|
|
ELIGIBILITY
Individual candidates for this program should:
- be outstanding leaders who have a demonstrated track record of contribution to the community
- work for a nonprofit organization (employees of educational institutions and government agencies are not eligible for this program)
- hold primary or significant responsibility for management of the organization's funds
- have worked a minimum of ten consecutive years in the nonprofit sector (though not necessarily for one organization) without significant leave
- be willing to participate in a peer network of program alumni
- be employed full-time at the applicant organization
- be recognized by their peers as exceptional individuals
- have financial need
The candidate's employing organization should:
- be located in Los Angeles County
- be recognized by the community for its programs
- have at least two full-time paid staff
- look to the applicant's sabbatical as an opportunity to develop the next level of leadership within the organization
- offer its endorsement of the request for leave, and submit a work plan for organizational management during the candidate's absence, and upon candidate's return
- need financial assistance to underwrite the candidate's leave
- be able to sustain regular operations during the candidate's absence
|
