Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the communities, systems, and causes that grantmakers supports. From workforce to education to healthcare to the environment, there are few areas AI won't touch. Yet, emerging practitioners often lack the adequate information, frameworks and networks required to make sense of AI's impact on the communities they serve. Join the National Center for AI, Philanthropy & Society for an introductory webinar designed specifically for EPIP members. Together, we'll demystify what AI actually is, explore its implications for the people and movements we serve and offer a practical roadmap to funders seeking to amplify their AI readiness. Join us November 10th!

Session will be led by Iván Torres, who has spent more than 20 years working at the intersection of social change, political advocacy, and philanthropy. He has served as a grantmaker, program director, and movement builder. Most recently, he led national advocacy efforts at the Center for AI Policy, where he worked to advance federal AI legislation. During his tenure, the Center for AI Policy became a trusted resource for Congressional staffers and elected officials navigating the complexities of this emerging technology. At the Center for AI Policy, Iván distinguished himself as a leading strategist, network builder, and community advocate. He brought a grassroots perspective to a field often dominated by specialized technical and policy research. As a former philanthropic professional, he recognized that foundations were largely unprepared for the seismic shifts AI would bring to the communities and causes they serve. This realization led Iván to found the National Center for AI, Philanthropy & Society. NCAIPS works to ensure that grantmakers have the strategic foresight, tools, and partnerships needed to sustain their missions and support their grantees through AI-driven disruptions.

Please note this session is included in the membership fee for all EPIP members. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are unsure of your membership status or would like to inquire about the benefits of an EPIP membership. If you're having any trouble registering for the event, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. 

Capacity-building, Trust-based Philanthropy, Multi-Year General Operating Support; these well-intentioned concepts and others have seasonally circulated through the philanthropic community for years in response to a variety of valid frustrations voiced by our community partners. However, the issues persist. In an era filled with crises, fiscal uncertainty and institutionalized oppression,
our prospective and current grantees don't need us to facilitate another listening session. They need us to show them that we have their backs. The time has come to go beyond Board-approved grant dockets and to recognize that the advocacy that the community needs comes with a cost. If you've already made the decision to push forward regardless, this session will teach you how to "play chess while others play checkers".

The session will be led by a former Serial Entrepreneur, Non-profit Professional, Grant Writer, Innovative Finance Pioneer and Philanthropy Program Officer turned Government Affairs Consultant dedicated to harnessing some of the most profit-driven concepts from the private sector (private equity, investment banking, public / private partnerships) and re-tooling them into vehicles for social impact. Shaun Randolph brings 15+ years of experience spanning organizational development, philanthropic program management, employee ownership, grant writing and innovative finance.

Please note this session is included in the membership fee for all EPIP members. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are unsure of your membership status or would like to inquire about the benefits of an EPIP membership. If you're having any trouble registering for the event, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. 

Join EPIP for our Fall 2026 Cohort of Philanthropology™! 

In order to use philanthropy to drive social change, it is crucial that new practitioners in the sector understand its context, history, and challenges. Philanthropology™ is EPIP's signature curriculum that responds to this need with an in-depth critical study of philanthropy through a social justice lens that includes academic and practitioner perspectives. 

This 3-module curriculum uses a liberatory facilitation lens to accommodate multiple learning styles and methods of engagement. Participants are encouraged to come to sessions relaxed and ready to learn with peers across the country. 

The curriculum is delivered by trained facilitators from within the EPIP community, providing an opportunity for EPIP members and alumni to share their knowledge and perspectives as emerging leaders in the sector. The content is also informed by EPIP’s Inclusive Leadership Framework and develops participants’ sector knowledge, ability to take an equity analysis, and so much more!  

Session Dates: (Registration for the series includes all three modules, which will take place over Zoom) 

• Module 1: Philanthropy History, Ecosystem, and Evolution
  • Wednesday September 15 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST 
• Module 2: Racial Equity and Equity Analysis in Grantmaking
  • Wednesday September 29 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST 
• Module 3: Self-Advocacy and Personal Leadership
  • Wednesday October 13 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST 

Note: the "Add To Calendar" button below will only add the first module of this series. Please make sure you manually hold the times for the 2nd and 3rd modules. 

Investment: $550 for general registration.

EPIP members receives a discounted rate of $375. If you are an EPIP member, click here to access the member rate! Interested in becoming an EPIP member? Visit our membership page or contact [email protected]. 

If you would like to attend but need financial assistance, please email [email protected].

Intended Audience: 
Philanthropology™ is for anyone working in philanthropy, especially people in their first three years in the sector.