FAO Schwarz Fellows work at high-impact nonprofit organizations in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia. These organizations are all deeply valued in their communities and have a strong record of delivering consistent results and high-quality services. Host organizations vary from year to yearโand all have a proven commitment to addressing critical issues of social inequity.
Fellows deepen their knowledge and understanding of relevant social issues, work directly with host communities, and lead strategic projects that strengthen the host organizationโs capacity and impact.
The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is committed to investing in the professional development of our Fellows through a structured program of retreats, professional trainings, and mentoring.
Fellows attend two four-day leadership retreats each year to learn about the social impact sector, develop critical skills and build relationships withโand learn fromโcurrent and alumni FAO Schwarz Fellows.ย
For many Fellows, these retreats are one of the highlights of their experience.ย
In addition to one-on-one weekly meetings with a supervisor, every Fellow has two mentors who offer support and guidance over the course of their Fellowship. Fellows also join a valuable network of current and alumni Fellows as well as leaders from host organizations.
After two years, Fellows are well prepared for successful careers in the social impact sector.
I firmly believe that small talk gets overlooked too often, especially talking about the weather. The weather connects us so easily to our neighbors, and
Yesterday, I met my supervisor in front of the James R. Ludlow school, an elementary and middle school that participates in The Clay Studioโs (TCS)
Youโll hear this from the second-year Fellows a lot, but time truly does fly by. Iโm writing this blog post with just five months before
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