DFI Friedman Fellowship Application

Friedman Fellowship Application

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Applications are due July 31, 2026. Scheduled interviews will take place in early August. Cohort sessions will be Thursdays, once a month.

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Applicant Name and Title*

Applicant Phone Number*

Applicant Email Address*

Organization*

Date*

What inspires you at work?*

Describe your job role:*

Describe your career path to this point, sharing your transformative experiences and/or former volunteer or work experiences that inspired you:*

What are your personal and professional goals? AND based on your goals, what professional opportunities and experiences might you imagine using your funds for to attain those learning goals, and 2. What learnings might you be interested in from the KADIMA cohort experience that would support your growth?*

In what ways do you consider yourself a leader, and how would you like to grow in your leadership?*

What do you consider the most pressing challenges facing the Jewish community today?*

Do you meet all the criteria?*

A professional who is working full time in the greater Baltimore Jewish community and in their organization 1 – 3 years

Has great leadership potential

Committed to advancing the Jewish community

Committed to personal and professional leadership growth

Willingness to invest the time into participating in the leadership cohort sessions, engaging in professional leadership development opportunities, and mentorship and coaching.

I have read the goals and expectations on the website and have put the cohort meetings dates on my calendar*

Agree

Please sign off with your digital signature:*

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION AND SIGN OFF: (Your exec or supervisor will also be asked to fill out an application of support for you.)

Name of Organization*

Executive Director Signature*

Executive Director's Phone*

Executive Director Email*

Direct Supervisor of Potential Friedman Fellow

Direct Supervisor Signature*

Direct Supervisor Title*

Direct Supervisor Phone*

Director Supervisor Email*