Are you new to fundraising and looking for a friend and mentor in the profession? Or, are you an experienced fundraiser and want to help a newcomer to the field? We are re-instituting the AFP Edmonton & Area Mentoring Program. This is a terrific way to give back to those who are new to fundraising, and to increase your skills as a newcomer to the field.

Mentors should…

1. Have a minimum of seven years in the profession.

2. Be available for an initial face-to-face meeting with your assigned mentee.

3. Be available for follow up by email and phone.

4. Provide guidance and direction about strategies and where to go for help.

5. Contact their mentee by phone or in person quarterly.

Mentees should…

1.  Be a member of AFP Edmonton & Area Chapter

2.  Be responsible for initial contact with assigned mentor.

3.  Help establish goals and objectives for mentoring relationship.

Please sign up by contacting Holli Bjerland, Chair of AFP Edmonton & Area Mentoring Program, at holli.bjerland@ualberta.ca.