Founders Fellowship

Founders Fellowship

Funder: IMPACT100 Philadelphia Inc (PA, US)

Program Type: Membership fellowship (not a direct grant to nonprofits)

Target Audience: Young women ages 25-35 interested in philanthropy

Program Overview

The Founders Fellowship is an innovative program designed to encourage young women to learn about philanthropy and critical issues affecting the Philadelphia region, and to participate in collective giving grantmaking. The program is in its 4th annual application cycle as of the content date.

Key Benefit: Fellowship members receive membership in IMPACT100 without paying the annual membership fee.

Preference: Given to applicants who do not have the resources to independently join IMPACT100.

Eligibility

• Women ages 25-35
• Interested in addressing vital needs of community through collective giving
• Will bring diverse perspective to IMPACT100's process
• Selected through competitive application process

Fellowship Opportunities & Benefits

• Evaluate grant proposals and participate in awarding grants
• Attend education programs with top-notch speakers
• Collaborate with other Fellows to develop the program
• Network and mentorship with diverse group of IMPACT100 members
• Full membership in IMPACT100 without membership fee
• Leadership development in philanthropy

Organization Background

Established: 2008 (Founders Fellowship began 4 years prior to 2017 announcement, so approximately 2013) Mission: Engage women in philanthropy and collectively fund high-impact grants to nonprofits in the Philadelphia region Type: 501(c)(3) public charity

Contact

Email: foundersfellowship@impact100philly.org