Leadership Fellows

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.

In addition to the salary provided by the organization, Harvard Business School (HBS) provides Fellows with an upfront award as well as professional development throughout the year. Fellows apply their expertise to roles for which they produce immediate results and build long-term capacity within the organization.

Launched in 2001, the Leadership Fellows program has placed 287 Fellows with 97 organizations, and has delivered on two important levels:

• Providing social sector organizations with access to analytic and strategic talent to deliver high-impact results

• Encouraging emerging leaders to appreciate and understand the complexities of leading in the social sector

For hiring organizations, it's a short-term investment with far-reaching benefits for the crucial work being done by your organization and the sector at large.

Your Investment

Investing in the program is a one-year commitment with the potential to build long-term impact and skills into your organization and the sector at large. Some organizations hire Fellows to stay beyond the Fellowship year; others participate in the program over multiple years or pursue other channels of MBA recruiting to meet their ongoing talent needs.

Application

Partners & Fellows

Organizations and students who participate in the Leadership Fellows program gain real-world experience and have a lasting impact on creating social value around the world.

Donor Support

Harvard Business School is grateful for the generosity of donors who have been vital to the HBS Leadership Fellows Program: James A. Atwood, Jr. (MBA 1984) Fellowship Fund, Richard and Helen Bibbero Fund, David J. Dunn Fund, Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation/Richard L. Menschel Endowment, Richard Lumpkin Dean’s Discretionary Fund, Margaret T. Morris Foundation Endowment, Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation Fellowship, Michael E. Porter Leadership Fellowship, and John C. Whitehead Fund for Not-for-Profit Management.