AFP Mentoring Program 2026-27
The AFP Colorado Chapter realizes the importance of developing and maintaining strong fundraising professionals for the continued success of the nonprofit sector. As a benefit of membership, we are excited to offer a mentoring program that engages new or early-career professionals, as mentees, by providing a transfer of knowledge and professional development through a structured relationship with an experienced professional fundraiser who will serve as a mentor.
Participation as a mentee is available to all members of the Chapter who are currently working in the development profession for at least one year and up to four years. Participation as a mentor is available to industry professionals with demonstrated fundraising experience.
The six-month program includes one-on-one virtual or in-person mentor/mentee meetings.
Please submit your application using the forms below. The deadline is 5:00pm on October 2, 2026.
Mentee application
Mentor application
Our kickoff meeting will be held in mid-late October. More details to come!
For more information, please contact Annie Tutt.
Testimonial from Mentee, Cydnee Dossey:
“Having someone from outside my organization to process things with has been really important for me. Through wins, struggles or just brainstorming, Nancy has brought a fresh perspective, and I always leave our time together feeling encouraged and equipped with concrete next steps. Whether it's sample communications, other document examples, or just not feeling alone, it makes the work feel a lot less like starting from scratch.”
Testimonial from Protégé Mary Ellen Williams:
“The AFPCC mentoring program came at the right time for me. I’m a novice in fundraising, and my mentor helped me understand the nuances as well as the mechanics of fundraising. Best of all, it transitioned into a working relationship to advance Foothills Art Center’s development program. It’s a win-win.”
Testimonial from Mentor Valerie Ross:
“I gained as much value from my mentee as I was able to give her! What a wonderful program.”
Testimonial from Mentor Kathie Kramer Ryan:
"What a pleasure it was mentoring Kurtis in the AFP Colorado mentor program. As a 'mentee,' Kurtis had a positive attitude, asked great questions, and was willing to jump in and try new things. It was rewarding to be a part of his successes, plus I learned a lot, too! In the process of coaching Kurtis, I improved my abilities to organize information and explain it clearly. Logistically, AFP did a good job of organizing and supporting the mentors."