GGF believes investing in people is the most effective way to ignite positive impact and lasting social change. Our Fellowship and other nonprofit programs help create a more just and sustainable world by strengthening the leadership capacity of innovators who are focused on solving complex issues. GGF programs cultivate personal and organizational progress for both nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises, catalyzing inclusive impact in the United States and internationally. Together we have supported more than 200 entrepreneurs across 40 countries, creating 3,000+ permanent jobs and effecting positive change for more than 10,000,0000 people around the world.
Requirements:
- The Global Good Fund Fellowship is for innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of for-profit and non-profit social impact organizations.
- This program is for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs with diverse ethnic, religious, economic, geographic and gender experiences.
- Ideal entrepreneurs are dedicated to their own self-discovery and development and must hold a full-time leadership position at their social enterprise which has been operational for ideally two to five years.
Eligibility:
- The enterprise the candidate leads has been in operation for a minimum of two years
- The enterprise employs a minimum of two full-time, paid employees
- The candidate’s role if that of a primary decision-maker, i.e. the role you hold is:
- C-Suite (CEO, COO,CTO,CFO etc.)
- Co-Founder/ Founder & C-Suite
- Executive Director
- Candidate is committed full-time to running the enterprise
- The enterprise the candidate is leading is mission driven, meaning that the sole objective is not to make a profit, but also to have a positive impact on society
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- The enterprise the candidate is leading can be a for profit, non-profit or hybrid
- The enterprise’s scope of work can be international, domestic or both
- The enterprise has developed an effective business model and is therefore well positioned (or is able to provide evidence that demonstrates a high level of potential) to scale in the long-term
- The enterprise is addressing issues in the following sectors: Financial Inclusion , Environment, Education, Economic Mobility and Health. However, we will consider applicants who fall outside of these areas as related to their potential for social impact and systemic change
- Candidates should not be receiving formal coaching/mentoring support; if they are applying for other fellowships within the same fellowship cycle, please make sure it is indicated within your application
Application:
PHASE I: PRELIMINARY QUESTIONNAIRE
May – June
- A series of short-answer questions that aims to assess the applicants alignment with our Fellowship criteria
- Time it takes to complete: 30 minute approximately
PHASE II: COMPREHENSIVE APPLICATION
July – August
- A mandatory video submission where we ask you to share your story with us
- 2 recommendation letters
- Financial viability template
- Short answer questions related to these topics:
- Impact measurement
- What your enterprise does and what makes it unique
- Leadership potential and coachability
- Time it takes to complete: 1-2 hours approximately
PHASE III: INTERVIEW
October – November
- A 30 minute video interview
- Candidates are required to invite 1 colleague and/or community member that can attest to their work to their interview
