Becoming a Fellowship Host
Nonprofit organizations are vital partners in the success of the FAO Schwarz Fellowship Program.
We work with leading organizations in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia to design fellowship opportunities that build the capacity of our host organizations and prepare Fellows for leadership roles in the social impact sector.
The organizations we choose to host Fellowships are very different (list here), but they do share some common features. They are all successful nonprofits involved in direct service to their communities. ย And they have a special commitment to young people and education, deliver measurable impact, are valued and respected in their cities, and can benefit from the Fellowship.ย We’re particularly inspired by organizations addressing key societal issues related to inequity and social justice.
Application is by invitation only.
If your organization is invited to apply, the Fellowship’s Executive Director will send a Request for Proposal. Applications from organizations that have not been invited will not be considered.
Selection
After hosts have been selected, the Executive Director works with each host to finalize roles and responsibilities for each postion and to promote the Fellowship opportunity to qualified college seniors.
Host organizations plan for recruiting, receiing applications and report regularly on their results. These efforts, in addition to the recruiting work undertaken by the Fellowship itself, combine to ensure that selected host organizations receive a diverse pool of highly qualified applicants for each Fellowship position.
Questions?
Please see theย Frequently Asked Questionsย of the website and select the Prospective Hosts tab.
Eligibility Requirements
- The organization is a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in New York City, Boston or Philadelphia or, if the organization is national, it operates in one of these cities.
- There is a physical office where an FAO Schwarz Fellow can work with a Supervisor and colleagues several days a week. It must be easily accessible by public transportation in Boston, New York City or Philadelphia.
- The host organization provides programming to youth (from birth through mid-20s) primarily from under-resourced communities and is committed to inclusion and to addressing social inequalities.
- The mission and programs of the organization include one or more of the following: increasing access to educational opportunities and educational equity; addressing environmental justice and access; supporting equity in the arts; improving food security; or enhancing civic and community engagement.
Timeline for Selection
JUNE
Deadline for applications from prospective hosts.
SEPTEMBER
The Foundation selects host organizations for the next cohort.
OCTOBER
Foundation works with hosts to prepare for the recruiting phase.
NOVEMBER 1
The Foundation and the hosts publicly announce the new Fellowship opportunities.ย
FEBRUARY 1
Application deadline for Fellowship candidates.
FEBRUARY โ MARCH
Hosts screen and interview candidates and select finalists.
APRIL
Hosts select their FAO Schwarz Fellow.
SUMMER
Hosts onboard new Fellows.