The Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellowship

Host organizations benefit from the skills, passion and commitment of a Rose Fellow, who will be working as a team member on the host’s staff to fulfill the mission of the organization in accordance with the work plan.

For a host organization, the fellowship provides a three-year grant for the stipend and also funds certain travel and training costs for the fellow. Hosts are expected to pay for fringe benefit costs and to provide space, equipment and supervision for the fellow.

New hosts for Rose Fellows are identified in several ways. In most instances, the fellowship designates communities or regions for new fellowships based on the potential for finding excellent hosts and financial support for the program. Following the advice of Enterprise staff, its local partners, and Rose Fellows, the fellowship director invites specific organizations to submit letters of interest. In designated areas with multiple potential partner hosts, Enterprise may initiate a competitive process to select the host organization.

The selected host organization and Enterprise then negotiate a work plan for the fellowship. This includes a draft work plan for the Fellow. Enterprise and the selected host then discuss—and sometimes negotiate—the details of the work plan based on the host’s need and opportunities, as well as Enterprise’s knowledge of the successful ingredients of a fellowship.

Host Responsibilites

Partner organizations are expected to provide supervision, realistic opportunities for the Fellow to develop significant projects, a collaborative working environment, workspace, typical office resources (computer, office supplies, phone and other office equipment), and reimbursement for local travel, and any taxes, insurances or fringe benefits not paid by Enterprise. In addition, at the organization’s own expense, one representative of the partner organization is expected to attend the annual Network Conference.

Host Eligibility

The partner organization must have IRS 501(c)(3) status or be a Tribally-Designated Housing Entity. It must also be a member of the Enterprise Network. To obtain more information about free membership and eligibility requirements, please contact memberservices@enterprisefoundation.org or visit the Enterprise web site.

Criteria for Selecting Partners

• Inclusion in the work plan of realistic, buildable projects for which the host organization has site control;
• A proven track record in completing successful real estate projects that promote neighborhood and community development;
• Inclusion of projects that rely on meaningful community participatory processes throughout the design and development stages; and
• Demonstrated ability to provide a collaborative, supportive work environment and provide adequate employee benefits.
• A strong working relationship with local or regional Enterprise offices (desirable but not required);

For more information or program materials, please contact:

Katie Swenson, Director
The Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellowships
P.O. Box 2021
Charlottesville, VA 22902
kswenson@enterprisecommunity.org