From the Classroom to the Nonprofit Sector & Back Again
My journey into the non-profit sector did not begin conventionally.
The FAO Schwarz Fellows Blog
The FAO Schwarz Fellows Blog
Explore these personal stories and reflections from current and former FAO Fellows for a first-hand look at the Fellowship experience and the process of becoming a social impact leader.
A Two-Year Program in Social Impact: A FAO Schwarz Fellowship Experience
Check out FAO Schwarz Fellowship recent graduate Nick Mitch’s interview on ProFellow! Nick wrapped up his Fellowship in 2020 at Riverkeeper New York and will...
Learning How to Adapt: Fellows Discuss the Changing Landscapes of their Organizations
Adaptation and flexibility are key for Fellows and their host organizations. Fellows get candid about their experience so far, discussing what they and their organizations...
Foundation Announces 2020-2022 FAO Schwarz Fellowship Recipients
BOSTON — The FAO Schwarz Family Foundation is excited to announce the six outstanding recent college graduates who have been selected for the 2020-2022 FAO...
The Medium Doesn’t Matter
The past nine months of working for Year Up New York | New Jersey have been busy, busy, busy. Between my work with the alumni...
Navigating Organizational Change & Centering Equity as a New Professional
My original post grad plans leading up to senior year were to become a high school history teacher.
Navigating Community Outreach and Policy Advocacy
On a rainy Tuesday morning, my coworker and I lugged our Jumpstart bags stuffed with books and craft supplies to a Brooklyn preschool. Though I...
Leading the Recess Wellness Champion Program: How Play Led Me to Greater Leadership Opportunities
My time at Playworks New England has been a transformative experience! At the beginning of my fellowship term, I had a difficult time transitioning from...
A Glimpse into “Virtual” Advising
When I tell people about the advising half of my work, I usually give a one-liner along the lines of, “I advise students about financial...