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                                                                                                                          Leadership Fellows

                                                                                                                          What is the Leadership Fellows Program?

                                                                                                                          The Leadership Fellows program offers nonprofit and public-sector organizations the opportunity to leverage the experience, energy, and analytical skills of MBAs for one year. Fellows apply their expertise to roles where they produce immediate results and build long-term capacity within the organization while gaining exposure to senior leaders within the sector.

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                                                                                                                          Leadership Fellows positions are selected based on the program goals of access, impact, and leadership. All positions:
                                                                                                                          • Report to the CEO or another senior executive and have regular meaningful access to the CEO
                                                                                                                          • Focus on a discrete, strategic project or set of responsibilities critical to the organization's success
                                                                                                                          • Involve managerial and leadership development activities distinct from a permanent full-time position

                                                                                                                          There are two routes to becoming a Leadership Fellow:
                                                                                                                          • HBS Sourced: Leadership Fellow positions sourced by HBS are selected through an organization proposal process and posted for second year students in October of each year, and offer students the opportunity to recruit directly with the selected organizations
                                                                                                                          • Student-Proposed: Offers students the chance to create a one-year position with a qualifying organization that aligns with the program goals. Note that this is a pilot program. We will have a limited number of fellowships available for students who propose their own, and students will be updated after the initial application on the number of applications in the process. 

                                                                                                                          HBS Investment

                                                                                                                          • For HBS Sourced: Reviews proposals from interested organizations and works with qualifying organizations to create a mutually beneficial Fellowship position. Provides a framework and logistics for the interviewing and hiring process.
                                                                                                                          • For Student-Proposed: Supports students as they work with organizations to develop a proposal.
                                                                                                                          • Awards $60,000 toward the Fellow’s annualized salary of $120,000 in addition to an upfront relocation benefit to each incoming Fellow.
                                                                                                                          • Support Fellows with two professional development days on the HBS campus, for increased understanding of the sector, ability to have impact in the Fellowship year, and to explore careers beyond the year. (HBS covers travel and accommodations for these sessions.)

                                                                                                                          Organization Investment

                                                                                                                          • Creates a Leadership Fellow position that meets the program goals of access, impact and leadership. Fellows will have the opportunity to gain exposure and insight to work being done at the highest levels of the organization as a function of the work assigned.
                                                                                                                          • Follows all HBS Recruiting Policies in engaging with students and through the candidate selection and interview process.
                                                                                                                          • Ensures sufficient resources to support the experience of an MBA.
                                                                                                                          • Commits to pay $60,000 toward the Fellow’s annualized salary plus the costs associated with providing standard benefits offered to full-time employees of the organization, including health insurance.

                                                                                                                          Program Components

                                                                                                                          • Access – Meaningful engagement with senior leaders in the organization and in the field via a direct reporting relationship to the CEO or another senior executive along with regular meetings with the CEO.
                                                                                                                          • Impact – Ability to work on and influence projects of key strategic importance to the organization with the potential to help build organizational capacity.
                                                                                                                          • Leadership – An experience that involves management and leadership development activities distinct from a full-time position and tailored to advancing post-MBA skill sets for the benefit of the Fellow and the organization.
                                                                                                                          • Ongoing coaching and professional development from HBS. Fellows participate in a cohort model that supports their growth during the Fellowship year and beyond, with professional coaching that is beneficial to both the Fellow and host organization

                                                                                                                          Next Steps

                                                                                                                          HBS Sourced:

                                                                                                                          • First, review the Leadership Fellows Proposal Guide to determine if your organization and the role are a fit with the program. Note: the program will consider applications from early-stage organizations. Additional guidance for these organizations can be found here.
                                                                                                                          • Complete the 2023-24 Leadership Fellows Proposal Form once you have developed a position that will align with organization and program goals. You can also view a List of Proposal Questions.
                                                                                                                          • Contact the HBS Leadership Fellows Program with any questions.

                                                                                                                          Student-Proposed: Students will work directly with organizations to develop a proposal. Application forms to be completed by the student and the organization will be accessible to students directly from HBS.

                                                                                                                          Resources for developing a proposal:
                                                                                                                          • Leadership Fellows Proposal Guide
                                                                                                                          • Examples of past roles that have been successful
                                                                                                                          • Guidance for Early-Stage Organizations

                                                                                                                          Recruiting Process

                                                                                                                          HBS Sourced: Key Dates for Fall 2022:
                                                                                                                          • October 3, 2022 12pm ET: organization application deadline
                                                                                                                          • October 14, 2022: organizations selected by HBS
                                                                                                                          • November 14-18, 2022: virtual first-round interviews

                                                                                                                          Student-Proposed: Key Dates for Fall 2022:
                                                                                                                          • Dec 1 – Feb 1: Initial student application period (Note: Feedback will be given to students on a rolling basis)
                                                                                                                          • Feb 8: Final date for feedback on initial application; students are given status on the number of applicants, and more details for working with organizations
                                                                                                                          • March 1: Final student proposal deadline, including organization details and final job description
                                                                                                                          • March 8: Decisions sent to students

                                                                                                                          Recruiting Partners

                                                                                                                          Below is a sample of Leadership Fellows recruiting partners from 2001 through 2022. View a full list of recruiting partners and past Fellows or view this past year's press release.

                                                                                                                          ACLU City of San Jose Mayor’s Office Sesame Workshop
                                                                                                                          American Ballet Theatre Harlem Children’s Zone Social Finance, Inc
                                                                                                                          Boston Children’s Hospital Juilliard School Teach For America
                                                                                                                          BRAC USA Kresge Foundation U.S. Department of Education
                                                                                                                          City of Boston Mayor’s Office Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Whitney Museum
                                                                                                                          Code for America Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research World Wildlife Fund

                                                                                                                          Questions? Email lfp@hbs.edu.

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