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Are you aware that 87% of surveyed job seekers find organizations that practise mentoring to be "more attractive"? Or that 76% of hiring managers say mentorship is essential to reducing brain drain? Despite that, 66% of Canadian organizations still do not practise mentoring. This gap often leads to low employee retention and the loss of crucial institutional knowledge as retiring employees depart without any succession plan.

Christian Charity Mentors is a new paid program available to staff members of any CCCC member organization. CCM has been designed to foster professional growth and development at every career stage. It provides the following value for many common team scenarios:

To empower new employees as part of your organization’s onboarding package
To spark inspiration for tenured employees who still have room to grow
To equip professionals with the wisdom of others who are experienced in their job role
To give mature or retiring leaders a place to share their wisdom and expertise

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FIND A MENTOR Click here to sign up and
BECOME A MENTOR

Details

For the small fee of $100.00 per staff member, CCCC members can purchase annual access to the mentorship platform. Mentees gain the ability to request mentoring relationships inside the platform with experienced professionals and executives from other CCCC member organizations. Upon matching, the program nurtures the growth of mentorship bonds by offering networking opportunities, an introductory orientation to the program, and access to various resources.

Please note that all participants must adhere to the platform and program guidelines during their interactions on the platform, ensuring a respectful and productive environment for everyone involved. Mentors have signed up on a volunteer basis and are free to accept or decline mentoring opportunities as they see fit.

Benefits

BENEFITS OF BEING A MENTOR

Pass on your knowledge and wisdom
Enhance leadership and mentoring capabilities
Forge new connections for personal and professional growth
Boost career advancement and potential for increased earnings
Foster a fulfilling sense of accomplishment from assisting others
Expand knowledge of the talent pool within Canadian charities and churches
Amplify presence within the Canadian church and charitable organizations community

BENEFITS OF BEING A MENTEE

Grants access to seasoned professionals ready to provide advice in specific areas of interest or expertise
Opens avenues for confidential discussions about various career trajectories, roles, and developmental opportunities
Presents chances to explore tactics for navigating novel or difficult circumstances
Potentially enhances career advancement prospects
Encourages bold steps, goal setting, and the formulation of actionable plans
Cultivates a supportive relationship geared towards guidance and encouragement

FAQs

HOW DOES CCM FIT IN WITH YOUR ORGANIZATIONS EXISTING PROGRAMS?
We see this program as being a high value benefit for CCCC members in the following ways:
- To empower new employees as part of your onboarding package
- To spark inspiration for tenured employees who still have room to grow
- To equip professionals with the wisdom of others who are experienced in their job role
- To give mature or retiring leaders a place to share their wisdom and expertise
HOW DO I USE THE PLATFORM?
It’s easy! Just click here to access to the platform and sign up. Registration takes only a minute or two and you can even link it with your LinkedIn account. Mentors and mentees have the flexibility to choose a mentoring schedule and communication method that best suits their availability and preferences.
WHO CAN BECOME A MENTEE?
Any employee of any CCCC member organization can become a mentee.
WHO CAN BECOME A MENTOR?
Any employee of any CCCC member organization can become a mentor. Many assume that only industry veterans or executives with over 20 years of experience qualify as mentors. However, this is a misconception! Professionals in the early stages of their career can also serve as mentors, offering valuable perspectives and insights that enrich the mentor-mentee relationship.
WHAT AM I COMMITTING TO AS A MENTOR/MENTEE?
CCCC has a large and diverse member base of charities operating in many different sectors in Canada, and we have heard of a wide range of needs for mentorship. In the earliest stages of this program, we determined that allowing mentors and mentees to negotiate the details of each relationship directly with each other would be the most effective format for our members. We hope that by keeping details like subject matter, frequency, and duration in the hands of mentors and mentees, users can find a suitable mentor for their specific field and skill set.
HOW DO I KNOW WHO THE MENTORS ARE?
At the program launch in September 2024, CCM already includes mentors who are senior professionals and executives from notable charities across Canada, including many accredited CCCC member organizations. However, to protect the privacy of those volunteer mentors, we have determined it best to keep their identities confidential. The MentorCity platform is fully compliant with PIPEDA and CCCC member information security practises.
ARE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MENTOR/MENTEES CONFIDENTIAL?

Program admins do have the ability to view correspondence between mentors and mentees. CCCC retains the right to view such messages at their own discretion to promote the highest quality user experience for program participants.

Please note that the Christian Charity Mentors program is intended solely for mentorship within the charitable sector, specifically for those working at Christian charities. It is not a consulting service or intended for use in for-profit activities. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to discuss and agree on the goals and expectations of their mentorship relationship. Program administrators may monitor correspondence between participants, and CCCC reserves the right to review such communications to ensure a high-quality experience for all users.

Words from our members

Rosie Shen

Business Manager, BC Christian Academy

We have been a CCCC member since 2019, and have been continuously blessed with great support and an impressive collection of resources. They have an exceptional staff that is helpful, knowledgeable, and has helped make my challenges a lot easier. I appreciate their timely messages filled with caring encouragement, and the CEO takes time to listen and respond to all my questions and prayer requests. Thank you CCCC for all that you do!!!

Andrew Hiebert

Executive Director, Camp Crossroads

Our leadership at Camp Crossroads has been utilizing CCCC resources and the Member Support Team since before I became director in 2008. Their scope of knowledge and expertise continue to help us navigate the challenges of being an effective ministry in a complex society. Thank you CCCC for your care and exceptional service.

Lisa Kordiaka

Business Administrator at The Harbour, A Community Church

Once again, I'd like to thank the CCCC for the assistance that was provided. I recently emailed a financial question and received a reply within hours. This was a huge help and I was able to furnish our accountant with information which will assist them to understand how charitable organizations are run. You offer many other services, I know, but I've been helped countless times by you to do a better job.

Esther Atemo

Executive Director at Mully Children's Family Canada

As a first-time executive director, who started in January 2020, I cannot say enough how CCCC has been a lifeline professionally and ministry wise. I have called the CCCC office so many times to ask for help. I have been amazed each time by the thoroughness and wealth of knowledge that the team has. Thank you for the incredible work you do to support ministries such as Mully Children's Family Canada (MCF)!

Terry Veldboom

Controller at Christian Reformed Church

I appreciate that CCCC is very accessible as a touchstone to confirm my understanding of the law. They have high credibility and I know I can trust their opinion.

Kirk Giles

Co-Lead Pastor at Forward Church

We value that we don’t have to do the work of research when CRA makes certain decisions – we can rely on the guidance from CCCC. As certain needs arise, we know that we have a friend and connection in areas like policy development, charity law, and trends of what’s happening in the Christian charity sector. CCCC is an incredibly valuable resource.

Juergen Severloh

Director at Family Support Centre of Winnipeg

I appreciate the ability to just call and get to the right person, I never feel rushed by them, and the follow up always exceeds what they say they would do.

Richard Dendy

Executive Director at Haven Ministries

The CCCC’s legal and technical advice is always beneficial for us; it's a service we could never afford on our own. They’re like our CFO in a box. It’s critical for Haven to have the oversight we need to be appropriately governed. The articles and advice from CCCC bring to light areas we can improve, and the charity handbook is invaluable.

Tim Coles

National Director at Youth for Christ Canada

I am learning so much about leadership and governance by serving with the CCCC Board. The example of integrity is a model for me personally and Youth for Christ Canada where I serve as National Director.

Todd Lester

Director of Ministry Development & Operations at Be In Christ Church of Canada

Our pastors often comment to me how much they appreciate belonging to a denomination that is committed to help care for their long-term financial planning by providing a robust pension plan. Knowing that this important practical need is being cared for by their denomination allows them, as a pastor, to focus on the work that God has called them to. As a denominational leader, it is a blessing to have a partner in CCCC who can offer this pension plan for our pastors and employees. We very much appreciate the fully developed pension plan that CCCC offers to our members. As a user of the pension plan, the online tools that are provided offer investment transparency as well as the opportunity to redirect investments within the portfolio according to each user’s ‘risk’ comfort. I appreciate the role of CCCC in helping our denomination provide an essential and important service with a robust quality pension plan. I would gladly recommend it to others.

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