Are you interested in sharing your skills and experience as a Peer Mentor? Then, we need YOU!
One of the noteworthy benefits of AFP Chicago membership is the opportunity to participate in the Peer Mentoring Program. This year-long program matches seasoned fundraisers (mentors) who have a minimum of five years of professional development experience, with newer members of our profession (protégés). While protégés typically have fewer than five years of development experience, the committee is also considering protégés with more experience for a limited number of spots depending on their professional history, the capacity of the cohort, and mentor availability.
Mentoring someone can be a positive experience and provides an opportunity for both the mentor and protégé to grow as professionals. Personally, I have found the process of working with my protégés to be extremely rewarding. Our schedules are all busy, but having dedicated time each month to specifically connect and talk about the development profession and another fundraiser’s learning, growth, and career trajectory is important in building the next generation of leaders in our sector. We all have valuable experiences and life lessons that we can pass on to others, so we hope you will join us! Want to know more? See our list of mentor qualifications and expectations.
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By Barbara S. Khalouf