This program enhances IS's NGen: Moving Nonprofit Leaders from Next to Now program.
The fellows programming, anchored by the IS Annual Conference, offers a comprehensive program that develops fellows’ capacity to lead in turbulent times, strengthens their professional networks, and elevates NGen accomplishments on a national level.
Over the course of nine months, these accomplished and innovative leaders will collaborate with other talented under-40 leaders, interact with established mentors, and contribute to Independent Sector's work on nonprofit impact and leadership.
Twelve fellows were each selected in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Each cohort has undertaken a group-led collaborative project that has highlighted issues of concern to next generation leaders and drawn on the talents and experience of the group. The 2011 cohort's project on Leading Through Data is currently underway.
Applications for the 2012 program are now open.
How are Fellows selected?
American Express NGen Fellows will be selected from diverse and talented under-40 staff at IS member organizations. Applications, which include three short essay questions, three references, and a resume, are due by February 27, 2012. Please submit an application here, or nominate an outstanding under-40 leader here.
Applicants are evaluated against the criteria by a selection committee comprised of emerging and established leaders of IS member organizations. Those selected will be contacted in May to confirm their participation in the program.
Those not chosen as fellows for 2012 will be notified in May. We still encourage all applicants and other emerging leaders to attend the NGen pre-conference program at the 2012 Independent Sector Annual Conference in San Francisco.
For more information, email ngenfellows@independentsector.org.
