FADICA Graduate Fellow Job Description
FADICA, a leading organization of Catholic foundations and philanthropists,
seeks a Graduate Fellow. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is
adept at research (through various interventions) and the ability to
communicate the findings of the research in clear, cohesive ways.
Summary:
The FADICA Graduate Fellow (“fellow”) serves as part of a staff team to deliver high quality
services to the association’s members. The Fellow will support the Director of Program &
Member Services with research on community programs and member priorities, and
communication of updates and news of interest through emails and social media.
The position provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the organization’s team, as it
implements a new strategic plan and creates a next generation of services for members related
to Catholic philanthropy and activities. A stipend will be provided.
Duties:
 Conduct Research on community initiatives (e.g., Catholic education/schools, women
religious, anti-trafficking, international philanthropy) and draft short summaries about
the initiatives
 The Fellow will work closely with the Catholic schools affinity group, and in particular
assist with the development of a matrix of Catholic school innovative programs and
models. The matrix will cover areas of financial sustainability, governance, quality of
education, and leadership development. This project will require online research, data
gathering, interviews with various organizations across the country, and writing.
 Assist with communication of updates and news of interest through emails and social
media
 Learn and study Catholic social teaching and tradition, and philanthropy
Requirements:
 Excellent research and writing skills
 Ability to gather information and present it in a clear, cohesive format
 Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
 Good verbal communication skills, including making phone calls and conference calls
 Knowledge or interest in Catholic initiatives and the Catholic Church, or particularly
interested in issues of poverty and social justice
Start Date: Available Immediately. The fellowship is located at FADICA’s office in Washington,
DC.
To learn more or submit resume, contact Alicia Bondanella at info@fadica.org.