Fellowship Benefits

Benefits to selected organizations:

Contributions and initiative of the Fellow as a new full-time employee
Computer for the Fellow's use
Support to cover the Fellow's salary (100% in year one, 75% in year two)
Support to cover the Fellow's fringe benefits (100% in year one, 75% in year two)
Training and networking opportunities for the designated Mentor, including participation in the Summer Conference

Benefits to Fellows:

Opportunity to launch a career in social justice
Professional Development Account (up to $1,500 per year; to cover Fellow's participation in workshops, conferences, seminars, subscriptions, etc.)
Up to $5,000 per year for student loan repayment or to cover other approved costs**
Leadership training, mentoring, and networking opportunities
Membership in a diverse, nationwide community of progressive activists
Online curriculum and peer support

The estimated average value of the fellowship over two years is approximately $100,000.

**The Fellow must apply for financial assistance. All expenses must fall within program guidelines and be approved by AED.

Salary Support:

An average salary of $35,000 has been budgeted for the Fellowships. Organizations may establish a salary level consistent with their own pay structures and with the roles and responsibilities, as well as credentials, of the proposed Fellow. The salary level is to be negotiated between Fellow and host organization.

The organization may choose to supplement the grant with its own monies if it should prove necessary to secure a Fellow with the education and skills necessary to meet the organization's needs and strategic goals. The organization may wish to view the New Voices grant as "startup capital" or "seed money" to establish a new permanent position.

Fringe Benefits:

The fringe request may include health insurance, vision/dental insurance, employer contributions for FICA, State Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, employer's 403b/401k contribution; however, the request should be itemized and should reflect fringe benefits provided to all full-time employees of the organization or those required by law. The Fellow should be entered into payroll and not be designated a contract employee. Federal, state, and local income taxes are the responsibility of the Fellow.