BAFT Mentorship Program
Everything you need to know about the BAFT Mentorship Program.
The program is an exclusive benefit for the BAFT member community. Mentors and mentees must be gainfully employed with a BAFT member institution in good standing.
The program runs for nine months from January through September each year.
In traditional mentorship, an experienced professional guides a colleague earlier in their career. In reverse mentorship, learning flows both ways: emerging leaders share fresh perspectives and skills with seasoned leaders.
Every participant also takes part in cohort learning through soft skills webinars, interactive roundtables with breakout discussions that mix mentors and mentees, and BAFT Connect, our private community board.
Registration opens in November each year. Participants are matched and notified in December, and the program officially kicks off in January.
You will choose one role when you register. Mentors share their experience and expertise. Mentees are looking for guidance and support in their professional development.
Once you register, you will receive the mentorship application questionnaire. Your answers help us understand your goals and experience so we can find the right match.
Please make sure to complete this second step no later than Tuesday, November 24. Your registration is not complete until we receive this questionnaire.
Yes. All participants are expected to review and adhere to the BAFT Mentorship Guidelines, which outline the roles, responsibilities, expectations, and dos and don’ts for a successful mentoring relationship. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these guidelines before the program begins.
Matches are based on your application, including your goals, experience, interests, location, and career stage. Please be sure to complete the mentorship questionnaire using the link provided in your registration confirmation email. BAFT’s Mentorship Working Group reviews and finalizes all pairings.
Please let the BAFT team know as soon as possible. While we cannot guarantee a new match, we will do our best to find a more suitable mentor or mentee for you.
You will need at least one hour per month with your mentor or mentee. We recommend meeting monthly at a minimum, and pairs decide what cadence works best for them.
BAFT Connect is a private community board exclusive to mentorship participants. It includes guidelines, tips, articles, and other professional development resources. You will have access once your cohort starts.
The registration fee for mentees is $495 USD per cohort. Participation is complimentary for mentors.
Fees are non-refundable once the program starts.
If you move to a non-member institution, you can continue in the program and keep all of its benefits except BAFT Connect, which is available to members only.