The 2021 class of Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) recently awarded $43,000 in grant funding to nine local nonprofits. Organizations were selected by class members at the conclusion of EPNO’s signature giving circle program, which is divided into groups supporting the focus areas identified as top priorities for New Orleans. “EPNO grants help build…
Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) is pleased to announce the 2021 class of its giving circle program. Class members, divided into focus area groups, will participate in a high-engagement six-month program to learn about philanthropy and give back to our community. At the end of the program, each group will award a grant to…
Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) is now accepting applications for its 2021 Giving Circle Program, a six-month curriculum designed to engage community members of New Orleans in philanthropy. The 50-member class will award grants of up to $10,000 to organizations in the focus areas of Arts & Culture, Health, Environment, Human Rights & Justice,…
Dear EPNO Community, It’s been a long year, filled with lots of ups, downs, and terrifying in-betweens. We hope this message finds you as healthy and well-rested as you can be, and proud of the challenges you have overcome this past year. We close out the EPNO 2020 year with gratitude, determination, and hope. We…
The Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) 2020 class awarded more than $20K to local non-profit organizations in the areas of Arts & Culture, Environment, Healthcare, and Human Rights & Justice. Due to the in-person nature of EPNO’s traditional program, the organization enlisted alumni to take part in a virtual program this year in consideration…
The Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) announces its new Board of Directors as well as plans to address critical needs in the greater New Orleans community during the COVID-19 crisis. “There is no better time to introduce a new group of energetic leaders to guide EPNO through this challenging time,” says Board Chair Bradford…
For Immediate Release Contact: Beth Shapiro Lavin, Advisory Board Chair info@emergingphilanthropists.org Celebrating its 5th Year, Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans has Distributed over $160,000 in Grants to the Greater New Orleans Area November 7, 2013 | New Orleans, LA – Since launching its pilot class of 18 participants in 2009, Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO)…
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 17, 2012 CONTACT: Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans, info@emergingphilanthropists.org; Beth Shapiro Lavin, Advisory Board Chair, bethshapirolavin@gmail.com Local young professionals grant $40,000 to eight local nonprofits Four-year-old philanthropic organization has experienced rapid growth and will surpass $120,000 in grants since its inception NEW ORLEANS – In May 2012, 40 young leaders became the newest members of a…