Jane's Fellowship - The Russell Family Foundation

Supporting Pierce County Leaders to Make a Difference

The 2021 application period for Jane’s Fellowship Program Class 9 has closed.

Jane’s Fellowship Program (JFP) engages leaders, actively serving Pierce County, who are interested in expanding their skills, broadening their networks and exchanging perspectives with other local leaders. This program offers skills training, experiential learning and personal development in a supportive cohort setting. Topics include exploring your mission and role as a leader, working effectively in the community, connecting your work to a wider context and preparing for the future. Upon completing the program, leaders are invited to join a graduate network, to continue their leadership journey and community work within a system of ongoing support.

2004

Year Established

87

Grassroots Leaders

$1.3M

In Stipend and Grant Support

Program Details

WHO: Jane’s Fellowship Program is for people who live in Pierce County, care about their communities, and are willing to lead for the common good. Fellows in the program broaden their self-awareness, community networks and understanding of issues impacting Pierce County. Successful fellows desire skills, experience, information and networks to support their community goals and commit to self-awareness and mutual learning within a cohort of their peers. Fellows must agree to consistent participation, respect differences among others in the program, and be open to new perspectives and personal growth.

WHAT: In this 12-month program, fellows meet bi-weekly to share in skills training and experiential learning. The curriculum is grounded in values of social and racial equity, informed action and integrative practice. Topics include exploring your purpose, working effectively in community, and connecting your work to a wider context. Resources are provided to fellows to help offset the costs of participation and make it feasible. This includes stipends and leadership development account funds for self-development and personal education goals.

WHY: From its inception, Jane’s Fellowship Program has reflected The Russell Family Foundation’s desire to continue the “deep and dynamic” work of its matriarch, Jane Russell, by investing in and elevating local leaders. Today, Jane’s Fellowship Program believes that offering Pierce County community members dedicated time and resources will amplify their personal investments and further their support of community.

How to Apply

The 2021 application period for Jane’s Fellowship Program Class 9 has closed.

If you are interested in applying to this program in the future, please check back on our website in Summer of 2022 for information about Jane’s Fellowship Program Class 10. If you would like to be added to our JFP outreach list, please contact JFP Program Associate Terrance McGehee.

Meet the Fellows

Jane’s Fellowship Program (JFP) has engaged 87 individuals in Pierce County in their leadership journeys. Browse our most recent fellowship graduates, Class 8 (2019-2020), below and click on their photos to learn more about their work. Scroll right to see other graduates of our program. If you are a graduate and would like to engage with the Grad Network, please contact JFP Program Manager Necashaw Montgomery. We thank and honor all of our present and past fellows for your commitment to our community and our shared home.