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Cisco Leadership Fellows Program- Criteria for Nonprofit or Non-government Organization projects

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OVERVIEWInsuring that Cisco’s leaders have a

clear understanding of the community is an important part of their development process. This initiative integrates awareness of

community issues into our Leadership Development Programs providing opportunities for current and future leaders to learn about, engage in, and have an impact on the global community in which we

live.

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MISSION & GOALS

Mission

Leverage the intellectual assets of our employees, while enhancing their leadership skills, by helping the non-profit community increase its productivity and impact

through technology.

Goals

Development of leaders through engagements in the community which leverage and challenge their skills.

Impactful, measurable, strategic engagements that optimize the community’s effectiveness by leveraging our technology.

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What Does a Fellowship Look Like?

It’s a strategic, pre-defined project with clear deliverables:

One person, full-time, 6-12 month duration

Fellow takes Program or Project Manager role, leading the initiative

Clear metrics for success

Realistic timeline for execution

Repeatable, sustainable, scaleable outcome

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PROJECT CRITERIA WHO DOES THE NPO/NGO SERVE

DSO (Direct Service Organization) - Primary focus must fall into one of our issue areas, ie: Healthcare, Basic Human Needs or Education.

TSO/MSO (Technical/Management Service Organization) – The project must primarily serve one of the above issue areas – OR- If the project benefits a broad segment of the nonprofit sector, the TSO/MSO must pilot the project with a DSO from one of our three issue areas.

RESULTS

We need an understanding of the effectiveness of past projects, ie: what did you achieve, what were the results, etc.

METRICS

Project must have clear goals and metrics which can be accomplished during the 6-12 month full time engagement.

SCALABLE/REPLICABLE WITH CLEAR SECTOR VALUE

The Project must be scalable and appropriate for other organizations, ie: a packaged product or process with a clear value to the part of sector focused on that would be made generally available. Number of people that will benefit from the project is important.

TECHNOLOGY

The project must leverage internet technology in some manner. (For organizations that do not have their own tech staff, project must clearly articulate how technology solution will be implemented and sustained).

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PROJECT CRITERIA (cont).

BUDGET

Funding for project must be identified and secured by the NPO/NGO prior to the approval of the Fellowship.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fellows role must be clearly defined

PROJECT PLAN

Project must be defined and approved by the organization as a priority for the timeframe stated.

SUSTAINABILITY

Must be able to demonstrate the sustainability of the project, particularly after the Fellows leaves including an exit strategy.

SENIOR LEVEL SPONSOR

Fellows contact person (name of senior level sponsor and dept.) must be identified and available for support during the entire Fellowship.

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Examples of Projects

Establish a process to extend credit to a large dispersed population living below the poverty line through creative use of technology and create the appropriate infrastructure and partnerships

Develop innovative curriculum approaches using technology for delivery, in an effort to better prepare all students for work and college

Create a business plan including identification of appropriate vendors and partners for the delivery of health care services assessable to the underserved in a more cost effective manner

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Examples

Examples of projects we would not fund:

Capital campaigns/fundraising

Market research

Opportunities where the Fellow fills a job at the organization vs acts as a Project Manager

Non strategic projects or projects that are not a priority for the requesting organization

Projects without the support of the organization’s headquarters, if applicable

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FAQ’s

WHAT SKILL SETS DO THE FELLOWS HAVE? Fellows come from every organization within Cisco with various backgrounds and experience.

HOW DO I APPLY ? Determine if you have a Strategic Project that fits the parameters on the previous pages. If so, complete the attached pre-application form and return it to us.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? If your pre-application form is approved, you will be sent a url to formally apply on line. You will receive notification on the status of the online application within two weeks. If your application is approved, we will attempt to match your needs with an appropriate Fellow. (NOTE: we can not guarantee an appropriate match will be found).

WHAT COSTS CAN I EXPECT TO INCUR? The only cost to your organization is the travel (if any) by the Fellow on your behalf.

IS THIS A LOCAL PROGRAM? NO, this program is available to employees and nonprofit/non-Government organizations worldwide.

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