Fellowship Programs to Empower Change-Makers and Build Community

For nonprofits, foundations, government agencies, impact teams, and educational institutions, we design cohort-based learning experiences that foster skills, confidence, and lasting community—empowering participants to drive real change.

We support impact-driven leaders and the organizations that support them.

Change-makers often face tough, isolating challenges. Fellowship programs bridge that gap by providing participants with the tools, support, and community to make lasting change.

We serve as your partner, helping you build the internal capacity to design, grow, and sustain these transformative initiatives.

Fellowship Programs Built for Lasting Impact

We focus on creating a supportive, capacity-building environment, helping both participants and the organization flourish together.

KEY FEATURES

  • Tailored learning experiences designed around your organization’s core values and the specific needs of your participants.

  • Programs foster psychological safety and move at the pace of trust, allowing participants to connect deeply and authentically with one another.

  • The entire experience takes into account participants’ emotional and psychological needs, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout.

  • From workbooks to interactive digital content, all materials are created specifically for your organization, ensuring practical and relevant resources for participants and your team.

  • Our process is designed to equip your team with the skills, strategies, and resources needed to manage and grow the fellowship independently in the future.

  • Our experiences are designed to connect participants with the restorative power of natural environments ranging from city parks to national forests in order to foster more supported reflection and resilience-building.

  • We incorporate interactive activities that spark creativity, curiosity, and open-mindedness, encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.

“Kaveh and Alex are both individually and as a team deeply committed to cultivating projects in close collaboration with clients. This empathic approach always leads us down surprising pathways and emergent ideas much more relevant than what we could ever have done working independently. I always trust that our work is on time, complete, and as imbued with meaning and impact as possible. They help my team keep our values and purpose at the center of our work.”

Ariel Schwartz, PhD
Managing Director
Center for Social Impact Strategy
University of Pennsylvania

SELECTED FELLOWSHIP PARTNERS

The Fellowship Program Design Process

  • Discovery & Needs Assessment

    Through in-depth conversations with your team and stakeholders, we gather insights to inform the design of a fellowship that addresses the real-world challenges your participants face and aligns with your organization’s mission.

  • Custom Curriculum Design

    The curriculum is tailored not only to teach essential skills but also to create space for reflection, connection, and real-world application. It’s structured but flexible, allowing participants to bring in their lived experiences.

  • Launch & Facilitation

    We support the initial launch, facilitating the fellowship to ensure smooth delivery and helping your team gather valuable feedback. This phase sets the foundation for future success.

  • Capacity-Building & Support

    For as long as you need us, we focus on equipping your team with the resources, guides, and training needed to ultimately lead the program independently. This ensures long-term sustainability.

  • Evaluation & Iteration

    Built-in feedback loops and evaluation strategies allow us to continuously gather feedback from participants, ensuring that the program evolves over time to stay relevant, impactful, and aligned with your organization’s goals.

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FAQs about Fellowships

  • Fellowship programs are designed to be immersive, ongoing experiences that not only teach skills but build a supportive community of change-makers. Unlike a one-off workshop, fellowships foster connection, reflection, and growth over time, creating lasting impact for both participants and the organization.

  • Our fellowship programs are ideal for mission-driven organizations such as nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions, corporate impact teams, and government agencies. If your organization is focused on fostering leadership, collaboration, and meaningful change, a fellowship program could be a perfect fit.

  • A trauma-informed framework acknowledges the emotional and psychological needs of participants, creating a safe and supportive environment for learning and growth. This approach helps build trust, fosters openness, and supports participants as they engage deeply with both the content and each other.

  • Yes. Our fellowship programs are designed with capacity-building in mind. We work closely with your team throughout the process, equipping them with the tools, guides, and training needed to lead and sustain the program independently after our initial support.

  • We begin each fellowship with a Discovery and Needs Assessment phase, during which we engage with your team and key stakeholders to understand your goals, mission, and the unique needs of your participants. This helps us design a curriculum and experience that’s fully aligned with your organizational values.

  • Absolutely. Our fellowship programs are tailored to address the specific skills and challenges relevant to your participants. We work with you to develop a curriculum that combines essential skills with real-world application, ensuring it resonates deeply with the participants’ lived experiences.

  • We use built-in evaluation and feedback loops to gather insights from participants throughout the program. This allows us to measure engagement, satisfaction, and long-term impact while continuously refining the program to keep it relevant and effective.

  • Building trust and community is at the heart of our fellowship design. Through structured and organic activities, we create opportunities for participants to connect authentically, share their experiences, and support one another. This sense of community helps participants feel safe, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves into the fellowship.

  • The timeline can vary depending on the scope and complexity of the program, but typically, it takes a few months from Discovery and Needs Assessment to the initial launch. We work with your team to ensure that each phase is thorough yet efficient, setting the program up for lasting success.

  • We offer continued consultation and support to help your team refine and sustain the program. This includes follow-up facilitation, additional training, coaching, operational support, and access to resources that ensure your team feels fully equipped to lead the fellowship independently over time.