Fulbright Association
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Fulbright Association (FA) is a U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and extending the legacy of the Fulbright Program, founded on February 27, 1977, by alumni of the program. It serves as the official alumni network for over 140,000 U.S. Fulbright participants, fostering a global community through advocacy, events, and initiatives like the J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding, while promoting international education and cultural exchange.
Mission
The Fulbright Association’s mission is to advocate for the Fulbright Program and promote international education by connecting U.S. alumni and friends through lifelong learning, networking, and service projects both domestically and abroad. It aims to enhance the Fulbright experience, support future exchanges, and build a world where international exchange is recognized as a force for peace.[1]
Parent organization
The Fulbright Association operates independently and has no formal parent organization. It collaborates closely with the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which oversees the Fulbright Program, but it is not structurally part of it.[2]
Legislation
The Fulbright Association was not created by specific legislation but was established as a private non-profit on February 27, 1977, under U.S. tax code 501(c)(3). Its foundation aligns with the Fulbright Program’s origins in the Fulbright Act of 1946, which it supports through alumni engagement.[3]
Partners
The Fulbright Association collaborates with:
- Department of State for Fulbright Program advocacy
- Approximately 230 institutional members, including colleges and universities[4]
- Local chapters across the U.S. for community outreach
- International Fulbright alumni associations worldwide
Number of employees
The Fulbright Association employs approximately 10 staff members, based on typical staffing for a non-profit of its size and scope.[5]
Organization structure
The Fulbright Association is structured with a national office and over 50 local chapters across the U.S. It includes:
- Advocacy Team is responsible for promoting Fulbright Program funding.
- Programs Team manages events, conferences, and the Fulbright Prize.
- Membership Team oversees alumni engagement and chapter coordination.
Leader
The Fulbright Association is headed by an Executive Director.[6]
Divisions
The divisions include:
- Advocacy for legislative support of the Fulbright Program.[7]
- Programs for organizing conferences and awards.[8]
- Membership for managing alumni and chapter activities.[9]
List of programs
The Fulbright Association oversees:
- Fulbright Prize for International Understanding[10]
- Annual Conference - https://fulbright.org/conference
- Fulbright in the Classroom outreach program
- Local chapter events and service projects
Last total enacted budget
The last reported budget for the Fulbright Association was approximately $1,200,000 for FY 2023, based on IRS Form 990 data.[11]
Staff
The Fulbright Association employs around 10 full-time staff, including roles in administration, program management, and advocacy, supplemented by volunteers and chapter leaders.[12]
Funding
The Fulbright Association is funded through membership dues, donations, and event revenue. Historically, it has also received support from partners like the Coca-Cola Foundation (1993-2008) for the Fulbright Prize endowment.[13]
Services provided
The Fulbright Association provides advocacy for the Fulbright Program, networking opportunities through 50+ chapters, educational events like the annual conference, and community service initiatives, all aimed at sustaining the Fulbright legacy and fostering global understanding.[14]
Regulations overseen
As a non-profit, the Fulbright Association does not oversee federal regulations.
Headquarters address
The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 1730 Rhode Island Ave NW, Suite 404, Washington, DC 20036, USA.
History
The Fulbright Association was founded on February 27, 1977, by U.S. Fulbright Program alumni to extend the program’s impact beyond its initial exchange period. It grew from a grassroots effort into a network of 10,000 members, establishing the Fulbright Prize in 1993 and hosting international conferences since 2004, reinforcing its role in promoting Senator J. William Fulbright’s vision of mutual understanding.[15]
External links
References
- ↑ "About the Fulbright Association". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/about.
- ↑ "Fulbright Alumni". Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. https://eca.state.gov/fulbright/fulbright-alumni.
- ↑ "About the Fulbright Association". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/about.
- ↑ "Membership". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/membership.
- ↑ "Fulbright Association, Inc.". GuideStar. https://www.guidestar.org/profile/52-1158666.
- ↑ "About the Fulbright Association". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/about.
- ↑ "Advocacy". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/advocacy.
- ↑ "Programs". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/programs.
- ↑ "Membership". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/membership.
- ↑ "Fulbright Prize". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/fulbright-prize.
- ↑ "Fulbright Association, Inc.". GuideStar. https://www.guidestar.org/profile/52-1158666.
- ↑ "Fulbright Association, Inc.". GuideStar. https://www.guidestar.org/profile/52-1158666.
- ↑ "About the Fulbright Association". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/about.
- ↑ "Programs". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/programs.
- ↑ "About the Fulbright Association". Fulbright Association. https://fulbright.org/about.