You can make a difference in a young person's life. Learn more about iMentor, a mentoring program for college-bound students in NYC, Chicago and San Francisco. Come see how you can get involved, help your network get involved and share your time to help local young people. iMentor is a national college success organization, partnering with high schools in underserved communities. iMentor matches every student in partner high schools with a committed college-educated mentor, equipped to guide that young person on their journey to college graduation. During this session, Liz Hensler (Recruiter, NYC Volunteers at iMentor) will outline the gaps in the education landscape and how iMentor strives to support students through the college success process. For more information, check out imentor.org. Please note: This session is open to anyone and can be useful to develop your thoughts on volunteering and leadership. The most immediate opportunities with iMentor, however, are in NYC, the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago.

1. IMENTOR INFO SESSION
EPIP Webinar
June 16, 2017
EPIP Host: Biz Ghormley
Presenter: Liz Hensler

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Emerging Practitioners in
Philanthropy (EPIP) is a
national network of
foundation professionals,
social entrepreneurs and
other change makers who
strive for excellence in the
practice of philanthropy.

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We provide a platform
for our community to:
Connect
with others
Learn &
practice
leadership skills
Inspire
emerging ideas in
the social sector

4. Get in touch!
Please reach out with any questions or to
learn more about membership!
Biz Ghormley
biz@epip.org
Director of Operations & Member Services

5. What’s Next?
• GIH Happy Hour with EPIP Boston
• All Events - epip.org/events
• In lieu of a 2017 EPIP Annual Conference –
Unity Summit!
• September 18-22, 2017 in New Orleans, LA
• CHANGE Philanthropy's Unity Summit – changeunitysummit.org

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7. Every student
deserves a champion

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Liz Hensler
Recruiter, NYC Volunteers

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Miah’s College Anticipation

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What? Why? How?

12. What?
iMentor matches
college graduates
one-on-one with low-
income high
school students
in NYC.

13. Why?
Our students are first
generation college
students. They need
adults who have already
gone to college to help
them navigate the
process.

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Why College?
Changes in High School Diploma
Greater/Expanded Professional
Opportunities
New Experiences & Perspectives

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How?
Weekly Online Communication
Monthly Meeting

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Defining College Readiness
Academic
Preparation
Non-
Cognitive
Skills
College
Knowledge
True College
Readiness
Publicly Provided Individually Acquired

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Counselor to Student Ratio
High School
Guidance
Counselor
1:471

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The Reality of High School
& College Graduation

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The Reality of High School
& College Graduation

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The Reality of High School
& College Graduation

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The Reality of High School
& College Graduation

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The Reality of High School
& College Graduation
Only 1 out of 5 high school students
will earn a college degree.

23. New York City
69% 53%
The Impact
High School
Graduation Rate
Source: NYC DOE 2014 Gradua6on Rates
College
Enrollment Rate
82% 75%
26%
College
Graduation Rate/
Persistence
59%

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Mentor to Student Ratio
1: 1

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Our Mentors
96%of mentors believe that
getting to know their
mentee has been a
positive experience.

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Our Mentors
87%of mentors agree that
iMentor has helped
them utilize their skills
in meaningful ways.

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Our Mentors
79%of mentors believe that
iMentor has given them
a sense of personal
achievement or growth.

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Our Mentors
97%of mentors would
recommend iMentor
to a friend

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Making Mentors Effective
Application-Based Matches
Fits Your Busy Schedule
Quality Curriculum
Staff Support

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Mentor with Friend or Colleague
We can’t do it alone –
why should you?
If you want to volunteer with a
friend or colleague, you can
both Mentor Together!
Indicate that you would like
to mentor with a friend when
you fill out our application.

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Apply for Mentor Together on your application.

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Next steps
Fill out online
application
imentor.org
Attend mentor
orientation
Complete
volunteer
screening

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Thank you
Liz Hensler
ehensler@imentor.org
646-797-4466