The Finance and Operations Excellence (FOX) Fellowship is a nonprofit education organization that offers a 10-month, practical leadership development program for Chief Financial Officers and Chief Operating Officers in scaling charter management organizations.

Whether new to the role or looking to deepen their effectiveness, Fellows receive coaching from experienced charter sector executive coaches and engage in professional development that builds both adaptive and technical skills. Through tools, mindset shifts, and a strong peer network, the Fellowship catapults CFOs and COOs into the next phase of their leadership journey—so they can achieve a more significant impact in service of strengthening student outcomes.

The fifth national FOX Fellowship cohort, the Swift FOXes, began their journey in August 2025.

This spring marks an exciting new chapter for the FOX Fellowship. We're expanding our reach with two distinct programs designed to broaden our impact and serve more communities. This fall we will launch the Fennec FOX Program, our sixth national cohort that will bring the FOX Fellowship experience to leaders and communities across the country. Alongside this, we're launching the Grey FOX Program in April, a regional cohort focused on leaders serving students in Missouri.