Oramenta Newsome Community Development Fellow
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
About this role
The Oramenta Newsome Community Development Fellowship offers a ten-week paid experience for individuals interested in community development in the D.C. region. Fellows work with nonprofit organizations on various projects that support affordable housing, economic development, and community engagement. The program includes mentorship, seminars, and a final presentation, providing hands-on experience in community-driven initiatives.
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About Local Initiatives Support Corporation
lisc.orgLocal Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a national nonprofit community development organization that connects local community groups with capital, technical assistance, and partnerships to build inclusive, resilient neighborhoods. LISC provides lending, grants, capacity-building, policy and research, and programmatic support across affordable housing, small business, health, education, sustainability, and other community development areas. Working through local offices and national partners—foundations, corporations, government, and nonprofits—LISC finances and supports large-scale neighborhood revitalization, wealth- and workforce-building, and community-led development.
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About Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$48k
per year