Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) Fellowship 2027 for US Professionals
Brief Description
The
Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) Fellowship 2027 is now accepting applications for its upcoming six-month consulting and leadership initiative. Managed by the
Morgridge Family Foundation and currently in its seventh year, this
funded fellowship US opportunity pairs early- to mid-career professionals one-on-one with experienced nonprofit executive mentors. If you are looking to step beyond your day-to-day work, you will spend approximately 80 hours tackling a real strategic challenge for a partner organization while building executive leadership skills. Participants gain access to a network of over 130 alumni, direct funding allocations, and hands-on guidance from established sector leaders.
Name of Host Institution
Morgridge Family FoundationRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Be based in the United States.
- Be an early- to mid-career professional (most fellows have fewer than 12 years of professional experience, though applicants with more experience are considered).
- Commit to devoting approximately 80 hours over the six-month program to your matched nonprofit challenge.
- Attend the mandatory kickoff event in Winter Park, Florida, taking place March 2, 5, 2027.
- Attend the mandatory culmination event in Washington, DC, taking place August 30, September 1, 2027.
- Conduct an in-person site visit with your assigned mentor and participate in all required virtual and in-person gatherings.
- Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, openness, and consistent collaboration with the host nonprofit.
Duration
Six monthsLocation
United States (with mandatory travel to
Winter Park, Florida and
Washington, DC)
Benefits
- Full coverage of event-related travel and lodging for the kickoff and culmination gatherings by the Morgridge Family Foundation.
- $2,500 in dedicated professional development funding for the fellow.
- $2,000 in site visit funding for the fellow.
- $3,200 in project advancement funding provided directly to the partner nonprofit organization.
Deadline
November 23, 2026Apply Now
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Q: When and where are the mandatory in-person gatherings for the MAP Fellowship 2027?
Fellows must attend the program kickoff in Winter Park, Florida, from March 2, 5, 2027, and the culmination event in Washington, DC, from August 30, September 1, 2027.
Q: What is the total time commitment required for fellows during the program?
Fellows are required to dedicate approximately 80 hours across the six-month fellowship to address a specific strategic challenge for their partner nonprofit organization.
Q: What financial benefits do fellows and host nonprofits receive?
Fellows receive travel and lodging coverage for required events, $2,500 for professional development, and $2,000 for site visits, while each host nonprofit receives $3,200 to advance the project.
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