SPRING 2025 FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS CLOSED
The Impact Fellowship equips each cohort of 40 practitioners with the skills & knowledge to enter the world of impact investing & sustainable finance. The Fellowship aims to democratize access to education in the field, by diversifying & empowering the next generation of impact professionals. Our learning journey introduces the sector’s themes, approaches, & players through curated educational sessions, workshops, & small-group discussions. Fellows gain insights into the financial system, their relationship to money, and several entrance points into the world of impact investing. We foster opportunities for professionals, students, investors, & entrepreneurs to advance their careers & gain insights from a diverse global class of Fellows.
You can now apply for the fall fellowship, running from Sep. - Dec, 2025 or join one of our upcoming info sessions to learn more. Details on info sessions available during July and August
Applications Received Will Be Considered for the Fall 2025 Program
Applications received after Jan. 18th, 2025 will be considered for the Fall cohort.
why should you join?
our offers,
your takeaways
Knowing: Get access to the latest practices to understand a truly sustainable financial system.
Relating: Explore our personal & societal use of money & investing to challenge the status quo.
Connecting: Expand your network by getting to know impact-oriented experts & Fellows.
Practicing: Learn from global impact projects or pitch your own idea to program partners.
Learning: Join our corporate partners for tailored learning journeys & workshops.
A JOURNEY IS WAITING FOR YOU
The fellowship is a guided, peer-based immersion over 4 months which will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enter the impact investing industry. We will explore the field of sustainable finance in >20 sessions and offer you access to many different resources and tools. We’ll co-create the program together based on your interests and there will be opportunities for knowledge & skill sessions, self-directed study, networking, and opportunities to connect to the impact industry. We have a lot of partners involved to show you the ways they approach sustainability, and we’re putting a lot of work into making this Fellowship a success.
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Dec. - 1st Round Applications Open - Deadline Dec. 31st
Jan. - Info Calls + 2nd Round Applications Open - Deadline Jan. 18th
Jan. - Acceptance, Participant Contribution Payment, & Orientation
Feb.-Mar. - Developing Your Impact Skills
Knowing the Current System
Understanding Impact Investing & Emerging Alternatives
Rooting Your Impact on a Personal & Community Level
Apr. - Peer Practice & Projects in Topics You Choose
May - Networking & Connecting to Work Deeper in Impact Investing
Fellowship Program - February 5–May 28
Weekly workshops and trainings
Interactive community calls - Wednesdays from Feb. 5. - Mar. 26
Peer project in April.
Pitches and closing call in May.
Additional live calls with partners
On-demand resources
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We expect you to live up to some commitments, including:
Reliable internet access
Intermediate level of English
Commitment to join weekly interactive community call in Feb. & Mar. (Wednesdays at 12noon ET, 5pm UTC+0)
Curiosity to learn & engage from the program speakers & content/resources
Payment of Participant Contribution
We expect you to participate in our feedback surveys & be proactive in communication, so we can further improve the program for future generations.
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The full cost to run the program is $1,500 and covers all resources & events. We will consider financial need, socioeconomic status, & background in order to find a suitable & sustainable contribution. Please consider applying, even if the financial cost is a burden. Corporate sponsorship is possible.
Please consider making a donation to support if you can to cover the costs for someone else to join the program.
In our Spring and Fall 2024 Programs, we were able to meet the financial need of all of our participants. This was due to financial support from our partners and from employer reimbursement. Consider, asking your company, school, or network to help cover the cost of the program.
Every accepted Fellow will be asked to make some financial contribution to demonstrate their commitment to participate and to help cover some of our fixed costs for program materials and partner subscriptions. Fellows are also asked to consider their personal privilege and economic background when supporting the program. We are committed to empowering future leaders of impact by diversifying and developing talent and skill sets, and will help those who really need this kind of training and wouldn’t be able to access it. Therefore, we need support to make this possible and want to be in conversation with you about this. Please reach out to discuss, and we’ll be happy to find a way to make your participation possible.
JOIN AN INFO SESSION IN JANUARY TO LEARN MORE
Come meet us to learn more about the program. We will add dates below where you can register for one of our info calls.
We look forward to getting to know you and share more about this great opportunity.
Register for one of our 30min info sessions to get to know the Fellowship program. We’ll share about what will happen from February to May in our spring cohort and answer any questions you might have. Stick around afterward to tell us a bit more about yourself and what you want to get out of the program. Please sign up using one of these links to attend.
Spring Fellowship Info Call #1 - Fri, Jan 10 6am ET, 12noon CET, 7pm UTC+8
Spring Fellowship Info Call #2 - Fri, Jan 10 12noon ET, 6pm CET, 1am UTC+8
Spring Fellowship Info Call #3 - Sun, Jan 12 11am ET, 5pm CET, 12midnight UTC+8
Spring Fellowship Info Call #4 - Sun, Jan 12 12noon ET, 6pm CET, 1am UTC+8
Spring Fellowship Info Call #5 - Wed, Jan 15 9am ET, 3pm CET, 10pm UTC+8
Spring Fellowship Info Call #6 - Wed, Jan 15 12noon ET, 6pm CET, 1am UTC+8
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If you would like to learn more about the fellowship, become a partner, or join us for future programs, please email us at - neiiifellowship@gmail.com.
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“The Impact Fellowship is an opportunity unlike other training programs because you get the chance to build real relationships while developing your skills and knowledge base. This is a learning journey to empower future impact leaders.”
Our ambitions from
hosting the fellowship
We invite individuals from across the world to join the fellowship to…
Empower future finance leaders to include sustainability principles to create real-world impact.
Challenge the traditional financial system & understand our relationship to money.
Diversify the sector and provide access to marginalized communities for systemic change.
Connect to global impact leaders & weave a network of practitioners & opportunities.
Explore the possibility of a regenerative financial system and alternative economies.
Spring and Fall 2024 Programs Are Now Complete!
Fall 2024 Program
The Spring 2025 program will be closely based on the Fall 2024 program. Here is more about the Fall program:
> 95 people applied from around the globe
> 18 countries represented
> Over 50% of Fellows from outside the USA
> Half of USA Fellows from the New England area
> Fellows joining the program served in a diversity of roles: Senior Positions: 16, Mid-Level Roles: 19, Early Career: 11
> Fellow’s Title's Include: Investment Director, Social Impact Advisor, Principal, AVP, Senior Officer, to Equity Trader, Consultant, Investment Analyst, Researcher
We are really proud of the 44 Impact Investing Fellows who completed our program. They have participated in skill sessions and community calls while expanding their knowledge base and developing their connections. We organized 29 workshops & trainings and curated 79 learning sessions. The Fellows hosted 15 trainings themselves from speakers & topics they were interested in or in areas they wanted to present themselves.
Check out more about the Fall Cohort of 2024 Fellows here.
If you’d like to see an Overview of the Events we hosted in the Fall, here is an overview of the program. This does not include the partner events we curated and will change in future programs depending on the interests and needs of the Fellows.
Spring 2024 Program
To get a sense of the program, here are some quick numbers about what we created together:
> 110 applications
> 17 countries represented
> 55% people of color
> 32% from the global south
> 31 women, 13 men, 2 non-binary
> 33 practitioners, 10 graduates, & 3 undergraduates
We are so proud of our 46 Future Impact Leaders for learning and networking together over 5 months. We curated over 80 learning sessions and organized 39 events! From the words of the Fellows themselves, the program has helped them to:
> Gain Technical Knowledge and Skills
> Explore Careers and Sustainable Development
> Network and Collaborate with Leaders
> Deepen Understanding of Impact Investing
> Grow both Personally and Professionally
This Learning Journey empowers and helps to diversify the impact investing space. Join us in the Fall!
Check out more about the Spring Cohort of 2024 Fellows here.
Thanks to oikos International for being our Spring program partner and continued supporter.
Corporate Sponsorship
Do you steward a company or foundation and resonate with our program? Do you work for an organization that would support your learning journey? With their help, we can build a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline and empower future finance leaders for the impact investing and sustainable finance sector.
Let’s get in touch via email: neiiifellowship@gmail.com
