Membership
Countless Opportunities to Grow Your Career
Through its programs and services, Women In Development affords women at all levels of the profession the opportunity to augment professional training and expand career opportunities. Members are dedicated to the advancement of women in their fundraising careers, while upholding the highest professional standards.
Excellent Mentoring Opportunities
Outstanding Networking Events with women in all ranks of development and at all size institutions. A complete list of Members who would like to Mentor or be mentored is available in the “Members Only” section. You will also find our complete Membership Directory under this menu tab.
Mentoring Program 2011-12
While everyone can benefit from having a mentor to offer guidance, advice, and/or moral support, studies show that women, in particular, thrive under the dedicated attention of an experienced professional in their field. A strong mentor-protégé relationship provides an opportunity to discuss issues openly and honestly without fear of negative consequences within your organization. Whether it’s receiving answers to specific fundraising strategy questions, or advice about how to advance their careers, women tend to have greater job success when they have a mentor. Every member of WID — whether serving as a mentor or a protégé — can contribute to the development profession by participating in this program.
Benefits of Being a Mentor:
- Improve the professionalism of the field by coaching others to be better fundraisers
- Share your experience, expertise, and lessons learned during your career
- Re-engage and re-affirm your own commitment to the development profession by helping others
Benefits of Being a Protégé:
- Increase productivity and professional success
- Avail yourself of skills and knowledge not available within your organization
- Network and expand your contacts in your community
Please complete and submit the Mentoring Program Survey to participate in this program.
Opportunities to hear about the “secret” job market.
Openings are often first mentioned to WID Members – and even filled before the general public is notified.
Learn Proven Tips and Strategies to raising more money for your organization. Access to the members’ only Directory – a valuable tool for all your fundraising questions and a great way to network with new friends.
Learn From the Best
With interactive workshops and presentations by leaders in the field.
Grow Together
Join with other like-minded women to promote professional development and leadership.
Inspire yourself to achieve a new level of success – and have a new network of colleagues with whom to share it!
Guests of members may attend their first meeting meeting free of charge, after that we encourage non-members to join. A nominal fee for attendance is requested from repeat guests.
Continue to Learn
Workshop materials and handouts are valuable resources to keep long after WID events
Help One Another
Together, WID Members develop and improve skills and foster a climate which promotes professional growth and achievement.
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
Members receive invitations to all Women In Development programs, including luncheons, workshops and receptions, career development seminars, and other special events throughout the year.