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APPALACHIAN TRANSITION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
2013 Community Outreach Meetings Informational Presentation
AppFellows’ Vision
The Appalachian Transition Fellowship (AppFellows)
seeks to increase the connectivity, collaboration, and capacity of Central
Appalachian institutions and leaders by building a collective analysis and seeding
projects that solve regional systemic problems and foster a just and sustainable
Appalachian economy
Presentation Overview
Resource and Management Team Introductions
AppFellows Background & Overview
Host Definition, Roles, Responsibilities, & Selection Criteria
Fellow Definition, Benefits & Selection Criteria
Application Process
AppFellows Match Funding Ideas
Resource & Management Team Introductions
Management Team
Highlander Research and Education Center
Rural Support Partners
Resource Team
Mary Hunt Benedum FoundationSandra Mikush Babcock FoundationRobin Gabbard Foundation for Appalachian KYMichelle Decker Rural ActionStephanie Tyree WV Community HubRachel Edens Tusculum CollegeSteve Fisher Emory & Henry CollegeJacki Arthur Three Rivers MarketMarlo Long BB&TMargaret Feieraband Bristol City Council
AppFellows Background & Overview
Background: Appalachian Transition
Background
AppFellowsInterest
in regional collabora
tion Individuals &
organizations
interested in
emerging leaders
committed to
Appalachia
Multiple funders interested in a
regional fellowsh
ip
AppFellows Research Background
Research across Appalachia Over 100 participants
Focus groups: KY, OH, WV, VA, TN, NC 33 survey responses Face-to-face conversations
Best Practices Research Organizations include: The Casey
Foundation Children and Family Fellowship, The Center for Progressive Leadership, The CORO Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Research Findings
According to research participants an ideal regional fellowship would:
Provide cross-sector placements Increase connectivity and capacity
Support multi-generational leadership
Invest in regional partnerships and organizational development
AppFellows Overview
Opportunity for work and learning Targeted to 15 emerging leaders Placement within host communities
for 1 year Fellows and hosts connected
through monthly & quarterly training events
Involves research or implementation of a specific, practical project that helps the host organization and/or the region
Fellowship Projects
Fellows will be engaged in two projects:Cross-Sector Placement Project- Host
Communities will identify a project and define activities to achieve project goals
Individual Projects - Fellows will identify an extension of their cross-sector placement project where they will develop, identify goals & potential impact, and fundraise for this project
Host Community Project Ideas A cross-sector placement project can be,
but are not limited to:Online materials and resources
development to support “green jobs” growth in West Virginia
Local & regional food system development
Inventory of development sites that influences high-value long-term regional development
Crowdsourcing and/or other community financing that supports a collaborative community project with best practices & training module
Fellow Project Ideas
A fellows’ can be, but are not limited to:Policy research that inhibit or
strengthen “green job” growth in West Virginia
Filming, directing, & producing visual media that showcases the work within their host community
In-depth interviews for best practices research within a particular sector
Developing a media toolkit that will help launch a crowdsourcing project
Host Community Definition, Benefits, Roles & Responsibilities, Selection Criteria
Host Community
Two or three institutions from a Central Appalachian sub-region or a network of three or more institutions
Institutions represent at least two of the five following sectors: non-profit, business, government, education, and philanthropy.
Can rotate a fellow from one organization to another for a designated time or have a fellow work with multiple organizations consistently throughout the year
Host Community Benefits
An immediate capacity boost
Skill building tools
Staff & organizational development
Strengthened regional collaboration & connectivity
Peer learning opportunities around emerging initiatives happening within the region
Host Community Roles & Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the management team to create a preliminary work plan, vision for fellows
Draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the fellowship outlining their roles and responsibilities to other hosts, their fellow, and the fellowship
Agree to attend quarterly gatherings
Allow fellows to meet their obligations to the fellowship
Secure half of the fellow's salary at $12,000
Host Community Criteria
Partnership between cross-sectoral network or 2-3 institutions
Projects rooted within the Appalachian Economic Transition Framework that support entrepreneurial opportunities within the promising sectors of renewable energy/energy efficiency, local food systems, health, and other sectors that support an economy based on human and natural assets of the region
Enthusiasm for supporting and encouraging the skills of emerging leaders
Commitment to developing sustainable and just economic development programs within Central Appalachia
Host Community Criteria (continued)
Works well with others on collective visions and goals
Maintains equitable and inclusive work environment
Understands their community and the issues they are committed to impacting
Can support half of the fellow's salary at $12,000 or ability to secure funding from an outside source
Fellow Definition, Benefits, Curriculum & Selection Criteria
Fellow Definition
Appalachian Transition Fellows are innovative and creative Emerging Leaders dedicated to Central Appalachia that are interested in becoming a more effective leader with a deep understanding of the
economic and social complexities on both the local and regional level that enables them to
work with community partners and other fellows to find innovative solutions to foster a just and sustainable Appalachian economy.
Fellow Benefits
Increase organizational and leadership skills through institutional and individual projects
Expand professional and learning networks
12 month living stipend of $24,000
Comprehensive Orientation and Regional Tour
7 Monthly Skills Workshops and Four Regional Gatherings
Other Learning Opportunities Through Host Community Placements
Fellowship Curriculum
The Appalachian Transitions Fellowship program focuses on three leadership areas over the course of the 12 month program.
Individual Leadership
Development
Regional and Systemic Analysis
Development
Organizational and Community
DevelopmentVision
DevelopmentPersonal Strategic
PlanningWriting and
CommunicationsProject Planning
Time Management
History of Appalachia
Regional Economy and Health
Sectoral UnderstandingAppalachian
TransitionEconomic ModelsWealth Creation
Framework
CommunicationsConflict Resolution
Community OrganizingBudgetingFinancial
ManagementPolicy
DevelopmentFundraising
Fellow Criteria
Dedicated to the Central Appalachian Region Have shown creativity and innovation in their field of
work or studySerious about a career that will support the transition to a sustainable and equitable regionInterest in supporting economic development programsStrong collaboration, teamwork and group decision-making skillsCommitment to working in rural areasWillingness to participate in year-long activities including: skill workshops, regional gatherings with host organizations, one-on-one and small group coaching
Application Process
Host Community Application & Selection Process
Prospective Host Communities will submit an interest application, via www.AppFellows.org
Prospective hosts will outline their initial concept or project
Interest Application Priority Deadline: November 27, 2013
Management team will work with hosts to develop scope of work during extensive planning process for final application
Final Application Deadline: January 31, 2014
Fellow Application & Selection Process
Prospective Fellows will submit an application, via www.AppFellows.org
Application Deadline: February 10, 2014
Three components application process: 1) application and resume; 2) signed Declaration of Commitment and Responsibility; and 3) 3 letters of recommendation
Semi-finalist interviews with Management Team between late February-early March
Interviews between Finalists and Host Communities will occur in March
Final selection by early April
Cross-Sector Funding Ideas & Recommendations
Funding Sources
AppFellows will provide $12,000 match, travel, and educational & training support
Host communities can raise additional funds by:Split fellow costsPartner with community, regional, and/or
national foundations Approach larger foundations with
discretionary fundsCreate individual fundraising campaigns (i.e.
donors, crowdfunding, community funding)
Host Interest Applications Due: November 27, 2013
Fellow Applications Due:February 10, 2014
www.AppFellows.org
AppFellows Coming To A Town Near You!!
Knoxville, TN- November 6
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Burlington Public Library
4614 Asheville Highway Knoxville, TN
Chattanooga, TN- November 12
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Concerned Citizens for Justice
701 Hooker Rd. Chattanooga, TN
Berea, KY- November 13
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Bruce Building Room 128
205 North Main St. Berea, KY
Harlan, KY- November 14
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Harlan Center
201 S. Main St. Harlan, KY
AppFellows Coming To A Town Near You!! (continued)
Charleston, WV- November 19
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: South Charleston Public Library
312 4th Ave South Charleston, WV
Lewisburg, WV- November 19
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation
804 Industrial Park Rd Maxwelton, WV
Abingdon, VA- November 20
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center
300 Stanley St Abingdon, VA
Boone, NC- November 20
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Appalachian State Student Center
263 Locust St. Boone, NC
AppFellows Coming To A Town Near You!! (continued)
Bluefield, WV- November 21
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Craft Memorial Library
600 Commerce St. Bluefield, WV
Beckley, WV- November 21
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Tamarack Center
1 Tamarack Park Beckley, WV
Clarksburg, WV- November 22
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Clarksburg Public Library
404 W. Pike St. Clarksburg, WV
Athens, OH- November 22
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Rural Action Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal
9030 Hocking Hills DR The Plains, OH
Contact Us!
Visit Us: www.appfellows.org
Webinar recordings are available on our website along with a copy of this PowerPoint.
General Information: 865-933-3443 x 229
Rural Support Partners 828-691-1365
Funding, Speaking Engagements and Program: 865-933-3443 x 244
Email: [email protected]
Special Thanks
Current Funding Partners: Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Ford Foundation
Questions & Answers
Thank you for
your time!
