Program Overview
Leadership & Engagement Fellows are a select community of early- to mid-career professionals who share a commitment to King’s Trust USA’s mission: helping young people build better futures for themselves. Fellows give their time, networks, and leadership to strengthen our work — and in return, they gain mentorship, meaningful experiences, and a values-aligned community of peers and senior leaders.
Formerly known as Future Leaders, the program has grown into a cornerstone of how King’s Trust USA engages the next generation of supporters, advocates, and board members.
Our Vision
To build a vibrant pipeline of young changemakers who create real impact for youth through King’s Trust USA — today as Fellows, and tomorrow as donors, advisors, and board leaders.
Why Join
Fellows join because they want to do more than write a check. They want hands-on involvement, visible impact, and a community of peers who share their values. Through the program, members:
- Make tangible impact alongside King’s Trust USA programs and young people.
- Grow as leaders through mentorship, workshops, and meaningful experiences.
- Connect with peers and senior leaders across industries in a curated network.
- Build a pathway into deeper engagement with The King’s Trust — from event host committees to Advisory Board and beyond.
What Fellows Receive
Mentorship
One-on-one pairing with a King’s Trust USA Board or Advisory leader, with structured touchpoints throughout the year.
Access & Visibility
Invitations to King’s Trust USA events and select The King’s Trust Group moments worldwide, recognition across newsletters and social channels, and the chance to host or co-host activations of your own.
Community
Curated peer gatherings, Fellow-only receptions, and an ongoing network of like-minded young professionals across industries and cities.
A Clear Pathway
Fellows follow a clear ladder of engagement — from event host committees to Advisory Board candidacy — with opportunities to grow into leadership roles over time.
What Fellows Do
Every Fellow contributes in the ways that best fit their interests, networks, and time. Typical engagement includes:
- Volunteering day-of at flagship moments like the Enterprise Challenge, Get Hired, NYC Marathon, and the Annual Celebration.
- Fundraising through peer-to-peer campaigns, small host events, workplace matches, or signature moments like the marathon.
- Mentoring and being mentored — supporting The King’s Trust youth during program activations, and learning from senior leaders within the network.
- Advocating for King’s Trust USA across their professional and personal networks.
- Recruiting the next wave of Fellows from within their own circles.
Commitment
Fellows commit to a minimum annual give/get of $500 ($250 joining fee plus $250 or more raised), participate in at least one King’s Trust USA activation per year, and engage in two mentor touchpoints annually. Many Fellows exceed this baseline significantly.
How to Join
We welcome applications from young professionals who share our commitment to building better futures for young people. Fellows are typically under 40, early to mid-career, and looking for hands-on ways to make a difference.
We look for
- Mission alignment and a genuine interest in youth opportunity.
- A willingness to engage networks, host, volunteer, and fundraise.
- An openness to mentorship — both giving and receiving.
- Diversity of industries, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Next steps
If you’d like to learn more or apply, we’d love to hear from you.
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