Apply Now for the John T. Gorman Fellowship Program

Deadline: 8-Sep-21

The John T. Gorman Foundation is seeking applications for its John T. Gorman Fellowship Program to advance and invest in innovative ideas and opportunities that improve the lives of Maine’s most vulnerable people.

The John T Gorman Fellows make measurable improvements on the lives of Maine people in their current work. They strengthen outcomes through data, factor analyses and quality improvement processes; share support and experiences through a statewide network of fellows; and are positioned for increased their influence and responsibility in the future. By the end of the fellowship program, the Foundation expects that fellows will be able to:

Increase Individual Capacity: Fellows will make enhanced contributions, in their current role, by developing their capacity as a results leader;
Broaden Local Capacity: Fellows will work with local leaders, partners and stakeholders to develop a concrete process for building the capacity that sustains this results-work over the long-term;
Accelerate Progress: Fellows will accelerate progress towards meeting specific program and population-level targets; and,
Broaden Organizational Capacity: Fellows will engage their organization and the work of their organization in developing results leadership competencies and developing a results culture.

Priority Areas

Young Children: Advancing the emotional and academic achievement of Maine’s youngest children is one of the most effective ways of ensuring their long-term success as adults.
Older Youth: For many Maine youth, the teenage years are even more challenging because of serious economic, family or life issues.
Families: Helping parents provide and care for their families is crucial to their state’s success.
Seniors: Seniors shouldn’t have to worry about whether they can afford to heat their homes or keep food on the table.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the John T. Gorman Fellowship, an applicant must:

Have a deep commitment to the mission and values of the John T. Gorman Foundation.
Be working in a public system or non-profit organization associated with the Foundation’s investment priorities:
- Improving academic achievement for young children (aged 0-8);
- Improving successful adult transition for vulnerable older youth;
- Improving the ability of parents to provide and care for their families; and,
- Helping more Maine seniors successfully age in place.
Be in a position of influence and responsibility at a level in their organization or agency that requires them to work with others around decisions related to program and/or policy direction and the utilization of resources.
Be in a position to influence systems outside of their organization.
Have at least seven years of cumulative work experience in fields related to the Foundation’s priority areas.
Aspire to move to positions of even more significant influence and responsibility in the future.
Have the support of those in their organization or agency to whom they report; and their approval to utilize their current role as a venue for applying the skills and competencies advanced in the Fellowship.