appalachian transition fellowship program 2015 host community informational presentation
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APPALACHIAN TRANSITION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
2015 Host Community Informational Presentation
Presentation Overview
Management Team Introductions
AppFellows Background & Overview
Host Definition, Roles, Responsibilities, & Selection Criteria
Application Process
AppFellows Match Funding Ideas
Technology Overview
Meeting chat – ask questions or make comments
Address to host or to everyone
Webinar is being recorded
Management Team Introductions
Resource Team Participants
Mary Hunt Benedum FoundationSandra Mikush Babcock FoundationRobin Gabbard Foundation for Appalachian KYMichelle Decker Rural ActionStephanie Tyree WVA HubFarhad Ebrahimi Tusculum CollegeSteve Fisher Emory CollegeJacki Author Three Rivers MarketMarlo Long BB&TMargaret Feieraband Bristol City Council
Management Team
Highlander Research and Education Center
Elandria Williams
Kierra Sims Elizabeth Wright
AppFellows Background & Overview
Background: Appalachian Transition
Background
AppFellowsInterest
in regional collabora
tion Individuals &
organizations
interested in
emerging leaders
committed to
Appalachia
Multiple funders interested in a
regional fellowsh
ip
AppFellows Research Background
Research across Appalachia Over 100 participants
Focus groups: KY, OH, WV, VA, TN, NC 33 survey responses Face-to-face conversations
Best Practices Research Organizations include: The Casey
Foundation Children and Family Fellowship, The Center for Progressive Leadership, The CORO Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Research Findings
According to research participants an ideal regional fellowship would:
Provide cross-sector placements Increase connectivity and capacity
Support multi-generational leadership
Invest in regional partnerships and organizational development
AppFellows Overview
Opportunity for work and learning Targeted to 15 emerging leaders Placement within host communities
for 1 year Involves research or implementation
of a specific, practical project that helps the host organization and/or the region
Fellows and hosts connected through monthly & quarterly training events
Host Community Projects
2014-15 AppFellows projects include: Policy advocacy and research supporting
communities’ reclamation of Abandoned Mine Lands and funds for sustainable new projects
Local and regional food system development to expand access and improve health and sustainability
Initiatives to expand job growth and economic vitality through worker-owned cooperatives
Education, outreach, and implementation of exciting new energy efficiency projects in rural and urban Appalachia
Documentation, story-gathering, and community outreach capturing Appalachian narratives of growth, resilience, and innovation
Host Community Definition, Benefits, Roles & Responsibilities, Selection Criteria
Host Community
Two or three institutions from a Central Appalachian sub-region or a network of three or more institutions
Institutions represent at least two of the five following sectors: non-profit, business, government, education, and philanthropy.
Can rotate a fellow from one organization to another for a designated time or have a fellow work with multiple organizations consistently throughout the year
Host Community Benefits
An immediate capacity boost
Skill building tools
Staff & organizational development
Strengthened regional collaboration & connectivity
Peer learning opportunities around emerging initiatives happening within the region
Host Community Roles & Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the management team to create a preliminary work plan, vision for fellows
Draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the fellowship outlining their roles and responsibilities to other hosts, their fellow, and the fellowship
Agree to attend quarterly gatherings
Allow fellows to meet their obligations to the fellowship
Secure at least half of the fellow's salary at $12,000
Host Community Criteria
Partnership between cross-sectoral network or 2-3 institutions
Projects rooted within the Appalachian Economic Transition Framework that support entrepreneurial opportunities within the promising sectors of renewable energy/energy efficiency, local food systems, health, and other sectors that support an economy based on human and natural assets of the region
Enthusiasm for supporting and encouraging the skills of emerging leaders
Commitment to developing sustainable and just economic development programs within Central Appalachia
Host Community Criteria (continued)
Works well with others on collective visions and goals
Maintains equitable and inclusive work environment
Understands their community and the issues they are committed to impacting
Can support at least half of the fellow's salary at $12,000 or ability to secure funding from an outside source
Application Process
Host Community Application & Selection Process
Prospective Host Communities will submit an interest application, via www.AppFellows.org
Prospective hosts will outline their initial concept or project
Interest Application Priority Deadline: February 15, 2015
Management team will work with hosts to develop scope of work during extensive planning process for final application
Final Application Deadline: April 1, 2015
Fellow Application & Selection Process
Prospective Fellows will submit an application, via www.AppFellows.org
Application Deadline: April 10, 2015
Three components application process: 1) Application and Resume; 2) signed Declaration of Commitment and Responsibility; and 3) 3 letters of recommendation
Interviews between Fellows and Host Communities will occur May 11-13, 2015 in Abingdon, VA
Final selection by May 30, 2015
Cross-Sector Funding Ideas & Recommendations
Funding Sources
AppFellows will provide up to $12,000 match, travel, and educational & training support
Host communities can raise additional funds by:Split fellow costsPartner with community, regional, and/or
national foundations Approach larger foundations with
discretionary fundsCreate individual fundraising campaigns (i.e.
donors, crowdfunding, community funding)
Moderated Questions & Answers
Thank you for
your time!
Host Interest Applications Due:
February 15, 2015www.AppFellows.org
AppFellows Coming To A Town Near You!!
AppFellows Management Team will host community outreach sessions to discuss
fellowship project ideas, partnerships, and questions. Look for announcements for the
following areas:
Feb. 2, 2015 / 5 pm : Charleston, WV
March 28, 2015 / 5 pm : Johnson City, TN
More TBA Soon!
Questions?
Contact Us!
Visit Us: www.appfellows.org
A recording of this webinar will be available on our website
General Information: 865-933-3443 x 229
Funding, Speaking Engagements and Program: 865-933-3443 x 244
Email: [email protected]
Special Thanks
Current Funding Partners: Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Ford Foundation Chorus Foundation