Philanthropology
As a recent addition to the steering committee of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) — Bay Area Chapter, I’ve promised to promote membership and involvement in this helpful professional development organization.
The mission of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy is to strengthen the next generation of grant-makers, in order to advance effective social justice philanthropy.
Programs
EPIP works toward its mission through the following programs:
- We organize unique Networking opportunities for our constituents through local chapters and national meeting spaces (both virtual and in-person).
- We develop the Leadership skills and analysis of our members for successful engagement in the workplace and the broader philanthropic field.
- We build an Advocacy voice for our generation aimed at transforming philanthropy, and strengthening the pipeline for young people into social change careers.
Membership
EPIP members are professionals at foundations, government and corporate grant-making entities, and philanthropy support organizations (such as regional associations of grantmakers, affinity groups, and financial advisory firms). Some members are foundation trustees, or donors involved in giving circles and other forms of organized giving.
Feel free to contact me if you’re interested in becoming a member!
Philanthropology: EPIP 2011 National Conference
The 2011 Conference theme statement is Philanthropology - Understanding Foundations, Democracy and Power Across the Generations. Philanthropology is EPIP's unique curricular resource for learning philanthropy.
The conference is organized into four main learning tracks, according to the modules of Philanthropology:
Understanding Philanthropy
Exploring the history, trends, knowledge and systems that shape the foundation community
Social Impact
Sharing cutting-edge ideas and practices that help philanthropy to effectively bring about social change
Managing Power Dynamics
Successfully navigating the roles, relationships, and perspectives of trustees, foundation professionals, and grantees
Generations in Philanthropy
Gaining insight into the lessons-learned, strategies and challenges of foundation leaders across generations
Each track will be composed of workshops developed and delivered by EPIP, our members, colleagues and partner organizations
In addition to workshops, plenary sessions will anchor the tracks with high-level keynote speakers, panelists and performances, including:
Ana Marie Argilagos, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of International and Philanthropic Innovation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Daniel Lee, Executive Director, Levi Strauss Foundation
Emmett D. Carson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Gabriel Kasper, Practitioner, Monitor Institute
Jennifer Ladd, Co-Founder, Class Action
Nat Williams, Executive Director, The Hill-Snowdon Foundation
Pamela David, Executive Director, Walter and Elise Haas Fund
Pamela Freeman, Associate, Class Action
Rob Collier, President and CEO, The Council of Michigan Foundations
Sherece West, President and CEO, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Sterling Speirn, President and Chief Executive Officer, W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Suzanne Immerman, Special Assistant to the Secretary / Director of Philanthropic Engagement, U.S. Department of Education
Terry Odendahl, Chief Executive Officer, Global Greengrants Fund
Urvashi Vaid, former Executive Director, The Arcus Foundation
Registration
Be sure to register TODAY for the full conference and 10th Anniversary Gala!
Check-out this video of highlights from EPIP 2010 National Conference: