This is one of the most popular benefits of your local chapter AFP membership! Participants have found they develop their networks, knowledge and grow professionally by participating in the Mentoring Partners program.

Professional development and career growth is optimized when we have a mentor to turn to who will share valuable experience and knowledge. With a mentor you can:

• Problem-solve and obtain guidance from someone who has done what you are doing.
• Benefit from an experienced perspective.
• Learn about skill and career resources.
• Establish goals and receive veteran, professional support to realize them.

This is a valuable members-only benefit, especially if you are in the early years of your career or are in a one-person shop

Mentoring a less experienced colleague is not only personally fulfilling, but helps the mentor to reflect upon his or her career path and skills. Both mentor and mentee learn from each other.

The Triangle AFP Chapter offers members one-on-one assistance through this unique program to enhance their career growth and knowledge as development professionals. Participation as a Mentee is available to members who have completed at least one year as a development professional, (or with permission of the program co-chairs; ex. a lateral career move into development.)

Participation as a Mentor is encouraged from members with demonstrated expertise in fundraising, especially CFRE awarded professionals.

The Mentoring Partners Kick-off gathering was held March 31, 2011. The 2012 program will begin in Spring of 2012. For more information, contact Christine Grant, Mentoring Chair.