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Strategic Engagement Fellow
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Rural Philanthropy Fellowship
Full-time • Two-Year Fellowship • Begins January 2026
The Community Foundation of Monroe County (CFMC) is excited to host a new Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Rural Philanthropy Fellow, part of a statewide cohort of professionals working to strengthen philanthropy in Michigan’s rural communities.
This two-year fellowship is a rare opportunity to learn, lead, and make a lasting local impact while being part of a group of peers across Michigan and New York who are building the future of community philanthropy together. Based in Monroe, Michigan, the Fellow will spend a great deal of time traveling throughout the county—meeting residents where they live and work, listening to their stories, and helping transform community priorities into meaningful action. Fellows benefit from hands-on experience in place-based philanthropy, a personalized professional-development budget, and ongoing learning and mentorship through the Rural Philanthropy Fellows Cohort. The Fellow will join a highly dedicated Foundation team.
A full position description can be found here.
To apply: Please send your résumé and a brief personal statement (300 words or less) answering: “What draws you to rural philanthropy in Monroe County?”
Email applications to Valerie Orr, Executive Director, at vorr@cfmonroe.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.