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THE MENTORSHIP COMPONENT
Each fellow is carefully matched with an experienced mentor. Mentors act as guides and connectors.
They help fellows navigate workplace challenges, forge the career paths they want, find their confidence, share their strengths, and take their places in a growing network of diverse leaders.
Thank you to our mentorship committee members:
Nancy Horvath,CFRE | Tania Little,CFRE | SaharVermezyari,program manager
Thank you to our mentors
I learn quite a lot from
Lorena. She gave me guidance on engaging youth in fundraising.
It’s a mutually beneficial relationship. It’s impor tant for fellows to know that as much as they are going to absorb information, they have a lot to share too, and people want to know what they have to say.
Rickesh Lakhani Mentor
Aneil Gokhale
Ann Rosenfield, CFRE Ashleigh Saith Arlene Manankil Beth Weintrop
Cathy Mann, CFRE Celestia Richards Chris Baylis
Connie Swenson Denny Young, CFRE Earl Miller
Elisa Williams, CFRE Elissa Beckett, CFRE Janice Correa
Jehad Aliweiwi
Jen Love
Julie Wajcman Katherine Hay
Ken Aucoin, CFRE Kimahli Powell, CFRE Lois Fine
Marie Moliner
Mark Hierlihy, CFRE
Mary McPherson, CFRE Michele Sharp, CFRE
Mide Akerewusi
Monique Archambault, CFRE Nancy Horvath, CFRE Nicole Salmon
Nneka Allen, CFRE
Paul Nazareth
Rickesh Lakhani, CFRE Rober t Tomas, CFRE
Robin Cardozo
Samantha Banks
Sara Zerehi
Sharon Lee, CFRE
Stefanie McPherson
Susan Mullin, CFRE
Tina Tehranchian
Wendy Sung-Aad
Zahra Mohamed
When you start working
with a mentor and have that moment of simpatico and make that connection with someone you can share ideas with, seek clarification with, it’s priceless. If people get involved with the program for that only, it would be so worth it. But of course there is much more going on here too.
Cheryl Blackman Fellow
He’s the best person I’ve met.
When we met him,
I was completely blown away by his knowledge and commitment. He’s genuinely interested in AFP’s Inclusive Giving project and he earnestly wants you to succeed. I saved thousands of dollars in communications consultant fees by getting pro bono help and information to our organization through my mentor.
The most exciting result of my work as a mentor has been in providing support, exploring issues of diversity and inspiring action to continue pursuing equality in our sector. It was great to see the group of fellows at Congress learn and connect with colleagues of colour. One cannot underestimate the value of diverse representation.
Nneka Allen Mentor
Irshad Osman Fellow