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Mentor Program

The purpose of the MMTA Mentor Program is to connect any active MMTA municipal member (mentee) requesting one-on-one support and guidance from an experienced treasury professional who is also an active MMTA member (mentor). A mentor will have at least five years of active MMTA membership and be a graduate of Basic Institute. 

Any member can request a mentor by contacting MMTA. Mentorships can be general purpose or for something specific, we will make connections between a mentee and mentor based on need, municipality type and size, county or general region of the state. If you have specific information that you're looking for, make sure to make us aware of it when you're requesting a mentor. Use this form to request a mentor. 

Mentee Guidelines

  • Seek guidance when needed.
  • Research questions first using the Listserv, Resource Manual and other resources.
  • Respect your mentor and their time – they are a volunteer, not a consultant.
  • Your mentor’s experience may not be the same as your situation; understand that they will refer you to other resources.
  • Participate in MMTA training events for professional development and peer networking.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Do not expect your mentor to perform your job duties. If necessary, you should source professional service providers to provide dedicated assistance.
  • Contact the committee chair or association manager if the relationship or program does not meet your expectations.
  • Mentorship duration is one year.

Mentors

If you're interested in giving someone a helping hand and sharing your time and expertise, consider becoming a MMTA mentor. This is a great way to get involved, help out a colleague, and strengthen municipal treasury in the state of Michigan. Use this form to become a mentor.

Mentor Guidelines

  • Share your knowledge and experience. Provide appropriate resources and solutions.
  • Encourage use of resources like the Listserv and MMTA’s Resource Manual.
  • Share your network of subject matter experts with your mentee to help them connect.
  • Determine the best way to communicate for both you and your mentee.
  • Maintain regular contact. If you don’t hear from your mentee, reach out monthly.
  • Encourage participation at MMTA training events.
  • If you both attend a conference, welcome and introduce your mentee to other attendees.
  • Be respectful and reliable. Maintain confidentiality.
  • Mentors are not responsible for the performance of their mentee. Mentors should not perform a mentee’s job duties or tasks, even under deadline. If your mentee appears to need additional assistance, suggest other resources.
  • Each mentee receives one year in the program. Mentors can assist multiple mentees.
  • Contact committee chair or association manager if mentee relationship does not meet your expectations or you have any questions regarding your mentor experience.