Fellowship
DISCOVERING TOMORROW’S LEADERS, TODAY
Through our two-year, full-time Fellowship, we find people working on a plan to make the world better in a big way. Then we help them become impactful leaders by connecting them with the tools, resources, and communities they need to bring their ideas to life.
ALL ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP
For more than 30 years, Echoing Green has been on the front lines of solving the world's biggest problems by raising up transformational leaders who challenge the status quo.
3,000
applications received annually from across the world
30
Fellows accepted into our program every year
80%
of our Fellows remain in the social sector today
70%
of the organizations we've funded are still in operation
EVERY FELLOW GETS OUR PROVEN SUPPORT MODEL
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Personalized Framework
A comprehensive, self-paced program to work towards building leadership skills and developing the structures and strategies needed for ideas to thrive.
Wellbeing Support
Ongoing secular support from three Echoing Green Chaplains, focusing on mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as self-care workshops designed specifically for the struggles of entrepreneurship.
Seed Resources
Dedicated Portfolio Manager
An expert advisor and thought partner who guides leadership growth, helps build ideas and organizations for success, and connects Fellows to additional resources and funding opportunities.
Seed Funding
A stipend paid in four equal installments over two years ($80,000 for individuals; $90,000 for partnerships), in addition to a flexible benefit stipend. Funding offered to for-profit organizations is in the form of recoverable grants.
Lifelong Support
Retreats and Networking Events
International gatherings to connect Fellows across classes and cohorts, as well as with experienced business leaders, institutions, and investors committed to solving global issues.
Expert Advisory Groups
Comprehensive pro bono legal and investment advice and a suite of support from leading professionals to help navigate the social entrepreneurship and impact investment fields.
“Echoing Green supported me when no one else would put money on the table to make this happen. One grant can lead to so much.”
Van Jones
1994 Fellow, Founder of Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Author & Political Commentator
OUR UNIQUE SELECTION PROCESS
The methods we use to identify high-potential leaders have been refined over three decades, and the results speak for themselves. Three rules guide the Echoing Green search and selection model, even as we’re always adapting to stay ahead of the curve.
Seek out overlooked places
From underrepresented U.S. cities to whole countries and regions, we focus on communities that are less likely to connect with traditional investment.
Include all kinds of talent
We cultivate a diverse network of social impact talent across a breadth of ethnic, gender, religious, and economic backgrounds.
Evaluate potential in new ways
We focus on intrinsic indicators of what we believe makes a successful leader, and eschew inflexible criteria like financial success and business school degrees.
