Thank you for your interest in being a Mentor! Not only will your participation give you the opportunity to positively impact the field of philanthropy and share your passion for this work, but it will also deepen your own leadership strengths while growing your statewide network.
The CMF Leadership Development and Mentoring Program is an opportunity for experienced leaders and those who are new to the field to develop professional relationships with one another and engage in a community of peer learning.
Our curriculum centers principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and features one-to-one customized coaching and assessments to better understand and strengthen the Emerging Leaders' style of leadership. Over the course of the program we also explore topics such as emotional intelligence, personal values and career development. The core of the program is the mentoring relationship between experienced and emerging leaders.
The CMF Leadership Development and Mentoring Program includes both virtual and in-person elements. In person workshops will primarily take place in Detroit and Lansing. Exact dates and locations are TBD but will be provided if you are asked to participate.
Mentor Requirements: Please note that you must be a current member of CMF to participate. - You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in philanthropy.
- You are able to participate from approximately September – May of the program year.
- You can attend the orientation in the Fall, before the start of the program.
- You can commit to the time requirements of the program, which includes monthly cohort workshops and 1:1 meetings with an emerging leader partner (approx. 4-10 hours per month)
Completing this form does not guarantee that you will be paired with an Emerging Leader in the current cohort year, as we strive to match Emerging Leaders with mentors based on a variety of factors (i.e., role, foundation type). However, we welcome anyone who is interested in participating in this, or a future cohort, to apply at any time. If we are able to match you with an Emerging Leader, you will contacted late summer to confirm your availability.
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