How to Use a Late-Career Encore Fellowship

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore encore fellowships—structured programs that place experienced professionals over 50 into paid, socially impactful roles with nonprofits for 6–12 months. They break down the Encore Fellowship model pioneered by organizations like Encore.org, using the example of a former marketing director at Procter & Gamble who transitioned into a fellowship at a food bank in Cincinnati. The hosts discuss stipend ranges ($25,000–$40,000 on average), how to find programs, what the application process looks like, and the key difference between a fellowship and an unpaid internship. They also touch on how fellowships can lead to full-time board or staff positions, citing a 2025 study that found 40% of encore fellows were offered permanent roles afterward. Lucas and Luna share practical tips for identifying programs that match your expertise, negotiating a stipend if the initial offer is low, and leveraging the fellowship to build a new professional network. The episode closes with a reflection on how encore fellowships offer both purpose and a bridge to meaningful work after 50. #EncoreCareers #LateCareer #CareerTransition #Fellowship #Nonprofit #SocialImpact #ProcterAndGamble #EncoreOrg #CareersAfter50 #SecondAct #PurposeDrivenWork #Stipend #Networking #BoardService #TransitionSkills #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo