Multicultural Fellowship Program

Organization: 
The San Francisco Foundation
Location: 
San Francisco, CA
Submission Deadline: 
03/22/2010 America/Los_Angeles
In an area with such a wealth of young talent, it is essential to cultivate the next generation of community leaders to reflect the diversity of our region. In our Multicultural Fellowship Program, we select young professionals of color with the promise and passion to create significant social change. By working in our grantmaking teams and contributing to numerous projects across the Foundation, fellows gain dynamic hands-on leadership experience. Former fellows now serve as executive directors and development directors in nonprofits, as program officers in foundations, as government officials, and as professionals and academics who serve or work with nonprofits.

The Fellowship taught me the dynamics within a region or community that have been really helpful when thinking about how you can make change at a national or state policy level.
-Recent Fellow
The San Francisco Foundation's Multicultural Fellowship Program aims to increase diversity in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. The Program provides young professionals of color with challenging work experiences and leadership opportunities in the areas of grantmaking and community building. The Fellowship includes an intensive curriculum, individual coaching, mentorship, access to local service sector leaders, and countless opportunities to build a professional network.

Photo: The 2008-09 class of Multicultural Fellows are [pictured above, L-R] Grace Ma, Navin Moul, Josaphine Stevenson, Gloria Bruce, Vanessa Camarena-Arredondo, and Nacala Jendayi.

 

Applications for 2010-2012 Fellowships Due on March 22nd
We are now accepting applications for the 2010-2012 Fellows in Arts and Culture, Education, and Environment Program areas. Please read the following carefully for complete application information and to learn about the upcoming information sessions.

Duties: 
For more information, please visit: http://www.sff.org/programs/multicultural-fellowship-program
Requirements: 
General qualifications:

Self-directed, team-oriented, and leadership qualities.
Demonstrated interest in fundraising, donor development, and nonprofit or public service.
Volunteer and/or work experience in a specific Program area as specified below.
Eagerness to learn about the philanthropic sector.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences from varying socio-economic backgrounds.
Strong oral and written communication skills and analytical skills.
Ease in producing high quality work in a high-production, multiple-project environment.
Strong computer/software skills, including Windows and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Familiarity with Raiser's Edge a plus.
A Master's degree in a relevant area or equivalent research and analysis experience preferred.
A minimum of five years of related work experience is required in addition to the specific requirements for each of the program areas noted here.
Arts and Culture Program Fellow Qualifications: Deep knowledge of visual, performing, media, and/or literary arts. A background in the arts and nonprofit experience is important. An understanding of the issues facing arts organizations and individual artists is essential.

Education Program Fellow Qualifications: Knowledge of child and youth development issues with an understanding of schools, childcare, or youth-serving programs required. Knowledge of school reform issues is desirable. Background in organizational development, policy analysis, or evaluation is especially welcome.

Environment Fellow Qualifications: Education and experience in the area of environmental advocacy, environmentally sustainable economies, environmental health and justice, land-use, smart growth, and policy work. A background in Bay Area environmental justice issues and environmental sustainability is desired. Knowledge of climate change policies and programs will be helpful.

Compensation:
$46,000-$50,000 annually

How to Apply: 
Applicants must submit the following three items:
1. Cover letter
2. Résumé
3. Responses to the Fellowship Application questions. Download the questions here: http://www.sff.org/programs/documents-programs/TSFF-Multicultural-Fellow....

You may email your application to fellowship [at] sff [dot] org OR mail it to:

Multicultural Fellowship Program
The San Francisco Foundation
225 Bush Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104

Please submit your application only via one method; do not email and mail your application. Every application received will be acknowledged within two business days. Please note, all three application items must be received by the deadline to be considered for an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by April 15, 2010.

Special Information Sessions:
The San Francisco Foundation is holding two Fellowship information sessions at our office, at 225 Bush Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94104.

Thursday, March 4, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, March 8, 2010
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon

The information sessions are an opportunity to meet our current Fellows, Program Officers, the Fellowship Coordinator, and other staff, while acquiring additional information about the Fellowship Program. No RSVP required.

Questions:
If you have questions regarding the Fellowship Program or the recruitment process, please contact Jamillah Washington-Weaver at 415.733.8557 or fellowship [at] sff [dot] org.

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