December 16, 2003

FORMAL EFFORTS TO DEVELOP YOUNG LEADERS

 

Council on Foundations - Emerging Philanthropic Leaders Fellowship

Each year, Council on Foundations selects two individuals for the two-year fellowship. The fellowship recipient is matched with a mentor and must meet certain qualifications, one being a focus on historically underserved communities. Some benefits for the fellows include regular email and telephone contact with the mentor, support to attend two COF-sponsored conferences, and travel costs to tour the mentor’s organization. Visit www.cof.org for more information.

 

Independent Sector - Emerging Leaders Program at the Independent Sector Annual Conference

A special track for emerging leaders is incorporated into the annual conference. Potential emerging leaders must meet four criteria and register for the entire conference. Activities are designed to strengthen relationships between emerging and recognized leaders in the nonprofit sector. An informal network and dialogue serves to solidify relationships and act as a support. Visit www.IndependentSector.org for more information.

 

Other model programs:

 

American Council on Education (ACE) - ACE Fellows Program

The ACE Fellows Program is a national, individualized, long-term professional development program in higher education that offers on-the-job experience to its fellows and participating institutions. Components include the design of an individualized learning plan, attendance at three required ACE Fellows Seminars, and engagement in a mentor/intern relationship. Fellows are required to return to the nominating institution for at least one year following the Fellowship year and to focus on a strategic issue jointly defined by the Fellow and the nominating institution. For more information, visit www.acenet.edu/programs/fellows/about.cfm.

 

Echoing Green Foundation - Echoing Green Fellowship Program

The program’s mission is to provide "social entrepreneurs" with the guidance and support to build a successful start-up public service organization. A highly competitive program, it provides financial support, technical assistance, accountability to outcomes, and an ongoing fellowship network. Individuals are awarded two-year fellowships and receive $60,000 stipend plus health and dental coverage; partnerships of two are awarded combined fellowships that total $90,000. Visit www.echoinggreen.org for more information.

 

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