Mentorship Update by Allison Smith

Mentorship Progam - Comments from the Mentees

"When I started my new position as a prospect researcher, I signed up with the mentorship program through APRA right away. Being completely new to the field, I didn't have any contacts that I could reach out with questions regarding prospect research. The mentorship program provided me with a local contact who had lots of experience dealing with issues that I was facing. I've been able to meet with and email my mentor on many prospect related questions over the past year and a half. Although my need for assistance or advice has declined over the past year, I am still in contact with my mentor and find her a great resource. I would definitely recommend the program to anyone new in the field."

Amy Aitchison, Prospect Researcher, Perimeter Institute

"The mentorship that my mentor is providing has been fabulous! We have met several times and she has really provided some great "tips of the trade". This is a great program and I highly recommend it."

Darcie Gosling, Prospect Research and Stewardship Analyst, Operation Eyesight

"The mentorship program was a great way to learn the prospect research position and I would definitely recommend it for anybody just starting out in the field.  My mentor provided a lot useful information and websites to collect relevant information for prospect research and introduced me to other prospect researchers in the Calgary area. She was happy to walk me through any questions I had (i.e. questions concerning an individual's stock holdings or giving capacity). The casual nature of the program is great as well. You can use the mentorship program as much as you feel you need it."

Byron Bader, Prospect Research Officer, The Mount Royal University Foundation

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If you are interested in becoming part of the APRA Canada Mentorship program as a mentor or mentee, please fill out the form on the APRA Canada website and/or contact Allison Smith at Allison_smith@camh.

Allison Smith, Director of Mentorship, APRA Canada

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