The Elischer Foundation (TEF) is a UK-based charity that provides mentoring and development opportunities for talented, ambitious fundraising professionals, aiming to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the charity sector globally. Launched in memory of inspirational fundraisers Tony and Nicky Elischer, the Foundation offers bespoke, year-long mentoring programs that pair mentees with experienced leaders to accelerate their skills, confidence, and impact in the voluntary sector.
The Elischer Foundation is currently inviting applications for its next intake of mentees for 2026/27.
The deadline for applications to is midnight on Monday 19th January 2026. Applicants can be based anywhere globally, although the programme will be run in a UK time-zone.
Successful applicants will be matched with mentors in March/April 2026.
The Foundation supports individuals who have already demonstrated they have a talent for fundraising and have the drive and ambition to be the next generation of sector leaders. It provides a bespoke mentoring programme “which supplements and complements the training and support individuals may already access via their fundraising or fundraising related roles”.
The Foundation is inviting applications from ambitious fundraising leaders who are navigating their first year or two in a leadership role.
Since starting the mentoring programme the Foundation has attracted 52 mentors, 105 mentees who have completed the programme, and worked with mentees in 14 countries.
For further information about the scheme and how to apply, please visit the Foundation’s website.
