Mentor Program Fact Sheet

Mentee Qualification and Criteria

  1. AFP member of Las Vegas Chapter during the duration of the program (required).
  2. Less than four years experience in the fundraising profession.
  3. Have fundraising as primary job responsibility.

Incentives for Mentee

  1. Prestige of participation.
  2. Opportunity for professional development with structured curriculum.
  3. Opportunity to master and move beyond the basics.
  4. Opportunity for long-term mentor involvement.
  5. Public recognition (certificate, ceremony at June 2009 monthly meeting, recognition at 2009 Philanthropy Day Event)

Program

  • Time Commitment: Program begins January 2009 and ends in June 2009. Meetings will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (including a light lunch).
  • Cost: Tuition $250 due with program acceptance. Tuition fee includes book purchases.
  • Curriculum: The core curriculum will focus on the importance of developing and implementing a comprehensive development program. Time Commitment – 18 hours cumulative
  • Program Project: Mentees will be required to complete a fundraising plan for their organization. Time Commitment – 32 hours cumulative
  • Mentee/Mentor Match: Every effort will be made to match mentees with mentors based on the needs of the mentee, and the mentor’s areas of expertise. Time Commitment – 1 to 2 hours a month
  • Mentor Qualifications: Development professionals with ten or more years experience Member of AFP in good standing Actively demonstrated service to the profession and community

Deadline

  • Application with all attachements are due by November 1, 2008.
  • For additional information contact Diane M. Carlson at 702-373-1846 or by email at dianecarlson@aol.com.