Innovating in Encore Fellowships — One Size Does Not Fit All

Innovating in Encore Fellowships — One Size Does Not Fit All

In the course of matching 1600+ Encore Fellows, one thing we’ve learned from both social sector partners and our fellows is that ‘one size doesn’t fit all.’ So we are experimenting with ways to to offer greater choice and flexibility for both fellows and non-profits....
NPR Covers Encore Fellowships

NPR Covers Encore Fellowships

“Not everyone who reaches so-called retirement age is ready to retire,” observes NPR’s Ina Jaffe in a Morning Edition piece about our Encore Fellowships program, which offers corporate professionals a pathway to use their skills for the greater good. Jaffe...
Research Demonstrates Power of Encore Talent

Research Demonstrates Power of Encore Talent

Encore talent makes sense, right? What social purpose organization interested in making a difference wouldn’t want to tap experienced talent to build their capacity, improve the communities they serve and advance their social mission? Unfortunately, plenty — at the...
Encore Fellows™ Featured in CNBC

Encore Fellows™ Featured in CNBC

I was delighted to speak to CNBC recently about how our Encore Fellowships are leading the way in a job market that’s suddenly hot for workers over 50. Fellowships provide under-resourced organizations with experienced talent at an affordable cost, while allowing...
Encore Fellowships: The Year Ahead

Encore Fellowships: The Year Ahead

This year Encore.org celebrates its 20th anniversary and is poised for ambitious and exciting growth. I am delighted to share our plans to sustain, strengthen and scale our Encore Fellowships program for 2018 and beyond. Back in 2009, we hosted our first pilot cohort...
{Re-}Introducing Myself

{Re-}Introducing Myself

After a year at the helm of the Encore Fellowships team, Anne Kirwan left Encore.org to pursue her next challenge. Anne left the program in great shape with exciting new opportunities in place and on the horizon. I speak for the entire EFN community in wishing her the...