EPIP Los Angeles

09/30/2021

If you're looking to expand your philanthropic skillset, make sure to register for 's Fundamentals of Effective Grantmaking program! The deadline to register is this Friday, October 1.

Fundamentals is a content-rich, introductory training intended for foundation staff and trustees with less than two years of experience and seasoned philanthropic professionals looking to revisit core skills.

https://socalgrantmakers.org/events/2021-fundamentals-effective-grantmaking

09/07/2021

Use today's lunch break for learning! Today from 12 to 1 pm, join our nonpartisan, educational webinar on the California recall election featuring Mona Field, President of the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles. https://www.epip.org/epip_la_california_recall_election_webinar

04/21/2021

Introducing Jonathan T. Reid, the second of our incredible 2021 EPIP-LA Co-Chairs! Jonathan is a Senior Program Officer with the LA84 Foundation.
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Jonathan says: “My advice to someone starting out in philanthropy is to get connected! EPIP offers a network of professionals around the country who all have wealth of knowledge and experience.”

We’re so grateful for you, Jonathan!

04/16/2021

You're invited to join EPIP-LA next Friday, April 23 at 10 am for an interactive workshop to explore "Healing Justice," as coined by Cara Page, and learn why it matters to the sustainability of social justice work. This workshop will focus on incorporating wellness as a direct correlation with social justice and will include a short, accessible yoga practice that can be done at your desk. No previous yoga experience is necessary. ⁠
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This workshop will be led by Alicia ‘ayo’ Ohs, an artist, anti-racist facilitator, yoga teacher, and the founder of Anti-Oppression Yoga based in Brooklyn, NY, Lenapehoking. A long-time organizer, ayo has also been teaching yoga for 16 years and is dedicated to understanding and unpacking how inequity and racism inundate our lives and bodies.

RSVP now:

Join EPIP LA for an interactive workshop to explore "Healing Justice," as coined by Cara Page, and learn why it matters to the sustainability of social justice work. This workshop will focus on incorporating wellness as a direct correlation with social justice and will include a short, accessible yo...

04/16/2021

Introducing Chelsea Mason, one of our incredible 2021 Co-Chairs! Chelsea is Director of External Relations with The Eisner Foundation and is serving as both Co-Chair and Communications Co-Chair with EPIP-LA.⁠⁠
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Chelsea says: “My advice to someone starting out in philanthropy is... join EPIP! You'll meet your peers and grow together - and always have a sounding board for challenges and a community for celebration.”

Thank you for all you do, Chelsea!

03/17/2021

Wed, 2021-03-17FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWhile details are still forthcoming on last night’s shootings in Atlanta, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) unequivocally condemns the ongoing and intensifying violence directed at Asian Americans. As a network and a community, we grieve ...

03/08/2021

Miss going to museums? 🎨 We do too! Luckily, EPIPhany Hour is making a virtual visit to the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach! ⁠
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We'll take a guided tour of MOLAA's exhibition OaxaCalifornia then have some time for discussion, reflection, and mingling.⁠
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RSVP now! You don't want to miss this.

https://www.epip.org/epip_la_virtual_visit_to_the_museum_of_latin_american_art

03/07/2021

And now, our final new member of the 2021 Steering Committee, LeAnn Kelch! LeAnn is Social Innovation Coordinator with the Goldhirsh Foundation (LA2050) and is serving as EPIP-LA’s Communications Co-Chair.⁠⁠
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LeAnn says: “The most rewarding part of being in EPIP-LA is building encouraging and enlightening relationships with my peers at other foundations.”⁠⁠
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Welcome to the Steering Committee, LeAnn!⁠⁠
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Next up: we’ll introduce you to this year’s returning Steering Committee members!

03/06/2021

We’re grateful to introduce Liv Ouyang, Program Associate & Database Manager with Fundamental! Liv is joining EPIP-LA as a member of the EPIPhany Hour & Lunch with a Leader committee.⁠⁠
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Liv says: “What I love most about Los Angeles is... the weather! Sunshine is my fuel, and I'm so looking forward to the day when it's safe to spend lots of time outdoors under the sun (with sunscreen of course!).”⁠⁠
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Welcome to the Steering Committee, Liv!⁠⁠

03/06/2021

Introducing Shawnie Dockery, Foundation Development Officer with the Los Angeles Community College District, who is serving as the Co-Chair of our Giving Circle this year.⁠⁠
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Shawnie says: “What I love most about Los Angeles is that it is a tapestry of cultures. Each thread represents a unique experience, but we all work together to make LA a beautiful place to live.”⁠⁠
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Welcome to the Steering Committee, Shawnie!⁠⁠

03/04/2021

Everyone say hello to Karli Baumgardner, Program Officer at The Rose Hills Foundation! Karli is joining EPIP-LA on our EPIPhany Hour & Lunch With A Leader committees.⁠⁠
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Karli says: “What I love most about Los Angeles is that I can drive 30 minutes east to get handpulled Chongqing noodles, make a quick stop for a Sonoran taco, go another 30 minutes south for a vegetarian Indian thali, and finish with a swing by my favorite Vietnamese che spot. The diversity in L.A. is beautiful and delicious!”⁠⁠
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Welcome to the Steering Committee, Karli!⁠⁠

03/04/2021

Next up, we’re excited to introduce Christopher Barahona, Program Assistant at the Weingart Foundation. Christopher is serving on both the CHANGE and PCN committees this year.⁠⁠
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Christopher says: “What I love most about Los Angeles is the diverse communities found all throughout the city!”⁠⁠
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Welcome to the Steering Committee, Christopher!⁠⁠