Stein Fellowship
United Way Stein Fellowship
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: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 through United Way’s Achievers For Life program, 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 bi-monthly 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 recognition in United Way’s Leaders in Giving book
Eligibility Requirements
- A pledge of a minimum of $500 (see The Stein Matching Gift Program), 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 | July 15, 2011 |
| Interviews | Week of July 18, 2011 |
| Notification | Week of July 25, 2011 |
| Mentor Training | August 2011 |
| First Day of School | August 22, 2011 |
| Education Forum #1 | September 2011 |
| Stein Fellow/Tocqueville Matching Ceremony & 2011 Class Graduation Reception | October 2011 |
| Education Forum #2 | November 2011 |
| Education Forum #3 | February 2012 |
| Education Forum #4 | April 2012 |
| Stein Fellow/Tocqueville Matching Ceremony & 2012 Class Graduation Reception | October 2012 |
To find out more about the Stein Fellowship, contact Sara Bomar at 904-390-4016 or sarab@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
