Victory Empowerment Fellowship Application 2021

The Victory Empowerment Fellowship is for LGBTQ leaders of color and/or transgender leaders who seek to expand their campaign skills and policy making power and join a strong cohort of movement leaders from across the country. The Victory Empowerment Fellowship consists of three components provided by the Victory Institute: the Candidate & Campaign Training (CCT), the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference, and a year-long mentorship program.

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Contact Information
Name*
First Last
Email*
Mobile Phone*
Please provide your cell phone.
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

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Demographic Information
Pronouns*
Race/Ethnicity*
Sexual Orientation*
Gender/Gender Identity*
Date of Birth*
Enter Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)

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Application Materials
Professional Resume*
Professional Biography*
Please provide your professional biography (3rd person) in no more than 200 words.
Professional Headshot*
Accepted file types: jpg, png.
No selfies and make sure it's high-resolution.
Letter of Recommendation
You must submit one letter of recommendation, one that speaks to your leadership and commitment to the LGBTQ community. Please have your recommender email their letter directly to Sarah Pope, Domestic Programs Manager at [email protected]

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Essay Responses
For each essay, please write a thorough response from 500-1,000 words.
How have you demonstrated leadership as an openly LGBTQ person within the LGBTQ community? (1,000 words max)*
Where do you see yourself in five years, and how would the Victory Empowerment Fellowship help you get there? (1,000 words max)*

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Program Logistics
This program requires that you attend one Candidate & Campaign Training in 2021 as one entire cohort. The training required to attend will be held in Boston, MA on July 29 to August 1, 2021. An orientation will occur on July 28, the day before the training. Again, the ENTIRE cohort will attend together. If you are unable to attend this training, please re-apply in 2022.
Candidate & Campaign Training Sessions*
- CCT Boston: July 29 to August 1, 2021 (required)
Does Southwest Airlines fly to an airport near you?*
- Southwest does not currently fly to my airport. I will notify the Leadership Team at Victory Institute if that changes.
- Yes, Southwest currently flies to my airport. I would be traveling from this airport.

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Confirmation
Please initial to indicate your agreement with the following statements.
I understand that if I am selected as a Victory Empowerment Fellow, personally identifiable information including my name and title will be released to the public via blogs, newsletter, or web announcements.*
I understand that I am expected to participate fully in both the Candidate & Campaign Training and International LGBTQ Leaders Conference. I will fully participate in the program, including any Victory-sponsored activities, immediately before, during, and after the Candidate & Campaign Training and International LGBTQ Leaders 2021.*
I understand that I am expected to attend and participate in full at the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference from December 1-4, 2021. The Victory Institute will provide travel to/from and shared lodging for the duration of the conference.*
I acknowledge that I have read and understand all of the eligibility and application requirements, have completed the application truthfully, and consent to submitting this application electronically.*
I understand that I will receive email communications from the Victory Fund and Institute and that I may unsubscribe from these emails at any time.*
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Victory Empowerment Fellowship Application 2021

Step 1 of 7

Contact Information

Demographic Information

Application Materials

Professional Background

Essay Responses

Program Logistics

Confirmation