Leadership Longevity Fellowship

Leadership Longevity is an innovative fellowship program that supports the well-being, leadership development, and sustainability of our nation's mission-driven workforce.

A Jenga tower stands tall on a patterned surface, symbolizing the building blocks of leadership development and resilience in the Leadership Longevity Fellowship program.

What is the Leadership Longevity Fellowship?

Leadership Longevity unites mission-driven professionals for an intensive cohort-based experience integrating leadership and well-being. Led by New Sector experts, the program empowers participants with skill sets, mindsets, and connections to persevere as long-term leaders for transformative change. It includes:

  • Building relationships with a diverse cohort of peers 

  • Promoting well-being by learning strategies for resilience and longevity

  • Developing leadership competencies to increase effectiveness and impact

  • Addressing complex challenges through short-term action and long-term change

Applications are now closed for our 2025-2025 National Leadership Longevity Fellowship.

Current programs

To learn how to bring Leadership Longevity to your organization or community, please contact us.

National Cohort

National Cohort
Boston Cohort

Boston Cohort

As Seen In

  • inside philanthropy

    highlights how our transformative Leadership Longevity program is addressing the current workforce crisis in the nonprofit sector.

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  • the boston foundation

    shares the impact of our pilot Boston-area Leadership Longevity program.

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  • Alumna Jackie McKinney

    shares how she overcame burnout through the Leadership Longevity Fellowship.

    Read here

  • Independent Sector

    The greatest challenges of our time require innovative solutions and dedicated people. Carly Janson, CEO and founder of New Sector Alliance, shares how our organization is equipping leaders and organizations with skills, mindsets, and connections to strengthen their communities.

    Read Here

Program Impact, Across the Cohorts

A participant in the Leadership Longevity Fellowship

98%

expanded their community of support (e.g., New Sector Fellows, staff, coaches, partners, and supporters)

95%

 increased their understanding of the leadership competencies critical for sustained impact in mission-driven work

95%

built confidence in their future leadership and wellness goals and next steps

93%

increased confidence in their ability to remain long term in a mission-focused role.

  • “Leadership Longevity is for you if you are seeking the opportunity to grow and connect as a nonprofit leader with other passionate and driven individuals while learning and challenging yourself about the true meaning of practicing wellness. It allows you to think deeper about your leadership, wholeness, and purpose in ways you can't imagine.”

    -Anthony Curtis
    2023 National Fellow

  • “Leadership Longevity is for you if you’re seeking community, inspiration, and folks to both support and challenge you in your professional and personal growth!”

    -Anna Treesara
    2023 National Fellow

  • "I wholeheartedly recommend this program to everyone seeking personal and professional growth. The Leadership Longevity Program has been a transformative experience that can benefit anyone looking to deepen their understanding of leadership, wellness, and purpose!"

    -Aric Fulton
    2023 National Fellow

  • “Leadership Longevity is an incredible place to reflect on your own wellness and leadership as a part of a diverse community of mission-driven leaders. What I loved most about the experience is the trust we had for each other leading to open, vulnerable discussions.”

    -Saira Zaidi
    2023 National Fellow

Alumni