Program Profile

Effective Impact Mentoring Program is a twelve-month program that begins in July and ends in June. The program has two primary components:

• a series of structured professional development sessions held six times throughout the year covering such topics as communication, managing people, leadership, and business finance; and
• the matching of mentees with Executive Alliance member mentors for a one-on-one mentoring relationship designed to meet the needs of the individual mentee.

To successfully complete the program, mentees are expected to attend all professional development sessions and to fully participate in the one-on-one mentoring relationship. The program requires a 40-45 hour commitment for professional sessions and events throughout the year, as well as individual mentoring time.

Deadline

Applications are due May 15. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the program no later than June 15. Participation is limited to 10 - 15 mentees. A non-refundable application fee of $25 must accompany the application. Please make check payable to “Executive Alliance.” P.O Box 26224, Baltimore, MD 21210 or pay by credit/debit.

Commitment (as an example of the program)

Participants should expect to commit 40-45 hours to the program, and 1-2 hours each month with their mentor.

• August 18 - 2-5 pm - Orientation session
• September 22 - 2-5 pm - StrengthsFinder session with social hour from 5 - 6:30pm
• October - scheduled one on ones for individual coaching for StrengthFinders
• December 1 - 2 -5 pm Wildcard session based on needs of mentee class, with holiday party to follow from 5-7
• January 19 - 2 -5 pm Wildcard session based on needs of mentee class
• February 3 - 2-5 pm
• March 16 - 2-5 pm - Presenting your best self
• April 20 - 2-5 pm
• May 18 - 2 - 5 pm wrap up session
• June 8 - graduation

Specific locations, dates and times will be provided at the time of acceptance or beginning of the program. Location of the sessions will be in and around Baltimore City. WE ANTICIPATE IN-PERSON SESSIONS. Mentees may take advantage of most Executive Alliance training and networking events throughout their mentorship year.

Tuition

Accepted applicants who do not accept or accept and then leave the program are not guaranteed acceptance in subsequent years. Once the program has begun, no refunds will be issued. Tuition is $2,500 and is due prior to the first session. Financial aid is available on a limited basis. Requests for financial assistance must be submitted with the application.

Please contact Executive Alliance at (443) 606-3079 or info@executivealliance.org with questions.

Is this program right for you?

This program focuses on women who are mid-career and rising leaders within their professions. The ideal candidate will be a mid-level professional and/or manager with experience managing one or more direct reports for a minimum of two years. The following will be specifically considered:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing as a leader;
• Demonstrated proficiency of leadership skills at work or in another setting;
• Demonstrated effectiveness for development within a group setting; and
  
• Leadership role in a volunteer organization.

Ready to apply?

Please navigate through the next screens to fill out your application.  The application deadline is May 15 and decisions will be communicated by June 15.  You may save your application and come back to it later by clicking the "disk" button at the bottom of the screen.  If you have questions, please contact info@executivealliance.org for help.

Education

Tell us about your education, including colleges, advanced degrees, and specialized training.

Personal Statement

Please address each of the following questions on the next page as your personal statement.

1. Why are you interested in a mentoring program? What specific skills are you looking to develop?
2. Describe yourself as a leader using specific examples of your leadership experiences and how you want to improve your leadership abilities OR what would others say about your leadership abilities and provide specific examples.
3. Provide specific examples of your community service activities and describe their importance to your development
4. Please list two to three professional accomplishments and describe the one you consider to be your most important professional accomplishment.
5. What challenges or professional development skills would you like to address in the individual mentoring relationship?
6. Describe any previous mentoring relationships and what you gained, OR if you have not participated in one, what do you hope to accomplish?

Additional information

A current resume or curriculum vitae and a written recommendation from someone who is familiar with your leadership abilities (a supervisor at work or a community service relationship) must be included with your application. If you or your supervisors have any questions, please contact the Chair of the Mentoring Program, Maria Darby at darbym@choosekeswick.org.

EFFECTIVE IMPACT Mentoring Program Class of 2021-2022 Commitment Agreement

Application Fee

A $25 non-refundable application fee is required to consider your application. 

Please use our "pay now" button at the bottom of the program page to pay by credit card.  If paying by check, please make payment to "Executive Alliance" and mail to Executive Alliance, P.O Box 26224, Baltimore, MD 21210.