2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application

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2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application The Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program provides support for four recent graduates of USC’s Gould School of Law, Marshall School of Business and/or Price School of Public Policy to complete a one-year fellowship at the Clinton Foundation. Fellows receive a stipend of $55,000 for the year and $1,000 in professional development. Fellowship awards (funded by the Orfalea Foundation and the Brittingham Family Foundation) support recipients’ work at the Clinton Foundation, pursuing the organization’s global and domestic initiatives. Fellows receive health benefits, to be determined as appropriate by the Clinton Foundation, acting as the host organization. Fellows are selected by a committee, which includes representatives from the Gould School of Law, the Marshall School of Business, the Price School of Public Policy, the Clinton Foundation, the Orfalea Foundation, and the Brittingham Family Foundation. The first round of interviews will take place in February 2016; callback interviews and final selections will occur no later than March 2016. Finalists receive travel expenses for the callback interview. Graduate awardees will begin their designated work no later than September 2016. The selection committee seeks highly motivated, high achieving students with demonstrated commitment to social action and desire to pursue long-term careers in public service. Specific opportunities for 2016 are detailed in the pages that follow. Though assignments differ, the following elements are common to all Fellows’ experiences:       

An agreed upon work plan which will include responsibilities, resources, deliverables, and evaluation criteria A formal Point of Contact (POC) in the department 3 month verbal evaluation with Program Director and Initiative POC 6 month written evaluation with Program Director and Initiative POC Final Project Fellows will meet as a group with individuals in senior management in order to better understand the structure and organization of CF/CGI Opportunity to participate in Staff activities and Speaker sessions

To apply for the Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship, please submit the following: 1. Completed Application Form (Pages 12-14 of this document. DO NOT submit pages 1-11.) 2. Current Resume 3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation 4. Official School Transcript 5. Responses (limited to 500 words each) to the essay prompts on page 14 of this application 6. Optional Statement of Financial Need (limited to 300 words) Marshall students should submit hard copies of all application materials to Abby Fifer Mandell at STO 315. Price students should submit hard copies of all application materials to Seema Yedavalli at RGL 111. Law students should submit hard copies of all application materials to Rachel Kronick Rothbart at Law Career Services, Room 11. Application materials are due by 5 p.m. on February 1, 2016. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

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2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application 2016 Fellowship Opportunities 1. Alliance for a Healthier Generation Department: Healthy Out-of-School Time Initiative Office: NYC Direct Report: Anne Ferree, Vice President, Strategic Alliances Overall Department/Initiative responsibilities: The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, works to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity and to empower kids to develop lifelong, healthy habits. The Alliance works with schools, companies, community organizations, healthcare professionals and families to transform the conditions and systems that lead to healthier children. To learn more and join the movement, visit www.HealthierGeneration.org. Position Details: The Fellow will support the work of the Alliance’s Strategic Alliances Team. Specifically, the fellow will support the Healthier Generation Benefit program, a collaborative of major employers, health insurers and health care provider associations offering first ever health benefits for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. Twenty signatories already participate with the program with over 2.9 million children eligible for the Benefit. Participants with the program include PepsiCo, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Fellow responsibilities include supporting the work of the evaluation, led by Keybridge. The Fellow will also support the Alliance’s efforts in increasing awareness and utilization of the Benefit through educational outreach efforts to provider and consumer audiences, as well as participate and maintain regular contact with all corporate and NGO signatories through regular conference calls and face to face meetings. Included in these activities are the development of continuing medical education programs in conjunction with leading medical associations for providers as well as launch materials for new signatories to ensure optimum awareness of the Benefit opportunity in that particular region. In addition to the work with the Benefit program, the Fellow will also support new business efforts for the strategic alliances initiative through sector research and analysis in the food, beverage, health care and physical activity space. Examples include the Alliance’s ground-breaking agreements with the American Beverage Association, The Coca-Cola Company, Pepsico and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, as well as McDonalds, and the Urban School Food Alliance. Beyond the development of new voluntary agreements with industry players, the Fellow will have the opportunity to create and support ongoing implementation plans and mechanisms (such as regional and community-level oversight plans), and participate in the initiation and ongoing roll out of rigorous evaluation plans. Legal, business and public policy backgrounds are extremely helpful given and the cross-sectoral nature of the work, and the ongoing negotiations regarding existing and new MOUs with corporate signatories and NGOs.. Proficiency in computer software, including virtual workplace systems, and strong communications skills, a must. Qualifications and skills needed:  Interest, studies and/or experience in organizational policy and practice change and implementation.  Background in health care or nutrition/food systems a plus  Inquisitive nature and excellent active listening skills.  Enjoys working collaboratively and has personal style to work collegially with all types of individuals.  Highly organized, detail orientated and able to facilitate and coordinate several projects simultaneously.  Excellent oral and written communication skills. pg. 2

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Exhibits skills to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Demonstrates sensitivity, diplomacy and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, creativity and integrity. Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and flexible, willing to roll-up his/her sleeves to do whatever is necessary to get the job done.

2. Clinton Climate Initiative Department: Resilient Communities Program (Islands Energy) Office: NYC Contact: Leslie Labruto, Program Director Overall Department/Initiative responsibilities: The Clinton Climate Initiative seeks to develop urgent solutions to the climate crisis through the successful application of a whole systems approach. CCI’s Resilient Communities program uses this whole systems approach to advance renewable energy transition in island nations, communities which are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change but have the opportunity to position themselves as global leaders in renewable energy solutions. The aim of a community-focused systems approach in islands is to increase these communities’ ability to cope with environmental and economic shocks while sustaining living standards and cultural cohesion. True sustainable development and resiliency to climate change require a holistic approach addressing the interrelated challenges. The Resilient Communities program, which evolved from CCI’s Islands Diesel Replacement Program, has partnered with governments of 25 island nations across three continents. Over the past two years, CCI has prepared over 20 renewable energy projects across nine island countries. In early 2015, CCI partnered with the Rocky Mountain Institute and Carbon War Room to jointly support island nations in a transition to renewable energy and energyefficient solutions. This partnership works with governments, utilities, and private sector actors to deploy smart energy solutions that affect the triple bottom line: economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Clean energy solutions in the backdrop of rising energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions make good economic and environmental sense. Deploying renewable energy through a community approach cross-impacts and supports other Clinton Foundation initiatives. Plans for COB Fellow: The Resilient Communities Fellow will support the CCI team in opportunity evaluation and implementation of climate mitigation projects including but not limited to clean energy systems, water use and conversation, energy efficiency, waste management, biodiversity sustenance, and land use in small island states, particularly in East Africa and the Caribbean. The Fellow will be expected to conduct research on a wide array of issues relating to the unique active NGOs in the region, government policies around energy, water, and land use, energy markets and clean energy opportunities, as well as manage relationships and projects in the islands. The team is working on the full range of renewable energy (geothermal, wind, solar, biomass), efficiency and energy storage opportunities, and we seek to bring much needed expertise and bandwidth to island governments on the economic, technology and regulatory context of potential projects. We also support governments in project procurement and negotiations with private companies as necessary. For example, a Fellow could support CCI in determining and mapping a strategy for where CCI can be most effective from a systems perspective in enhancing clean energy generation in a new market, which would require an understanding of the government’s specific desires, market regulations, private firms that could provide clean energy expertise and equipment, as well as potential financial and installation partners. Similarly, the Fellow could support a government in preparing a utility-scale wind opportunity for a competitive bidding process, which would require an understanding and ability to guide to fruition the necessary components of successful renewable energy project, such as resource studies, permitting and interconnection requirements, and evaluation of financial and technical capabilities of potential bidders. pg. 3

2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application Skills and Qualifications needed: Candidates must have strong research, quantitative, writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of the team. A background in energy is crucial, and experience in project development, finance, consulting or policy would be a plus. 3. CGI America Office: NYC Direct Report: Alex Reeves, Director, CGI America Overview – CGI America Working Group Manager CGI America is a project of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) that convenes the public, private, and not-for-profit communities to address social and economic challenges facing the United States today. Each year, CGI America convenes 1,000 thought leaders and doers (“attendees”) in a two-day conference. Attendees self-select into one of nine Working Groups, which aim to identify opportunities for engagement, largely through CGI’s Commitments to Action model. Each Working Group convenes three times during the two-day conference and consists of –60 - 120 attendees. These sessions are designed to maximize participant interaction with an emphasis on creating solutions and driving Commitments to Action. A list of previous Working Groups can be found here: www.cgiamerica.org. CGI America’s 2016 meeting will be held in June Atlanta, Georgia. The Fellow would serve as a Working Group Manager, and will be responsible for identifying topics and advisors for up to two Working Groups. S/he will take responsibility of one, while transitioning the second to a five-month Working Group Associate. For the primary topic, s/he will recruit relevant attendees, establish the program for Working Group sessions at the two-day conference; develop new Commitments to Action (“commitments”); and review annual progress on ongoing commitments. The Manager will work closely with other Working Group Managers to shape a cohesive message on CGI America’s goals for each year. The Manager also will serve as point of contact for associate(s) and intern(s), and collaborate across the greater CGI team, including Commitments, Program, Membership, Sponsorship, and Marketing & Communications, to execute Working Group responsibilities. For this position, the CGI America team is seeking candidates with a background in project management, business development, and/or policy related to a broad Working Group topic. While the specific Working Group topics for 2017 have yet to be determined (and will not be until autumn 2016), the broad content areas for CGI America are listed below. The Working Group Manager will supervise 1-2 Working Groups within one of these broad spaces.   

Economic empowerment Education and skills development Energy and the built environment

RESPONSIBILITIES Develop program content  Identify subtopics, key areas of discussion and momentum, and advisors for 1-2 Working Groups  Transition one topic to Working Group Associate and serve as his/her internal point of contact  With selected advisors, develop goals and objectives of Working Group and create three sessions for the two-day conference (~six hours of programming)  Conduct pre-meeting call(s) with Working Group participants  Work with Communications & Marketing to message Working Group topic to wider audience  Inform overall program development for CGI America, including research on potential topics for plenary sessions and identification of relevant plenary-level speakers

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2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application Recruit and manage attendee relationships  Work with the CGI America Director, Deputy Director, other Working Group Managers, and the CGI Commitments and Membership departments to develop priority recruitment list for Working Group(s)  Conduct strategic, individualized and high-touch outreach to recruit attendees  Serve as main point of contact for Working Group attendees by disseminating information related to logistics, media opportunities, and potential partnerships  Coordinate and collaborate with the Membership and Commitments departments in outreach to CGI Annual Meeting members Develop and manage Commitments to Action  Work with attendees to identify appropriate Commitments to Action  Review annual progress reports on ongoing commitments  Propose outstanding commitments for featuring opportunities at the CGI America meeting and for other exposure, including CGI online stories, pitches to press, briefing documents  Adhere to information management processes related to commitment development and tracking QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements  Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred  3-5 years of experience in general project management, business development, and/or policy related to social, environmental, economic, and/or political issues of the United States  Strong knowledge of the implementation of such programs in the business, nonprofit, and public sectors, including key players and constituencies  In relation to applicant’s preferred topic areas, knowledge of successful or innovative programs and policies in the U.S., relevant stakeholders from both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and key constituencies  Experience working on issues of social mobility and economic inequality preferred  Experience in developing and managing relationships with diverse groups and individuals  Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools required; knowledge of Blackbaud CRM or other relational databases preferred  Event planning experience preferred Other Desired Competencies  Exceptional relationship management skills  Strong oral and written communication skills  Ability to adapt and work within a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment  Demonstrates ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly  Entrepreneurial spirit, with a flexibility to cooperate and collaborate with peers across the organization  Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner  Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook  Willingness to work in an “all hands on deck” environment and engage in a variety of tasks

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2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application 4. CGI Girls and Women Office: NYC Direct Report: Renée Joslyn, Director, Girls and Women Integration Overview – CGI Girls and Women Integration Manager The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), an initiative of the Clinton Foundation, convenes global leaders to create and implement innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. CGI Annual Meetings have brought together 190 sitting and former heads of state, more than 20 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media. To date, members of the CGI community have made more than 3,400 commitments which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries. The Girls and Women Integration Program of CGI works with all nine of the CGI’s tracks – environment, education and workforce development, global health, response and resilience, market-based approaches, the built environment, food systems, energy to incorporate and maintain a gender equality lens. The Girls and Women Integration Program works to build strategic initiatives to facilitate the development of impactful projects that incorporate the needs of girls and women. We work across the private, public and nonprofit sectors to develop Commitments to Action (CTAs) that address the barriers and opportunities that affect the full participation of girls and women in social, economic and political life. We engage corporations, countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as diverse partners to help advance and deepen our strategic work in removing gender as a barrier to successful global socio-economic outcomes. Fellow Roles and Responsibilities The Fellow will serve as a Program Manager within the Girls and Women Integration team at CGI, and will have the unique opportunity to participate in the development and management of the programs broad portfolio of work. Specifically, the Fellow will be responsible for: A) Performing environmental scans and assessments of the social determinants related to girls and women, mapping assets of CGI resources and those of our partners for current and planned programs, and developing programmatic recommendations based on current and emerging gender equality research. B) Identifying opportunities to partner with the United Nations on using a gender equality lens with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other multilaterals on similar projects. C) Developing systems to work across the Foundation to identify and assist with gender equality work with which CGI can partner. D) Cultivating and developing new strategic partners with and girls and women in alignment with CGI’s strategic plan, managing relationships and project deliverables with existing partners, and collaborating with CGI’s internal functional units to maximize the reach and impact of our work. E) Developing ideas and content focused on girls and women for CGI’s various meetings, convenings, webinars and blogs. F) Develop and manage Commitments to Action, including working with attendees to identify appropriate Commitments to Action; review annual progress reports on ongoing commitments; propose outstanding commitments for featuring opportunities at the CGI annual meeting and for other exposure. G) Develop a white paper on at least one issue affecting girls and women globally. Minimum Requirements   

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred 3-5 years of experience in general project management, business development, and/or global policy Strong knowledge of the implementation of such programs in the business, nonprofit, and public sectors, including key players and constituencies pg. 6

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Experience in developing and managing relationships with diverse groups and individuals Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools required

What skills would a fellow need to succeed in this role? The ideal fellow will be a self-starter with a demonstrated interest in improving outcomes for girls and women in a variety of focus areas.          

Non-profit experience, preferably working on gender equality and social impact issues Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and in team settings Strong project management experience Exceptional oral and written communication skills. High-level of attention to detail, coupled with ability to understand larger organizational needs Ability to work in high pressure environment and coordinate numerous time sensitive projects. Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities effectively. Outstanding organizational and follow-through skills. Demonstrated knowledge of program design, implementation, and evaluation

5. Foreign Policy Department: Foreign Policy Department Office: NYC Direct Report: Ami Desai, Director of Foreign Policy Overall Department/Initiative responsibilities: The Fellow will provide support across core functions of the Foreign Policy department: 1) Drafting written briefings to prepare Clinton Foundation principals for international travel and meetings; 2) Researching and monitoring international affairs and foreign policy areas of interest to senior management; 3) Researching foreign governments, NGOs, businesses, and individuals; and 4) Working with internal departments when needed on special projects or events. The Fellow also will be responsible for some administrative duties, including filing, scheduling, expenses, general phone work, letter writing, and will participate in supervising 2-3 interns per academic semester. Qualifications and skills needed:            

Bachelor or Masters in International Relations, Business, Law, Economics, or related field Demonstrated professional or personal interest in international affairs Experience in, or good understanding of, the private sector Prior full-time work experience in a fast-paced, professional office environment High degree of personal excellence, attention to detail, and organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as sound analytical abilities Utmost maturity, discretion, and judgment Ability to work independently and as part of a small, team-oriented department Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines Friendly, calm, and problem-solving attitude Foreign language skills – particularly Spanish and French a plus Dedicated to the mission of the Clinton Foundation

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2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application 6. Clinton Health Matters Initiative Department: National Health Office: NYC Direct Report: Alex Chan, Associate Director The Clinton Health Matters Initiative (CHMI) works to improve the health and wellbeing of all people by activating individuals, communities, and organizations to make meaningful contributions to the health of others. The goals of CHMI are to reduce the prevalence of preventable health outcomes, close health inequity and disparity gaps, and reduce health care costs by improving access to key contributors to health for all people. CHMI works to build strategic partnerships to facilitate the development and scaling of health promoting solutions. We work across sectors to develop and implement coordinated, systemic approaches to generating healthier communities with a focus in underserved areas and populations. We engage corporations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as diverse partners to help advance and deepen our strategic work at the national, community, and institutional level. We collaborate with our strategic partners – such as The Jed Foundation, Nike, Harvard Medical School, and the Aspen Institute – to develop and implement programs that address the social determinants of health. The National Health program focuses on the following areas: employee health, military and veteran health, college health, access to sport and physical activity, and prescription drug abuse. CHMI also recognizes the potential of digital health and innovation to advance health and wellness, as increasing Internet use and access to mobile technology has created opportunities to integrate these platforms to health promotion programs. By working with entrepreneurs, start-ups, government, nonprofits, and corporations to leverage technology and digital strategies, CHMI helps bring innovative solutions to market, and provide access to resources to help empower people, make healthier choices. Our recent technology partners include Facebook, Instagram, and Jawbone to name a select few. Fellow Roles and Responsibilities The Fellow will serve as a Program Manager within the CHMI team and will have the unique opportunity to participate in the development and management of CHMI’s broad portfolio of work with national partners. Specifically, the Fellow will be responsible for: H) Performing environmental scans and assessments of the social determinants related to individual and community health, mapping assets of CHMI resources and those of our partners for current and planned programs, and developing programmatic recommendations based on current health trends and emerging research. I) Identifying cost-effective solutions to reduce the prevalence of preventable health outcomes, and increase access to care for individuals on a local and national scale. J) Assisting in the institution and management of budgetary operations and protocols for the initiative, including real time cost tracking and oversight of externally funded grant projects; K) Supporting CHMI’s leadership team in the continuous engagement of its diverse array of internal and external stakeholders by cultivating and developing new strategic partners in alignment with CHMI’s strategic plan, managing relationships and project deliverables with existing partners, and collaborating with the Foundation’s internal functional units to maximize the reach and impact of our work; L) Developing a robust portfolio of communications and marketing assets for external and internal audiences, including digital and print materials, and formalizing mechanisms to highlight and distribute both qualitative and quantitative data and information attributable to CHMI’s work; and M) Using communications platforms to advance positive health outcomes through conferences, and events such as health-based codeathon series; N) Managing and developing innovative partnerships and assessing the impact of CHMI’s Digital Health & Innovation portfolio; and pg. 8

2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application O) Ensuring adherence to the initiative’s overall strategic plan for 2016 and developing next year’s strategic plan. What skills would a fellow need to succeed in this role? The ideal fellow will be a self-starter with a demonstrated interest in improving health related infrastructure through collaboration and collective impact.         

Non-profit experience, preferably working on public health or social impact issues; or private sector experience working in business development, social entrepreneurship or health technology. Ability to work independently and in team settings Strong project management experience Exceptional oral and written communication skills. High-level of attention to detail, coupled with ability to understand larger organizational needs Ability to work in high pressure environment and coordinate numerous time sensitive projects. Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities effectively. Outstanding organizational and follow-through skills. Demonstrated knowledge of program design, implementation, and evaluation

7. CGI University Office: NYC Direct Report: Bill Wetzel, Director CGI U The CGI U Fellow would take on strategic roles for the CGI University program in two capacities: 1) coordinating funding opportunities for young student innovators; 2) supporting and expanding the CGI U alumni network. CGI University brings together undergraduate and graduate student innovators from around the world to address pressing global challenges within five focus areas: education, environment and climate change, peace and human rights, poverty alleviation, and public health. In order to expand opportunities for leading social entrepreneurs on campus and within CGI U as a broader platform, the Fellow would work with the CGI U team to develop funding opportunities for CGI U members, and help coordinate the selection processes for these seed funding applicants. The Fellow would also assist in the processing of these grants in coordination with respective partner organizations. Finally, the Fellow would also work to publicize the work of CGI U grantees in coordination with the Communications and Marketing teams. Since the CGI U 2008 meeting, over 5,500 Commitments to Action have been made by over 7,500 CGI U attendees from over 145 countries. Many of these CGI U alumni are now serving as young leaders in the public and private sectors, while others are launching their own non-profits or social enterprises. The Fellow would liaise with these CGI U alumni in order to stay up-to-date with their accomplishments and further establish and sustain the longterm CGI U community. This would include expanding in-person and online networking opportunities for CGI U alumni, along with sharing relevant post-graduation opportunities with the CGI U alumni community. Finally, the Fellow would work with the Communications and Marketing teams to highlight the ongoing social impact of CGI U alumni in the years following their initial CGI U participation. In addition to these two responsibilities, the Fellow would be expected to play a supporting role on a wide range of projects including: CGI U application processing, high-touch outreach to the higher education community, and other on-site meeting preparations.

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2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application What skills would a Fellow need to succeed in this role?      

Experience working with various higher education stakeholders and constituencies Experience with grantmaking processes, particularly early-stage funding opportunities Experience fundraising for non-profits, social ventures, or startup organizations Working knowledge of CGI U’s five focus areas (Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health) Exemplary oral and written communication skills, with attention to detail Ability to engage externally in a professional manner with high-level stakeholders in both the higher education and philanthropic sectors

8. Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership Office: Latin America (assorted possibilities) Direct Report: Country Manager and Akruti Desai The Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership (CGEP) is a separately funded initiative within the Clinton Foundation that was launched in 2007 with a $100 million pledge from Frank Giustra and a matching pledge from Fundación Carlos Slim for investments focused on Latin America and Haiti. Since inception, we have evolved into an innovative, global for-profit social enterprise creator, incubator, and hands-on impact investor. CGEP creates, develops, and scales for-profit social enterprises that provide underserved communities access to markets, jobs, and training while generating both financial and social returns. In just over a year, CGEP has created six social enterprises, with many more across Latin America, India, and Africa in the immediate pipeline. CGEP has created nearly 20,000 jobs, trained more than 16,000 people, and has generated more than $13.5 million in income for these workers. Changing lives at scale is a task requiring the collaboration of many acute, creative, and inspired minds from a variety of backgrounds all over the globe. The CGEP staff, including the General Managers of Acceso social enterprises, is currently comprised of 25+ individuals across 10 global offices from a variety of backgrounds including: investment banking, private equity, venture capital, engineering, impact investing, management consulting, logistics, operations, venture philanthropy, sales, and accounting. We believe the results we have achieved to date demonstrate the positive impact of such a diverse, innovative group and now for the first time, we are providing motivated students and young professionals looking to tackle first-hand the complexities of operating a social enterprise the opportunity to join our team with our inaugural CGEP Fellowship class. The CGEP Fellowship is a program (Time in any one country can be for three to twelve months, dependent on specific enterprise needs and Fellow’s schedule), throughout which CGEP Fellows will have the unique opportunity to obtain on-the-ground, operational experience in a developing country. Locations for placement include rural settings in or around Port au Prince or Mirebalais, Haiti; Ratnagiri, India; San Salvador, El Salvador; Lima or Cusco, Peru; and Cartagena and/or Boyacá, Colombia. Based on experience and interest level, CGEP Fellows will be placed in the following roles: Database Management, Finance/Accounting, Social Impact, Operations, Procurement, Monitoring & Evaluation, and other support functions that will report directly to the local General Manger of an Acceso social enterprise. Compensation will include one round trip ticket to the enterprise location and a modest monthly stipend to cover living expenses. The selection process for the CGEP Fellowship is designed to identify candidates with: 1) an interest in serving underdeveloped communities, 2) the maturity and flexibility to work and live effectively in one of our rural placement locations, 3) the experience to make meaningful contributions to our social enterprises, 4) the leadership potential to become leaders on development issues, and 5) the creativity to not only support our current enterprises but also develop ideas on how to constantly improve them. pg. 10

2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application The selection criteria for a successful CGEP Fellow include the following attributes:  At least two years of professional experience preferably in, but not limited to: management consulting, accounting, investment banking/finance, venture capital, database management, logistics, and operations  General knowledge of the development field and development issues in our focus areas  Ability and willingness to independently and creatively find ways to be helpful at their host organization  Experience living/working abroad preferred  Relevant foreign language skills (such as Spanish, French, Hindi, Quechua, Creole, and Marathi) are not required in certain placements, but considered a highly valuable asset

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2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application

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CLINTON FOUNDATION PROGRAM AREAS: Based on the descriptions of Fellowship Opportunities (pages 2-11), please select the program areas in which you are interested in working. If you select more than three areas, please rank your choices. Please note that final program area assignments will be based on the Clinton Foundation’s needs at the time of placement. _____Alliance for a Healthier Generation _____Clinton Climate Initiative _____Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America _____Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Girls and Women _____Foreign Policy _____Clinton Health Matters Initiative _____Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) University _____Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership

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2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT Please describe your public service employment experience, paid and pro bono, listing the most recent position first. Please attach additional pages as needed. Employer Dates of Employment Address Contact Phone Number Duties

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2016 Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship Program Information & Application LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Please include 2 letters of recommendation with your application and provide the names and contact information of the two references who are writing your letters of recommendation. It is preferable that one of your letters come from a current or previous employer and the other comes from an academic relationship. Name Relationship Address Phone Number Name Relationship Address Phone Number ESSAY PROMPTS Please respond to the following statements (limiting your responses to 500 words each) and attach your responses to this application. 1. Please describe a social challenge that is important to you, how you believe it can be addressed, and how it fits into your career plans. 2. Please describe briefly your experiences with public service and the strengths or skills you gained from them. OPTIONAL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED The Clinton-Orfalea-Brittingham Fellowship was initially intended to provide opportunities for recent graduates with uniquely high financial need. If relevant, please include a statement, limited to 300 words or less, describing your financial need. QUESTIONS? Marshall students, contact Abby Fifer Mandell, [email protected] Law students, contact Rachel Kronick Rothbart, [email protected] Price students, contact Seema Yedavalli, [email protected]

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