Youth Philanthropy Academy Facilitator Fellowship
As a Facilitator of Portland’s first Youth Philanthropy Academy you can expect to expand your leadership development skills, learn about the history and impact of philanthropy, and career and mobilization opportunities in the nonprofit sector.
The Youth Philanthropy Academy
Are you passionate about building economic power in Black communities? Portland’s first Youth Philanthropy Academy allows 50+ academy participants to decide how to distribute $250,000 to Black-led organizations to create a liberated future for all. There is an opportunity to participate in two paid positions as either a Facilitator Fellow or a cohort member of the Academy.
About The FELLOWSHIP
Next Up is hiring 10 Facilitator Fellows to steward a new academy cohort for Portland’s first Youth Philanthropy Academy. Fellows will work closely with the Youth Philanthropy Director to oversee the implementation of the 8-week leadership academy course, which aims to uplift Black youth to become active participants in philanthropy, and social change, and where academy participants will redistribute $250,000 to Black-led organizations in Oregon. Facilitators will be responsible for supporting a selection of the 50+ Academy participants by managing the weekly curriculum, leading breakouts, providing mentorship, and programmatic support.
Both Facilitators and Academy participants will learn about fundraising strategies, the history of philanthropy, and career and mobilization opportunities in the nonprofit sector. Experience working in Black communities is highly desirable.
Want to learn more? Join our informational session on February 27th
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to Ashley Weatherspoon at ashley@nextuporegon.org
fellowship outcomes
Understand the different types of organizational structures and career opportunities in the nonprofit sector.
Improved skills in facilitation, program management, and relationship-building
Networking with nonprofit professionals and gaining familiarity with local Black, Indigenous, and people of color lead organizations.
Foster community with Academy participants by providing guidance, building relationships, and deepening young people’s grassroots organizing skills through weekly meetings and 1 on 1’s
academy topics
You can expect to facilitate and learn about these topics as part of the inaugural fellowship
The Nonprofit Industrial Complex
Mutual Aid & Fundraising in Social Movements
Careers in Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Fundraising Strategies and Tools
Understanding Perspectives from Donors and Funders
Connecting with local community organizations and sector professionals
program details
Applications Open: February 10th
Application Deadline: April 6th
Location: Portland, Oregon. Most of our meetings will be online with a couple of them in person.
Compensation: $672 biweekly stipend (including food, travel, and technology). This is a temporary, part-time position.
Duration: Part-time (10 hours a week), and limited duration (May-August). Evening and limited weekend work will be required due to the cohort's meeting times (see below).
Program Meeting Schedule
The Academy begins in June 2025.
Classes Tues / Thurs 4:30 - 6 pm PST (1.5 hours)
Weekly check-ins with Cohort and Next Up Staff
2 -3 in-person events
Qualifications
You are above the age of 18
Located in or able to travel to Portland
This is a culturally specific cohort opportunity. Lived experience and/or a close relationship with Black and African American community members is highly desired.
Have access to reliable wifi and a smart device (computer, tablet, phone) to access Zoom
Strong sense of time management, and follow through on projects to meet goals
A reliable and effective communicator
Desire to grow facilitation skills, program coordination, and passion for community organizing
You can commit to attending the program sessions and being a point person for a selection of cohort members.
A passion for social change, racial justice, and an interest in the philanthropic sector.
Takes initiative, is collaborative, creative, and detail-oriented, enjoys building relationships, and is committed to following the leadership of Black, Indigenous, and youth of color.
About Next Up
Next Up (501c3) is a nonpartisan nonprofit that amplifies the voice and leadership of diverse young people to achieve a more just and equitable Oregon. Young people have the right to participate in decision-making about the world in which we live and the future we will inherit. We are dedicated to civic engagement, leadership development, and issue advocacy.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We believe our work is stronger when it benefits from the experience, knowledge, and wisdom of people who have faced systemic barriers and strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled people, people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
