Carl B. Westmoreland Memorial Fellowship

Sponsored by TABLE.

TABLE seeks to invest in the next generation of leaders who will help address our community’s most pressing challenges. Through the Carl B. Westmoreland Memorial Fellowship, promising young Black leaders within Greater Cincinnati (18-39 years of age) will have the opportunity to engage with TABLE members and other leaders in a nine-month development experience designed to enhance their leadership skills and ability to work on a project of their own design or in collaboration with TABLE. Projects selected will be in alignment with TABLE’s priority areas (arts and culture, business & workforce development, educational equity, health and well-being, leadership development).

Given Mr. Westmoreland’s commitment to history, service, and civil rights advocacy, ideal candidates must demonstrate the following:

·     A deep commitment and passion for the Black community

·     An understanding of the historical and systemic racial inequities that have impacted real progress within the Black community

·     Proven leadership competency and impact in the community or within an organization

·     The ability to build trusted and authentic relationships with grassroots residents and stakeholders that lead to decisive action

·     Readiness to learn, develop, and activate their leadership for community-based change and lasting impact

The Carl B. Westmoreland Memorial Fellowship includes:

Monthly seminars to help build and grow the fellow’s leadership skills and strategies to be most effective.

Seminars will include the following:

1.    Leadership Styles

2.    Emotional Intelligence

3.    Effective Communication

4.    Conflict Resolution

5.    Access to Capital, Funding, & Wealth

6.    Financial Planning

7.    Community Engagement

8.    Navigating the Political Landscape

9.    Personal & Professional Branding

10.  Board Engagement

11.  Human Resources Management

12.  Data & Evaluation

·     One-to-one mentorship and coaching sessions with TABLE members

·     Visits to TABLE member organizations

·     Access to other experts who can support the fellow’s development and/or project

·     Peer learning through regular meetings with other fellows

·     Access to additional training and resources through, but not limited to, attendance at workshops and seminars

·     Networking opportunities

·     Stipend (up to $10,000) to support the fellow and/or their project

Program Details

Generally, TABLE fellows will meet regularly (at least monthly) with TABLE mentors. Leadership workshops will take place every other month for an all-day session (9am-5pm) focused on various leadership competencies facilitated by TABLE leaders and other special guests from the community with an expertise in the subject area.