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Everyone living in the Los Angeles region faces future threats from increasing pollution and a changing climate, but for many communities the effects of environmental damage can be felt today. Join EPIP LA on Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30pm for an intimate conversation with mark! Lopez, executive director of East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, to learn about the disparate impacts of LA’s largest industries as well as the activist movement that seeks to change the conversation. Dinner will be provided.
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mark! Lopez comes from a family with a long history of activism. He was raised in the Madres del Este de Los Angeles Santa Isabel (Mothers of East LA Santa Isabel – MELASI), an organization co-founded by his grandparents, Juana Beatriz Gutierrez and Ricardo Gutierrez. This set his trajectory as a community activist. He has engaged in a wide array of student activism at UC Santa Cruz where he earned his B.A. in Environmental Studies, and taught university courses at UC Santa Cruz, Cal State Northridge, and UCLA Extension. mark! earned his M.A. from the Chican@ Studies Department at Cal State Northridge, where he completed his Masters thesis titled “The Fire: Decolonizing “Environmental Justice.” mark! joined East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice as a member three years before joining the staff. After serving as Lead Organizer for East Yard Communities and Co-Director with EYCEJ Co-Founder Angelo Logan, mark! is now the Executive Director. He organizes in the area where he was born, raised and continues to live. mark! is the 2017 North American Recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds, so if the ticket prices above are a concern for you, please contact us at losangeles@epip.org, and we'll add you to the RSVP list.

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Join EPIP for a drink and a discussion of the SSIR article, “Philanthropy in the Service of Democracy” by Rob Reich, author of Just Giving.  

Reich argues, “In a democracy, the justification of any tax incentive for donations must be rooted in something more than the desire to reward people for practicing charity … A tax incentive is justified for its role in stimulating or amplifying the voice of citizens in the production of a diverse, decentralized, and pluralistic associational sector, which is itself important because it is considered a bedrock of a flourishing democracy.” 

Rob Reich asks what attitude and what policies should democracies have concerning individuals who give money away for public purposes? Philanthropy currently fails democracy in many ways, but Reich argues that it can be redeemed and be the “humble servant” of social goods. 

Join us for a conversation on how to identify the right standards philanthropy must set to ensure change is created and voices of the community are amplified. This is meant to be a time to discuss our own perspectives and experiences on the topics and questions presented in the article.

Appetizers are on EPIP. We hope to see you there!

This event is currently sold out. To join the waitlist, please fill out this form. 

Co-hosted with PEAK Grantmaking

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According to Forbes, the relationship with your boss is the “primary ingredient in job satisfaction.” With different personality types and approaches to projects, the burden is often on you to effectively communicate your work and your worth. Regardless of who your direct supervisor is, there are some practical skills and strategies that can help.

Join us for an interactive discussion on how to effectively manage up and across in your current role. During this session, we’ll go over how to:
• Initiate solutions
• Demonstrate your usefulness and get credit
• Communicate with managers
This session will also explore the ways in which our racial identities affect the experiences of managing up and being managed, and will include affinity group breakouts for deeper discussion.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds, so if the ticket prices above are a concern for you, please contact us at losangeles@epip.org, and we'll add you to the RSVP list.

Membership Questions? Have you been meaning to make your membership official or are you unsure if your employer is an Institutional Member? Contact us at losangeles@epip.org and we will happily get you connected!

This event is currently sold out. To join the waitlist, please fill out this form. 

Join the EPIP Bay Area and Northern California Grantmaker's Peninsula Philanthropy Network (PPN) at the Pacific Arts League for a casual mixer to connect with people who work in philanthropy on the San Francisco Peninsula. This will be an opportunity to build relationships, learn about the amazing work your colleagues are doing in the bay, and take in the artistic beauty that will surround you. 

— Register here —

Launched in 2016, PPN has connected and engaged philanthropic organizations in networking and sector learning opportunities, which have included topics on affordable housing, impact investing, and capacity building. As we spring into spring, we would love to gather your ideas on what programs to focus on in 2019. If you have any program topics or marvelous speaker ideas, share them with NCG staff or a member of the PPN Steering Committee at the mixer. 

We look forward to meeting all of you and strengthening the philanthropic network on the Peninsula! 

Hosted by Northern California Grantmakers and co-sponsored by EPIP Bay Area.

Note: This event is open to funders only. 

EPIP Boston Spring Convening

Rebooting Philanthropy: Transforming Philanthropic Practices Together Toward a More Just, Equitable, and Sustainable Field

Are you an early-career professional looking to develop skills and insight, or possibly, a mid-career professional newly entering the sector or aimed at taking your leadership to the next level? Wherever you are in your philanthropy journey, we welcome you to join us as we endeavor to learn more about existing structures, and envision a more just, equitable, and sustainable future for our profession.

The convening will take place on Friday, May 3rd from 9 am - 2 pm at Barr Foundation. Mixed sessions including a panel discussion, breakout conversations, and a skill-building workshop are planned. Our hope is to foster strong discourse around the key issues facing philanthropy while also providing concrete skills and lessons that you can take back to your organization. Please see below for details about the different keynote sessions.

Panel Discussion:

How can philanthropy keep up with the fast pace of cultural movements?

Join us to hear a range of perspectives on the topic of cultural justice and change movements. We'll learn from experts working in the field at both the grassroots and philanthropic level. Inspired by the conversation at EPIP Boston's February Breakfast Discussion, this panel conversation will further investigate how funders can utilize existing structures to leverage their power to affect long term change in collaboration with their nonprofit partners.

Moderator: Dana Karlsson Campion, Grants and Communications Manager, Cedar Tree Foundation and Steering Committee Member, EPIP Boston

Panelists:

Roseann Bongiovanni, Executive Director, Green Roots Chelsea

Kalila Barnett, Climate Program Officer, Barr Foundation and former Executive Director of Alternatives for Community and Environment in Roxbury

Tate Williams, Science and Environment Editor for Inside Philanthropy

Breakout Discussions with Panelists

Following the morning panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to engage with topics more deeply through breakout discussions with each of the panelists.

Skill-Building Workshop:

Affecting Change as an Emerging Practitioner in Philanthropy

Jeff Poulos, Chief Executive Officer of Philanthropy Massachusetts, will lead a workshop on developing your personal strategy within your organization, the role of empathy in philanthropy, and how to understand the power structure of your organization.

Optional pre-read for this workshop:

Peruse: GrantCraft. (2005, May 1). Personal Strategy: Mobilizing Yourself for Effective Grantmaking. Retrieved from http://www.grantcraft.org/assets/content/resources/personalstrategy.pdf

Skill-Sharing Activities:

The EPIP Boston Spring Convening will also feature opportunities for emerging practitioners to learn about and from each other through structured skill-sharing and networking activities. No preparation required!

Pricing*:

$10 - EPIP Members (Individual & Institutional)

$20 - Non-members

*Price includes admittance, coffee, breakfast & lunch.  Please email us at boston@epip.org if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.

We do not want entry fees to be a barrier to participate. If this is the case, please contact us to discuss potential scholarship opportunities.

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2019

EPIP Boston Spring Convening

Rebooting Philanthropy: Transforming Philanthropic Practices Together Toward a More Just, Equitable, and Sustainable Field

Are you an early-career professional looking to develop skills and insight, or possibly, a mid-career professional newly entering the sector or aimed at taking your leadership to the next level? Wherever you are in your philanthropy journey, we welcome you to join us as we endeavor to learn more about existing structures, and envision a more just, equitable, and sustainable future for our profession.

The convening will take place on Friday, May 3rd from 9 am - 2 pm at Barr Foundation. Mixed sessions including a panel discussion, breakout conversations, and a skill-building workshop are planned. Our hope is to foster strong discourse around the key issues facing philanthropy while also providing concrete skills and lessons that you can take back to your organization. Please see below for details about the keynote sessions.

Panel Discussion:

How can philanthropy keep up with the fast pace of cultural movements?

Join us to hear a range of perspectives on the topic of cultural justice and change movements. We'll learn from experts working in the field at both the grassroots and philanthropic level. Inspired by the conversation at EPIP Boston's February Breakfast Discussion, this panel conversation will further investigate how funders can utilize existing structures to leverage their power to affect long term change in collaboration with their nonprofit partners.

Moderator: Dana Karlsson Campion, Grants and Communications Manager, Cedar Tree Foundation and Steering Committee Member, EPIP Boston

Panelists:

Roseann Bongiovanni, Executive Director, Green Roots Chelsea

Kalila Barnett, Climate Program Officer, Barr Foundation and former Executive Director of Alternatives for Community and Environment in Roxbury

Tate Williams, Science and Environment Editor for Inside Philanthropy

Breakout Discussions with Panelists

Following the morning panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to engage with topics more deeply through breakout discussions with each of the panelists.

Skill-Building Workshop:

Affecting Change as an Emerging Practitioner in Philanthropy

Jeff Poulos, Chief Executive Officer of Philanthropy Massachusetts, will lead a workshop on developing your personal strategy within your organization, the role of empathy in philanthropy, and how to understand the power structure of your organization.

Optional pre-read for this workshop:

Peruse: GrantCraft. (2005, May 1). Personal Strategy: Mobilizing Yourself for Effective Grantmaking. Retrieved from http://www.grantcraft.org/assets/content/resources/personalstrategy.pdf

Skill-Sharing Activities:

The EPIP Boston Spring Convening will also feature opportunities for emerging practitioners to learn about and from each other through structured skill-sharing and networking activities. No preparation required!

Pricing*:

$20 - Non-members

$10 - EPIP Members (Individual & Institutional) To purchase your ticket as an EPIP member, please purchase your ticket here.

*Price includes admittance, coffee, breakfast & lunch. Please email us at boston@epip.org if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.

We do not want entry fees to be a barrier to participate. If this is the case, please contact us to discuss potential scholarship opportunities.

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2019 

EPIP Chicago is excited to be joined by Angelica Chavez, Justice Program Officer at the Field Foundation to discuss the article "How Grantmakers Can Use Power to Mindfully Advance Equity" by Lisa Ranghelli. Angelica will share about the Field Foundation's journey toward its focus on community empowerment through funding nonprofits working in the areas of Justice, Art, and Leadership Investment. Please join us to discuss this timely topic over a light breakfast. We hope to see you there!

Philanthropy 098: The Things No One Told You

Remember the developmental courses in college that helped prepare many of us for the 100-400 level courses required throughout our undergraduate career? Well, this webinar is the equivalent of that in philanthropy. Philanthropy 098: The Things No One Told You will help school you on some of the unspoken realities of working in the field. 

This webinar is for you if: 

• If you are new-ish (0-3 years) to the field of philanthropy and are looking for unfiltered advice, lessons and best practices from peers on how to navigate the industry. 
• If you work on a small team an are the newbie, youngest or the "only" among seasoned pros and are looking to expand your network of support with peers who just get it. 
• If you've been in the field for a while and are responsible for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding or managing team members new to the field.

Philanthropy 098 is the first in a three-part series to support you in your role and build a stronger EPIP Michigan community.

Join us as we learn about key elements of American philanthropy’s cultural roots, prevalent characteristics today and a significant trend that will influence its future. The session will include a formal presentation and open discussion led by staff from the University of Pennsylvania's Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. 

This session will spur participants to raise important questions around philanthropy, and in doing so, build our collective contextual awareness of the field. A light dinner and refreshments will be provided, courtesy of the Lipman Family Prize.

Speaker Bios

Umi Howard joined the Wharton School in 2011 to establish and serve as Director of the Lipman Family Prize, an annual global competition that celebrates leadership and innovation in the social sector with an emphasis on impact and transferability of practices. He is also a lecturer and leadership facilitator through the McNulty Leadership Program. Prior to joining Wharton, Umi spent fifteen years working in the social impact sector in a variety of roles, including running a social enterprise, organizational consulting, curriculum design and instruction, philanthropy and board service. He also led organizational development initiatives at United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and managed one of the organization’s grant portfolios. Umi’s intense passion for positive social impact and leadership development, and his experiences working in South Africa, Ecuador and the United States give him a unique perspective on leadership, which he brings to both the classroom and the numerous Philadelphia-area boards on which he serves. Umi is a graduate of Vassar College and received his Master’s from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. He and his wife raise their four sons in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.

Tunisia Meek coordinates logistics and operations for the Lipman Family Prize. Prior to joining Wharton, Tunisia worked at the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, where she provided administrative and operational support for the Education Team in the Impact Department, helped to manage grant applications and reporting. She also served as a Special Projects Coordinator at The Philadelphia Tribune where she co-managed special events. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Tunisia stayed in her hometown for higher education receiving her Bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She is currently a member of the Steering Committee for the newly launched Philadelphia Black Giving Circle and hopes to continue her professional journey along the philanthropic path.

Join EPIP LA and AAPIP-LA for a lovely spring evening in Little Tokyo. We’ll start with drinks and appetizers at Far Bar, located in the historic Far East Building and walk over to the beautiful David Henry Hwang Theater in the Historic Center for the Arts to watch the East West Player’s production of Mamma Mia!

6pm – Far Bar Mixer (free, RSVP required if attending mixer only)
8pm – Mamma Mia (purchase your discounted ticket below)
East West Players is located around the corner from Far Bar at 120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

The mixer is generously sponsored by Wendy Chang and the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds, so if the ticket prices above are a concern for you, please contact us at losangeles@epip.org, and we'll add you to the RSVP list.

If you are only able to attend the mixer, please RSVP for free here.