Applications Invited for Social Impact Fellowship

About the Organization

The Equity | Impact Center is the first research-based, equity-centered intermediary in Southwestern Pennsylvania. When we launched, we envisioned a community-centered capacity building organization that would bridge critical gaps across our region through rigorous research, data analysis, comprehensive program design, and intentional collaboration. In just a few years, our work has made an impact locally, nationally, and globally, and we have become a vital community asset for organizational capacity building, entrepreneurial advancement, collective impact, and leadership development.

About the Fellowship  

The most pressing challenges of our time require leaders who are equity architects, skilled strategists, data-driven, and able to work across traditional boundaries. This fellowship builds capabilities in strategy, leadership, management, community engagement, research and data analysis, and program design and implementation. Fellows work across various Equity | Impact Center programming areas, including creative entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, and community development, integrating perspectives from the business, nonprofit, government, and social sectors to sharpen systems-thinking skills and mindset.

This fellowship exists to close the critical gap between academic theory and real community impact. Through an intensive fellowship experience, the Social Impact Fellow will develop both technical competencies and the adaptive leadership skills required to navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful change in their future work.

We are dedicated to transformative work and sustainable impact. The Social Impact Fellowship is built for ambitious, dedicated, focused individuals who are committed to continuous learning and ready to contribute to a community-centered organization. Selected candidates will co-design their fellowship experience within the organization with additional responsibilities tailored to their personal goals and career objectives. We are flexible with the structure of hours week to week. However fellows must spend some time in Pittsburgh, PA. If you are located outside of the United States we cannot support visas but can support some travel.

Throughout the program, the Social Impact Fellow will work directly with Leigh Solomon Pugliano, founder, President & CEO of the Equity | Impact Center, and other team members, learning through in-depth participation in organizational activities alongside workshops and learning experiences designed specifically for the fellowship.

Areas of Focus & Learning:

• Leadership Development
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Strategic Planning & Problem Solving
• Entrepreneurship Across Sectors
• Civic Engagement and Participation
• Innovation and Creativity in Leadership
• Network and Relationship Building
• Comprehensive Solution Design and Implementation

Responsibilities Might Include:

• Support in the design and implementation of programming
• Support internal operations, data collection, research, and administration
• Assist with planning community gatherings (design and implementation)
• Prepare and actively participate in team meetings
• Prepare supporting materials and resources that advance and enhance the programming experience
• Amplify and advocate for the Equity | Impact Center, our founder, team members, and community

Fellow Expectations

• Attend team meetings, workshops, events, and gatherings
• Complete all tasks, project work, and deliverables
• Complete the fellowship final report and presentation
• Commit 20 hours per week (in person and remote)
• Follow the Equity | Impact Center community agreements, values, and principles
• Fully participate in the program from November 5, 2026, through June 30, 2027

Fellowship Benefits

• Increased skills in: research & data analysis, comprehensive program design, community engagement, program implementation and evaluation, transformative leadership, organizational management, and strategic planning
• Opportunities to learn from subject matter experts and leaders across sectors and areas of work
• Expanded network of nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, and business leaders
• Letter of Recommendation for employment, graduate school, or career advancement
• Certificate of Completion
• Financial Compensation

How to Apply

Application Opens: September 1st-30^th

For more information please check the Link: Applications Invited for Social Impact Fellowship

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