MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Do you wish you had someone with fundraising expertise who you could consult with when you have questions?
Do you have experience, expertise, and passion for the nonprofit sector you wish to share with others?
Consider being a part of AFP Northeast Wisconsin's Mentorship program!
"A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you,
than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you."
~Bob Proctor
2025 Early Bird Deadline is December 20, 2024. All mentors and mentees are asked to reapply annually.
Each year, we match mentors and mentees based on experience, expertise, and most importantly, what the mentee is interested in developing. A mentorship agreement is provided to set goals, establish expectations, and determine the best time and way to meet. HERE is the link to your membership agreement.
"For me, the AFP Mentor/Mentee program has been paramount to my success
as someone new to the nonprofit world. It provides a welcoming place to learn,
collaborate, and grow as a professional."
~Dan Woolf, mentee
~Steve Dorosz, mentor
TIME COMMITMENT
The time commitment and expectations of being a Mentor/Mentee are minimal, but what we learn from each other is invaluable. We suggest you try to meet in person, by video, or chat by phone once per quarter. Your mentorship agreement form will guide this discussion. Conversation topics are completely up to the Mentor/Mentee, but suggestions will be given if needed. Our expectation is that the Mentee will be in charge of scheduling the face-to-face, video, or phone conversations with the Mentor.
TIMELINE
Applications for both mentors and mentees are due at the same time. The Early Bird Deadline is December 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The chapter will host a new event in 2025 where any and all members, and nonmembers alike, can attend an event, meet each other, learn about the value of mentorship, and sign up on the spot. Mark your calendar now!
NEW CHAPTER MENTORSHIP EVENT
All members, nonmembers, and interested fundraising professionals are encouraged to attend!
Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Holidays
3950 N. Richmond St.
Appleton, WI 54913
Complimentary appetizers, cash bar
REQUIREMENTS
Mentees:
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Any fundraising professional. Open to members and nonmembers!
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If you are not an AFP member, there is a $30 fee. If you become a member within 60 days of signing up and paying for the mentorship program, we will refund the $30 fee.
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One-year commitment to take the initiative to develop your fundraising skills and expertise, and to meet with your mentor in person, via video, or via telephone quarterly.
Mentors:
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Must be an AFP member.
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Passion and willingness to share your expertise, focused on developing skills for the mentee.
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One-year commitment to meet with mentee in person, via video, or via telephone quarterly.
APPLICATIONS
Deadline is January 16, 2025.
Non-member Mentees: Pay the $30 non-member program fee
"A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself."
~Oprah Winfrey