UNITED WAYS OF TEXAS
ROBERT M. TINSTMAN FELLOWSHIP
SUMMER 2012 HOST UNITED WAY APPLICATION
SUMMER 2012 TINSTMAN FELLOWSHIP HOST APPLICATION
Please submit this application to:
Application Deadline: October 31, 2011
United Ways of Texas
Tinstman Fellowship Program
By email: zoeann.mason@uwtexas.org
701 Brazos Street, Suite 500
Austin, TX 78701
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Name:
Street Address:
Mailing Address (if different from above):
Fellow Supervisor/Primary Contact:
Phone:
Email:
FELLOW RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Tinstman Fellows can work in any area of the state of Texas, depending on the interest/need of
participating United Ways. Fellows will work 10-15 hours/week and work schedules will be coordinated
directly with the hosting United Way. A Fellow’s duties may include, but are not limited to:
 Campaign support
 Disaster preparedness
 Grant development/Fundraising
 Community needs assessment
 Local initiatives
 Administrative assistance
Please describe in detail the responsibilities of the Fellow for your United Way. Include the
number of hours needed per week, specific days/shifts, etc.
Please describe any particular skills/qualifications you are seeking in a Fellow:
Questions about the Tinstman Fellowship Program can be directed to Zoe Ann Mason at 512-947-0181 or
zoeann.mason@uwtexas.org. Deadline to apply is October 31, 2011.
UNITED WAYS OF TEXAS
ROBERT M. TINSTMAN FELLOWSHIP
SUMMER 2012 HOST UNITED WAY APPLICATION
FELLOW RECRUITMENT
United Ways of Texas will recruit students from colleges and universities across the state in the following
ways:
 On-campus career resource centers
 Financial aid offices
 Websites such as www.idealist.org and www.craigslist.org
 Nonprofit resource organizations, such as Greenlights and the Texas Nonprofit Resource Center
 Other outlets recommended by local United Ways
Please list any local recruitment outlets (including colleges and universities) that you would
suggest below: (Include contact names, email addresses and phone numbers, if known.)
HOST UNITED WAY COMMITMENT
Local United Ways that are UWT members are eligible to request a Fellow for a fall, spring or summer
university semester. Participating United Ways will be required to:
 Match the Fellowships’ contribution ($750) to the Fellow’s stipend
 Assist with locating local housing, if necessary
 Assist with arranging for course credit from the Fellow’s college or university
 Assist United Ways of Texas with Fellow recruitment, as needed
By submitting this application, I verify that our United Way is committed to meeting these program
requirements.
United Way Executive Director/CEO Signature:
Printed Name:
Date:
Questions about the Tinstman Fellowship Program can be directed to Zoe Ann Mason at 512-947-0181 or
zoeann.mason@uwtexas.org. Deadline to apply is October 31, 2011.