IDEA Impact: Alford Group Mentoring and Leadership Development Program
AFP membership data and other studies show that female fundraisers represent at least 70 percent of the fundraising profession. Yet, research shows that roughly 70 percent of senior fundraising leadership positions 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 IDEA Impact: Alford Group Mentoring and Leadership Development Program was created to provide support and guidance to women in the profession and to help 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 program to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
Leah Eustace, CFRE, ACFRE: Being a Mentor from AFP IHQ on Vimeo.
Apply for the program by completing one of the below applications.
Program application deadline: January 6.
| 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 8 month relationship | Able to commit to the full 8 month relationship |
| Complete the application process, including: application and recommendation | Participate in at least 8 (eight) meetings with my mentee during the program |
| Agree to attend orientations and education webinars | Agree to attend orientations and education webinars |
| Complete all session or program evaluations as requested | Complete all session or program evaluations as requested | Sincere desire to become a fundraising leader | Sensitivity to people from varied backgrounds with compassion and understanding |
Should you have any questions about the IDEA Impact: Alford Group Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, please contact Taryn Gold.