Alden Fellows
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.
About the Application
The Expression of Interest application is the first in a two-step application process designed to learn more about potential Fellows as people, professionals, leaders, and future changemakers. Following a review of all submitted applications, selected finalists will be invited to submit a comprehensive proposal detailing their proposed Fellowship experience.
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. Fellowship recipients are expected to meet all program expectations; failure to do so may result in the return of any unspent or unused funds.
Impact
Since the Alden Fellows’ inception in 2014, the Community Foundation has awarded $210,000 in grants for building the leadership capacity of 38 fellows. Currently designed as an open opportunity, the Foundation selects up to five inspirational executive leaders of Louisville’s nonprofit sector to be in the Alden Fellows cohort. Through their participation as Alden Fellows, these leaders join a network of past and present fellows, cultivating relationships and forming new connections in order to collaborate for greater impact.
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