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							THOMAS C. WALES FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
                                CIVIC LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
             --- Connecting Aspiring Community Leaders with Nonprofit Organizations ---

      PROGRAM OVERVIEW FOR HOST ORGANIZATIONS
The Thomas C. Wales Foundation Fellowship Program matches aspiring community leaders with
nonprofit organizations. These executive level fellows work on key projects and shadow leadership
mentors to contribute to your organization’s success.

Why should you consider a Wales Fellow?
   You have a project that includes a leadership development component that needs the attention of a
    well-qualified person.
   You want to spread awareness of your organization’s mission while supporting the development of
    future community leaders.

Why should you look to the Thomas C. Wales Foundation for a Fellow?
   Fellows go through a rigorous screening process including reference checks and interviews that
    greatly improve your chances to host a qualified, motivated and committed worker.
   Fellows are partnered with you to specifically meet your needs.
   Each fellow serves between 160-180 hours between January and early June 2010.

What can Fellows do?
Fellows provide a catalyst for an organization that needs something done. Your fellow will help to
advance your organization’s mission through the development of a major initiative project or program
over the course of his or her service with you. We expect them to carry out project research, process
information and strategically plan ahead. Fellows are also expected to perform some routine
administrative tasks.
Sample Projects:
   Create a new component in an existing program: A Fellow creates an initiative to get nutrition
    information passed out with food while serving at food bank. The Fellow researches health
    requirements, creates a sample pamphlet, and creates a proposal for how the pamphlets could be
    printed and distributed with the food.
   Create a new program: An organization serving youth through technology instruction is looking to
    improve their student’s real life experience. The Fellow brainstorms, talks with relevant actors, and
    creates a new mentorship program whereby the students are paired with start-up software company
    big-brothers/ sisters.

What type of Organizations should participate as Hosts?
Nonprofit organizations actively engaged in developing new community service initiatives, where there is
a need for hands-on help, and where the organization’s senior managers are committed to offering
meaningful mentorship to an aspiring community leader.

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Guidelines for Host Organizations

General Requirements
   Must be a community-based organization with a mission focused on improving the local community.
   Must believe in and commit to the mission of helping fellows learn and develop leadership skills.
   Must contribute $600 - $1,200 fee per fellow (sliding scale of under/over $400K agency budget)

Specific
   Project development: Assign fellows a main project(s) that they will develop or assist in developing
    over the course of the fellowship.
   General Education: Introduce fellows to all aspects of the organization during their service,
    including:
        o Planning
        o Leadership: attend a board meeting, have personal interaction with the Executive Director
        o Development: meet with development staff or grant writer.
        o Marketing/Outreach: meet with someone in a partnering organization; attend a fundraiser or
            community outreach event.
        o Program Management
        o Financing
   Supervision and Mentorship: The director or a senior staff member must meet on a regular basis with
    the Fellow and provide feedback and guidance. Ideally, these fellows will directly serve the executive
    leadership. This includes:
        o A formal orientation to introduce the fellow the organization, visit with staff, and a
            review of relevant background materials.
        o Joint creation of a work plan to guide the fellow during their 5 month process with
            regular check-ins. This provides structure and accountability to the project.
        o Guidance and shadowing opportunities (Fellows should attend meetings, policy-planning
            sessions and be kept in the loop on the majority of developments).
   Basic resources: e.g.: workspace, necessary supplies and a support person (office manager).
   Maximum 30% administrative support, such as filing, copying, stuffing envelopes, etc.
   Minimum of 30% learning and leadership opportunities, such as:
        o   Mentoring, shadowing, interviewing and participating in dialogue
        o   Managing a project, attending meetings/events and conducting outreach
   Attend the Thomas C. Wales Foundation orientation January 4, 2010, 6 – 8 PM.
   Attend the year-end Fellowship Celebration and Networking event on June 3, 2010, 6 – 8 PM.
   Serve as a resource for the fellow’s learning experience. Inform them of any conferences,
    lectures or learning opportunities that may interest them.
   Program Evaluation: Organizations should complete an evaluation of the fellow and the
    fellowship process at the conclusion of the Program. In addition, if necessary, willingly fill-out
    paperwork for the fellow to receive academic credit.

Host’s Financial Contribution
Each host will provide a fee of $600 (for organizations whose total agency budget is $400K or under)
or $1,200 (for organizations whose total agency budget is over $400K) per fellow directly to the
Thomas C. Wales Foundation at the inception of the fellowship term in January. These funds support
fellowship stipends and program costs.


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The Application Process:
 Organizations apply to the Thomas C. Wales Foundation with a description of a major project
   that the Fellow will assist in developing, a description of the Fellow’s work and responsibilities,
   including where within the organization the Fellow will be working, and to whom they report.
 Organizations offering the best learning opportunities are selected. Unfortunately, not all
   organizations that apply are selected.
 Fellows apply and are selected according to overall qualifications and their compatibility with the
   host organizations.
 A selected fellow is introduced to the selected host organization. The host has the option to
   conduct a final evaluation before offering the Fellow a position.

Quotes from About Hosting a Fellow
 “For very little investment, the Wales Foundation will screen your fellow, help guide and mentor her
   through the fellowship and provide much needed community to help support the fellow throughout
   the process. The dedication of the Fellow we got was unsurpassed by most volunteers and interns that
   come through our door, and her commitment to doing good work was exceeded only by her passion.”
 “Fellows are committed to the project and cohort. Unlike independent volunteers, Fellows have
   additional support, access to resources, and motivation to fulfill their commitment. Fellows are highly
   skilled and enthusiastic to do good work.”
 “This is an opportunity to influence the next generation of community leaders and to get much needed
   work done for your organization. Wales Fellows are committed to civic engagement and to
   developing their leadership skills. The projects must be concrete and give the fellows a key leadership
   role. They can take an existing project to the next level, or get a new project off the ground.”
 “Our Wales Foundation Fellow was a dedicated and skilled person who was available to take on a
   special project, who wanted to learn all about our organization, and who provided real and lasting
   contributions while she gained real world experience. We respected her, she respected us, and we
   have gained a long-term professional ally.”
 “You are able to leverage the skills and talents of passionate individuals to contribute to your
   organization. This is a great opportunity for the fellow to learn more about your work and at the same
   time, you can harness their talents and creativity to bring new ideas and energy to the organization.”
 “The Fellow is a passionate, screened, highly skilled addition to the staff that makes an impact on our
   day-to-day work load. Our Fellow was essential to running key programs that could not have
   succeeded with out her. The program is developing future leaders through mentorship and working
   together towards a common purpose: to make a difference in the world. It's a program that takes
   ideals and applies them with practical application in real nonprofit positions.”

To Participate:
1. Submit completed information forms electronically (preferred) with “ORGANIZATION
   NAME 2010 Fellowship Program” in subject line to mindy.gardner@walesfoundation.org. If
   electronic submission is not possible, forms may be mail to: Thomas C. Wales Foundation, 2010
   Fellowship Program, P.O. Box 2448, Seattle, WA, 98111-2448. Email
   mindy.gardner@walesfoundation.org or call (206) 233-2801 with questions.
2. Closing date: October 1, 2009.
3. Qualified host organizations will be confirmed October 15th. These organizations will be
   publicized in our recruitment materials for fellows which will conclude on November 9. The
   fellowship interviews and matching process will be completed by December 1 and hosts will be
   notified as soon thereafter as possible.
4. The fellowship will begin in January 2010 following the orientation for hosts and fellows on
   January 4, 2010, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
           THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN HOSTING A WALES FELLOW!

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