!

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