Alden Fellows Grant

The Alden Fellows program, offered by the Community Foundation of Louisville, aims to empower nonprofit leaders in Jefferson County, Kentucky through professional development opportunities. With grants up to $10,000, the program supports executive directors and CEOs in creating personalized growth plans that enhance their leadership skills, benefit their organizations, and positively impact the community. This initiative fosters a commitment to equity and innovation within the nonprofit sector.

Community Foundation of Louisville
We mobilize capital to address our community’s inequities – especially racial ones – by serving as a connector, convener, funder, and data analyst, developing innovative solutions that move us all forward.
The Community Foundation of Louisville believes that Louisville’s nonprofit organizations are strengthened when more nonprofit leaders have access to high-quality professional development opportunities. The Alden Fellows is an open application opportunity for Louisville's inspirational nonprofit executives in pursuit of professional development or certifications. Selected executive directors, presidents, and CEOs are asked to develop a plan for their personal and professional growth which will elevate their work as a leader, benefit their organization, and impact the community.
Fellowship grants up to $10,000 are awarded to individuals who exhibit a unique curiosity, a commitment to the Louisville community, and a sincere interest in exploring their full leadership potential.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must serve as an Executive Director (or hold an equivalent title) at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is headquartered in and serves Jefferson County, Kentucky.