cohort-based fellowships
Transformative fellowships
Our fellowship programs create transformative cohort-based experiences that integrate leadership development and well-being for mission-driven professionals. Through immersive, multi-month journeys, participants build essential skills, deepen relationships with peers, and develop the resilience needed to sustain themselves as long-term leaders driving social change.
Our Approach
Our fellowships reflect a distinctive pedagogy grounded in well-being science, evidence-based leadership development, and design thinking frameworks. Each program is tailored to the unique context and aspirations of the participants and their organizations. Whether you're looking to invest in the vitality of a specific sector, build connections across a geographic region, or foster cross-sector collaboration, we design the right Fellowship experience for your goals.
Context-specific Cohorts
Place-Based Cohorts: Regional programs that strengthen leadership within a specific geography, forging deep connections among leaders working in the same community and building a more resilient local ecosystem for social change.
Issue-Based Cohorts: Sector-specific programs that connect leaders working on related challenges—from food systems to education to community development—creating opportunities for cross-organizational collaboration and field-wide transformation.
Sector-Wide Cohorts: National and regional programs that bring together mission-driven professionals from across the country, building a powerful network of social sector leaders who learn from diverse contexts and create a nationwide support system.
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Fellowship model in action
New Sector Alliance designs intensive cohort experiences that typically span six to nine months, combining in-person retreats and convenings, virtual group sessions, individual and peer coaching, and connection opportunities. Participants engage with research-based curriculum, develop practical leadership competencies, and build authentic relationships with peers committed to transformative change. Through this immersive experience, fellows gain new skills while cultivating a durable support network to help them navigate complexity in their daily work and lives.
Our current Programs
Explore our programs below.
