TAKE YOURSELF TO THE NEXT LEVEL
I’m over the moon to be joining the Elischer Foundation mentoring programme and excited for the opportunity to learn and grow as a fundraising leader over the next 12 months. I hope to challenge myself to dream bigger, act bolder, and serve better."
Lubna Arif-Schmidt, UK - TEF 2025-26 mentee
OUR NEXT ROUND OF APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN NOVEMBER 2026
If you are interested in applying, please make sure to follow us on LinkedIn where we'll post updates
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR MENTEE APPLICATION
3. ONCE YOU'VE DONE THE ABOVE - APPLY!
If you’ve explored the FAQs and checked the criteria, you’re ready to apply! We look forward to hearing from you.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
OUR PROCESS
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APPLICATIONS OPEN NOVEMBER 2026
Online written application outlining personal career history.
Deadline: Monday 18 January 2027
Review and shortlist following application deadline (candidates will hear if they are unsuccessful or if progressing to Stage 3 by no later than eight weeks after the closing date - March 2027)*
Our panel will review all applications received for readiness and suitability to the programme.
If successful, we will notify you via email and make a match with suitable a Mentor. You will then be onboarded
into the programme. Anticipated start date end March/April 2027
*Follow up interview at stage 2 (if required) - face to face or online