Association of Fundraising Professionals - Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Chapter

Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Chapter

Mentorship Programs

To creates a culture of mentoring among professionals to enhance and strengthen the field of fundraising through rich and meaningful mentor relationships.

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Mailing Address
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Ft. Laud/Broward Chapter
7154 N. University Dr., #186
Tamarac, FL 33321

Phone:
954-476-3656

Fax:
954-726-3492

Email:
afp-broward@att.net

AFP Fort Lauderdale/Broward Administrator
Laura Silverman

AFP Mentors help up and coming fundraising professionals by...

Bringing clarity to a personal or professional issue through focused conversations.
Challenging individuals to go beyond where they would go themselves.
Being available as a sounding board.
Creating a personal or professional career plan and providing support and assistance along the way.
Sharing their fundraising secrets and tips only learned through experience.
Offering suggestions to help the individual advance in life by sharing experiences, or a personal or professional contact.
Advice on career path options and CFRE credentials

Requirements

Mentor

Five or more years of fundraising experience
AFP member in good standing
Complete program application and submit to Chair
Agreement to a six month partnership
Attend Orientation Program
Ability to .make time. for Associate meetings
Complete an evaluation at the end of the six month period

Associate

AFP membership required
Complete program application and submit to Chair
Agreement to a six month partnership
Attend Orientation Program
Ability to .make time. for Mentor meetings
Complete an evaluation at the end of the six month period 2

Procedures

The Mentorship Committee recruits and matchesAssociates and Mentors
It is the responsibility of the Mentor to contact the Associate
The Mentor is asked to apprise the Committee when the initial contact is made
At the end of a six month period the match will be discontinued unless both parties choose to continue for a second term of six months
If the match is not successful, either person may request it be discontinued by sending the Chair of the Mentorship Committee a letter and evaluation form

Guidelines

Meet within the first month to develop a relationship and plan
Arrange a minimum of four contacts during the six month period
Arrange to meet and sit together at one AFP program
Complete a written evaluation and return to chair
Mentors should encourage Associates to attend AFP programs particularly the Fundamentals of Fundraising program
Mentors are not responsible for assisting Associates in a job search
Mentors are not responsible for reviewing written fundraising materials

Associate/Mentor Match

Associates will be matched with Mentors based on:

Particular needs of the Associate
The area of expertise of the Mentor
The type of organizations for which they both work
Budget of the organizations for which they both work

AFP Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter
Mentorship Program - Mentor Application

AFP Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter
Mentorship Program - Associate Application

The Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter of the association of Fundraising Professionals provides suggested guidelines for the establishment of mentoring relationships. Individuals who enter into a Mentor/Associate relationship do so at their own discretion and are responsible for tailoring the relationship to meet the needs and expectations of both parties

Mentors/Associates may sever an ineffective relationship in a manner that is acceptable to both parties and both parties shall hold the Fort Lauderdale/Broward chapter of the Association of Fundraising professionals blameless for unsatisfactory results and/or damages that may result to either party.

7154 N. University Dr., #186 • Tamarac, FL 33321

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