APPALACHIAN TRANSITION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

2013 Community Outreach Meetings Informational Presentation

AppFellows’ Vision

The Appalachian Transition Fellowship (AppFellows)

seeks to increase the connectivity, collaboration, and capacity of Central

Appalachian institutions and leaders by building a collective analysis and seeding

projects that solve regional systemic problems and foster a just and sustainable

Appalachian economy

Presentation Overview Resource and Management Team Introductions

AppFellows Background & Overview

Host Definition, Roles, Responsibilities, & Selection Criteria

Fellow Definition, Benefits & Selection Criteria

Application Process

AppFellows Match Funding Ideas

Resource & Management Team Introductions

Management Team

Highlander Research and Education Center

Rural Support Partners

Resource TeamMary Hunt Benedum FoundationSandra Mikush Babcock FoundationRobin Gabbard Foundation for Appalachian KYMichelle Decker Rural ActionStephanie Tyree WV Community HubRachel Edens Tusculum CollegeSteve Fisher Emory & Henry CollegeJacki Arthur Three Rivers MarketMarlo Long BB&TMargaret Feieraband Bristol City Council

AppFellows Background & Overview

Background: Appalachian Transition

Background

AppFellowsInterest

in regional collabora

tion Individuals &

organizations

interested in

emerging leaders

committed to

Appalachia

Multiple funders interested in a

regional fellowsh

ip

AppFellows Research Background

Research across Appalachia Over 100 participants

Focus groups: KY, OH, WV, VA, TN, NC 33 survey responses Face-to-face conversations

Best Practices Research Organizations include: The Casey

Foundation Children and Family Fellowship, The Center for Progressive Leadership, The CORO Fellows Program in Public Affairs

Research Findings

According to research participants an ideal regional fellowship would:

Provide cross-sector placements Increase connectivity and capacity Support multi-generational leadership

Invest in regional partnerships and organizational development

AppFellows Overview Opportunity for work and learning Targeted to 15 emerging leaders Placement within host communities

for 1 year Fellows and hosts connected

through monthly & quarterly training events

Involves research or implementation of a specific, practical project that helps the host organization and/or the region

Fellowship Projects Fellows will be engaged in two projects:

Cross-Sector Placement Project- Host Communities will identify a project and define activities to achieve project goals

Individual Projects - Fellows will identify an extension of their cross-sector placement project where they will develop, identify goals & potential impact, and fundraise for this project

Host Community Project Ideas A cross-sector placement project can be,

but are not limited to:Online materials and resources

development to support “green jobs” growth in West Virginia

Local & regional food system development

Inventory of development sites that influences high-value long-term regional development

Crowdsourcing and/or other community financing that supports a collaborative community project with best practices & training module

Fellow Project Ideas A fellows’ can be, but are not limited to:

Policy research that inhibit or strengthen “green job” growth in West Virginia

Filming, directing, & producing visual media that showcases the work within their host community

In-depth interviews for best practices research within a particular sector

Developing a media toolkit that will help launch a crowdsourcing project

Host Community Definition, Benefits, Roles & Responsibilities, Selection Criteria

Host Community Two or three institutions from a Central

Appalachian sub-region or a network of three or more institutions

Institutions represent at least two of the five following sectors: non-profit, business, government, education, and philanthropy.

Can rotate a fellow from one organization to another for a designated time or have a fellow work with multiple organizations consistently throughout the year

Host Community Benefits An immediate capacity boost

Skill building tools

Staff & organizational development

Strengthened regional collaboration & connectivity

Peer learning opportunities around emerging initiatives happening within the region

Host Community Roles & Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the management team to create a preliminary work plan, vision for fellows

Draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the fellowship outlining their roles and responsibilities to other hosts, their fellow, and the fellowship

Agree to attend quarterly gatherings

Allow fellows to meet their obligations to the fellowship

Secure half of the fellow's salary at $12,000

Host Community Criteria Partnership between cross-sectoral network or

2-3 institutions

Projects rooted within the Appalachian Economic Transition Framework that support entrepreneurial opportunities within the promising sectors of renewable energy/energy efficiency, local food systems, health, and other sectors that support an economy based on human and natural assets of the region

Enthusiasm for supporting and encouraging the skills of emerging leaders

Commitment to developing sustainable and just economic development programs within Central Appalachia

Host Community Criteria (continued)

Works well with others on collective visions and goals

Maintains equitable and inclusive work environment

Understands their community and the issues they are committed to impacting

Can support half of the fellow's salary at $12,000 or ability to secure funding from an outside source

Fellow Definition, Benefits, Curriculum & Selection Criteria

Fellow Definition

Appalachian Transition Fellows are innovative and creative Emerging Leaders dedicated to Central Appalachia that are interested in becoming a more effective leader with a deep understanding of the

economic and social complexities on both the local and regional level that enables them to

work with community partners and other fellows to find innovative solutions to foster a just and sustainable Appalachian economy.

Fellow Benefits

Increase organizational and leadership skills through institutional and individual projects

Expand professional and learning networks

12 month living stipend of $24,000

Comprehensive Orientation and Regional Tour

7 Monthly Skills Workshops and Four Regional Gatherings

Other Learning Opportunities Through Host Community Placements

Fellowship Curriculum

The Appalachian Transitions Fellowship program focuses on three leadership areas over the course of the 12 month program.

Individual Leadership

Development

Regional and Systemic Analysis

Development

Organizational and Community

DevelopmentVision

DevelopmentPersonal Strategic

PlanningWriting and

CommunicationsProject Planning

Time Management

History of Appalachia

Regional Economy and Health

Sectoral UnderstandingAppalachian

TransitionEconomic ModelsWealth Creation

Framework

CommunicationsConflict Resolution

Community OrganizingBudgetingFinancial

ManagementPolicy

DevelopmentFundraising

Fellow Criteria

Dedicated to the Central Appalachian Region Have shown creativity and innovation in their field of

work or studySerious about a career that will support the transition to a sustainable and equitable regionInterest in supporting economic development programsStrong collaboration, teamwork and group decision-making skillsCommitment to working in rural areasWillingness to participate in year-long activities including: skill workshops, regional gatherings with host organizations, one-on-one and small group coaching

Application Process

Host Community Application & Selection Process

Prospective Host Communities will submit an interest application, via www.AppFellows.org

Prospective hosts will outline their initial concept or project

Interest Application Priority Deadline: November 27, 2013

Management team will work with hosts to develop scope of work during extensive planning process for final application

Final Application Deadline: January 31, 2014

Fellow Application & Selection Process

Prospective Fellows will submit an application, via www.AppFellows.org

Application Deadline: February 10, 2014

Three components application process: 1) application and resume; 2) signed Declaration of Commitment and Responsibility; and 3) 3 letters of recommendation

Semi-finalist interviews with Management Team between late February-early March

Interviews between Finalists and Host Communities will occur in March

Final selection by early April

Cross-Sector Funding Ideas & Recommendations

Funding Sources

AppFellows will provide $12,000 match, travel, and educational & training support

Host communities can raise additional funds by:Split fellow costsPartner with community, regional, and/or

national foundations Approach larger foundations with

discretionary fundsCreate individual fundraising campaigns (i.e.

donors, crowdfunding, community funding)

Host Interest Applications Due: November 27, 2013

Fellow Applications Due:February 10, 2014

www.AppFellows.org

AppFellows Coming To A Town Near You!!

Knoxville, TN- November 6Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Burlington Public Library 4614 Asheville Highway Knoxville, TN

Chattanooga, TN- November 12Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Location: Concerned Citizens for Justice701 Hooker Rd. Chattanooga, TN

Berea, KY- November 13Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: Loyal Jones Appalachian CenterBruce Building Room 128

205 North Main St. Berea, KY

Harlan, KY- November 14Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmLocation: Harlan Center

201 S. Main St. Harlan, KY

AppFellows Coming To A Town Near You!! (continued)

Charleston, WV- November 19 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: South Charleston Public Library312 4th Ave South Charleston, WV

Lewisburg, WV- November 19 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation804 Industrial Park Rd Maxwelton, WV

Abingdon, VA- November 20 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center300 Stanley St Abingdon, VA

Boone, NC- November 20Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Appalachian State Student Center263 Locust St. Boone, NC

AppFellows Coming To A Town Near You!! (continued)

Bluefield, WV- November 21 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Craft Memorial Library600 Commerce St. Bluefield, WV

Beckley, WV- November 21 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Tamarack Center1 Tamarack Park Beckley, WV

Clarksburg, WV- November 22 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Clarksburg Public Library404 W. Pike St. Clarksburg, WV

Athens, OH- November 22 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Rural Action Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal9030 Hocking Hills DR The Plains, OH

Contact Us! Visit Us: www.appfellows.org

Webinar recordings are available on our website along with a copy of this PowerPoint.

General Information: 865-933-3443 x 229

Rural Support Partners 828-691-1365

Funding, Speaking Engagements and Program: 865-933-3443 x 244

Email: appfellows@highlandercenter.org

Special Thanks

Current Funding Partners: Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Ford Foundation

Questions & Answers

Thank you for

your time!