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About the Program
Eligibility Requirements
Become a Mentor
Find a Mentor
Participation forms
Sponsorships

Mentoring Program

The WIMNN Mentoring Program
is designed to facilitate and promote mentoring relationships among women and men in the music business around the world. It creates a way for individuals to "give back" by sharing their wisdom and experience with others. The program matches mentors with individuals seeking a mentor in their particular field of business. We encourage those of you in various sectors of music to participate as mentors to help strengthen the growth and development of the music business globally.

About the Program

The WIMNN Mentoring Program is a career development tool that introduces and supports individuals seeking music industry careers. Our program connects Mentees with experienced female and male professionals who provide advice, field questions, and assistance.

Each participant will be assigned to a Mentor and may logon to our web site from any Internet capable computer to communicate with their Mentor experienced in their field of interests.

The unique part of our program is that Mentees will be building a vision and business plan as they work with their Mentors so that they can complete the program with a clear direction for their goals.

WIMNN actively recruits Mentors from within its membership and on the outside to participate in the Mentoring Program. Your years of experience and expertise can be of great benefit to the organization and its members.

Through our program, we provide a realistic, comprehensive view of multiple careers, and assist women in investigating and understanding those careers.

Eligibility requirements for participating as a Mentee

§ Eligible member of Women In Music National Network with Silver/Gold/Platinum membership or member who has been on our waiting list.

§ To be running or in the stages of setting up a music related business/career.

§ To have regular access to email. (WIMNN will provide an email account)

§ To have at least a rough draft of a business plan in place which you are working towards and able to discuss with a Mentor (outline document will be provided)

§ To be willing to exchange email messages regularly with a professional in the music business.

§ To be available to participate for a six-month period

§ To be prepared to conduct yourself in an ethical manner.

§ To be able to maintain confidentiality.

§ Be prepared to undertake appropriate preparation in the form of an online orientation tutorial and background reading (what Mentees can expect and guidelines for electronic communication).

§ Be prepared to share skills gaps or areas with which you would like assistance.

§ Have the maturity to be responsive to career and business development.

Participation Forms

Mentee Participation Form

Mentor Participation Form

Mentoring Program Sponsorship Form

	Become a Mentor Mentors offer their services on a volunteer basis and can be either female or male. You will be partnered with a Mentee that matches your field of music. Mentors will be provided with a set of guidelines for mentoring, however you are welcomed to establish your own process. The basic requirements for volunteering as a WIMNN Mentor are: § To be a professional in self-managing work arrangements operating or setting up a music related business) § To be willing to Mentor a professional via email. § To have regular access to email. § To be willing to exchange email messages regularly with a Mentee § To be available to participate for a six-month period § Have well developed communication skills. § Have the ability to build and manage relationships. § Be prepared to provide areas of expertise to be matched with skills gaps of Mentees. We invite you to give back to the music community by sharing your industry knowledge. To become a Mentor, please complete the online WIMNN Mentor Program Participation form. We will contact you with additional information.

	Find a Mentor Members seeking a Mentor, can sign up for the Mentoring program by completing a Program Participation Form that indicates their field of music, background, experience, etc. Upon completing the Mentor Program Participation form, our Mentor Program Coordinator will attempt to match each participant with an available Mentor according to the participant's field of interest.

	Sponsorships Many times your busy schedule won't allow you to participate in worthwhile causes. You can still give back to the music community with your financial support. We welcome your tax deductible donations to help contribute toward the success of our mentoring program. WIMNN is a 501 3(c) non-profit corporation. If you or your company would like to make a donation, please complete the Mentoring Program Sponsorship form.