Posted on August 23, 2012
Deadline: October 15, 2012 (Non-U.S. citizens); Ongoing (U.S. citizens)

Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at the City University of New York Invites Applications for Senior International Fellows Program

The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, part of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, has a Senior International Fellows Program that provides a professional development opportunity for grantmakers and other community philanthropy practitioners who are decision-makers in their professions. The program is designed to help strengthen third-sector capacity in countries outside the United States. (Senior-level third-sector practitioners in the U.S. are also welcome to apply to participate on a tuition basis or with support from institutional sponsors.)

The program's focus is on community foundations within the context of the global philanthropic sector. Fellows are based at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, where they design and pursue an individualized strategy paper, attend weekly seminars, explore the work of key agencies and foundations, meet with nonprofit leaders, and study U.S. and international community foundation models. The program will run from April 8 through May 3, 2013.

The program is open to senior-level practitioners and decision-makers in their professions (generally over 35 years of age). Strong spoken and written English language skills are required. Candidates must have a strong institutional base and be well placed to implement research recommendations. Preference will be given to candidates who are 1) affiliated with a community foundation or initiatives to support community philanthropy development, and 2) who illustrate in their proposals a clear interest in furthering the work of community foundations or otherwise strengthening the culture of philanthropy at the local level.

A select number of applicants who are citizens of countries other than the U.S. will receive full fellowship awards. The awards provide for tuition, travel, accommodations, and reimbursement for selected program-related costs. Application on a tuition basis or with financial support from individual or institutional sponsors is open to all, regardless of country of origin or residence.

For non-U.S. citizens, the deadline is October 15, 2012. For individuals living and working in the U.S., applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Notifications about the status of applications will be sent on or around January 28, 2013.

Visit the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society Web site for the complete program description, application guidelines, and the online application form.

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Primary Subject: Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Geographic Funding Area: National

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