Changing Our World, Inc. Summer Fellowships

Changing Our World, Inc. announces the creation of a summer fellowship provided to highly motivated graduate students currently enrolled in accredited programs of business, international studies, public policy, social sciences and related disciplines. The competitive program aims to contribute to the development of future leaders in the public, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors, and, as an investment, advance the capacity of nonprofits and social enterprise organizations globally.





Changing Our World Fellows gain important research and analytical experience and have the opportunity to further establish a career within or related to the nonprofit sector. Fellows have the opportunity to network with and work alongside leaders in relevant nonprofit and philanthropy fields, and are also exposed to a variety of projects related to nonprofit finance, corporate social engagement, strategic planning, and technology. They work closely with Changing Our World staff and leadership and meet twice with the firm’s Chairman, at the onset of the fellowship to lay the framework for the months ahead, and at the conclusion to present project findings. Fellows are also awarded the opportunity to write and publish articles on topics of relevance through onPhilanthropy.com, one of the nation’s leading online nonprofit newsletters.




Fellows are selected on the basis of the following criteria:


* Academic achievement

* Creativity of methodology used to address the selected fellowship topic

* Excellent research and leadership skills

* Demonstrated civic engagement

* Commitment to philanthropic and/or nonprofit scholarship




The subject matter of each fellowship varies. Topics are designed by Changing Our World’s senior leadership to address highly relevant or pressing issues within the current philanthropic market. Fellows report to the Executive Vice President of Research, Evaluation, and Strategic Planning and must commit to a three-month term located at Changing Our World’s headquarters or one of its regional offices. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited graduate school and have at least 3 years of work experience. The fellowship award amount is $6,000.




To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and letter of recommendation to hr@changingourworld.com, along with a one-page description on how you plan to use your skills to address the fellowship topic for which you wish to apply. Please include the title of the fellowship in the subject line of your email.




Deadline: March 1, 2010.