The LGT Impact Fellowship, launched in 2009, matches your capabilities with the needs of our portfolio organisations. The offering is open to mid-level professionals who are searching for meaning in their career and how to make a difference with their work.
Unique Opportunity: The LGT Impact Fellowship offers a distinctive chance for candidates eager to apply their professional skills in a meaningful way, making a positive impact.
Hands-On Experience: LGT Impact Fellows embark on a 12-month full-time engagement, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field. This opportunity allows them to build a strong track record within the social impact sector.
Responsible Roles: Fellows play crucial roles within portfolio organisations of LGT Venture Philanthropy, often collaborating closely with senior management.
Exclusive Placement: LGT Impact Fellows are exclusively placed at portfolio organisations of LGT Venture Philanthropy.
Kick-off Workshop: Upon joining, Fellows are invited to a one-week kick-off workshop. Here, they get to meet the entire cohort, which serves as a support group throughout the Fellowship year.
Access to Expertise: Fellows gain access to the expertise of professionals at LGT Venture Philanthropy, enabling them to expand their network within the social impact space.
Access to high- caliber talent: The LGT Venture Philanthropy brand, together with a track record of successfully running the LGT Impact Fellowship programme since 2009, has allowed the programme to build a strong reputation that attracts high-caliber mid-level business professionals who are committed to making a positive impact.
Efficient recruitment process: The LGT Impact Fellowship team takes on the responsibility of screening candidates for our portfolio organisations. This streamlines the recruitment process for organisations, saving valuable time and effort.
Flexibility for Portfolio Organisations: The programme operates on a needs-based approach, granting portfolio organisations complete control over the recruitment of Fellows. There is no obligation to hire Fellows, ensuring flexibility to match organisational needs.
Capacity Building and Expertise Sharing: Fellows serve as a valuable extra set of hands, actively contributing to the execution of growth strategies within portfolio organisations. They enhance organisational capacity, impart private sector expertise, and provide training to local staff, making a substantial contribution to the organisation's efforts to scale and increase its impact.
Fellows placed
of Fellows are from Global South
of Fellows stay with host organization beyond their 12-month engagement
of Fellows remain in impact organizations
of average work experience
of LGT Impact Fellows hold a Master’s degree or MBA
LGT Impact Fellows are supported throughout their 12- month impact journey and beyond.
Are you interested in helping address big challenges in health, education and environmental protection through the LGT Impact Fellowship?
Applications for the 2025 intake are open from 24 February to 30 March 2025. All open fellowship roles will be published on our talent portal.
