Ensure the program is well-managed.

 

Form an advisory group:
o  Define the advisory group roles and responsibilities
o  Recruit people with diverse backgrounds to serve on the group
o  Facilitate the advisory group meetings to improve programming and management

 

Develop a comprehensive system for managing program information:
o  Manage program finances
o  Maintain personnel records
o  Track program activity, such as, volunteer hours and matches
o  Document mentor/mentee matches
o  Document program evaluation efforts

 

Fundraising:
o  Hold special events
o  Solicit individual donors
o  Seek corporate donations
o  Apply for government funding

 

Design a system to monitor the program:
o  Review policies, procedures and operations on a regular basis
o  Collect program information from mentors, mentees and other participants
o  Continually assess mentor/mentee relationship