A Paid Fellowship for Senior Campaign and Capitol Hill Staff

Advance your career during the off-year with a top-notch business education program designed to expand your perspectives and experience.

Embrace Innovation. Deepen Your Skills. Grow Your Potential.

Join a cohort of the strongest, most talented progressive campaign and public service staff in the country for an ambitious one-year, paid fellowship in Washington, D.C. Leaders on the Fast Track (LOFT) brings together experts from the political realm, the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business for classroom learning, MBA-style real-world simulations and skills application experiences, networking, and coaching to help you advance your career. Collaborate and explore innovative thinking. Find new ways to tackle problems. And learn how to build better teams and create winning strategies.

Why Become a LOFT Fellow?

Off-cycle years usually mean cobbling together opportunities. With LOFT, you can use your year to develop your management and leadership skills with a full-time salary and benefits. Use this time to grow and explore what’s possible. Deepen your network. And build a stronger foundation for new, high profile opportunities.

  • Learn Next-Level Skills

    Deepen your professional expertise with top-notch business classes, training, and hands-on programming. As a Fellow, you’ll learn how to think more innovatively and lead more confidently.

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  • Expand Your Horizons

    Get a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a wide range of support throughout the program. Take advantage of ongoing feedback, mentoring, and coaching.

    Earn While You Learn

  • Deepen Your Network

    Connect with your cohort throughout the learning process. From guest speakers and class leaders to coaches and peers, you’ll meet a community of smart, influential people who understand the work you do and support you as your career progresses.

    Grow Your Community

A Curriculum
Designed by Experts

The LOFT Fellowship curriculum was developed in partnership with the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, top political operatives, and world-class experts in executive leadership and management. The program is designed to expand your perspective and toolsets while deepening your leadership capabilities.