mentoring program
The Association of Fundraising Professionals is launching a new mentoring program for AFP members. This program provides an informal yet structured mentoring program to enhance the careers of new and transitioning fundraising professionals. The program is offered at no cost to AFP members.
AFP Mentoring Program Mission: To create a culture of mentoring among professionals to enhance and strengthen the field of fundraising through rich and meaningful mentor relationships.
AFP Mentors help up and coming fundraising professionals by...
- Bringing clarity to a personal or professional issue through focused conversations.
- Being a good listener with the individual's best interests in mind and at heart.
- Challenging individuals to go beyond where they would go themselves.
- Being available as a sounding board.
- Creating a personal or professional career plan and providing support and assistance along the way.
- Sharing their fundraising secrets and tips only learned through experience.
- Offering suggestions to help the individual advance in life by sharing experiences, or a personal or professional contact.
- Advice on career path options and CFRE credentials
Program Highlights:
- Highlights and promotes the benefits of mentoring.
- Creates a mutually beneficial mentor program for mentors and protégés.
- Provides linkages for members looking for mentors or protégés.
- Fosters AFP ethics and incorporates AFP programs and services.
- Provides tips, guidance and structure for mentor relationships to thrive.
- Quarterly informal Mentor/Protégé networking socials.
- Mentors and Protégés commit to a one year relationship.
Join us!
Note: The Mentoring Program is available as a benefit of AFP membership. Please join the Washington Chapter of AFP for participation in this and other programs.