About
The Newman’s Own Foundation (NOF) Fellowship program is a 12 month paid* Fellowship for recent college graduates** that are interested in the nonprofit/philanthropic sector and are committed to using their skills and talents to roll up their sleeves, “do good”, and be a part of organizations that work for the common good.
Fellows spend the Fellowship year working at a nonprofit/philanthropic organization where they will gain a greater and deeper understanding of the nonprofit sector and how best to use their individual passion and skills to give back whether they pursue a future career in the nonprofit or for profit sector.
The Fellowship also includes an enrichment program that brings the cohort of NOF Fellows together for workshops 5 times a year in Westport, CT.
*The current stipend is $38,000 + $1500 relocation stipend for Fellows who are moving from one city to another.
Key Components of the NOF Fellowship:
Hands on Learning Experience
NOF Fellows are placed for a 1-year period at a nonprofit host organization to work on a specific program / project that aligns with the host organization’s mission and strategic plan.Each Fellow will work on a specific team, be assigned a supervisor, and have opportunities to engage with the leadership team of each organization. In addition, the NOF Fellow, in conjunction with his/her supervisor, will identify professional development opportunities throughout the year related to the sector and work of the host organization. Please note that the positions are entry- level positions, do not require in depth experience or expertise in a specific field, and will involve some level of administrative work. The host organizations are selected from Newman’s Own portfolio of grantees and are working in the following focus areas: food and nutrition, empowerment, children with life-limiting illnesses, and encouraging philanthropy. Current and past host organizations include The Resolution Project (NY, NY), Re Center (Hartford, CT), Net Impact (Oakland, CA), United Philanthropy Forum (Washington, DC), Women’s Business Development Center (Chicago, IL), Wholesome Wave (Bridgeport, CT), Hispanics in Philanthropy (Oakland, CA), Propeller (New Orleans, LA), and Institute for Veteran and Military Families (Syracuse, NY).
Community
The NOF Fellowship brings together a cohort of diverse young leaders from different backgrounds, work and life experiences, sexual orientation, geography, that together create a community of feedback, learning, exchange of ideas , encouragement, and support.Through team building and social activities that are integrated into the in person workshops the Fellows develop a strong community that is invested in the growth, development and success of each Fellow. Fellows learn with and from each other and form a tight-knit cohort of highly motivated learners, many of whom become part of a long-term professional and personal relationship/network.
All past Fellows cite the community they build with their cohort as one of the most rewarding aspects of the Fellowship.
“Perhaps most importantly, I gained a new family through my fellowship cohort—incredibly determined, passionate, do-gooders seeking to effect change in the world; people I still turn to today in times of turmoil and triumph.” Lea Trusty, 2016-2017 NOF Fellow currently Program Associate at Democracy Fund. “
In addition, all Fellows become part of the Newman’s Own family with access to our network and resources.
Enrichment Program
The NOF Fellowship Enrichment program is a blend of in person and virtual workshops that focus on the personal and professional development of each Fellow. Fellows come together at NOF’s headquarters in Westport, CT approximately five times during the Fellowship year for workshops designed in conjunction with nonprofit and philanthropic professionals and experts. Sample workshop topics include, transition from college to work, self-empowerment, effective communication, managing up, and defining your purpose.
About Newman’s Own
Foundation
Newman’s Own Foundation (NOF) is an independent, private foundation formed in 2005
by Paul Newman to sustain the legacy of his philanthropic work. The Foundation
believes that each of us, through the power of philanthropy, has the potential
to make a difference. Since 1982, when Paul Newman first declared, “Let’s give
it all away,” more than $500 million has been donated to thousands of nonprofit
organizations helping people in need around the world. Funded entirely through
the profits and royalties of Newman’s Own products, the Foundation does not
maintain an endowment, raise funds, or accept donations. The Foundation
focuses on four key areas of impact: encouraging philanthropy, children with
life-limiting conditions, empowerment, and nutrition. For more
information about the organization, please visit www.newmansownfoundation.org/