

“My mentor was both responsive and fully transparent. She is now stuck with me at least quarterly … we have agreed tokeep the conversation going.”
~ Tom Caron, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
The Advancement Network (AdNet) Mentor Partnership Program is designed to support and nurture sector professionals by pairing experienced staff and experts with those members who are new to the field, contemplating a career change, or seeking guidance.
Program Goals:
- To provide an added benefit to attract and retain members.
- To assist AdNet members in developing collegial relationships and establishing a professional network for support and guidance.
- To strengthen knowledge and skills in philanthropy and fundraising best practices.
- To develop and retain talent in the sector.
2023 Cohort Key Dates:
Applications are now open!
Application deadline: June 30
Assignments made, notice to applicants: July 7
Orientation for program participants: July 24
Partners meet monthly: August – November
Virtual Forum mid-November
Mentee Commitment
- Meet with your mentor for a minimum of one hour a month for four months by phone, Zoom or in person.
- Be respectful of all meeting dates and times.
- Identify areas of focus to work on with your mentor.
- Send questions or discussion topic(s) to mentor in advance of meeting.
- Complete a program evaluation form at the end of the partnership.
Mentor Commitment
- Commit to the role of mentor for a minimum of one hour for four months by meeting by phone, Zoom or in person with your mentee. Mentors will be responsible for requesting and scheduling the meetings.
- Be respectful of meeting dates and times.
- Provide guidance, knowledge and support for your mentee to advance him/her/they professionally.
- Assist your mentee in setting and achieving his/her/their professional goals.
- Maintain confidentiality and establish trust with your mentee.
- Complete a program evaluation form at the end of the partnership.
Mentee Quotes
Spring 2022 Mentor Program
AdNet Mentors
Joanne Cohen, Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Catherine Cooney, Montana Community Foundation
Susannah Frigon, The Erie Community Foundation
Carol Golden, Rhode Island Community Foundation
Lisa Jolley, Columbus Foundation
Margaret Medzie, Akron Community Foundation
Kay Stine, Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Loren Van Allen, The Boston Community Foundation
AdNet Mentees
Flo Akselrad, The Miami Foundation
Mason Brooks, San Angelo Area Foundation
Tom Caron, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Melanie Douglas, Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Karli Matalka, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Nathan Morgan, Omaha Community Foundation
Carrie Nedick, LeHigh Valley Community Foundation
Amy Radcliffe, North Texas Community Foundation