Associated Grant Makers- Diversity Fellowship Program

Associated Grant Makers is excited to announce the launch of its Diversity Fellowship Program, an initiative to expand diverse leadership in philanthropy. The program, which will begin in September 2006, is a nine-month full-time program to provide professionals of color with work experience and training that will lead to a career opportunity in the field of philanthropy.

Although the racial and ethnic demographics of our communities continue to change, it’s clear that the professional staff and trustees at many foundations are not reflective of this diversity. The Diversity Fellowship Program seeks to increase diversity in the field, meet the interest of emerging leaders wanting to get into philanthropy, help prepare them, and open doors for Black and African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans. Ideal candidates will need to make a commitment for what will be a very rewarding professional experience.

AGM needs your help to identify and encourage potential candidates. We are seeking four fellows each year to participate in this program. We expect many will come from the nonprofit or corporate sectors with evidence of community or volunteer experience. Candidates will be considered based on knowledge, commitment, experience, and skills. A brochure with a brief description of the program activities is attached.

Interested persons should download the application form from our website at www.agmconnect.org/diversity. The application and cover letter must be submitted by May 15, 2006 to Program Coordinator, Diversity Fellowship Program, AGM, 55 Court Street, Suite 520, Boston, Massachusetts 02108.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Ron Ancrum at 617.426.2606 x13 (rancrum@agmconnect.org), or Miki Akimoto 617.426.2606 x17 (makimoto@agmconnect.org). Direct all other inquires to diversity@agmconnect.org