YNPNdc is hosting its 4th Mentoring Program from September 2020 to May 2021. Young professionals will be matched with seasoned professionals in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Mentors and mentees will be matched based on professional interest and professional and personal goals.
Through YNPNdc’s 2020 Mentoring Program, participants will connect with leaders in the social sector, attend professional development workshops focused on leadership skills, and join YNPN’s nationwide network of leaders across 42 cities.
In addition to facilitated workshops, YNPNdc will provide a forum for mentees to develop leadership and interpersonal skills through coaching and feedback while gaining new tools to advance their goals. Mentors will have the opportunity to expand their leadership and interpersonal skills, gain new perspectives and ideas while sharing key insights, tools, and experiences.
Program Eligibility and Requirements
Mentees
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Work in the metro Washington, D.C. area.
- Have 1-5 years of experience in the nonprofit sector.
- Identify at least three short and/or long-term SMART goals.
- Take initiative to drive the relationship and be responsible for goal-setting and planning.
- Be open to feedback and new perspectives and ideas.
- Spend at least one hour each month engaging with mentor through in-person (or virtual) meetings, email, phone, and other methods as needed.
- Attend YNPNdc Mentoring Program events (YNPNdc will host monthly virtual events for professional development and networking, approximately two hours per month).
The program fee for mentees is $30. Payment will be collected once accepted into the program.
Mentors
- Be community leaders with at least three years of professional experience in the social sector and at least seven years of professional experience.
- Work in the metro Washington, D.C. area.
- Provide ongoing support, feedback, and advice to promote mentee’s professional growth and achievement.
- Be an active listener and enthusiastic about sharing your expertise and experience with mentee.
- Spend at least one hour each month engaging with mentee through in person (or virtual) meetings, email, phone, and other methods as needed.
- Attend YNPNdc Mentoring Program events (YNPNdc will host monthly virtual events for professional development and networking, approximately two hours per month).
For additional information about the program, please contact Nicole Pettenati.
YNPNdc Leadership Note
While we would love for this program to have events in person, we recognize the relatively unique situation of our world at this time. We plan to host YNPNdc-led events virtually for the time being and advise program mentors and participants to also meet virtually and practice responsible social distancing.