appalachian transition fellowship program 2015 fellow informational presentation
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APPALACHIAN TRANSITION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
2015 Fellow Informational Presentation
AppFellows’ Vision
The Appalachian Transition Fellowship (AppFellows)
seeks to increase the connectivity, collaboration, and capacity of Central
Appalachian institutions and leaders by building a collective analysis and seeding
projects that solve regional systemic problems and foster a just and sustainable
Appalachian economy
Presentation Overview
Resource and Management Team Introductions
AppFellows Background & Overview
Fellow Definition, Benefits & Selection Criteria
Application Process
Technology Overview
Meeting chat – ask questions or make comments
Address to host (Rural Support Partners) or to everyone
Webinar is being recorded
Resource & Management Team Introductions
Management Team
Highlander Research and Education Center
Elandria Williams
Kierra Sims Elizabeth Wright
Resource Team Participants
Mary Hunt Benedum FoundationSandra Mikush Babcock FoundationRobin Gabbard Foundation for Appalachian KYMichelle Decker Rural ActionStephanie Tyree WVA HubFarhad Ebrahimi Tusculum CollegeSteve Fisher Emory CollegeJacki Author Three Rivers MarketMarlo Long BB&TMargaret Feieraband Bristol City Council
AppFellows Background & Overview
Background: Appalachian Transition
Background
AppFellowsInterest
in regional collabora
tion Individuals &
organizations
interested in
emerging leaders
committed to
Appalachia
Multiple funders interested in a
regional fellowsh
ip
AppFellows Research Background
Research across Appalachia Over 100 participants
Focus groups: KY, OH, WV, VA, TN, NC 33 survey responses Face-to-face conversations
Best Practices Research Organizations include: The Casey
Foundation Children and Family Fellowship, The Center for Progressive Leadership, The CORO Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Research Findings
According to research participants an ideal regional fellowship would:
Provide cross-sector placements Increase connectivity and capacity
Support multi-generational leadership
Invest in regional partnerships and organizational development
AppFellows Overview
Opportunity for work and learning Targeted to 15 emerging leaders Placement within host communities
for 1 year Fellows and hosts connected
through monthly & quarterly training events
Involves research or implementation of a specific, practical project that helps the host organization and/or the region
Fellowship Projects
Fellows will be engaged in two projects:Cross-Sector Placement Project- Host
Communities will identify a project and define activities to achieve project goals
Individual Projects - Fellows will identify an extension of their cross-sector placement project where they will develop, identify goals & potential impact, and fundraise for this project
Fellow Project Ideas
A fellows’ individual project could include, for example:
Policy research that inhibit or strengthen “green job” growth in West Virginia
Filming, directing, & producing visual media that showcases the work within their host community
In-depth interviews for best practices research within a particular sector
Developing a media toolkit that will help launch a crowdsourcing project
Fellow Definition, Benefits, Curriculum & Selection Criteria
Fellow Definition
Appalachian Transition Fellows are innovative and creative Emerging Leaders dedicated to Central Appalachia that are interested in becoming a more effective leader with a deep understanding of the
economic and social complexities on both the local and regional level that enables them to
work with community partners and other fellows to find innovative solutions to foster a just and sustainable Appalachian economy.
Fellow Benefits
Increase organizational and leadership skills through institutional and individual projects
Expand professional and learning networks
12 month living stipend of $24,000
Comprehensive Orientation and Regional Tour
7 Monthly Skills Workshops and Four Regional Gatherings
Other Learning Opportunities Through Host Community Placements
Fellowship Curriculum
The Appalachian Transitions Fellowship program focuses on three leadership areas over the course of the 12 month program.
Individual Leadership
Development
Regional and Systemic Analysis
Development
Organizational and Community
DevelopmentVision
DevelopmentPersonal Strategic
PlanningWriting and
CommunicationsProject Planning
Time Management
History of Appalachia
Regional Economy and Health
Sectoral UnderstandingAppalachian
TransitionEconomic ModelsWealth Creation
Framework
CommunicationsConflict Resolution
Community OrganizingBudgetingFinancial
ManagementPolicy
DevelopmentFundraising
Fellow Criteria
Dedicated to the Central Appalachian Region Have shown creativity and innovation in their field of
work or studySerious about a career that will support the transition to a sustainable and equitable regionInterest in supporting economic development programsStrong collaboration, teamwork and group decision-making skillsCommitment to working in rural areasWillingness to participate in year-long activities including: skill workshops, regional gatherings with host organizations, one-on-one and small group coaching
Application Process
Fellow Application & Selection Process
Prospective Fellows will submit an application, via www.AppFellows.org
Application Deadline: April 10, 2015
Three components application process: 1) application and resume; 2) signed Declaration of Commitment and Responsibility; and 3) 3 letters of recommendation
Semi-finalist interviews with Management Team in April 2015
Interviews between Finalists and Host Communities will occur May 11-13, 2015
Final selection by May 30, 2015
Fellow Applications Due:April 10, 2015
www.AppFellows.org
Contact Us!
Visit Us: www.appfellows.org
Webinar recordings are available on our website along with a copy of this PowerPoint.
General Information: 865-933-3443 x 229
Rural Support Partners 828-691-1365
Funding, Speaking Engagements and Program: 865-933-3443 x 244
Email: [email protected]
Special Thanks
Current Funding Partners: Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Ford Foundation
Rural Support Partners
Questions & Answers
Thank you for
your time!