Fellows: Apply

Selection Process

The Inspire Fellows program uses a rigorous selection process based on best practices from leading nonprofit organizations and recruiting firms. The selection process has four stages:

Stage 1: Resume and Cover Letter
Applications for the second round selection process of Inspire Fellows 2010 will be accepted from June 1st to June 21st.
  Email your resume and cover letter (in Word format) to apply@proinspire.org.  Applicants will be considered for these Inspire Fellow opportunities.

Stage 2: Essay
Candidates advanced to stage 2 will be asked to submit a brief essay and preferences for organizations they want to work at.

Stage 3: Phone Interview

Applicants who demonstrate the core qualifications in their application and essay will be invited to participate in a phone interview with ProInspire.

Stage 4: Interview with Hiring Partners
Select candidates will be invited to conduct phone interviews with our Hiring Partners.  The strongest candidates will be invited for in-person interviews in Washington D.C. during the week of July 12th.
 
Timeline
The timeline for the next round of selection of Inspire Fellows 2010 is below. Please note that we work with our hiring partners to follow this timeline, but there may be delays due to external circumstances.

June 1
Applications available
June 21
Applications due
June 14-25
Candidates invited to submit essays and conduct phone interviews
June 28-July 9
Phone interviews with hiring partners
July 12-19
In-person interviews with hiring partners in Washington D.C.*
end July
Offers made
August 2-3
Inspire Fellows training in Washington D.C.
August/early September
Fellows start their new roles

* Candidates cover their own travel costs. Not all finalists will be selected as Fellows.


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