Fellowship : Nonprofit Leadership Fellow; Executive Director Track

Fellowship Opportunity:
Nonprofit Leadership Fellow (Executive Director Track)

Organization: We Connect The Dots

Location: Remote

Commitment: Minimum 25 hours per week (Full-time availability strongly preferred)

Duration: 1-Year Volunteer Fellowship

We Connect The Dots is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to empowering students with real-world skills, mentorship, and access to technology career pathways. During this critical rebuilding phase, we are operating under a fully volunteer-supported model as we strategically strengthen our financial foundation and organizational structure.

This fellowship is designed for a highly committed individual seeking to build a long-term career in nonprofit leadership and position themselves for a future Executive Director role.

The Nonprofit Leadership Fellow will work directly with the Founder, receiving 1:1 coaching and executive-level mentorship while helping lead the operational and strategic rebuilding of the organization.

This is not a shadowing role. This is a working leadership position with measurable outcomes and direct accountability.

The selected fellow will:

• Support volunteer recruitment, engagement, and accountability systems
• Assist in managing community and corporate partnerships
• Contribute to fundraising strategy and donor engagement efforts
• Participate in monthly board reporting and leadership meetings
• Track and report on key performance metrics tied to rebuilding staffing capacity

The fellow will work alongside an existing team while playing a central role in strengthening structure, communication, and performance across the organization.

This fellowship requires:

• A minimum commitment of 25 hours per week
• A 1-year formal commitment
• Full-time availability strongly preferred and prioritized in selection

Because we are operating with limited internal staffing, we are prioritizing candidates who can demonstrate consistency, reliability, and long-term focus.

As we rebuild during this critical period, we are focused on engaging individuals who are fully committed to execution and follow-through.

Fellows are expected to:

• Carefully evaluate their availability before applying
• Attend scheduled meetings and leadership sessions consistently
• Communicate proactively and professionally
• Meet agreed-upon deliverables and performance benchmarks

Missed meetings without communication, lack of follow-through, or inconsistent engagement directly impacts our ability to serve students and partners. Individuals who do not maintain communication or fulfill commitments will be asked to step aside so that leadership continuity can be maintained.

This fellowship is structured for impact, accountability, and measurable growth — both for the organization and the fellow.

This opportunity is designed for someone who:

• Is serious about building a long-term career in nonprofit leadership
• Aspires to serve as an Executive Director
• Strongly believes in our mission and is personally aligned with our work
• Is in a life stage where financial compensation is not the primary driver
• Is willing to do the work required to rebuild an organization strategically

This is an intensive leadership development experience, not a résumé placeholder.

The fellow will have direct metrics tied to organizational growth, including:

• Strengthening volunteer engagement systems
• Expanding partnerships
• Contributing to fundraising milestones
• Supporting financial recovery toward full staffing

Successful execution over the 1-year commitment positions the fellow to step into a paid Executive Director role
, directly as a result of measurable performance and organizational rebuilding achieved during the fellowship.

While future employment is contingent on financial sustainability and performance outcomes, this pathway is intentional and strategically aligned with our long-term vision.

• Direct 1:1 executive mentorship from the Founder
• Real-world nonprofit operational leadership experience
• Board-level exposure and reporting experience
• Fundraising and partnership development experience
• A defined pathway toward executive leadership

If you are prepared to commit at a high level, lead with accountability, and play a central role in rebuilding a mission-driven organization, we invite you to apply.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone ready to earn the Executive Director title through measurable impact and disciplined execution.