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  • McLendon Leadership Initiative

    Host Application
  • Thank you for your interest in the McLendon Foundation and the McLendon Leadershp Initiative.  The McLendon Foundation is now accepting host applications for the 2025-2026 McLendon Fellow class. We will begin posting  positions the week of May 5th and will close posting Friday, August 8th. 

    The McLendon Foundation, in partnership with Renaissance Search & Consulting (RSC), ensures that each host is matched with top-tier candidates through a streamlined recruitment and vetting process

    Below is the process to participate as a host in the McLendon Leadership Initiative (MLI).  This process can take place at any time from March-July, 2025.

     McLendon Leadership Initiative Process

    Host Organization: Donates to the McLendon Foundation. $40,000 or $45,000 ($30,000 or $35,000 Fellow stipend, $10,000 to Fellow Program)

    • 10-12-month paid fellowship.
    • Start Date: June, July, August

    Host Organization: Provides job description.

    Host Organization: Meets with RSC & McLendon prior to posting.

    McLendon Foundation: Post position.

    RSC: Interviews all applicants that meet criteria.

    RSC: Sends top 3-5 candidates to host organization.

    Host Organization: Selects final candidate.

    McLendon Foundation: Provides offer letter to candidate.

    McLendon Foundation: Disburses bi-weekly stipend to McLendon Fellow.

    McLendon Foundation: Provides McLendon Fellow 1099.

     

    If you are ready to begin the process of hosting a McLendon Fellow, please complete the form below.

    We are excited to work with you to provide an aspiring leader with an opportunity to learn, grow and develop through the transformative experience with your organization. If you have questions, please email Adrien Harraway

    Check out the  McLendon Fellow experience!

     

  • Host Application Form
    Please note, all primary correspondence regarding the leadership initiative will be sent to this contact person.

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