The Governance Fellowship for Underrepresented Board Directors places a Fellow on the board of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) in New Haven, Connecticut, for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 seasons. It is one of four Harmony Fellowships and is supported by the Futures Fund of the Anne and Gordon Getty Foundation.
The Fellow sits as a non-voting director, attends board meetings, joins committees of their choice and works with rotating board mentors.
Benefits & funding
- No stipend is published; this is board service, not a paid post.
- A free subscription to NHSO concerts, plus audience development passes to bring guests.
- Rotating board mentors and networking with executive leaders in the community.
- Hands-on learning in nonprofit governance, strategic planning, community engagement, financial and meeting management.
Eligibility
- The NHSO publishes no nationality, residence, age or degree requirement.
- Its ideal candidate comes from a diverse and/or underrepresented background, is interested in nonprofit board leadership and is invested in the New Haven community.
- It also looks for a good listener who makes thoughtful decisions and can commit to excellent attendance across both seasons.
- Board meetings are in New Haven; the page says nothing about visas or work authorization.
Can you apply?
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No nationality, residency, education, experience, gender or age limit is listed. The other conditions are under Eligibility.
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Application process
- 1Prepare a résumé or CV.
- 2Write an essay of 500 words or fewer on your interest in the fellowship and your view of the Symphony’s role in the community.
- 3Email both to Engagement@NewHavenSymphony.org; applications are taken on a rolling basis.
Program timeline
Rolling
applications accepted as they arrive; no deadline is published.
fellowship term; exact dates are not published.
2026–27 and 2027–28 seasons