Deadline: August 7, 2026
Applications are open for the Values Partnerships Fall Fellowship 2026. The Values Partnerships Fall Fellowship is a selective opportunity for emerging leaders interested in working at the intersection of culture, marketing, and social impact.
Fellows work closely with the team of strategists and creatives supporting real projects across corporate, nonprofit, entertainment, and advocacy clients, gaining exposure to how major cultural campaigns, partnerships, and community initiatives are developed.
Responsibilities may include:
- Drafting and editing client deliverables
- Supporting outreach and client engagement
- Assisting in the planning and execution of events and marketing campaigns
- Conducting research on cultural trends, community partners, and strategic opportunities
- Supporting social media, digital storytelling, and content development
- Attending team and client meetings to gain exposure to high-level strategic work
Focus Areas
They are looking for Fellows with passion and curiosity in one or more of these areas:
- Social Impact Consulting: Support campaigns and partnerships designed to create meaningful change in communities. Fellows may assist with community engagement, advocacy partnerships, and initiatives focused on issues such as equity, economic opportunity, and cultural representation.
- Marketing & Cultural Strategy: Help brands and organizations connect authentically with the New Majority through culturally informed marketing campaigns, audience engagement strategies, and creative partnerships.
- Events and Experiential: Support events that drive cultural resonance and social impact—from community gatherings to brand activations. Fellows will get exposure to all parts of the event planning process.
- Faith-Based Communities: Engage with faith leaders and communities through strategic campaigns that build trust and spark change. Fellows interested in the intersection of faith, culture, and social impact may find this a strong fit.
- Creative and Digital Strategy: Contribute to social-first storytelling that brings values-driven narratives to life. Fellows may help with writing, visual content development, and social media planning and execution.
Benefits
The Values Partnerships Fellowship is designed to give emerging leaders hands-on experience working at the intersection of culture, marketing, and social impact.
Fellows gain:
- Real Campaign Experience: Contribute to real projects supporting major brands, organizations, and cultural initiatives.
- Exposure to Cultural Marketing and Social Impact Strategy: Learn how organizations engage diverse audiences through marketing, partnerships, and community engagement.
- Professional Development: Strengthen skills in strategic thinking, research, writing, communications, and project management.
- Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside strategists and creative professionals with experience across marketing, media, advocacy, and entertainment.
- Insight Into Purpose-Driven Work: Gain an understanding of how brands, institutions, and creators partner with communities to drive cultural and social impact.
Eligibility
While many of the Fellows have traditionally been undergraduate or graduate students, they have expanded the fellowship to include individuals interested in Values Partnerships’ work regardless of school affiliation.
They welcome applicants who are curious about working at the intersection of culture, marketing, and social impact, including:
- Undergraduate or graduate students
- Recent graduates
- Career pivoters interested in transitioning into cultural strategy, marketing, or social impact work
- Emerging professionals seeking hands-on experience in community engagement, creative campaigns, and cultural marketing
Applicants should also:
- Be available for the full fellowship period (September 9 – December 18, 2026)
- Have interest or experience in marketing, social impact, strategy, communications, events, advocacy, or digital storytelling
- Be based in the United States (Eastern Time Zone preferred)
Application
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Writing Sample
For more information, visit Value Partnerships Fall Fellowship.
