About Emerging Leaders

Eligibility

To be selected for the Emerging Leaders program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

‍Professional Experience: Applicants should have 3 to 10 years of full-time work experience, with at least two years of experience working in the nonprofit or public sector. We understand that there are many reasons an early- or mid- career professional may not reflect that timeline. If you believe you may be well-suited for the Emerging Leaders program, but do not see yourself reflected in this qualification, please contact our team at programs@alumnicorps.org.
Current Employment: Applicants should be currently employed at nonprofit organizations and government entities that are based in:
• The greater New York City area — eligible for our hybrid cohort, which includes five (5) in-person and three (3) remote sessions.
• Applicants located outside the greater New York City area can be eligible so long as they can demonstrate a commitment to attending all required sessions of the program. Those locations can include, but are not limited to organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington, DC.
‍Management Experience: Applicants should have some level of management responsibilities that include the management of staff, interns, vendors, and/or volunteers, and may also include significant project or cross-functional management.
‍Attendance Requirement: Prospective Emerging Leaders should be available to attend each session throughout the program and have access to the internet and a computer. Please note that Princeton AlumniCorps does not offer program participants reimbursement for travel/commuting expenses.

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Cohort Model

Facilitators

Jayson Council - New York Cohort Facilitator

Jayson Council has spent the past twenty years working to strengthen the nonprofit social and educational sector through strategic development, Board recruitment, relationship building, fundraising, and – above all – the power of opportunity. Jayson has held senior leadership positions at a number of high-impact community-based organizations including Philip’s Education Partners, Horizons, Posse Foundation, Robinson Harris Foundation, and Project G.R.A.D., as well as administrative and teaching roles at Columbia University, Rutgers University, University of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Today, Jayson leads a consulting practice focused on guiding individuals and institutions through the complex and critical landscape of justice, equality, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI); political, corporate & social responsibility (PCSR); and purpose-driven philanthropy. With a deep understanding of the corporate, academic and nonprofit worlds as well as of the cultural and social movements, Jayson has a unique ability to create understanding and develop forward-looking approaches.

In order to remain active in the thought-leading literature on his areas of impact, Jayson also serves as Associate Faculty at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies where his graduate-level courses taught include: Diversity, Equality & Inclusion for Nonprofits, Social Purpose Business, Grant Writing, Marketing & Communication for Nonprofits, and Ethics. Jayson received a BA in History from Virginia State University, a Master’s in Business Administration from Robert Morris University, and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey with his wife, Aja, and their sons, Jennings & Jake. Jayson can be described as innovative, centered, and unapologetic.

Kandasi Griffiths - National Cohort Facilitator

Kandasi Griffiths is an international development strategist and project management professional. As the Founder and Chief Curator of SR Collaborative, she consults non-profit and private sector clients on how to develop innovative initiatives and partnerships for sustainable impact, with a focus on marginalized leaders. Kandasi is a strong advocate for the EL curriculum to build community and empower leaders across the non-profit sector and is an alum of the NYC EL Cohort 2018-2019. She has facilitated EL cohorts for the NJ Department of Health and is excited to serve as Co-Facilitator for the National Cohort.

Kandasi has worked in the technical and operational domains of development programs across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. She has executed projects in health, education, and global poverty reduction. While working to transform the impact of medical equipment and access to quality community-based care in low-resource settings, Kandasi managed flagship initiatives in Benin, Togo, and Guinea with the Ministries of Health. She managed operations and logistics as a USAID contractor to increase public healthcare access and effectiveness in Afghanistan, Jordan, and Tanzania. She also organizes multi-national conferences and workshops, engaging multiple stakeholders. As a public speaker, she discusses the future of the sector and nuanced approaches to international development.

Kandasi holds a B.A. in Politics - International Relations, with a minor in French from Princeton University. She is currently an M.B.A. Candidate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. In addition to pursuing sustainable and innovative solutions to global problems, she is an avid letter-writer, jewelry-maker, and lover of languages.

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About Emerging Leaders

Eligibility

To be selected for the Emerging Leaders program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Budget over 10 million — $2,650

Budget between $5 and $10 million — $2,120

Budget between $3 and $5 million — $1,855

Budget between $1 and $3 million — $1,590

Budget under $1 million — $900

Program Information

Application Checklist

Applications for the 2024-2025 Emerging Leaders NYC cohort will open in March 2024. To be considered for Emerging Leaders, applicants must submit a completed application which includes the following materials:

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