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Bringing together leaders and fostering belonging
The San Antonio Area Foundation is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for personal growth and professional development. The Confluence Fellowship (formerly known as the Equity Fellowship) is an eight-month transformational leadership experience for nonprofit leaders that focuses on prioritizing the well-being of nonprofit leaders, fostering belonging by building and strengthening relationships, bridging differences between diverse groups, and supporting leaders to advance impact . The goal of the program is to strengthen San Antonio by nurturing and connecting transformative leaders.
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Preview criteria for Confluence Fellowship.
As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a letter of support from their employer and a letter of recommendation from a professional reference. Individuals considering applying should begin reaching out to their references now, to ensure references are received before the submission deadline.
Participants are expected to be present for the following full day class sessions:
Please protect 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for each of the class days above. Participation in all class sessions is mandatory. The Opening Reception will take place in the evening on October 20th.
Each participant will be assigned to a Peer Support-Team that will need to meet periodically over the course the cohort. While time during each class session will be dedicated to allow teams to connect, Teams will be responsible for scheduling time outside of class sessions if they choose to do so.
The deadline to apply is August 8, 2025.
Core learning competencies include:
Yes! In response to feedback from previous cohorts and evolution of the program, we have known we would need to rebrand the program to reflect more accurately the program’s focus on prioritizing well-being and nurturing rich relationships. After reflecting on community and alumni feedback and careful thought, the word confluence emerged, a word that honors both San Antonio’s rich history and the program’s unique role as a meeting ground for leaders and communities in bold new ways.
The program is open to any nonprofit leader (board member, executive director, or senior level staff) in Bexar and surrounding counties.
In addition to completing the application, a letter of support from the applicant’s sponsoring organization and a letter of recommendation from a professional reference is required. The supporting documents should come from two different individuals.
Expect each class session to be a full day. Most class sessions begin between 8:30 am and 9:00 am and end between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm. In addition to attending each class session, fellows will be required to complete a capstone project during the program. Time spent on the capstone project will vary and be determined by each fellow.
As a way to advance impact, each fellow will be asked to complete a capstone project for their organization by addressing one challenge connected to closing opportunity gaps and promoting justice and inclusion.
We will select up to 24 applicants to participate in the program. The ideal cohort size is between 15-20.
The program is designed to be relational and encourages individuals to share personal stories and demonstrate vulnerability during the program. With that in mind, we intentionally plan for all sessions to be held in person.
Yes. Due to the relational nature and foundation of building trust within the cohort, it is expected that Fellows participate in all class sessions. If you plan to apply, we suggest you hold the session dates on your calendar now in case you are selected.
