February 8, 2021

Non-Profit & Philanthropy Mentorship Program

Applications for the Non-Profit &
Philanthropy Mentorship Program are due this Sunday Feb 14^th.

Participants will meet virtually with a mentor and small
group of 4-6 likeminded students (on Tues or Wed evenings) during spring
quarter 2021.  Students will earn 1 credit (not graded) in Gen
Studies.  Learn how your interests and skills can translate to a
non-profit or philanthropy career, and explore professional development topics
to prepare you for your job or internship search.

Career Areas:

• Non-Profit: Students interested in non-profit careers can select any number of the following focus areas – Arts/Music/Theater, Children/Youth, Community Services, Conservation/Environmental, Politics/Civics
• Philanthropy: Careers in philanthropy can including working for a private foundation (funded by corporations or individuals/families) or a community foundation. Roles include fundraising, grantmaking, communications, finance, research, administration, and more.

Program Details:

• Students will be enrolled in a 1 credit (CR/NC) GenSt course during spring quarter:
  • Week 1: Preparatory session to learn what to expect at your mentor meetings, and meet with group to plan topics and questions for your mentor
  • Weeks 2-9: Mentor meetings
  • Week 10: Wrap-Up networking event with all mentors and students in the program
• Mentor meetings will take place virtually 

Application Criteria:

• Undergraduate student at UW Seattle
• Must have completed at least 3 quarters (at UW or other institution)
• Must be available during the designated quarter on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 3:30-7:00pm
• Apply by February 14 at https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/jesmith2/401899