We are holding a virtual information session on October 16, during which we’ll share details about the opportunity and answer any questions that organizations may have.

The Stoneleigh Foundation is seeking unique and well-developed applications from nonprofit, academic, and public sector organizations interested in hosting an Emerging Leader Fellowship project that focuses on the prevention or reduction of gun violence in Philadelphia through the lens of the youth justice, health (including behavioral health), education and/or child welfare systems or that addresses the social-ecological underpinnings contributing to gun violence.

Host Organization Letter of Interest Due: Friday, November 8, 2024

Learn more here and register for the information session.

The Public Policy Lab at Temple University will host a Stoneleigh Foundation Emerging Leader Fellow to work on a two-year gun violence reduction project, Building Community-Based Agencies’ Capacity to Reduce Gun Violence. This Fellow will work with mentor Caterina Roman and PPL staff to develop an accessible, online resource hub that provides free tools and resources to support direct service organizations responding to community-based gun violence.

About the Fellowship

The Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellowship is a two-year, full-time, hands-on position for early career professionals. Fellows work collaboratively with a host organization and the Stoneleigh Foundation to execute a project that advances the missions of these organizations and enhances Fellows’ professional skills and leadership development. The Fellowship provides salary, benefits, and a stipend for professional development. See our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2023

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Our two panels will feature expert researchers, practitioners, organizers, and advocates who will examine the urgent gun violence epidemic from a wide array of perspectives and explore evidence-based solutions to this crisis.

Virtual Convening 1
Perspectives on Gun Violence: Schools, Police, Community & Public Health
Thursday, November 10, 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Virtual Convening 2
Changing the Narrative on Gun Violence: The Role of Media
Tuesday, December 6, 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Register.

Spurred by activists’ call to defund the police, only in the past few years have policymakers and the public begun an earnest debate about a broad reimagining of public safety and a reinvestment in prevention and community supports. At the same time, other public systems—including child welfare, youth justice, housing, education, health, and immigration—have begun to examine whether, despite their charge to care for youth, families, and communities, they may be doing more harm than good.

At this pivotal moment, The Stoneleigh Foundation is soliciting Letters of Inquiry for Fellowship projects 1-3 years in duration that offer a broad reimagining of how public systems might better serve youth, families, and communities.

Letters of Inquiry are due by December 15, 2021.

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Our two panels will examine the ways in which the last year’s resounding call for racial equity has led to innovative thinking about how public systems are serving youth, families, and communities—and why we must do better.

Virtual Convening 1
Reimagining the Justice, Child Welfare, and Immigration Systems
Thursday, November 18 | 10:00 – 11:30 am

Virtual Convening 2
Reimagining the Housing, Education, and Behavioral Health Systems
Tuesday, December 7 | 10:00 – 11:30 am

Register here.

Through these Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellowship opportunities, Fellows will spend two years full-time collaborating with a host organization and the Stoneleigh Foundation to execute an exciting, hands-on project that advances the organization’s mission and enhances the Fellow’s professional skills and leadership development.  The Fellowship provides salary, benefits, and a stipend for professional development.

Learn more and apply. (See individual opportunities for deadlines.)

Learn more about the fellowship Program and apply to be a host organization: https://stoneleighfoundation.org/apply/emerging-leader-fellowship/

The 2021-2023 Emerging Leader Fellowship is a two-year, hands-on learning opportunity for early career professionals in Greater Philadelphia. Fellows work collaboratively with a host organization to execute discrete projects that simultaneously advance the mission of the organization and enhance Fellows’ skills. These projects focus on improving policies and practices in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

Learn more about the fellowship Program and apply to be a host organization: https://stoneleighfoundation.org/apply/emerging-leader-fellowship/

Register for one of the two upcoming virtual information sessions on June 9 and June 18: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stoneleigh-foundation-emerging-leader-fellowship-information-sessions-registration-103362618374

Please see below for the five 2019-2021 Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellowship projects. Candidates should apply directly to the organization(s) that interest them by the deadlines indicated.

• Health Promotion Council & CeaseFirePA
• Drexel University’s Juvenile Justice Research and Reform Lab
• Philadelphia FIGHT’s Youth Health Empowerment Project (Y-HEP) Health Center
• PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Temple University Beasley School of Law

Full details and application: https://stoneleighfoundation.org/apply/emerging-leader-fellowship/application/

Deadline to apply is September 13.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/slg130kWLXh

https://stoneleighfoundation.org/apply/emerging-leader-fellowship/

Join us for one of our two upcoming information sessions to learn about the Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellowship. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of Stoneleigh staff and hear directly from a current Emerging Leader Fellow and host organization about their experiences.

• Session 1: Monday, June 18 (3:30 – 4:30pm)
• Session 2: Thursday, July 19 (3:30 – 4:30pm)

Sessions will be held at The Philadelphia Foundation (1835 Market Street, Suite 2410, Philadelphia).

Register for an Information Session

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stoneleigh-emerging-leader-fellowship-information-session-tickets-46153923628

ABOUT THE EMERGING LEADER FELLOWSHIP

The Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellowship cultivates the next generation of leaders advancing systems change to improve the lives of vulnerable youth.

The Fellowship is a two-year, hands-on learning opportunity for early career professionals in Philadelphia. Prospective host organizations must propose an idea for a project to be carried out by an Emerging Leader Fellow that advances systems change in one or more of our core areas of interest: juvenile justice, child welfare, education and health. Fellows typically create change by:

• Advocating for policy and practice improvements
• Conducting applied research
• Advancing new approaches to service delivery
• Employing legal advocacy strategies
• Building coalitions and partnerships

Interested? Read about the Fellowship, eligibility requirements, and Frequently Asked Questions on our website.

https://stoneleighfoundation.org/apply/emerging-leader-fellowship/faq/

Join the Stoneleigh Foundation, Juvenile Law Center, and Philly Homes 4 Youth on Wednesday, June 14 for the Philadelphia premiere of The Homestretch, a documentary that follows three teenagers experiencing homelessness as they fight to stay in school, graduate, and build a future. Each of their stories highlights how housing instability complicates the transition to successful adulthood. Following the film, hear from local leaders about Philadelphia’s efforts to address housing challenges for youth. Register today: https://goo.gl/vlVeqz

This year is Stoneleigh’s tenth anniversary. In recognition of this milestone, the staff is working with consultants to refresh our visual identity this spring and launch a new website this fall. In addition, Stoneleigh is ramping up its data collection and information management efforts, which include identifying better systems to more effectively manage grants, coordinate communications activities, and capture key data on our impact. The intern will work closely with Stoneleigh staff to execute these important projects.

This is a full-time, paid internship open to graduate students and undergraduate juniors and seniors. Ideally, the internship would begin in late May or early June and last until late August or early September.

Key Responsibilities

Communications

• Assist with Stoneleigh’s website redesign by:
• Providing input on functionality and testing new technologies for website enhancements.
• Editing existing material and generating new content for the website.
• Cataloging existing website content and preparing content for transfer to a new site.
• Develop content for the Foundation’s 10th anniversary (may include drafting original content for the web and print materials and/or assisting with the execution of public events).

Knowledge Management

• Investigate new systems and tools to more effectively manage grants, coordinate communications activities, and capture key data on our impact.
• Support the staff to ensure a smooth transition to a new system, including updating and organizing existing data.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with data management (e.g., Access, Excel, SPSS, Salesforce) and/or web content management systems (e.g., Drupal, WordPress);
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to produce excellent written materials;
• Interest in issues related to vulnerable children and youth, such as child welfare, juvenile justice, youth violence, education, and health;
• Self-sufficient and capable of seeking out answers to questions; and
• Enjoys collaborating with others and brings a sense of humor to the workplace.

About the Foundation

The Stoneleigh Foundation was founded in 2007 by John and Chara Haas to improve the life outcomes of Greater Philadelphia’s most vulnerable youth. The Foundation meets this mission by awarding Fellowships to leading practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working to advance reforms in the systems that serve these young people – such as juvenile justice, child welfare, education, and health. Over the past ten years, our Fellows have developed new approaches to service design and delivery, changed how systems work together to better meet the needs of youth, and generated new knowledge through action-oriented research.

How to Apply

Complete the form below by the close of business on May 1st.

Please note that the Stoneleigh Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse staff.

http://www.stoneleighfoundation.org/content/apply-may-1-our-2017-summer-internship

The Stoneleigh Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for accomplished professionals to pursue discrete, multi-year projects that improve outcomes for Greater Philadelphia’s most vulnerable youth. Fellowships are awarded to leading practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working to advance reforms in the systems that serve these young people – such as juvenile justice, child welfare, education, and health. The award covers Fellows’ salary and fringe benefits, travel, and a portion of expenses related to advancing project work; projects are generally funded for two to three years.

Do you have an idea that will advance new approaches to program design and delivery, change how systems work together to better meet the needs of youth, or generate new knowledge through action-oriented research? Check out our full Request for Letters for more info and to begin your application today!

http://www.stoneleighfoundation.org/sites/default/files/Stoneleigh%20Foundation%20Request%20for%20Letters_FINAL_1_18_2017.pdf

The Stoneleigh Foundation is currently seeking applications for its 2017-2019 Emerging Leader Fellowship opportunities, which provide hands-on experience for early career professionals interested in addressing the needs of Greater Philadelphia’s most vulnerable youth through policy analysis, research, or advocacy. Each Fellowship is full time for two years and provides salary, benefits, and a stipend for professional development.

The opportunities this year come from Community Legal Services, Education Law Center, The Field Center, People’s Emergency Center, and the Philadelphia Youth Network.

Hurry! Application deadlines are right around the corner.

For more information about the opportunities and how to apply, please visit: http://www.stoneleighfoundation.org/content/now-recruiting-2017-2019-emerging-leader-fellows.

The Stoneleigh Foundation is currently seeking applications from local nonprofits, academic institutions and government entities interested in hosting a Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellow from September 2017 – 2019. The Fellowship is designed to provide a project-based experience for young professionals to hone their skills in policy analysis, research, and advocacy. Stoneleigh supports projects that:

– Take a systems approach to improving outcomes for young people involved in – or at risk of becoming involved in– the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

– Involve improving coordination among the systems that serve these youth (such as education, housing, health and behavioral health).

– Take a public health approach to reducing youth violence.

For more information about the Fellowship and the application process, please visit: http://stoneleighfoundation.org/fellows/programs/emerging-leader-fellowship/details

The Stoneleigh Foundation is currently seeking a Communications and Program Associate who will work closely with Stoneleigh staff to generate and strategically disseminate content about our Fellows’ work to maximize its impact on policy and practice. Specifically, the Associate will play a central role in content development, website management, email marketing, social media strategy and implementation, and event planning and execution. In addition, he or she will support our program staff and Fellows to track key policy issues and identify opportunities to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and youth.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (authored solely by the applicant) to info@stoneleighfoundation.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.

The Stoneleigh Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse staff.

http://www.stoneleighfoundation.org/content/accepting-applications-communications-program-associate

The Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellowship provides a hands-on experience for young professionals interested in addressing the needs of Greater Philadelphia’s most vulnerable youth through policy analysis, research, or advocacy. Fellows work collaboratively with a host organization to shape and execute a discrete project that simultaneously advances the mission of the organization and provides the Fellow with the opportunity to gain new skills and experiences.

http://stoneleighfoundation.org/fellows/programs/emerging-leader-fellowship/details

This is a full-time, grant-funded position that provides salary, benefits and a stipend to enable the Fellow to take advantage of professional development opportunities. The Fellow will be part of a vibrant local network of professionals focused on social justice and cross-systems reform to improve the life outcomes of vulnerable children and youth. These Fellowships are funded for one year, with the potential for an extension for one additional year; they will begin between July 1 and September 1, 2016.

Please spread the word about these exciting opportunities to interested students and colleagues!

Opportunities for 2016-2017
Defender Association of Philadelphia

Fellowship Focus: Enhancing the Defender Association’s ability to provide holistic representation for dependent and delinquent clients with special education needs.

Candidate Qualifications: Candidates must have completed a JD or LLM between May 2013 and May 2016; experience in education law through coursework or participation in a program providing special education advocacy is strongly preferred.

Learn More >>
http://www.stoneleighfoundation.org/sites/default/files/ELF%20PROJECT%20DESCRIPTIONS%20FOR%20OUTREACH_DEFENDERS_FINAL%20APPROVED%20BY%20Rhonda%20McKitten.pdf
Juvenile Law Center

Fellowship Focus: Strengthening the implementation of Pennsylvania’s Act 91 to encourage more foster youth to take advantage of state-funded services until they turn 21.

Candidate Qualifications: Candidates must have completed a JD or LLM or a master’s degree in social work or public policy between 2013 and 2016. The Fellow should have demonstrated a commitment to issues involving at-risk young adults and the child welfare system as well as excellent communication skills.

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http://www.stoneleighfoundation.org/sites/default/files/ELF%20PROJECT%20DESCRIPTIONS%20FOR%20OUTREACH_DEFENDERS_FINAL%20APPROVED%20BY%20Rhonda%20McKitten.pdf
Philadelphia Youth Network, Project U-Turn

Fellowship Focus: Advancing policy and practice reforms designed to increase postsecondary access for Philadelphia’s opportunity youth (16-24 year-olds who are neither in school nor working).

Candidate Qualifications: Candidates must have completed a master’s degree (in public policy, social work, education or a related field) between 2013 and 2016 and have an interest in education policy research; opportunity youth; or postsecondary bridging, enrollment and/or access.

Learn More >>
http://www.stoneleighfoundation.org/sites/default/files/ELF%20PROJECT%20DESCRIPTIONS%20FOR%20OUTREACH_PYN%20FINAL_APPROVED%20BY%20AMY%20LEVINE.pdf
Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project

Fellowship Focus: Improving the quality of representation provided to girls facing charges in the adult criminal justice system.

Candidate Qualifications: Candidates must have completed a JD or LLM between May 2013 and May 2016 and have an interest in criminal justice reform, juvenile justice advocacy, and trauma-informed practices.

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http://www.stoneleighfoundation.org//sites/default/files/ELF%20PROJECT%20DESCRIPTIONS%20FOR%20OUTREACH_YSRP_FINAL_Approved%20by%20Lauren%20Fine.pdf

· We strongly encourage organizations interested in applying to attend our Information Session on September 16: http://stoneleighfoundation.org/content/emerging-leader-fellowship-program-2016-2017

· For more information about the Fellowship and the application process, please visit: http://stoneleighfoundation.org/fellows/programs/emerging-leader-fellowship/details

· Significant substantive knowledge/expertise related to youth-serving systems in the region (e.g. juvenile justice, child welfare, behavioral health and education).

· Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders.

· Substantial relevant professional experience addressing the needs of vulnerable youth, and a master’s level degree in a relevant discipline.

Learn more at: http://stoneleighfoundation.org/content/now-accepting-applications-program-officer-position