LEAD Fellowship
AJC New York’s Leadership, Advocacy, and Diplomacy Fellowship (LEAD) is a seven-month cohort series designed to provide an elite group of emerging AJC New York leaders, aged 40 and above, an exclusive and immersive experience into the work of AJC.
Please click here for the LEAD Fellowship Application.
Sessions
LEAD participants will engage in AJC’s mission: “to enhance the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world.” The seven-part series will cover topics including:
- Combating antisemitism;
- Promoting Israel’s security and legitimacy;
- Defending pluralism and democracy for all;
- Legislative outreach and engagement with elected officials;
- Diplomacy with world leaders.
Sessions will be held once a month beginning in March 2022 through October 2022.
Sessions will be held either in the afternoons or early evenings.
Responsibilities of LEAD Participants
- Attendance at each LEAD session;
- A minimum contribution of $1250 to AJC New York’s annual campaign.
Benefits Afforded to LEAD Participants
- Recognition as part of AJC’s Marshall Society;
- Invitations to exclusive Marshall Society events in the New York region;
- Exclusive opportunities at our AJC Global Forum;
- Invitations to national Insider Briefing conference calls with AJC experts;
- A deeper understanding of AJC and a seat at the table when AJC New York advocates on behalf of our priorities.
After LEAD
After participation in LEAD, participants are encouraged to continue to stay involved in the AJC NY Marshall Society and to pursue future AJC leadership opportunities, such as joining the AJC New York Board.
Please click here for the LEAD Fellowship Application.
The application deadline for the 2022-2023 year is March 4, 2022. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the LEAD Fellowship, please reach out to Brandon Pinsker, Associate Director, AJC New York, at pinskerb@ajc.org.
