Why join us?

We’re the only organization that does what we do. We exist to serve and empower emerging leaders: the people who are building their roles in philanthropy today, and will one day be running philanthropic institutions and nonprofits.

We develop and deliver unique and valuable programming that builds the leadership skills and knowledge base of emerging foundation professionals. We provide formal and informal coaching, professional development, and other boosters for your career. We connect you with other EPIP members working across the field of philanthropy and nonprofits. We dissolve the boundaries that can make it difficult to start careers in philanthropy and grow within them.

Who are we?

EPIP members are a diverse group of people working all around the country, an image of the future of philanthropy. We’re currently comprised of 16 national chapters (and growing!).

Bringing our insights from many different backgrounds, we are committed to making philanthropies and nonprofits more just, equitable, and sustainable.

Our members work at some of the most prominent and forward-thinking institutions in the country. 

EPIP Member Benefits

Join our inclusive group of highly skilled & effective changemakers committed to working together to build a just, equitable, and sustainable society.

Professional & Leadership Development

Learn from professional development designed for emerging, inclusive philanthropic professionals looking to center equity throughout their work and interactions.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Discounted Registration for EPIP's Sankofa Summer, 2021 EPIP National Conference, and additional upcoming Virtual Learning Series
• Regular Webinars
• Discounted Chapter Events
• Chapter Leadership Opportunities
• Discounted Coaching
• Opportunity to be featured in the EPIP Blog or Monthly Newsletter
• Quarterly People of Color Network Newsletter**
• Philanthropology™ Curriculum***

**for practitioners who identify as members of color
***coming in fall 2020

Community Building

Build a community with a national network of emerging philanthropic professionals across the sector.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Discounted registration for EPIP’s 2021 conference & other in-person events**
• People of Color Network (PCN) social events
• Chapter events across the country

**When they can safely occur

Advocacy & Innovation

Have your needs and concerns brought to the table as we work with the sector to build organizations where all staff can bring their full identities to the workplace. 

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Access to EPIP and other sector research
• Support for the voices of emerging leaders across the sector