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Deadline: September 15, 2026
Applications are open for the NGO Whisperer Global Fellows Programme Class of 2027. The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme is an accredited seven-month rigorous online leadership programme for exceptional leaders and founders of mission-led Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, and public sector leaders across the globe, especially those serving low-income communities.
The programme objectives include:
- They equip mission‑driven leaders with elite business resources, capacity‑building tools, and practical, accredited training to enhance organisational performance, sustainability and resource mobilisation capabilities through our high‑impact masterclasses.
- They co-create intentional spaces for peer mentorship, cross‑sector collaboration, and strategic engagement with governments, the private sector, funding agencies, and the academia through our annual global summits and curated leadership events.
- They support mission‑driven organisations and social innovators to design high‑impact solutions to local and global challenges, and to present these solutions to funders, partners and investors through structured innovation labs, pitch sessions and investment‑readiness pathways.
Benefits
- One-on-one online tailored mentorship and leadership coaching.
- Online masterclasses with highly skilled faculty.
- All access pass to The NGO Whisperer® Global Summit in 2026 and 2027.
- Access to The NGO Whisperer® Global Community and alumni network.
- Feature on The NGO Whisperer® Magazine and Podcast.
Eligibility
- Open to exceptional leaders and founders of mission-led Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, and public sector leaders
- The invite applications from across the globe, especially those serving low-income communities.
Application
Complete the application form by 15 September 2026 to be considered as one of the Global Fellows Class of 2027.
For more information, visit NGO Whisperers Fellowship.
