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The Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Program provides grants of up to 50,000 dollars to Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits and tribal entities to fund extended sabbaticals of 90 to 120 continuous days for executive directors and tribal administrators. The grant supports personal renewal activities such as travel, rest, and personal enrichment, and is not intended for medical leave, professional development, or academic study.
Eligible leaders must be Alaska residents working full-time, with at least seven years in the nonprofit or tribal sector and five years in their current leadership role. Funds may also cover interim staff compensation and contracted services during the leader's absence. Applications for 2027 sabbaticals open April 14.
Individuals who have previously received a sabbatical award are not eligible to apply again.
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About the Sabbatical Program | Rasmuson Foundation Register for the April 17 webinar The Sabbatical Program provides leaders (tribal administrators and nonprofit CEOs/executive directors) with time away from the office for rest and personal renewal. Applications for 2027 sabbaticals open April 14.
Tribal/nonprofit leaders can serve their organizations better and remain in the sector longer when they have an opportunity to take extended time away to refresh and reflect on their work, gain insight into what they want to accomplish, and renew their personal energy.
According to a 2016 study supported in part by Rasmuson Foundation, sabbaticals help leaders return to their jobs with renewed enthusiasm while also encouraging organizations to nurture up-and-coming talent within their ranks. Awarding personal renewal This grant is centered on the leader’s personal renewal, which is unique to each person.
Activities dedicated to renewal may include travel, personal enrichment, time for reflection, or rest. Awards are not intended for medical leave, professional development, or academic study but rather to prevent burnout and promote long-term leadership sustainability. Leaders are not allowed to enroll in degree-seeking courses during their sabbatical or take other classes to advance their professional careers.
Grants of $50,000 support sabbaticals of 90 to 120 continuous days. Leaders are expected to step away from their organizations fully for the duration of the sabbatical. The grants are awarded to the organization for the payment of the leader’s travel/activities, and to compensate/support the interim team covering the work of the leader while they are on sabbatical.
The organization is responsible for disbursing the funds to the leader to be used for sabbatical activities and handling all related payroll/tax issues. All about Sabbatical Awards What can the grant be used for? Sabbatical grants are primarily intended for: Expenses related to the sabbatical (e.g. travel, personal growth activities, other renewal experiences).
Compensation or other support for interim staff (e.g. bonus for filling tasks in the leader’s position; training for staff taking on new roles/skills in the leader’s absence; staff wellness related to the leader’s absence). Time-limited contracted services for duties usually handled by the leader (e.g. accountant). Support salary and benefits during sabbatical.
The organization must be an Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofit or tribal entity. The leader must be a full-time (at least 35 hours per week) nonprofit executive director or tribal administrator. The leader must be an Alaska resident with at least seven years of experience in the nonprofit sector or with a tribal organization and at least five years of experience in their current leadership position.
An individual who already received a Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Award is not eligible for another one. What is required of the organization? The organization must agree to continue paying the executive’s salary and benefits during the sabbatical.
The organization’s board of directors and interim team must support the leader’s taking a sabbatical. The leader must be relieved of all organizational obligations for the duration of the sabbatical and be allowed to step away from the organization fully. The organization must identify an interim leader who will manage the organization in the leader’s absence.
Ongoing support of interim staff is available through The Foraker Group or the Alaska Tribal Administrators Association (ATAA) at no charge to the recipient organization, before, during, and after the sabbatical. The leader must commit to return to their position at the organization for at least one year after the sabbatical.
The purpose of the sabbatical is to extend the longevity of the leader’s commitment to the organization and sector. Within 90 days of completing the sabbatical, the leader must provide the Foundation with a written report on the benefits of the time away from work and any challenges faced. Photos and videos are encouraged.
What is the criteria for selection? A Rasmuson Foundation panel includes board members and past sabbatical awardees. Panelists considers several factors, focused primarily on the benefits of a sabbatical to both the organization and the leader and the quality of the plans to ensure the organization’s sustainability during the sabbatical.
How does an organization demonstrate “continued sustainability” without the CEO, executive director, or tribal administrator? Some organizations temporarily promote an interim leader from within. Other organizations distribute the leader’s responsibilities among existing staff.
The Foundation pays The Foraker Group and Alaska Tribal Administrators Association directly to provide technical assistance to organizations during the leader’s absence. In some cases, Foraker or ATAA can also help identify gaps and opportunities for organizational or professional growth of interim staff that will improve the organization’s success during the sabbatical timeframe.
A sabbatical will not be awarded if the panel concludes that the organization would be unable to sustain itself in the leader’s absence. How do I apply for a Sabbatical Award? Nonprofit tribal leaders are encouraged to apply for these awards.
Online applications for 2027 sabbaticals will open on April 14. Questions can be directed to sabbatical@rasmuson. org .
Civic & Philanthropic Responsibility | Thriving People & Communities Before Lisa Busch went on sabbatical in 2022, she had three goals: meditate, spend time with older relatives and row. She did all that and more.
Civic & Philanthropic Responsibility | Thriving People & Communities Time to breathe, rest and learn Darlene Supplee said the time away gave her “time to breathe, learn, rest,” so she could return to Alaska stronger and better.
Civic & Philanthropic Responsibility | Quality Health Care & Social Support Mariya Lovishchuk, executive director of the Glory Hall shelter program in Juneau, Alaska, says she had been going at full speed for years before receiving time off through a sabbatical award in 2022.
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