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Steering Committee Qualifications & Expectations

About the Organization

Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) is a national network for early and mid-career philanthropy professionals. EPIP is comprised of 16 member-led chapters around the country, which are supported by six staff at the National office. Each chapter is led by a Steering Committee of 10-15 members (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, Membership, Partnerships, Mentorship and Programs. To be considered for the Steering Committee, you should meet the following:

Qualifications
  • Experience in philanthropic sector
  • Commitment to EPIP values, mission, and vision (see 2017-2021 Strategic Plan)
  • 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)
  • Organized self-starter eager to contribute and able to accomplish projects with little supervision
  • Skills and experience related to focus area, or interest in developing skills in focus area
  • Attendance at two in-person (or virtual) EPIP events within last two years (e.g. National Conference, chapter events, etc.)
Expectations
  • Serve on 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 1.5-hour meeting on a weekday evening (in-person attendance preferred if possible, but if in Silicon Valley or out-of-town, call-in option available)
  • Attend as many chapter events as possible (we try to plan at least one a month)
  • Plan at least 1 chapter event each year, and support at least 2 chapter 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
By clicking 'OK', you confirm that you meet the qualifications and agree to the Steering Committee expectations. You will be taken to an overview of the Steering Committee and recruit
Steering Committee Areas
Time commitment is 3-4 hours per month, which includes the monthly 1.5-hour meeting; commitment can vary each month and depends on specific positions undertaken and chapter event attendance.



  • 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.
  • 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
  • Finances: Oversee chapter finances; maintain budget; track expenses, revenue, and reimbursements; identify new revenue opportunities; secure event sponsors with Partnerships and Programs.
  • Membership & Partnerships: Increase and engage chapter membership; recruit new individual and institutional members; conduct one-on-one meetings with prospective members; keep abreast of member interests; connect members to others in EPIP network; identify strategic partnerships and opportunities within and across sectors; develop relationships and facilitate collaboration with affinity groups, funder networks, and aligned organizations; support community-building; serve as point of contact for joint campaigns and coalitions; secure event sponsors or partners with Finances and Programs; partner with Membership on institutional member recruitment and retention
  • Programs: Plan, implement, and evaluate programs and events aligned with Strategic Plan (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.
  • Mentorship: Oversee our mentorship program for emerging philanthropy professionals that launched in 2019.
  • Silicon Valley: Depending on capacity, Chapter Leaders in the Peninsula and South Bay may have their own Sub-Committee with Co-Chairs for Executive, Membership, Partnerships, and Programs.


Process
  • Application: Applications are due Monday, October 12, 2020  8pm PT.
  • Interview: Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. This will be an opportunity to learn more about your interests and answer your questions.
  • Decisions: We will notify applicants of their status in the beginning of November.
  • Orientation: We have a special meeting where we welcome new Chapter Leaders this will happen in mid November. We will also conduct a Visioning Session to plan the next year’s programming. This meeting will be in December virtually. 

By clicking 'OK', you will be taken to the Application.

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* 1. General Information

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* 2. What is your experience with EPIP Bay Area and/or the EPIP network? What EPIP events have you attended?

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* 3. Why are you interested in a leadership role with EPIP Bay Area at this time? What do you hope to gain through this experience?

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* 4. What areas are you interested in? Select all that apply.

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* 5. Please elaborate on your experience and skills in the areas you selected. You can also share which areas you would like to gain experience, or if you have ideas for roles not listed here.

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* 6. What do you hope to contribute in this leadership role? What knowledge, experiences, or perspectives do you bring?

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* 7. Using EPIP’s 2017-2021 Strategic Plan as inspiration, please share at least 2 ideas (or as many as you like) for programming that you would implement as a Chapter Leader. Consider formats, topics, speakers, activities, etc.

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* 8. Will you be available to attend a board social on November 17th from 6:00-6:45 and then a visioning session on Tuesday, December 15th from 5:30-8:00 (both virtual)?

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