According to a report on Executive Director Tenure in Southern New England, the majority of nonprofit executives are over 50 years old and have over 16 years experience in the sector. Unlike the academic sector, in which seasoned professionals find opportunities for rejuvenation and inspiration on sabbatical, the nonprofit sector highly constrains the ability of most nonprofit leaders to step away from day-to-day operations. As a result, the sector is not leveraging their wisdom and full capacity to contribute. Sabbaticals can create the space and inspiration needed to attain even higher levels of effectiveness, creativity, and innovation.
In addition, leaders tend to remain isolated within their organizations, their fields and their geographies. By bringing a cohort of diverse
Fellows together from different fields and connecting them with developing nation leaders, the Barr Fellows program is building both local and international networks.
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