Applications Invited for IDEX Fellowship Program 2021-22

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About the Organization:

In 2010, Gray Matters Capital Launched the IDEX Accelerator, A Professional Fellowship Program for aspiring Social Enterprise Practitioners. Their mission is to create the next wave of “social intrapreneurs” who will support, lead and advance the work of socially-focused enterprises around the world. Social intrapreneurs are becoming key actors in the race towards a new kind of economy.

IDEX Fellowship Program 2021

The IDEX Fellowship Program is a 6-month virtual program (approx. 8 – 10 hours per week) and designed to enable professionals to acquire the tools and resources to operate virtually as well as upskill themselves for a successful career in social impact and entrepreneurship.

They understand that IDEX Fellows come from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds and therefore each fellow will have a unique learning style and may have more or less experience with certain topics that are covered. The program itself is configured to meaningfully work for a mix of professionals at different stages in their careers and allows a level of customization to suit individual pursuits.

Program Highlights:

• Suitably designed for early, mid, and senior-level professionals looking to equip themselves with the tools and resources to work effectively in a virtual environment and a deep desire to engage in an intense professional development experience supported by key theory and practical subject knowledge training while applying creative solutions to deepen the impact.
• Each Fellow will gain access to the online learning labs; consulting projects with social enterprises from across the globe; inner journey discoveries; virtual coffee sessions with sector experts; live community engagement with 300+ alumni; and one-on-one meetings with mentors-in-residence and subject matter experts.
• Fellows have the opportunity to align themselves more purposefully with the next step of their career growth curve through the Insight Project Development Phase.
• Organizations nominating employees have the opportunity to participate as one of the learning lab case challenges where the Cohort works with a senior member or founder to develop real-world solutions to an existing problem statement in your organization.

Benefits:

• Adding professional credibility while accessing relevant and progressive Professional Development Learning Labs covering themes of Human-Centered Design, Resource Mobilization, Monitoring & Evaluation, Communication Strategies.
• Subject Matter Experts, seasoned professionals, and thought leaders in their respective fields engaging you in Capacity Building Sessions at a group and individual level
• Exposure to invaluable professional networks and alumni network opportunities
• Internationally recognized Professional Certification in Social Enterprise
• Professionally attested experience letters detailing project engagement with global impact organizations
• Post Fellowship Support and a global family for life!

Eligibility Criteria:

• The program is open to early, mid and senior-level professionals looking to equip themselves with the tools and resources to work effectively in a virtual environment and a deep desire to engage in an intense professional development experience supported by key theory and practical subject knowledge training while applying creative solutions to deepen the impact.
• They are seeking professionals who have a proven track record of leadership and are seeking to use their education and skills to address social and economic challenges for under-served populations.

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