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AFP-MD Mentoring

Advance your career and the field: Join AFP-MD Mentoring Program 

Do you wish you had someone to toss around a new professional idea with? Or do you ever wish that you could share some of your hard-earned wisdom from your fundraising experience? 

If you said yes to either of these, then you should join the AFP-Maryland 2021 Mentoring Program.

The AFP-MD Mentoring Program is a 6-month cohort of experienced fundraisers matched in a 1-to-1 relationship with a relative newcomer (1-5 yrs) to the field. Each pair will meet monthly from May to October, 2021 (online or in person, depending on Covid conditions and personal preference) to help the mentee meet the challenge of becoming a more seasoned fundraiser. Pairs will address professional topics that they self-identify according to their particular interest, such as skill building, problem solving, and career development. 

The goal is to create a culture of congeniality and support within the Baltimore fundraising community and to advance the professional skills and success of more local fundraisers.

Who should participate? 

Mentees:
  • Early career fundraising professional (1 to 5 years experience)
  • Motivated to learn and improve your fundraising success 
  • Willing and able to spend 6 months meeting monthly with your mentor
  • AFP member, committed to the AFP Code of Ethical Standards*  
Mentor: 
  • Fundraiser committed to best practices in fundraising and eager to help others learn along the way 
  • Still growing in their own career; not waiting until they are “perfect” to share what they know!  
  • Willing and able to spend 6 months meeting monthly with your mentee
  • Receive service learning points toward CFRE re-certification
  • AFP member, committed to the AFP Code of Ethical Standards  

To join, please complete the short application here by Sunday, March 28th. 

ONLINE APPLICATION

 

You will be notified by the AFP-MD Mentoring Committee when you are matched with a mentor or mentee. The cohort will launch in April with an online gathering.

Questions? Contact Laura Urban, AFP-MD Mentoring Committee chair, at [email protected] 

*AFP-MD membership for young professionals (under age 31) is available at a discount rate of $95. In addition, the chapter has scholarships available. More information about AFP membership is available here.