Boost Local Coverage of Philanthropy Through the Chronicle’s Fellows Program

Job Description

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is accepting applications for its Philanthropy & Nonprofit Accountability Fellowship. Every year four newsrooms join the program, which is designed to enhance coverage of local philanthropy and nonprofits. Each news organization receives $30,000 to spend on its reporting projects. 

Fellows receive training sessions with experts in philanthropy, investigative reporting, and public records throughout the year. They work closely with reporters in our newsroom, who help with sourcing, story development, and more. They will also work with and learn from editors and reporters who are part of our philanthropy partnership at the Associated Press and the Conversation and with national experts who can help them improve their journalism. 

Applications are open until February 14, 2026. Here’s more information and how to apply.  

Job Requirements

Each application must also include the following:

• Information about your publication and the community it serves.
• Names and titles of editors and reporters who will carry out the work, along with their resumes.
• A proposed timeline for the year of work; we know some things will change along the way.
• How you envision the Chronicle working with you to help shape your project, such as guidance you’d like from the Chronicle in finding sources, data, public documents, and more to enrich your reporting.
• Any potential conflicts of interest, such as applications for other grants or connections to organizations you’ll be covering.

Please also include the following:

• PDFs of two stories that show the team’s reporting and writing ability. We’re especially eager to see articles that demonstrate your ability to showcase solutions to complex problems or pieces that hold organizations and people accountable.
• A signed letter from your top editor authorizing your team’s participation in the fellowship.

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