https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/ One of the best ways to grow and develop as a professional is through mentorship, either seeking out a mentor for yourself or serving as one for a colleague. In this webinar, Lisa M. Chmiola, CFRE and Dave Tinker, CFRE, FAFP will discuss finding and establishing these important relationships, and how to cultivate them to maximize success and impact in your work.

1. January 14, 2021
Bloomerang Webinar Series
Lean on Me:
The Strength of
Mentorship for
Nonprofit Professionals

2. Lisa M. Chmiola,
CFRE
@houdatlisa
• Nearly 20 years in philanthropic
development, primarily in major
and planned giving
• Chief Fablanthropist for
Fablanthropy, a nonprofit
consulting firm
• Association of Fundraising
Professionals Master Trainer
• Board Member, National
Association of Charitable Gift
Planners
• Based in New Orleans, LA

3. Dave Tinker,
CFRE, FAFP
@davethecfre
• More than 30 years in fundraising
and nonprofit management
throughout the Midwest and Mid-
Atlantic regions
• VP of Advancement at Achieva
• Associate Consultant with
Goalbusters Consulting
• Recognized as one of the first six
AFP Distinguished Fellows
• Association of Fundraising
Professionals Master Trainer
• Based in Pittsburgh, PA

4. Today's Presentation
● What is mentorship?
● Benefits for both the mentor & mentee
● How and where to find a mentor
● How to make the best of the relationship
● Changes in mentoring due to the pandemic
● Do you need a mentor, or a coach? Or both?

5. “What we have
loved, others will
love, and we will
teach them
how…”
– William Wordsworth
The Prelude
Image Source: Penguin Books

6. What is
mentorship?

7. A Success Story
Laura Cleveland
Development Officer,
Special Giving
Union Gospel Mission –
Vancouver
Beth Ann Locke
Chief Spark,
The Fundraising
Coach

8. Benefits for the Mentee
● Gain valuable advice
● Develop your knowledge and skills
● Improve your communication skills
● Learn new perspectives
● Build your network
● Advance your career Source: Mindtools,
“Mentoring: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership”

9. “Beth Ann and I get along so well. We talk
about fundraising, of course, but I’ve also
really enjoyed getting to know her
over the years and share about our lives,
in all the highs and lows of things.
Beth Ann has coached me successfully
through a number of challenging topics:
from providing constructive feedback
to compensation matters.”
Laura on the benefits of mentorship:

10. Benefits for the Mentor
● Build leadership skills
● Improve your communication skills
● Learn new perspectives
● Advance your career
● Gain personal satisfaction
Source: Mindtools,
“Mentoring: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership”

11. “Laura has great insights for me when I have
challenges. When I have been an embedded
fundraiser, I’ve been able to bounce ideas off
her. Now that I’m consulting, I appreciate how
much we both have grown and changed. Also, I
can easily see Laura’s strengths; I want to help
her bloom and recognize her own innate
talents, and where she has grown immensely.”
Beth Ann on the benefits of mentorship:

12. “Mentoring is a
critical part of
personal growth
and development.”
– Lisa Fain
Co-Author, Bridging Differences for Better
Mentoring: Lean Forward, Learn, Leverage
Image Source: Amazon

13. How To Find a Good Mentor
● Define what you want out of your career/know your goals
● Reflect on if you are ready for mentorship/know your why
● Look within your network
● Do your research – create a prospect list, prepare for the ask
Sources: Indeed, “How To Find a Mentor”
NPR, “The Right Mentor Can Change Your Career, Here’s How to Find One”

14. Mentorship programs
● Explore formal programs: professional association (local and
national/international), employer-sponsored
NOTE: AFP Global applications for Emerging Leaders,
Women’s Impact Initiative application deadline is Jan. 15
Source: AFP Global,
“Mike’s Monday Message: The Importance of Being a Mentor”

15. “We are what
our great
Mentors have
taught us.”
– Lailah Gifty Akita
Author and Founder of Smart Youth
Volunteers Foundation
Image Source: Goodreads

16. How to be a Good Mentee
● Remember your mentor is a volunteer
● Take responsibility for your own learning
● Develop trust
● Be respectful of time
● Set realistic expectations
Source: Insala, “Top 10 Tips for Being a Good Mentee”

17. Good Mentee Continued
● Come to each meeting with a prepared agenda
● Be open about your needs & provide feedback
● Recognize your mentor’s limitations
● S-t-r-e-t-c-h
● Be flexible
Source: Insala, “Top 10 Tips for Being a Good Mentee”

18. Make the Most of It
● Choose right mentor
● Be open and flexible
● Identify goals
● Avoid therapy
● Share networks
● Listen like you would with a donor
Source: The Guardian, “Mentoring Tips:
How Mentor and Mentee Can Make The Most of It”

19. Mentoring Beyond Geography
● Set formal meetings
● Find ways to connect between meetings
● Communicate
○ Notes
○ Articles
Source: Business News Daily, “How To Find a Mentor”

20. During a Pandemic
● How you meet
● Help each other adjust
● Discussing uncertainty
● Perfect Pairings
Image Source: forbes.com

21. Five Steps for Success
● Check-in conversations
● Alternative To-Do Lists
● Don’t fix mentee
● Lower the bar
● Focus on what’s critical
Source: Forbes, “5 Steps to Help You
Effectively Mentor During a Pandemic”

22. Do You Need a Mentor, Coach, Both?
● Mentor vs. Coach
● Relationship length
● Goals
Source: Mindtools,
“Mentoring: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership”Image Source: American Marketing Association

23. Additional advice
“The relationship is a two-way street. I believe
it offers so much to each person. It is a way
to share what we know – lived and worked
experiences – with each other. It is a key way
of strengthening this wonderful profession!”
– Beth Ann
“Take the plunge! It was the best thing
I could have ever done for my career. It is
never too early (or too late) to invest in
your professional development by learning
from others.”
– Laura

24. What We Discussed
● What is mentorship?
● Benefits for both the mentor & mentee
● How and where to find a mentor
● How to make the best of the relationship
● Changes in mentoring due to the pandemic
● Do you need a mentor, or a coach? Or both?

25. Contact Us
DIGITAL
Presentations are
communication tools that
can be demonstrations.
INTERPERSONAL
Presentations are
communication tools that
can be demonstrations.
Lisa M. Chmiola, CFRE Dave Tinker, CFRE, FAFP
lisa@fablanthropy.com dtinker@achieva.info
@houdatlisa @davethecfre
Links to resources available:
http://fablanthropy.com/resources
January 29: #ThankYourMentor Day