WII Mentoring & Development Program
The evidence is clear: In the past ten years, the number of female fundraisers has grown within AFP and the sector by three percent, making our membership over 70 percent female. Yet, research shows that four out of five senior positions in fundraising are held by males. Furthermore, most nonprofit boards are comprised of males over the age of 50; a trend that increases as the size of an organization grows.
To address this issue, the WII Mentoring and Leadership Development Program was developed not only to provide support and guidance to females in the profession, but to also develop their leadership skills so that they grow and sustain the profession.
WII is committed to equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Our goal is to attract and develop highly talented women from diverse backgrounds, allowing the mentoring and development program to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
We are looking for both mentors and mentees:
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Mentees |
Mentors |
| Must have at least 3 years of experience in the fundraising profession | Must have 15+ years of experience in the fundraising profession |
| Able to commit to the full 10-month relationship |
Able to commit to the full 10-month relationship |
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Complete the application process, including: application and recommendation |
Participate in at least five (5) meetings with my mentee during the 10-month program |
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Agree to attend the WII Mentoring & Development Program Virtual Kick-Off in January 2019 |
Access to a diverse network and willing to make connections for mentee as needed |
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Complete all session or program evaluations as requested |
Sensitivity to people from varied backgrounds with compassion and understanding |
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Sincere desire to become a fundraising leader |
Ability to mentor effectively online as needed |
Mentees Will Receive:
- Complimentary AFP membership for one year
- $500 education credit to any AFP educational offering (online or onsite)
- One-hour coaching session with a certified executive coach
- Complimentary registration to the 2019 Women’s Impact Summit
- Waived CFRE exam fee, if you take the exam within two years of graduation
- Recognition at the International Fundraising Conference, Leadership Academy, and the Women’s Impact Summit
- Mentors who are fundraising superstars that are committed to a mentee’s growth and development
- Skills-based trainings and events curated specifically for the mentee’s leadership and fundraising growth
Mentors Will Receive:
- Complimentary AFP membership for one year
- Complimentary registration to the 2019 Women’s Impact Summit
- The ability to ensure a more equitable and inclusive profession through the development of future leaders
- Recognition at the International Fundraising Conference, Leadership Academy, and the Women’s Impact Summit
- Skills-based trainings and events curated specifically for the experienced professional
INTERESTED? APPLY NOW!
Applications Open October 1 - November, 15, 2018
| I want to be a Mentee | I want to be a Mentor |
Questions? Please sign up for our WII Mentoring and Leadership Development Program Information Session on Oct. 30 at 2:00 PM ET.
Should you have any questions about the WII Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, please contact Heba Mahmoud.