Deadline: 1-Jul-23
The Global Good Fund Fellowship is now open for innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of for-profit and non-profit social impact organizations.
The Global Good Fund creates a better world by investing in the leadership of entrepreneurs working relentlessly to solve their world’s most pressing social issues. Their application process is selective and highly competitive, and also inclusive, constructive, and engaging.
What does the Fellowship entail?
- 360 Leadership Assessment
- Fellows take GGF’s proprietary leadership assessment and gain a panoramic view of their leadership skills.
- Summit (In person)
- Fellows participate in an Annual Global Good Fund Summit each sprint. A 4-day curated leadership development experience that combines training, networking and bonding among Fellows, alumni and valued members of the GGF ecosystem.
- Executive Coaching (virtual)
- Fellows use the results of the 360 assessment as a starting point to work with their executive coach and create a personalized Leadership Development Plan.
- Business Mentorship (virtual)
- Fellows are matched with a C-suite business executive who serves as a mentor and receive intensive 1:1 support to help them successfully grow their business.
- Targeted Funds
- Fellows receive a $10,000 grant to explicitly be used on their Leadership Development.
- Peer and subject Matter Expert Network
- Over the course of 12 months, Fellows are part of a global cohort of leaders positively impacting the world. GGF facilitates intentional opportunities for Fellows and alumni to engage and learn from each other as well as a variety of industry experts so that they can be better equipped towards addressing complex challenges.
Who they are looking For?
- This program is for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs with diverse ethnic, religious, economic, geographic and gender experiences. Ideal entrepreneurs are dedicated to their own self-discovery and development and must hold a full-time leadership position at their social enterprise which has been operational for ideally two to five years.
How they Select
- They are looking for leaders who are scaling their enterprise and are seeking to develop their leadership capacity in tandem with the needs of their organization. Leaders should be eager to be coached, possess a growth mindset and are excited about personalized mentorship that will drive their business and teams to success. Ideal candidates must be able to fully commit to us and their 12-month hybrid program.
Eligibility Criteria
- The enterprise the candidate leads has been in operation for a minimum of two years
- The enterprise employs a minimum of two full-time, paid employees
- The candidate’s role if that of a primary decision-maker, i.e. the role you hold is:
- C-Suite (CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, etc.)
- Co-Founder/ Founder & C-Suite
- Executive Director
- The candidate is committed full-time to running the enterprise
- The enterprise the candidate is leading is mission-driven, meaning that the sole objective is not to make a profit but also to have a positive impact on society.
Additional Considerations
- The enterprise the candidate is leading can be a for-profit, non-profit or hybrid
- The enterprise’s scope of work can be international, domestic or both
- The enterprise has developed an effective business model and is therefore well positioned (or is able to provide evidence that demonstrates a high level of potential) to scale in the long-term
- The enterprise is addressing issues in the following sectors: Financial Technology, Environment, Education, Economic Mobility, and Health. However, they will consider applicants who fall outside of these areas as related to their potential for social impact and systemic change
- Candidates should not be receiving formal coaching/mentoring support; if they are applying for other fellowships within the same fellowship cycle, please make sure it is indicated within your application
For more information, visit Global Good Fund Fellowship.