AVPN Philanthropy Fellowship (2026)

About Fellowship :

Name: AVPN Philanthropy Fellowship

Job Title: Philanthropy Fellow

Organization: AVPN Academy (in partnership with Cambridge Judge Business School)

A premium fellowship designed to build leaders in philanthropy and social investment, helping participants maximize impact through strategic funding, partnerships, and innovation.

Job Description :

A leadership and executive education fellowship focused on strategic philanthropy, social impact, and sustainable development.

Fellows learn how to deploy capital effectively for large-scale social change aligned with SDGs.

Duration :

Approx. 2тАУ3 weeks (April 2026 cohort)

  • Includes: 1 kickoff session
  • 3-day in-person convening

~18тАУ19 hours of virtual modules

Job Location :

1 Hybrid

2 Virtual sessions

3 In-person convening in Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Last Date to Apply:

3 April 2026 (or until seats fill)

Who Can Apply :

1 Philanthropy professionals

2 NGO / social impact workers

3 Government & policy makers

4 Corporate CSR professionals

5 Academics interested in philanthropy

6 Individual philanthropists

Responsibilities :

1 Participate in all sessions (virtual + in-person)

2 Engage in case studies & discussions

3 Collaborate with global fellows

4 Develop strategies for impactful philanthropy

5 Apply learning to real-world impact projects

Skills Required :

1 Strategic thinking

2 Interest in social impact / SDGs

3 Collaboration & networking

4 Leadership mindset

5 Basic understanding of philanthropy or development sector

Documents Required (Typical for such fellowships) :

(Not explicitly listed, but generally expected)

1 Resume/CV

2 Statement of purpose

3 Professional background details

4 Possibly recommendation or organizational info

Job Benefits :

1 Executive education certification

2 Global networking opportunities

3 Leadership & strategy training

4 Exposure to real-world case studies (BRAC, foundations, etc.)

5 Access to global philanthropy ecosystem

Key Highlights :

1 Collaboration with Cambridge Judge Business School

2 Focus on scalable social impact

3 Hybrid international exposure

4 Strong global network of fellows

5 Real-world case-based learning

Application Link:

https://airtable.com/appP7ao2q7MaKG6xn/pag1SmDnRrcfRDo5i/form

Official Website:

https://academy.avpn.asia/philanthropy-fellowship/