The Trustees and Leaders Summit

Together we traveled to Montgomery, Alabama to the Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy sites. Over three days, infused with the spirit of humility, respect and collaboration, we sought to understand more deeply the indelible stain of slavery on our history, then and now.

Thank you to historian Dr. Leslie M. Harris, who shared her research with us. Thank you to artist and activist Michelle Browder, creator of the Mothers of Gynecology monument. Thank you to the 50 foundation trustees and nonprofit innovators who made this journey with us. We hope it is the first of many.

The Window to Apply to the

Fellows Program is Open!

Applications are coming in for our FIFTH cohort.

What you get:

Funding for your organization
A personal stipend
20 weeks of expert guidance
Mentorship from an experienced nonprofit leader/foundation executive
A free-to-you intern
Fundraising tools.
Expert consulting

... And much much more!

It's mostly remote with some IRL (NYC) meetups. Deadline to apply is October 31, but the early bird gets the judge's attention.

So get busy!

Apply to be a Fellow here

Check out the FAQs here

Below, some of the past fellows and their organizations. Super stars one and all!

Some Exciting News

We are Thrilled to Announce...

AiLun Ku will join the EGF Accelerator staff as Vice President of Community and Capacity.

AiLun will lead and fortify the Accelerator program, a long-term nonprofit incubator, champion new initiatives, and support leaders working to improve educational equity in New York City.

Welcome AiLun!

Honor is Due

Congratulations to President & CEO Cynthia Rivera Weissblum!

Latino U College Access is honoring our chief at their 12th annual gala at the end of October. Cynthia has served as an advisor and guide for this remarkable organization as it has grown in

scope and impact.

Fellows Alumni Jibreel Jalloh and

Kevin Ha Get Support From the

Obama Foundation

EGF Accelerator Fellow Jibreel Jalloh, Founder of The Flossy, Named a 2025 Obama Foundation Scholar

We are so proud to share this news and to wish Jibreel all good things for his fully-funded 9 month residency at Columbia University. Interested? Think about applying.

Learn more about it here

Kevin Ha, Founder of Asian American Dream, Accepted into the Obama Foundation Leaders Program

EGF Accelerator Fellow Kevin Ha, founder of the Asian American Dream, was accepted into the Obama Foundation leaders program-- six months to learn from nonprofit founders the world over.

Learn more about the program here

Jobs and Opportunities

Level Up Your Game

Are you an emerging leader in the nonprofit sector? Here's a course for people working in youth connected programs. It's offered through the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership and our friends at the Partnership for After School Education. Classes are on Fridays, January to March 2025 in Lower Manhattan.

Cost: $2,500 but scholarships are available

Applications Due: Nov. 24th

Learn more here

Genesys Works is Hiring

This growing organization and longtime EGF Accelerator favorite is looking for a Director of Corporate Engagement. The right person will be a great communicator, have deep contacts in the NYC-based corporate world, and have a drive to create better pathways to employment for young people. Added plus: you get to report to NYC executive director Mike Gross (who we respect and admire).

Location: NYC: (Hybrid)

Salary: $105,000 - $125,000

Learn more here

This Cool Group of Women Philanthropists are Awarding $100,000 Grants

The window for sending a letter of inquiry opened Sept 30.

Maybe there is a check with your name on it.

Learn more here

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The EGF Accelerator is supporting strong leaders in sustainable nonprofits that are working to improve the education and life outcomes for low-income New Yorkers. We offer incubation, advanced leadership development, a remote Fellows program, and fund journalism about educational equity. Want to know more? Drop us a line. Peg@egfaccelerator.org