I am thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2012 ProInspire Fellowship!  This year we will have two classes of Fellows in Washington D.C. – Spring Fellows starting in April and Fall Fellows starting in August.  

We are looking for outstanding young business professionals who want to have a life changing experience – spending one year using their skills working for a leading nonprofit.  We need your help to find the most talented young business professionals with passion for social impact in the country!

You can help by doing these three things:

1. Forward this email to friends, colleagues, alumni networks, professional groups, and more.  We need to spread the word to find the absolute best!
2. Update your status on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter: Interested in transitioning to the nonprofit sector? Apply to be a @ProInspire Fellow! (Due 2/8) http://bit.ly/A46zRC
3. Recommend a nonprofit that may be interested in hiring a ProInspire Fellow.  Our Fellows bring a passion for social impact and skills in analysis, finance, marketing, project management, and strategy.  

Sincerely,

Monisha Kapila
Founder and CEO 



ProInspire is building the next generation of nonprofit leaders by expanding the talent pipeline, developing professionals, and increasing diversity in the sector. We are passionate about accelerating social impact and being catalysts of outstanding performance.
 
Our flagship program, the ProInspire Fellowship, recruits top business professionals with 2-5 years of business experience who want to use their skills for social impact and to invest in a growing community of ProInspire fellows.  Fellows spend one year working in an analytical or strategic role at a nonprofit organization. After the Fellowship, Fellows engage with our community of alumni to continue investing in the sector.
 
This highly competitive program offers targeted positions with leading nonprofits, monthly trainings with a cohort of peers, a coach, and a network to support career growth. Previous ProInspire Fellows come from across the U.S. with experience at Bain, Credit Suisse, General Mills, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft, Parthenon Capital, and other leading companies.  Fellows work with top nonprofits based in the Washington D.C. area.
 
Learn More

• Check out our video: http://www.proinspire.org/#video
• Join us for an information call: http://proinspire2012infocalls.eventbrite.com/
• Sign up for our blog (http://www.proinspire.org/blog/), “like” us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ProInspire) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/proinspire) to get updates 
• Read what others are saying about us: http://www.proinspire.org/about-us/news-media/

 

Program Overview
The Fellowship program runs for 12 months, with start dates in April 2012 and August 2012. Hiring partners include organizations focused on community development, education, international development, health, microfinance, social investing, and youth development. Roles for 2011 ProInspire Fellows included:

• ACCION International: Impact Investing Analyst
• Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy: Marketing Manager
• City First Enterprises: Program Manager

 
Fellows participate in a 2-day Orientation, a mandatory Fellows retreat, monthly workshops, coaching, and leadership development projects.  Fellows also receive career/graduate school support. After the program, Fellows stay in the social sector, find other career opportunities, or attend graduate school.  Annual compensation of $42,000 and health benefits are provided by the hiring organization.     
 
Selection Criteria
ProInspire conducts a rigorous selection process based on the selection criteria and needs of hiring organizations.  Successful candidates will have:

• A minimum of two years of business experience by August 2012
• Passion for using their business skills to have a positive impact on society
• Humility and eagerness to learn
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction and a “can-do” attitude
• Adaptability in ambiguous situations and demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
• Willingness to live in Washington D.C. for the program

 
To Apply
Candidates applying for April 1^st start dates or priority consideration for the August start dates should submit their resume and cover letter through our website by Wednesday, February 8^th, 2012.  Apply online at http://www.proinspire.org/fellows/apply/.

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