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The David Rockefeller Fund Fellowship is a collaboration between the David Rockefeller Fund (DRF) and the John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity (the Institute). DRF is a philanthropic organization committed to working strategically to promote criminal justice reform. DRF equips Fellows with the necessary skills to address the root causes of systemic issues and prepare for careers in advocacy, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors. 

The David Rockefeller Fund Fellowship is a semester-long program that runs from February 2021 through May 2021, with the option to extend into June 2021. The fellowship is designed to introduce students to the world of philanthropy through exposure to daily operations of a philanthropic organization. The Fellow’s experience at the David Rockefeller Fund is complemented by a series of informational interviews with non-profit industry leaders, individual career coaching, and professional development offerings.

If you have any questions regarding the fellowship or the application, please email the Program Manager, Christina Walker at chwalker@jjay.cuny.edu.