El Pomar Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2027 Fellowship and summer Internship programs. Recent college graduates and early-career professionals are invited to apply for the Fellowship, a paid 22-month leadership development program. Rising college juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for the Internship, a paid 10-week summer opportunity. Both programs are designed to provide hands-on experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, while offering participants meaningful professional development and exposure to community leadership across Colorado.
Fellowship Applications: open November 3; close December 15.
Internship Applications: open January 5; close February 12.
El Pomar’s Fellowship provides young leaders with the opportunity to grow, develop leadership skills, and gain meaningful professional experience, helping ensure the long-term success of Colorado’s organizations. In 1991, El Pomar Foundation created the Fellowship program for recent college graduates and early-career professionals to support the pipeline of leaders in the state of Colorado. Over the 22-month program, Fellows work full-time for the Foundation, spending their time supporting programs and grantmaking work, while participating in a comprehensive professional development curriculum.
To learn more about and apply for the Fellowship, or to connect with a current Fellow, visit El Pomar’s website or email recruiting@elpomar.org.
Creating a leadership pipeline in the nonprofit sector means sparking interest in young people in Colorado. In 1994, El Pomar Foundation created the summer Internship program to encourage interest in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors among continuing undergraduate college students. El Pomar Interns benefit from nonprofit work experience alongside professional development opportunities as they support many facets of the Foundation. Interns work full-time for the Foundation during the summer and are assigned to a position based on the Foundation’s needs and the Intern’s interests.
To learn more about and apply for the Internship, or connect to learn more, visit our website or email recruiting@elpomar.org.
About El Pomar Foundation
El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in Colorado. El Pomar contributes more than $30 million annually through grants in the areas of arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services, as well as community engagement and leadership development programs to support Colorado nonprofit organizations. In addition, the Foundation owns and operates three historic properties: Penrose Heritage Museum, Penrose House Conference Center, and Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun.
Spencer and Julie Penrose founded El Pomar in 1937 with the mission to enhance, encourage and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado.
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