Join us for a Conference Call to discuss the nominations for the current grant cycle!

Tuesday, November 20th

1:00pm

Conference Call Instructions: 1.888.204.5987

Code: 815-3481#

Voting ends November 25th! 

http://epipla.givingcirclesfund.org/

In 2018, on every 4^th Tuesday of the month, different members of our EPIP St. Louis community will lead monthly discussion on a particular topic or article. Grab a friend, bring your lunch and come prepared to meet new people and discuss ways to move the sector forward. EPIP St. Louis will provide snacks and dessert. 

Creating Space for Diverse Leadership: The Case for Responsive Philanthropy & Building the Next Generation of Civic Leaders

Join EPIP St. Louis to discuss the need for diverse leadership in the social sector and the role that responsive philanthropy can play in building communities of color. This month Desiree Coleman, Diversity Leader at Wells Fargo Advisors and Founder of Good Multiplier will lead a discussion exploring trends in philanthropy, examining the nonprofit racial leadership gap, and highlighting organizations that are working to address these issues. 

The Philanthropic Institute for Racial Equity reports that in 2014, of the $28 billion in overall giving, only $2 billion or 7.4% was given for people of color.  Likewise, Race to Lead: Confronting the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap reports that the percentage of people of color in the executive director/CEO role has remained under 20% for the last 15 years, even as the country becomes more diverse.  These trends have implications for the organizations we support, for the people we intend to help and for the future state of our community.

To be prepared for our conversation, please read the following:
PRE's What Does Philanthropy Need to Know to Prioritize Racial Equity? 
Building Movement Project's Race to Lead: Confronting the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap

Lend your voice and come join the conversation!

Time change getting you down? Come chase your winter blues away with EPIP Chicago! We invite you to connect with your fellow Chicago EPIPers over food, drinks, and winter cheer. 

Latinicity is located on the 3rd floor of Block 37, which you can enter from State Street, Dearborn Street, or the CTA Pedway.

Feel free to bring a friend and we can't wait to see you there!

For free admission to this event and upcoming EPIP programs, become a member today! For more information click here.

Join us, Thursday, November 29th for a Professional Development Breakfast with Sidney Hargro Executive Director at Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia. (This is rescheduled from June 2018)

The new Professional Development Breakfast series offers the opportunity to learn about different aspects of Philanthropy from Senior Staff. Topics will vary. Whether discussing current trends or lessons learned in Philanthropy, there will always be a keen focus on how emerging leaders in Philanthropy can engage and grow. Breakfast will be provided.

This event is ticketed. RSVP BELOW. If you have any questions or concerns about the registration process please email philly@epip.org. 

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

We're excited to see you there!

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More about our Speaker

Sidney Hargro is a philanthropy strategist, speaker, and imagineer (advocate for reimagining approaches to social change). Hargro believes the key to effective social impact is sustained investment in trusted, talented people who lead change in their communities and the organizations they serve. He is also a street photographer who produces visual and written stories about everyday leaders of change in local communities.

Hargro leads the Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia. He is also a Lecturer in the School of Social Policy and Practice at the University of Pennsylvania, teaching equity-informed social impact measurement. Previously, he led the Community Foundation of South Jersey, a startup foundation, which grew from $400,000 to over $21 million in assets in seven years. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Officer at The Columbus Foundation, the nation’s 7th largest community foundation. 

He earned a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University, Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, summa cum laude, from North Carolina A&T State University where he served as president of Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society.

He serves on boards of regional and national organizations, including United Philanthropy Forum, World Education Services (US/CAN), Mayor's Fund of Philadelphia, and Wells Fargo Regional Foundation and CDC (Program Chair). He has also served on the boards of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (Treasurer/Secretary), United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, N.J. Council for the Humanities, and the Council on Foundation's Community Foundation Leadership Team.

Hargro is the author of “Lessons Learned,” a chapter in the Foundation Center’s fundraising guide titled, After the Grant: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Good Stewardship. You can follow Sidney on Twitter @sidneyrhargro and on LinkedIn.

Join EPIP Colorado for some cozy holiday beverages (wine and non-alcoholic options will be available) while we chat about philanthropy as we wind down from 2018 and get ready for 2019! EPIP membership is not required to attend.

Join us to wrap up 2018 with your peers from EPIP, AAPIP and BPA! Appetizers will be provided plus a cash bar.