Multicultural Fellowship Program

2010-2013 Multicultural Fellows

In an area with such a wealth of young talent, it is essential to cultivate the next generation of community leaders to reflect the diversity of our region. In our Multicultural Fellowship Program, we select young professionals of color with the promise and passion to create significant social change. By working in our grantmaking teams and contributing to numerous projects across the Foundation, fellows gain dynamic hands-on leadership experience. Former fellows now serve as executive directors and development directors in nonprofits, as program officers in foundations, as government officials, and as professionals and academics who serve or work with nonprofits.

The Fellowship taught me the dynamics within a region or community that have been really helpful when thinking about how you can make change at a national or state policy level.

            -Recent Fellow

The San Francisco Foundation's Multicultural Fellowship Program aims to increase diversity in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. The Program provides young professionals of color with challenging work experiences and leadership opportunities in the areas of grantmaking and community building. The Fellowship includes an intensive curriculum, individual coaching, mentorship, access to local service sector leaders, and countless opportunities to build a professional network.

Photo: The 2010-2011 class of Multicultural Fellows are [pictured above, L-R] Tara Genea Wilson, Abony Alexander, and Jessie Buendía.

Applications for 2012-2014 Fellowships

The Multicultural Fellowship Program is seeking three Fellows with expertise in the following areas: Community Development, Education, and Environment. Recruitment for Arts and Culture, Community Health and Civic Engagement and Public Policy Fellows will begin in February 2013. To learn more about becoming a fellow, and to download an application form, visit Become a Fellow.