Stein Fellowship
Would you like the opportunity to connect with and learn from some of Jacksonville's community leaders?
Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child?
United Way of Northeast Florida has identified a unique opportunity for Jacksonville's young professionals to do just that.
United Way of Northeast Florida's Tocqueville members David and Linda Stein have a vision of a program that brings together our young professionals with established community leaders to promote philanthropy and community leadership, and inspire students to achieve. With their generous gift of $1 million the Stein Fellowship was created. This program will grant select individuals the opportunity to establish a unique relationship with Tocqueville Society members (individuals who give an annual gift of $10,000 or more to United Way), as well as mentor a student who attends a United Way Full Service School.Program Overview
Major components of the Stein Fellowship include the following:Training/Orientation
Fellows will participate in an in-depth orientation about United Way of Northeast Florida and its impact in the community, emphasizing the three focus issues, Early Childhood Success, Helping Students Achieve and Senior Engagement and Independence.Education
Fellows will be required to attend four (4) educational forums around United Way's focus issue, Helping Students Achieve.Mentorship
Participants will be required to mentor a student in one of United Way's Full Service Schools, through United Way partner agencies, over the course of the fellowship program (approximately one year). Fellows will keep a journal of their mentorship experience.Professional Development
Participants will be matched with a United Way Tocqueville Society member. They will meet quarterly to establish a relationship and mentor the Fellow on their professional and philanthropic goals.Mentor training and matching will be provided by United Way partner agencies and United Way's Full Service Schools.
Benefits
- Become engaged in the community and United Way of Northeast Florida
- Develop professionally with the guidance of an established community leader
- Help a student succeed and graduate on time
- Become a member of United Way of Northeast Florida's Leadership Circle; which includes an invitation to the annual leadership reception and recognition in United Way's Leaders in Giving book
Eligibility Requirements
- A pledge of a minimum of $500 (see The Stein Matching Gift Program section), payable through payroll deduction over a one year period, to United Way's Community Fund, or the United Way focus issue Helping Students Achieve
- Career professional under the age of 40 years
- Demonstrated leadership in professional and/or volunteer work
- Dedication to personal and professional development
Program Timeline
| Deadline to submit application | July 11, 2008 |
| Interviews of applicants | Week of July 21, 2008 |
| Notification of Stein Fellows | July 28, 2008 |
| Session I Mentor Training (United Way of NE Florida) | August 2, 2008 (10:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session II Mentor Training (United Way of NE Florida) | August 5, 2008 (5:30pm-7:30pm) |
to attend one session) | |
| First Day of School | August 27, 2008 |
| Education Forum #1 | September 2008 |
| Stein Fellow/Tocqueville Intro Reception | October 2008 |
| Education Forum #2 | November 2008 |
| Education Forum #3 | February 2009 |
| Education Forum #4 | April 2009 |
| Recognition Reception | October 2009 |
To find out more about the Stein Fellowship, contact Joanna Edgell at 904-390-4006 or joannae@uwnefl.org
How to Apply
- Submit the following:
- • Application
- • Resume
- • Personal Statement - In 300 words or less answer one of the following:
- 1) How do you expect participation in the Stein Fellowship to impact your professional and philanthropic development?
- 2) What changes would you like to see in your community and why?
- Applicants can submit this information to:
- United Way of Northeast Florida
- Attn: Stein Fellowship
- PO Box 41428
- Jacksonville, FL 32203
Download Stein Fellowship Application
The Stein Matching
Gift Program
An individual will make a first time gift of $500, or increase their current gift to $500, directed to United Way's Community Fund or Helping Students Achieve focus area. This gift will be matched, making the donor a member of United Way's Leadership Circle at the Silver level of giving. Over the next three years, the donor will increase their personal gift to reach $1,000 (Silver level).
- Suggested Step-Up Levels:
- 1st year . . . . . . . . . .$500
- 2nd year . . . . . . . . .$650
- 3rd year . . . . . . . . . $825
- 4th year . . . . . . . . $1000