Calling all Black leaders passionate about providing housing solutions for Black communities in the GTHA!
Monumental is excited to launch FutureBUILDS NEXT, a free fellowship program for Toronto’s housing leaders of tomorrow. In 2025, FutureBUILDS NEXT will focus on enhancing the leadership skills and growing the talent pool of early career Black professionals in the non-profit housing sector.
Details
Running throughout June and July, this 2 month-intensive program will provide participants with:
Access to a network of like-minded peers, established leaders and professionals advancing innovative and impactful non-profit housing initiatives
A full day, immersive off-site retreat, where you’ll begin to build life-long connections
10 weeks of interactive, structured learning with guest speakers and panels discussions unpacking practices and strategies to get non-profit housing built (Thursday evenings from 6-8:30 pm)
An exciting travel-based learning trip within North America to learn from experts and leaders in the Black housing space (during the week of July 7th, 2025)*
*Costs for airfare, accommodation and meals will be covered by the FutureBUILDS NEXT fellowship.
Access to FutureBUILDS’ inaugural national conference in September 2025
Should I Apply?
Are you someone that…
Identifies as Black (required) and a newcomer (optional)
Is between the ages of 18 to 32
Has demonstrated leadership experience in Toronto’s diverse Black communities
Can show how a deeper understanding of the non-profit housing sector will benefit your career journey and work within Black communities
If the answer is yes to the above, apply to FutureBUILDS NEXT today!
Join us on April 16th at 12pm for our Info Session:
We’re Looking For
This fellowship is open applicants with a range of experiences, including those with:
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Some knowledge about non-profit housing, social or community services, and/or real estate development; or
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Lived experience living or working in community housing (Toronto Community Housing, co-operative housing, or other non-profit housing); or
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You have a desire to become an entrepreneur that advances new non-profit housing initiatives and/or an interest in potential career pathways into the sector
Maybe you’re…
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A grassroots organizer
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A frontline community or social servicer worker
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A development coordinator or manager
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A financier
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A researcher or policy analyst
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A program coordinator or manager
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A community engagement specialist
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An entrepreneur
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A student studying in a discipline related to housing and community development
