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SUMMARY:EEPM5: Foundations of Quality Mentoring Programs (Part 1 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a deep dive into the Fifth Edition of the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring\, just published recently with updated research and guidelines to ensure your mentoring program is high quality. We’ll meet four times virtually for two hours each according to the following schedule. If you attend all four\, you will receive a certificate of completion from MMP. If there is just one session that interests you\, feel free to attend any number of them\, based on what you need. Bring your questions and your expertise to share and grow with other program partners in this interactive learning environment. \nBonus! There is an additional fifth session for those interested in organizational practices to help ensure your program is functioning well operationally and has the leadership\, staffing\, and financial sustainability to thrive over time. \nRead each session description below and sign up for any or all of the workshops: \n\nPart One Sept.15 12:30-2:30pm Foundations of Quality Mentoring Programs\n\nIn our first session\, we will explore Elements 1 and 2\, focusing on your program’s values and design\, laying a strong foundation for program success. Identifying and clarifying your values first then helps to consider your program’s mission\, vision\, and ultimately your theory of change. Learn about theories of changes and logic models\, and hear about opportunities for technical assistance\, if you’d like support in creating or amending yours. \n\nPart Two Effective Mentoring Services (Recruitment\, Screening\, and Enrollment)\n\nIn this second session\, we will explore Elements 3-6\, which begins looking at program services starting with the first step: recruiting and enrolling mentors and youth. Building targeted recruitment plans and setting up realistic expectations for program participants will help matches succeed and grow their relationships. Of course we’ll talk safety and screening\, as well as communications on program eligibility. \n\nPart Three Effective Mentoring Services (Training and Establishing Mentoring Relationships)\n\nIn our third session\, we will explore Elements 8 and 9 on the best practices for training mentors\, youth\, and caregivers. We will engage in activities to support you thinking critically about your matching process and criteria\, and hold space for those interesting conversations about training and matching. As always\, we will share opportunities for how your program can access consultation or training from MMP on these topics as well. \n\nPart Four Effective Mentoring Services (Ongoing Support\, Relationship Celebration and Exit)\n\nIn this final programmatic session\, we’ll explore Elements 10-12 to discuss ongoing support for mentors\, youth\, and caregivers\, as well as relationship celebration/closure and program exits. The right time to talk about the end of a program cycle is right from the beginning; we will discuss why that is and how it can help prevent harm and encourage deep relationships. \nBonus Part Five Organizational Health for Mentoring Programs (Leadership\, Partnerships\, Sustainability\, and Evaluation) \nNew to the Elements of Effective Practice 5th Edition are four Elements that focus specifically on Organizational Health and Infrastructure. Join us in this special bonus session for a high level overview on Elements 13-16\, including: Program Leadership and Staffing (How do we understand our capacity?) Community Engagement (What is our partnership landscape like?) Program Infrastructure and Sustainability (Do we have a strong resource development plan?) Program Evaluation (Are we measuring progress toward continuous improvement?) This session will highlight the standards of practice in these areas and offer a jumping off point for additional consultation or training from MMP. We hope this session provides a place for additional program staff to attend and hear from peers. We recommend all types of roles consider joining us for this session including: mentoring/youth program Executive Directors\, Development Directors\, Grant Writers\, Marketing and Operations staff! (Are you a one-person mentoring show? You should come too!) \n  \nThe 5th Edition of this resource includes a renewed focus and commitment in the following areas: Promoting a sense of belonging Understanding organizational capacity Flexibility and how these standards support all different program models How to access technical assistance Highlighting the role of the Youth/Caregiver/Family in your policy and procedures And much more.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/eepm5-foundations-of-quality-mentoring-programs-part-1-of-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren McCabe":MAILTO:lmccabe@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T195713
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SUMMARY:EEPM5: Effective Mentoring Services (Recruitment\, Screening) (Part 2 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a deep dive into the Fifth Edition of the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring\, just published recently with updated research and guidelines to ensure your mentoring program is high quality. We’ll meet four times virtually for two hours each according to the following schedule. If you attend all four\, you will receive a certificate of completion from MMP. If there is just one session that interests you\, feel free to attend any number of them\, based on what you need. Bring your questions and your expertise to share and grow with other program partners in this interactive learning environment. \nBonus! There is an additional fifth session for those interested in organizational practices to help ensure your program is functioning well operationally and has the leadership\, staffing\, and financial sustainability to thrive over time. \nRead each session description below and sign up for any or all of the workshops: \n\nPart One Foundations of Quality Mentoring Programs\n\nIn our first session\, we will explore Elements 1 and 2\, focusing on your program’s values and design\, laying a strong foundation for program success. Identifying and clarifying your values first then helps to consider your program’s mission\, vision\, and ultimately your theory of change. Learn about theories of changes and logic models\, and hear about opportunities for technical assistance\, if you’d like support in creating or amending yours. \n\nPart Two Sept.22 12:30-2:30pm Effective Mentoring Services (Recruitment\, Screening\, and Enrollment)\n\nIn this second session\, we will explore Elements 3-6\, which begins looking at program services starting with the first step: recruiting and enrolling mentors and youth. Building targeted recruitment plans and setting up realistic expectations for program participants will help matches succeed and grow their relationships. Of course we’ll talk safety and screening\, as well as communications on program eligibility. \n\nPart Three Effective Mentoring Services (Training and Establishing Mentoring Relationships)\n\nIn our third session\, we will explore Elements 8 and 9 on the best practices for training mentors\, youth\, and caregivers. We will engage in activities to support you thinking critically about your matching process and criteria\, and hold space for those interesting conversations about training and matching. As always\, we will share opportunities for how your program can access consultation or training from MMP on these topics as well. \n\nPart Four Effective Mentoring Services (Ongoing Support\, Relationship Celebration and Exit)\n\nIn this final programmatic session\, we’ll explore Elements 10-12 to discuss ongoing support for mentors\, youth\, and caregivers\, as well as relationship celebration/closure and program exits. The right time to talk about the end of a program cycle is right from the beginning; we will discuss why that is and how it can help prevent harm and encourage deep relationships. \nBonus Part Five Organizational Health for Mentoring Programs (Leadership\, Partnerships\, Sustainability\, and Evaluation) \nNew to the Elements of Effective Practice 5th Edition are four Elements that focus specifically on Organizational Health and Infrastructure. Join us in this special bonus session for a high level overview on Elements 13-16\, including: Program Leadership and Staffing (How do we understand our capacity?) Community Engagement (What is our partnership landscape like?) Program Infrastructure and Sustainability (Do we have a strong resource development plan?) Program Evaluation (Are we measuring progress toward continuous improvement?) This session will highlight the standards of practice in these areas and offer a jumping off point for additional consultation or training from MMP. We hope this session provides a place for additional program staff to attend and hear from peers. We recommend all types of roles consider joining us for this session including: mentoring/youth program Executive Directors\, Development Directors\, Grant Writers\, Marketing and Operations staff! (Are you a one-person mentoring show? You should come too!) \n  \nThe 5th Edition of this resource includes a renewed focus and commitment in the following areas: Promoting a sense of belonging Understanding organizational capacity Flexibility and how these standards support all different program models How to access technical assistance Highlighting the role of the Youth/Caregiver/Family in your policy and procedures And much more.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/eepm5-effective-mentoring-services-recruitment-screening-part-2-of-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren McCabe":MAILTO:lmccabe@massmentors.org
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SUMMARY:EEPM5: Effective Mentoring Services (Training\, Matching) (Part 3 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a deep dive into the Fifth Edition of the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring\, just published recently with updated research and guidelines to ensure your mentoring program is high quality. We’ll meet four times virtually for two hours each according to the following schedule. If you attend all four\, you will receive a certificate of completion from MMP. If there is just one session that interests you\, feel free to attend any number of them\, based on what you need. Bring your questions and your expertise to share and grow with other program partners in this interactive learning environment. \nBonus! There is an additional fifth session for those interested in organizational practices to help ensure your program is functioning well operationally and has the leadership\, staffing\, and financial sustainability to thrive over time. \nRead each session description below and sign up for any or all of the workshops: \n\nPart One Foundations of Quality Mentoring Programs\n\nIn our first session\, we will explore Elements 1 and 2\, focusing on your program’s values and design\, laying a strong foundation for program success. Identifying and clarifying your values first then helps to consider your program’s mission\, vision\, and ultimately your theory of change. Learn about theories of changes and logic models\, and hear about opportunities for technical assistance\, if you’d like support in creating or amending yours. \n\nPart Two Effective Mentoring Services (Recruitment\, Screening\, and Enrollment)\n\nIn this second session\, we will explore Elements 3-6\, which begins looking at program services starting with the first step: recruiting and enrolling mentors and youth. Building targeted recruitment plans and setting up realistic expectations for program participants will help matches succeed and grow their relationships. Of course we’ll talk safety and screening\, as well as communications on program eligibility. \n\nPart Three Sept.29 12:30-2:30pm Effective Mentoring Services (Training and Establishing Mentoring Relationships)\n\nIn our third session\, we will explore Elements 8 and 9 on the best practices for training mentors\, youth\, and caregivers. We will engage in activities to support you thinking critically about your matching process and criteria\, and hold space for those interesting conversations about training and matching. As always\, we will share opportunities for how your program can access consultation or training from MMP on these topics as well. \n\nPart Four Effective Mentoring Services (Ongoing Support\, Relationship Celebration and Exit)\n\nIn this final programmatic session\, we’ll explore Elements 10-12 to discuss ongoing support for mentors\, youth\, and caregivers\, as well as relationship celebration/closure and program exits. The right time to talk about the end of a program cycle is right from the beginning; we will discuss why that is and how it can help prevent harm and encourage deep relationships. \nBonus Part Five Organizational Health for Mentoring Programs (Leadership\, Partnerships\, Sustainability\, and Evaluation) \nNew to the Elements of Effective Practice 5th Edition are four Elements that focus specifically on Organizational Health and Infrastructure. Join us in this special bonus session for a high level overview on Elements 13-16\, including: Program Leadership and Staffing (How do we understand our capacity?) Community Engagement (What is our partnership landscape like?) Program Infrastructure and Sustainability (Do we have a strong resource development plan?) Program Evaluation (Are we measuring progress toward continuous improvement?) This session will highlight the standards of practice in these areas and offer a jumping off point for additional consultation or training from MMP. We hope this session provides a place for additional program staff to attend and hear from peers. We recommend all types of roles consider joining us for this session including: mentoring/youth program Executive Directors\, Development Directors\, Grant Writers\, Marketing and Operations staff! (Are you a one-person mentoring show? You should come too!) \n  \nThe 5th Edition of this resource includes a renewed focus and commitment in the following areas: Promoting a sense of belonging Understanding organizational capacity Flexibility and how these standards support all different program models How to access technical assistance Highlighting the role of the Youth/Caregiver/Family in your policy and procedures And much more.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/eepm5-effective-mentoring-services-training-matching-part-3-of-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren McCabe":MAILTO:lmccabe@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T090000
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SUMMARY:FY26 MMG Kick Off
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n📅 Date: September 30\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n📍 Location: African Community Education (ACE) \n✨ Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. \n  \nWelcome to the 2025 MMG Kickoff! We’re thrilled to bring our MMG community together as we launch a new two-year grant cycle. This annual gathering is a chance to reconnect\, welcome new colleagues\, and set the stage for the important work ahead. This year’s theme\, From Connection to Impact\, reminds us that mentoring is more than building relationships—it’s about transforming those connections into meaningful outcomes that change the lives of young people and strengthen our communities. \nTo start\, we’ll host a required orientation from 9:00–10:00 AM for all new MMG-funded organizations\, as well as returning organizations with new staff engaged in the grant. This session will ensure everyone is aligned on requirements\, resources\, and opportunities for success. From 10:00 AM–2:00 PM\, all grantees will come together for an interactive program agenda designed to spotlight innovation\, amplify collaboration\, and generate strategies that drive results. Using engaging formats such as World Café or Open Space (depending on the location)\, the day will put your voices and priorities at the center—helping us move from meaningful connections to real\, lasting impact. \nWhat to Expect  \nGrant Orientation (9–10 AM): Required for new organizations and returning organizations with new grant staff. \nCollaborative Conversations (10–2): Explore what’s working\, where challenges remain\, and how mentoring can adapt to create deeper impact. \nPeer Learning & Networking: Build relationships\, share insights\, and exchange strategies with colleagues across Massachusetts. \nActionable Takeaways: Leave with new tools\, perspectives\, and energy to strengthen mentoring outcomes in your community. \nWho Should Attend  \nAttendance is required for all MMG-funded organizations. At least one representative must be present\, but we strongly encourage additional staff to join and contribute. \n  \nTogether\, let’s ensure that mentoring not only creates connection but also delivers meaningful\, measurable impact for youth across the Commonwealth.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/fy26-mmg-kick-off/
LOCATION:African Community Education (ACE)\, 51 Gage Street\, Worcester\, 01605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
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