Social Impact Fellowship

About the Program

This two-year fellowship with Venture for America brings together recent graduates and Detroit-based impact organizations. Venture For America (VFA) recruits and trains recent college graduates for careers in entrepreneurship, while Samvid Ventures offers funding to organizations to hire fellows and a social impact curriculum for fellows. The fellowship launched its first cohort in 2020, and the second and final cohort was launched in 2021.

Social Impact Partner Organizations

Offerings
- Bring on a VFA Fellow to carry out mission-aligned work from August 2021 to July 2023, with salary and healthcare fully subsidized by Samvid Ventures
- Engage with Samvid Ventures throughout the year to collaboratively support the Fellows in learning more about social impact
- Engage with the VFA network of company partners in optional peer learning and network-building opportunities
Contributions
- Financially support VFA through a contribution of $5,000 in year one and $10,000 in year two
- Complete quarterly surveys and check ins with Samvid Ventures and/or VFA to remain aligned throughout the fellowship
- Host annual events with all Social Impact Fellows to share more about the organization and engage in a problem solving exercise

Social Impact Fellows

Offerings
- Work day-to-day at a local mission-driven organization
- Learn about social impact through Samvid Ventures’ curriculum
- Join a cohort of like-minded peers working at different organizations in Detroit
Contributions
- Design and complete group service project to give back to the Detroit community
- Complete quarterly surveys and check ins with Samvid Ventures and/or VFA to remain aligned throughout the fellowship
- Host annual events with all Social Impact Fellows to share more about the organization and engage in a problem solving exercise