The George Gund Foundation Fellowship
Seeking Candidates for 2013-2015
The George Gund Foundation Fellowship provides an opportunity for
promising professionals to work inside the Foundation, a philanthropic
organization that plays a vital role in supporting the civic life of
Greater Cleveland and in various national policy deliberations
that impact our community. The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time
commitment beginning in summer 2013, requiring residence in Northeast
Ohio during the term of engagement.
The George Gund Foundation (www.gundfdn.org),
established in 1952, is the largest private foundation in Ohio. The
Foundation makes annual grants totaling approximately $20 million.
Program officers professionally
handle grantmaking in arts, economic development and community
revitalization, education, environment, and human services.
The fellowship experience will be tailored to the Foundation’s needs and
will include a wide range of substantive assignments including
reviewing grant proposals, organizing and conducting site visits, and
researching topics related to the Foundation’s grantmaking
interests.
Each George Gund Foundation Fellow will receive a stipend of $45,000 per
year, plus a full benefits package including health, dental, disability
and life insurance, 403(b) contributions and work-related travel
expenses. Housing, transportation and other living
arrangements are the responsibility of the fellow.
Successful candidates for this fellowship will have a graduate degree
and/or several years work experience in the nonprofit sector. Excellent
writing skills and sufficient computer competency to carry out assigned
projects are essential. A demonstrated desire
to work in public service or the nonprofit sector is also important, as
the Foundation views the Fellowship to be a valuable early career
opportunity. The selection process is anticipated to be highly
competitive.
To be considered for the fellowship, each candidate must submit a cover
letter, a detailed resume, two letters of recommendation and a short
essay discussing why the fellowship opportunity is appealing. Please
also indicate how you learned of the position.
These materials are due no later than January 4, 2013. A Fellow will be selected by mid-April 2013. E-mail the application materials to
hr@gundfdn.org. Letters of recommendation may be submitted as part of the application or sent separately via email or regular mail.
The George Gund Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, without
discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other
protected characteristic established by law.