AFP Dayton Mentorship Program

AFP Dayton is committed to equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Our goal is to attract and develop exceptionally talented fundraisers from all backgrounds, allowing program participants to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

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Contact admin@afpdayton.org  with any questions.

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Program Dates and Deadlines:

• February 23, 2026: Application Process Opens for Mentees

• March 23, 2026: Applications Deadline

• April 2026: 2026-27 Cohort Announced

• May 14, 2026: Orientation Session- 5:00pm-7:00pm at Eudora Brewing

• May-November 2026: Program Duration

• December: Program Concludes with AFP Annual Meeting 

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Program Highlights:

Mentoring is a learning partnership, a journey of collective discovery that supports personal and professional development strategy.

• A measurable 8-month structured mentoring program

• Mentors who are advanced fundraisers that are committed to a mentee’s growth and development.

• Skills-based training and cohort experience curated specifically for both the mentor and mentee.

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Mentee Criteria:

Our mentorship program connects fundraisers with mentors to help grow, evolve and further their education to develop leadership skills and create an inclusive and equitable future of our profession. The requirements are as follows:

• I am able to commit to the full 8-month relationship.

• I am or will be an AFP member in good standing.

• I agree to attend the Kick-Off Orientation in May 2026 (date to be determined).

• I will participate in at least 6 meetings with my mentor during the 8-month program.

• l will complete a testimonial on my mentorship experience to be shared by AFP Dayton website/social media or I will agree to share in person about my experience at the AFP Annual Meeting in December 2026.

• I agree to fully participate in the program’s meetings and events to the best of my ability.

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Mentor Criteria:

We are looking for committed and passionate fundraising professionals who are willing to support the development of new fundraisers who are aspiring to be leaders. Our mentors meet the following criteria to participate in the program.

• I am able to commit to a full 8-month relationship.

• I am an AFP member in good standing.

• I agree to attend the kick-off in May 2026 (date to be confirmed).

• I will participate in at least 6 meetings with my mentee during the 6-month program.

• I will complete all sessions or program evaluations as requested.

• I have access to a diverse network and I am willing to make connections for a mentee as needed.

• I have a sincere desire to build a constructive and positive relationship with a mentee.

• I am able to draw examples from my own experience as a leader.

• I agree to fully participate in the program’s meetings to the best of my ability.

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Each mentorship pairing will complete a testimonial to be shared on AFP Dayton website/social media or share their experience in person at the AFP Dayton Annual Meeting in December 2026.