Six Ways to Rock Your Career – here is a quick digest of the pages and pages of notes that I took during last night’s workshop with Trista Harris, Executive Director of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice, author of the New Voices in Philanthropy blog and author of “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar: 50 Ways to Accelerate Your Career“. Don’t try all of these at once! You can always come back to these – and the rest of the tips in the book as you move forward in your career! (Click panoramic image to enlarge) 1. Develop Expertise Be the first to know about what is happening in your sector and that relates to your job – this will make you the “go-to” person and increase your value at the organization. Do informational interviews with people in other organizations who do your job – build a network of such people so you’ll know if you are getting paid a competitive salary compared to your peers. Pay attention to gossip – now, this is not about SPREADING gossip, but it’s always useful to know who is making a move, what’s changing at an organization and where a position might open up. 2. Build your network Attend conferences – but keep in mind that all of the good stuff happens in the hallway! Figure out how to sit on a panel or volunteer for the conference so you can capture the content without having to pay registration fees. People should hear […] Read more

Join EPIP New Yorkers as we host the EPIP leaders that are in town for the Professional Development Fund Gathering – along with friends and colleagues from allied efforts – for an evening of connecting and celebrating. Thursday, June 9 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Naked Lunch *light supper*drink specials* Read more

Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) works to develop extraordinary new leaders to enhance organized philanthropy and its impact on communities. This June, EPIP leaders from across the country will be in town for their annual Professional Development Fund (PDF) Gathering – a space for young leaders of color to explore the meaning of social justice philanthropy and racial equity grantmaking. Read more