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
• live full-time in Los Angeles County

 The candidate’s employing organization should:

•  be located in Los Angeles County
• be recognized by the community for its programs
• have at least three 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