"Everybody has some genius in us.
Why don't we find it."
-Carl B. Westmoreland
Carl B. Westmoreland Memorial Fellowship
Sponsored by TABLE.
TABLE seeks to invest in the next generation of leaders who will help address our community’s most pressing challenges. Through the Carl B. Westmoreland Memorial Fellowship, promising young Black leaders within Greater Cincinnati (18-39 years of age) will have the opportunity to engage with TABLE members and other leaders in a nine-month development experience designed to enhance their leadership skills and ability to work on a project of their own design or in collaboration with TABLE. Projects selected will be in alignment with TABLE’s priority areas (arts and culture, business & workforce development, educational equity, health and well-being, leadership development).
Given Mr. Westmoreland’s commitment to history, service, and civil rights advocacy, ideal candidates must demonstrate the following:
· A deep commitment and passion for the Black community
· An understanding of the historical and systemic racial inequities that have impacted real progress within the Black community
· Proven leadership competency and impact in the community or within an organization
· The ability to build trusted and authentic relationships with grassroots residents and stakeholders that lead to decisive action
· Readiness to learn, develop, and activate their leadership for community-based change and lasting impact
The Carl B. Westmoreland Memorial Fellowship includes:
Monthly seminars to help build and grow the fellow’s leadership skills and strategies to be most effective.
Seminars will include the following:
1. Leadership Styles
2. Emotional Intelligence
3. Effective Communication
4. Conflict Resolution
5. Access to Capital, Funding, & Wealth
6. Financial Planning
7. Community Engagement
8. Navigating the Political Landscape
9. Personal & Professional Branding
10. Board Engagement
11. Human Resources Management
12. Data & Evaluation
· One-to-one mentorship and coaching sessions with TABLE members
· Visits to TABLE member organizations
· Access to other experts who can support the fellow’s development and/or project
· Peer learning through regular meetings with other fellows
· Access to additional training and resources through, but not limited to, attendance at workshops and seminars
· Networking opportunities
· Stipend (up to $10,000) to support the fellow and/or their project
Program Details
Generally, TABLE fellows will meet regularly (at least monthly) with TABLE mentors. Leadership workshops will take place every other month for an all-day session (9am-5pm) focused on various leadership competencies facilitated by TABLE leaders and other special guests from the community with an expertise in the subject area.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill out the FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM.
Application Deadline : June 19th, 2023 by 11:59 PM
Applicants must submit a written or video application (no longer than 5 minutes) answering the following questions:
1. Applicant Name
2. Applicant Phone
3. Applicant Address
4. Organizational Affiliations (if any)
5. What could you do to grow as a leader and impact the community with $10,000?
6. How have you demonstrated a commitment to community-building, leadership, collaboration, and a willingness to learn?
7. What are your strengths and opportunities for growth that make you a great candidate for this fellowship?
8. What about TABLE’s mission and/or priority area(s) are you most passionate about? Why?
9. How would you like to activate your passion during the fellowship?
10. Please share any additional information about yourself that you think is important for TABLE to consider in reviewing your application.
Information Sessions
To view our virtual information session with additional details about the program, how to apply, and tips go here. You can access the actual presentation by going here.
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.
– Barack Obama
