Become a Host Organization
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Interested organizations may submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) at any time. In order to be considered to host a fellow beginning in January 2013, LOI’s must be submitted by March 19, 2012. Host and Fellow BenefitsMost organizations that apply to host to an Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellow understand the need for community engagement, sustainability and excellent design. What they lack is the capacity to make these principles a reality for their operations. Being matched with an Enterprise Rose Fellow gives the host a passionate team member dedicated to this pursuit. In exchange, the host offers the Fellow career-critical on-the-ground experience with community development processes and financing.An Enterprise Rose Fellow works for three years as part of the host’s staff, assisting with development tasks, from neighborhood planning and site planning to architectural plans, financing applications and public approvals. All Enterprise Rose Fellows hold a professional degree in Architecture, and most are either recently licensed or pursing licensure. Host organizations also benefit from the Enterprise Rose Fellowship network, with the Fellows’ supervisors attending annual fellowship gatherings and participating in periodic conference calls and site visits with the Fellowship Director. For the Fellow, Enterprise supplies a stipend, as well as an allowance for fellowship training and conference fees, travel costs and IDP fees. Enterprise staff and consultants also provide technical support, training, coaching and opportunities for fellowship and peer-to-peer learning. The host provides mentorship and guidance, supporting the development of the Fellow’s career by providing the necessary assignments, work environment, supervision, fringe benefits and a professional development stipend. Host CriteriaA host organization must be a 501(c)(3) community development corporation (CDC), community housing development organization (CDHO), or Tribally-Designated Housing Entity. It must have a track record of successfully completing real estate projects that promote neighborhood and community development for the benefit of low-income families, and there must be a sufficient number of active projects to provide challenging assignments for the Fellow. A host must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in design, sustainable building principles, affordable housing, as well as meaningful community engagement in design and planning. The Fellow’s supervisor must be identified in the host’s application and have the capacity and mentoring skills to provide effective training and supervision. A strong working relationship with local or regional Enterprise offices is desirable but not required.Application ProcessThe first step to becoming a Fellowship Host is to complete a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), including a proposed work plan for the first 15 months of the Fellowship.Prospective host organizations are strongly encouraged to discuss their LOI with the Enterprise Rose Fellowship team prior to submittal. For details on the Fellowship and the application process, see the Host Organization Application Information. Please review the LOI requirements thoroughly, and direct all questions to rosefellowship@enterprisecommunity.org. |