Future Leaders Program

Are you an aspiring young person seeking to break into the nonprofit, philanthropic sector?

Or are you a seasoned professional in this industry, looking to give back and impart some of your knowledge to a promising protégé?

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Ottawa Chapter, and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) are thrilled to partner in AFP’s Future Leaders Program.

By empowering Canadian youth for jobs of tomorrow, AFP Ottawa Chapter is taking a leading role in exposing promising young people to the evolving and growing nonprofit and philanthropic sector.

Whether you are a protégé or a mentor, all successful applicants will not only receive compelling benefits, but a valuable opportunity for professional growth.

See AFP Ottawa’s Future Leaders Mentorship Program for more information.

Ongoing Mentorship

As part of AFP Ottawa’s continued commitment to its members to provide value-added services, the following Memorandum outlines the commitment required from both Mentors and Protégés as part of our Mentorship program.Here are the expectations of the mentoring relationship:
  • Commit to the match for a minimum of six months and up to one year
  • Try to meet at least once per month – either in person or via telephone
  • Be respectful of each other’s time
  • Identify together areas of focus to work on to achieve personal growth in the fundraising profession
  • Help the AFP Mentorship Committee support the program by completing an evaluation form at the end of the match term.

For more information please contact Mentorship Chair, Melanie Lepper at mentorship@afpottawa.ca

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