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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 Inspire Fellows 2010 program will be accepted from February 1 to March 8.
  Email your resume and cover letter (in Word format) to apply@proinspire.org. 

Stage 2: Essay
The Review Committee will begin reviewing applications on March 1st.  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.

Stage 4: Interview with Hiring Partners
The strongest candidates will be invited to Interview Days in Washington D.C. where they meet with multiple hiring partners that are interested in them. Candidates must receive an offer from a hiring partner in order to be selected as an Inspire Fellow.
 
 
Timeline
The timeline for 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.

February 1
Applications available
March 8
Applications due
March
Candidates invited to submit essays and conduct phone interviews
April 21
Finalists selected
May 6-7
Interview days in Washington D.C.*
May/June
Offers made
August 2
Inspire Fellows training
August 4
Fellows start their new roles

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


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