Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy General Application - Cohort 2021-22
Thank you for your interest in the Emerging Leaders Program at Communities Foundation of Texas! You can read about the ELP program at CFT on our website at https://www.cftexas.org/elp for information on dates and attendance expectations. Applications are due by 8 pm on September 30. Please complete the biographical information below and five short-answer questions. Once you click submit, your application will be complete. We will email acceptance letters in early November.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Age as of 9/1/2021
E-mail
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Company Name
Title/Position
How did you hear about this program?
E-mail from CFT
CFT Website
Facebook
Twitter
Lead YP/Dallas Regional Chamber
Personal Reference/Other (Please specify):
LinkedIn Profile URL
If you do not have a LinkedIn profile or would prefer to share your resume electronically, please write NA and e-mail your resume to akolle@cftexas.org. Your application will be incomplete without a LinkedIn profile or a resume.
Biographical Information
CFT is committed to building thriving communities. Thriving communities include the diverse perspectives and experiences of individuals with various backgrounds. The following optional demographic information helps us build a cohort that reflects the full community we aim to serve. Please consider providing your information.
Gender
Male
Female
Prefer to self-describe:
Ethnicity
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Black or African American
Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Prefer not to say
Prefer to self-describe:
Did you consider yourself a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender (LGBT) community?
Yes
No
No, but I identify as an Ally
Prefer not to say
Please share other identities or affiliations that are important for you to represent in this application.
Short Answers
Please respond to the following short-answer questions explaining your interest in the ELP program at CFT. Your thoughtful responses will help CFT select a cohort and build a program that creates meaningful value for all participants.
What role do you think philanthropy should play in a community? (150 words or fewer)
0/150
What issue or cause do you think is most pressing for philanthropy to address? (150 word limit)
0/150
Why do you want to participate in this program? (150 word limit)
0/150
How do you currently give back? Please describe any significant existing relationships you have with specific North Texas nonprofits and community organizations, i.e. regular volunteering, board service, giving circles, personal or family giving through foundations or donor-advised funds, membership with affinity groups, etc. (300 words or fewer)
Note: Prior knowledge or experience with nonprofits is not required for selection.
0/300
Anything else you'd like to tell us?
Acknowledgement: I understand that there is an attendance commitment with this program, and that poor attendance will limit my ability to meaningfully contribute to the program objectives.
Yes
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