About Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP), a fiscally-sponsored project of Tides, is a growing community of foundation professionals and other changemakers working to advance equity within and through philanthropy. EPIP’s mission is to empower emerging leaders and elevate philanthropic practice to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. EPIP has established itself as a leading network for diverse early-and mid-career philanthropic professionals, particularly those who identify as people of color, women, and/or LGBTQ. EPIP’s 14 member-led chapters span the country and provide peer-to-peer programs, networking opportunities, and support while serving as platforms for member leadership. National […]
Two years ago, on 2019’s Transgender Day of Visibility, Funders for LGBTQ Issues launched the Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) Pledge to encourage institutional funders to go further in their support of transgender communities and the transgender rights movement. Today we are excited to announce the addition of our 50th, 51st, and 52nd pledge signatories: the Curve Foundation, the New York Foundation, and the Marguerite Casey Foundation! Our GUTC initiative aims to inspire a philanthropic culture that is inclusive and supportive of trans people through grantmaking and decision-making. The GUTC Pledge asks grantmakers of all types, sizes, and issue […]