LGT Venture Philanthropy Impact Fellowship Program 2026

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About LGT Venture Philanthropy Impact Fellowship Program

The LGT Impact Fellowship Program is a structured, full-time, 12-month professional placement designed for experienced business professionals who want to transition into social impact careers, including social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and sustainable business.

Fellows are placed with portfolio organizations supported by LGT Venture Philanthropy and Lightrock. These host organizations operate in low- and middle-income countries and focus on delivering measurable social and environmental impact.

• Sponsor Organisation: LGT Venture Philanthropy

Benefits of LGT Venture Philanthropy Impact Fellowship Program

The LGT Impact Fellowship is fully funded for the 12-month engagement.

Financial support allows Fellows to:

• Commit full-time

• Relocate if necessary

• Focus entirely on impact delivery

Specific financial details are provided during the selection process.

LGT Venture Philanthropy Impact Fellowship Program Requirements

The minimum requirements to be eligible for an LGT Impact Fellowship are the following:

• Undergraduate degree (MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant field preferred)
• Minimum of two years of full-time work experience after university (internships during studies excluded)
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken (additional languages from relevant regions helpful)

Our most successful Fellows have the following skills and qualities:

• Self-starter, willing to work independently with limited supervision and take responsibility for own actions
• Strong commitment to make a difference and preparedness to make financial and personal sacrifices
• Good understanding of challenges and trends in low to middle income country development
• Willingness to live and work abroad and engage with other cultures with a positive attitude and sensitivity
• Flexibility, open-mindedness and the ability to deal with ambiguity, unforeseeable events and a changing environment

With the aim of building organisational capacity, our portfolio organisations commonly seek mid-level career professionals with expertise in the following functional areas:

• Finance and Accounting
• Investment Management
• Business Consulting
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Fundraising
• Marketing and Communications
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Data Analytics
• IT and Data Management
• Research and M&E
• Human Resources
• Process and Quality Management

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

31 March, 2026

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