Fellowship Benefits
Coffee hours with peers
Communication channels for troubleshooting
Monthly Webinar Series
Shared resource library
Coaching and technical assistance
Resilience Grant opportunities
Fellow media coverage and amplifying your work
Fellowship to Membership Pipeline
Our Network
Noor Islamic & Cultural Community Center
Concord, CA
2023 Fellow
San Diego Afghan Connections & Cultural Center
El Cajon, CA
2025 Fellow
San Diego Afghan Connections & Cultural Center
El Cajon, CA
2025 Fellow
San Diego Afghan Connections & Cultural Center
El Cajon, CA
2025 Fellow
San Diego Afghan Connections & Cultural Center
El Cajon, CA
2025 Fellow
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Convener
Founding Members
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Fellows
Applications are open for the 2022 Fellowship program! Join the next cohort of nonprofit leaders supercharging their leadership skills and building sustainability into their nonprofits and communities. Deadline for applications to be completed is Friday, October 8th.
“Being part of this network is the best thing for us as a young, emerging Non-Profit Organization that works for the betterment of the immigrant and refugee community.”
- Jamil Djibril Bah-Traore, Founder & Executive Director of The House of Bah Foundation
Hello Neighbor Network Fellows
Fellow Eligibility
The nonprofit leaders who will benefit most from the Network meet the following criteria:
- You are the Founder, Executive Director or CEO of the nonprofit
- The nonprofit is a registered 501c3 organization
- The organization was founded within the last 2-10 years
- The organization’s budget is under $1,000,000
- The organization has at least 1 paid staff member (can be part-time)
- The organization does not receive federal funding for direct resettlement from one of the nine VOLAGS
- The organization’s service population is made up of 50% or more refugees and immigrants
- You most likely work in a city with a strong refugee population and have deep relationships with local refugee groups
- You have time to dedicate to this fellowship (will vary based on the month and participant but we ask that you recognize that as a collective experience everyone needs to equally participate)
Review our full listing of 2025 events - You’re excited to grow your organization!
Fellowship Benefits
Commitment to Equity
Hello Neighbor is committed to equity and inclusion in all application and selection processes. We encourage everyone to apply who is passionate about this work. Leaders from all walks of life belong in the Network. Reach out to us and let’s talk!
We understand that language can be a barrier to applications as well and we will provide language assistance as needed. Further, we are specifically committed to expanding the Network to include more leaders who are Black and indigenous and from refugee and immigrant communities. We encourage you to apply or reach out to us.
Hello Neighbor Network Fellowship Fees
Selected candidates contribute to the Network on a sliding scale based on the previous year’s organizational budget as follows:
Fellow Fee
Organizational Budget
$450
$100,000 per year or less
$900
$100,000-$250,000 per year
$1,350
$250,000 per year or more
Fellows will receive travel stipends for the convenings including air and hotel. Unfortunately ground transportation is not included nor are additional family members.
Fellowship Timeline
Review our full listing of session dates. Monthly professional development sessions and independent project meetings are required to ensure Fellows get the most out of the experience and have the distinct opportunity of forming a tight knit peer Network to share expertise.
2025 Fellowship Calendar
Hello Neighbor Network Members
The Hello Neighbor Network is made up of current and former fellows from grassroots organizations across the country. As a member of the Network, you have access to the resources available to Fellows and are also eligible to contribute to the Network’s thought leadership through:
- Leading webinars
- Contributing as an author to Network publications and statements
- Participating in innovative research publications
- Co-creating guides and handbooks for nonprofits
- Assisting with the optimization of Network resources and systems
- Writing for our e-newsletter
- And more!
Hello Neighbor Network Ongoing Member Fees
Ongoing Annual Fee
Organizational Budget
$50
$100,000 per year or less
$100
$100,000-$250,000 per year
$150
$250,000 per year or more
After the Fellowship has ended, former Fellows may continue in the Network as ongoing members at a reduced annual fee.
See our Hello Neighbor Network Pledge here!
Hello Neighbor Network 2023 Impact Report
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Am I eligible to be a Hello Neighbor Network Fellow?
Can I apply if my organization is fiscally-sponsored by another organization?
Can I apply if my organization serves groups other than refugees?
What are the Fellowship fees?
Is there something I can share with my board of directors that summarizes the key elements of the Fellowship and the Hello Neighbor Network?
What will be required of me if I am selected as a Fellow?
How can I learn more about the Network before I decide to apply?
How is this Network different from others in the refugee and immigrant space?
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