Cultivating Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy

Margaret Andrews, Elizabeth Ireland and Leah Hambright discuss their Fellowship experiences at The Duke Endowment.

Created in 2005, The Duke Endowment's fellowship program honors Mr. Duke's vision of philanthropy by giving emerging leaders a unique opportunity in the philanthropic sector. The Fellowship is a full-time, two-year experience that encourages creative thinking and leadership development. Fellows typically begin their work at the Endowment during the summer.

Fellows are exposed to all aspects of philanthropy in the Endowment's four program areas. Fellows rotate through each area, giving them experience with many different issues across the Carolinas. Access to the Endowment's executive leadership and a variety of personalized professional development opportunities allow Fellows to make meaningful contributions, not only to the Endowment, but also to the larger nonprofit community.

Current Fellow

Heather R. Huskey

2010-2012 Fellow

Heather joined the Endowment in the spring of 2010. A native of Charlotte, N.C., she received a bachelor’s degree in Visual Art and a certificate in Markets and Management Studies from Duke University. She wrote her senior thesis on soldier experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan and their portrayal in the media. After graduation, Heather spent a year in the Dominican Republic, teaching social studies and art to students in grades 8-11.

In Charlotte, Heather served in AmeriCorps VISTA, working with Communities In Schools. During her one-year assignment, she helped enhance college access for at-risk students and provided resources for pregnant and parenting teens.

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Applying for a Fellowship

Candidates for Fellowships

• Past or current residents of North Carolina or South Carolina, or
• Recent graduates of a college or university located in North Carolina or South Carolina

When selecting a fellow, preference will be given to those who:

• Have a graduate degree, or have one to two years of work experience after obtaining an undergraduate degree
• Have demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector
• Have exhibited leadership potential in civic and/or professional life

The Fellowship is a two-year assignment with an annual salary and benefits. 

The application will be available starting October 1, 2010. All applications must be completed by Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EST. 

In-person interviews will be held at The Duke Endowment offices in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 1, 2 and 11, 2011. Applicants must be available for in-person interviews on these days.

More Information

Browse former Fellow profiles and frequently asked questions or download our brochure to learn more about our Fellowship program.