Is a mentor just what you need?
AFP Eastern Iowa offers members the opportunity to expand and grow professionally through mentorship. Are you seeking short-term advice to help advance your career in fundraising and philanthropy?
Our chapter has many experienced and dedicated individuals ready to share their wealth of knowledge and successes. Let us find a mentor for you!
About the Program
The goal of the AFP Eastern Iowa mentorship program is to help AFP members find answers to their fundraising questions by establishing a positive relationship with a colleague who will serve as a one-on-one mentor and provide professional guidance.
Mentor/mentee matches will be made based on the information the mentee provided during the application process. If no suitable mentor can be located, a discussion will take place between the mentorship chair and mentee to reexamine their needs. In this case, mentors may be approached by an AFP Eastern Iowa mentorship committee member to determine if they would be willing to be assigned more than one mentee.
Objectives
- The cornerstone of professional development is the ability to learn from your peers. It is our goal to provide a structured networking opportunity by linking new and experienced fundraisers within the Corridor.
- Mentorship is designed to help you meet the challenges you face as a fundraising professional, regardless of the size of your organization.
- The program helps foster a culture of congeniality and goodwill within the Corridor and area fundraising community.
Mentee Qualifications
- Be a member in good standing of AFP Global and AFP Eastern Iowa.
- Be currently employed as a fundraiser.
- Be open to learning from experiences, opinions, and best practices on a variety of genres within the fundraising field.
- Be willing to make a one-year commitment to this program.
Once a mentor/mentee match has been made, it is up to the mentor and mentee to continue the partnership and determine how best to work together. The mentor/mentee match lasts at least 1 year, unless the participants would like to extend the relationship for a longer period.
Request a Mentor
By applying for a mentor with AFP Eastern Iowa, you are agreeing to be contacted using the information you provide. The mentorship chair will review all applicants and reach out to you for the next steps. We are excited to offer this resource as part of your professional development. Request a mentor today!
If you have any questions, email afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com.