Apply to be a MENTOR

AFP Ottawa’s Future Leaders
Mentorship Program

In partnership with RBC

Thank you for your interest in participating as a mentor in AFP Ottawa’s Future Leaders mentorship program, in partnership with RBC.

This program pairs experienced fundraisers with young people who have an interest in the fundraising industry and non-profit sector. AFP Ottawa’s Future Leaders program centres around Fundraising Day, our chapter’s flagship professional development event, to be held on May 12, 2022.

Beyond Fundraising Day, Mentors and protégés are encouraged to meet on a self-directed basis throughout the year, take advantage of incredible membership benefits, and take part in exclusive events throughout the year.

To be selected as a mentor, you must:

• Be a fundraising professional, work in the non-profit sector, or have fundraising as a major component of your role,
• Be a member of AFP Ottawa (you may join AFP Ottawa at the same time as you apply), or of CAGP Ottawa,
• Be available to meet at least once virtually or in person with your protégé before or after AFP Ottawa’s Fundraising Day, AND
• Be available to attend AFP Ottawa’s Fundraising Day on May 12, 2022 with your protégé (virtually).

Benefits of becoming a mentor:

• Receive complimentary registration for AFP Ottawa’s 2022 Fundraising Day
• Complimentary registration for ALL of AFP Ottawa’s professional development events for the rest of 2022
• Develop your leadership skills, and the knowledge that you’re helping develop the next generation of leaders in our industry
• NEW: An in-person networking session that includes complimentary headshots to use for personal branding online
• NEW: Invitations to attend social events throughout the year where you can mix and mingle with AFP members at locations across the city, and more!

Deadline for applications is midnight on Friday, April 22, 2022. If you have any questions about the program or about your application, please contact Ashley Vekeman, Mentorship Chair, AFP Ottawa Board of Directors, at afpottawa.mentorship@gmail.com.

Apply to be a mentor:

Thank you for your interest in AFP Ottawa’s Future Leaders mentorship program, in partnership with RBC!

Separate registration for Fundraising Day is required. Successful candidates will be notified and provided with a promo code upon acceptance into the program. AFP Ottawa’s Future Leaders mentorship program exists outside of and in addition to existing mentorship relationships. Mentors may not request a specific protégé and will not be paired with an existing protégé, and all pairings will be done by committee based on mutual interests.

If you have any questions about the program or about your application, please contact please contact Ashley Vekeman, Mentorship Chair, AFP Ottawa Board of Directors, at afpottawa.mentorship@gmail.com.