Mentorship Program

The mentorship program aims to connect new community foundation staff with seasoned professionals in the industry. The program will assist in transferring knowledge, skills, and industry insights, creating a supporting framework for communication, learning, and retention.

Qualifications:
Mentee:

• Up to four years in the community foundation field, or
• Changed roles in the past 12 months
• Committed to showing up, bringing questions, and driving the conversation
• Open to learning, reflection, and professional growth

• Five years or more in the community foundation field
• Willingness to devote time and energy to mentee
• Accessible and responsive for regular check-ins

• Come prepared with questions to discuss with your mentor
• Meet with your mentor no less than quarterly
• Attend the FAOG mentee onboarding meeting
• Attend the FAOG mentee mid-year check-in meeting
• Attend the FAOG Conference and connect in person with your mentor (Not required, but highly recommended)

• Serve as a mentor—not a consultant
• When applicable, direct mentee to FAOG resources (e.g., discussion forum,webinars)
• Meet with your mentee no less than quarterly
• Attend the FAOG mentor onboarding meeting
• Attend the FAOG mentor mid-year check-in meeting
• Attend the FAOG Conference and connect in person with your mentee (Not required, but highly recommended)