2025 EPIP Bay Area Steering Committee Interest Form
About the Organization

Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) is a national network for early and mid-career philanthropy professionals. EPIP is comprised of 14 member-led chapters around the country, which are supported by staff at the National office. Each chapter is led by a Steering Committee (also known as Chapter Leaders) who host professional development and networking events in their region and build the field in the spirit of EPIP's mission and vision.


About the Chapter Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is an opportunity for emerging philanthropy professionals to have a more active leadership role in the sector, to expand their network, and to connect with other professionals for peer learning and support. While all Steering Committee members are involved in shaping the direction of EPIP Bay Area, they are elected to focus areas, including Executive, Communications, Finances, Mentorship and Programs. 


Ideal Steering Committee Member

If you're interested in joining
  • You currently work in the philanthropic sector.
  • You share a commitment to EPIP values, mission, and vision.
  • You can dedicate an average 3-4 hours per month to chapter meetings, events, and responsibilities (time commitment can vary each month and depends on specific tasks and positions undertaken)
  • You have attended at least two in-person or virtual EPIP events within last two years (e.g. National Conference, chapter events, etc.)
These are not requirements to become a steering committee member but ideally you bring some of these experiences and qualities to the steering committee.


Steering Committee Expectations:
  • Serve on the Steering Committee for at least 1 year
  • Become a dues-paying EPIP member (staff who work for an Institutional Member qualify); if this is a concern for you, please contact us at bayarea@epip.org
  • Participate in monthly 1 - 1.5 hour virtual meetings on a weekday evening
  • Attend as many chapter events as possible (how many events we plan depends on Committee capacity- we aim for at least one event per quarter)
  • Plan at least 1 chapter event each year, and assist events planned by other Committee members (i.e. logistical support, outreach, and attendance)
  • Serve as ambassadors for EPIP in your networks and the social sector
  • Recruit new members to chapter and Steering Committee to ensure chapter sustainability
  • Work independently and collaboratively outside of regularly scheduled meetings to complete tasks related to agreed-upon goals of the Committee 
  • Respond to Committee emails ideally within 2 business days when response is requested

Steering Committee Areas of Work

Time commitment is 3-4 hours per month, which includes the monthly 1 - 1.5 hour meeting; commitment can vary each month and depends on specific positions undertaken and chapter event attendance.

  1. Executive (Chapter Co-Chairs): Lead the Chapter Steering Committee; oversee and support focus areas; facilitate meetings; represent chapter at National level; liaise between National and other chapters; align chapter with Strategic Plan.
  2. Communications: Increase visibility of chapter and organization through web, email, and social media; curate relevant news, resources, events in the field, and jobs for bi-monthly newsletter; oversee publicity for chapter events; transcribe meeting minutes; build chapter institutional memory; manage NationBuilder database with Membership.
  3. Finances (Treasurer): Oversee chapter finances; maintain budget; track expenses, revenue, and reimbursements; identify new revenue opportunities; secure event sponsors with Partnerships and Programs.
  4. Programs: Plan, implement, and evaluate programs and events aligned with the Inclusive Leadership Framework (e.g. networking socials, article clubs, salons, panels, funder briefings, conference calls, webinars, trainings, mentorship, peer learning circles, community service); coordinate with Communications to publicize events; secure event sponsors or partners with Finances and Partnerships.
  5. Mentorship: Oversee our mentorship program for emerging philanthropy professionals that launched in 2019.

Recruitment Process
  • Submit an Interest Form: Interest Forms are due Friday, January 17th.
  • Meet with a Current Member: Interested individuals will be invited to meet with a current steering committee member. This will be an opportunity to learn more about your interests and answer your questions.
  • Decisions: We will notify applicants of their status by mid-January.
  • Orientation: We will conduct a Visioning Session to plan the next year’s programming and welcome new Chapter Leaders. This meeting will be in person in January/ February likely hosted in Oakland.


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Name *
Pronouns *
Organization *
Job Title *
Email *
How many years have you worked in philanthropy? *
What is your experience with EPIP Bay Area and/or the EPIP network? What EPIP events have you attended? *
Why are you interested in a leadership role with EPIP Bay Area at this time? What do you hope to gain through this experience?  What do you hope to contribute in this leadership role? *
What areas are you interested in? Select all that apply. See above for sub-committee descriptions.  *
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OPTIONAL: Using EPIP’s Inclusive Leadership Framework (on their website under Programs) as inspiration, please share at one or two ideas (or as many as you like) for programming that you would implement as a Chapter Leader. Consider formats, topics, speakers, activities, etc.
OPTIONAL: How can we best support you in your leadership journey as an EPIP Bay Area steering committee member? Do you have any questions or concerns about joining? 
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