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The State of Mentoring in MichiganThe State of Mentoring in Michigan
Report on the Mentor Michigan Census: Wave II, Summer 2005
Report on the Mentor Michigan Census: Wave II, Summer 2005
Robert W. Kahle, Ph.D.
Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-6200 rwkahle@KahleResearch.com
Detroit, MI Regional Meeting, July 26, 2005
Robert W. Kahle, Ph.D.
Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-6200 rwkahle@KahleResearch.com
Detroit, MI Regional Meeting, July 26, 2005
Organization of This PresentationOrganization of This Presentation
I. Background and Introduction
– Objectives
– Defining Mentoring
– Conceptual Overview… Mentoring Funnel
– Methods Used to Conduct the MentorMichigan Census
I. Background and Introduction
– Objectives
– Defining Mentoring
– Conceptual Overview… Mentoring Funnel
– Methods Used to Conduct the MentorMichigan Census
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Organization of This Presentation (Cont’d)
Organization of This Presentation (Cont’d)
II. Key Findings– Tracking key funnel measures
– Demographic changes
– Understanding the gap
– Satisfaction with Mentor MI
III: Using MMC Data– Program Benchmarking/Evaluation
– Fundraising
– Awareness Building
II. Key Findings– Tracking key funnel measures
– Demographic changes
– Understanding the gap
– Satisfaction with Mentor MI
III: Using MMC Data– Program Benchmarking/Evaluation
– Fundraising
– Awareness Building
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Mentor Michigan Census ObjectivesMentor Michigan Census Objectives
1. Identify, count, describe and track– Mentoring organizations– Mentoring programs– Matches, Mentors and Mentees
2. Understand program components, processes, resources and needs
3. Encourage and support program evaluation
1. Identify, count, describe and track– Mentoring organizations– Mentoring programs– Matches, Mentors and Mentees
2. Understand program components, processes, resources and needs
3. Encourage and support program evaluation
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Defining MentoringDefining Mentoring
Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee.
(National Mentoring Partnership)
Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee.
(National Mentoring Partnership)
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Defining MentoringDefining Mentoring
Responsible mentoring can take many forms: Traditional mentoring
(one adult to one young person) Group mentoring
(one adult to up to four young people)
Team mentoring (several adults working with small groups of young people, in
which the adult to youth ratio is not greater than 1:4) Peer mentoring (caring youth mentoring other youth)
E-mentoring (mentoring via e-mail and the internet)
Responsible mentoring can take many forms: Traditional mentoring
(one adult to one young person) Group mentoring
(one adult to up to four young people)
Team mentoring (several adults working with small groups of young people, in
which the adult to youth ratio is not greater than 1:4) Peer mentoring (caring youth mentoring other youth)
E-mentoring (mentoring via e-mail and the internet)Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
RecruitmentRecruitment
MentorPreparation and
Selection
MentorPreparation and
Selection
MentoringMentoring
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The Mentoring Funnel
The Mentoring Funnel
Outcomes for…Outcomes for…
ChildrenChildren AdultsAdults Mentoring OrganizationsMentoring Organizations CommunitiesCommunities State of MIState of MI
Application
Background Checks
Training
Application
Background Checks
Training
Mentoring
Duration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
Mentoring
Duration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
Awareness
Interest
Inquiry
Awareness
Interest
Inquiry
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MethodMethod
Mentor MI CensusWave II
136Complete
Wave III – Fall 2005
Wave IV – Spring 2006
Wave V – Fall 2006
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Wave IRegistered = 156Responded = 105
as of Aug. 31, 2004
Mentor MI Registry
207Organizations
as of Feb. 28, 2005
MethodMethod– On-line survey (hard-copy option)
– Wave I data collected in September 2004
– Wave II data collected in March 2005
– Data collected at both organizational and program levels
– Mentoring organization representatives involved in design and pre-test
– Special focus in Wave II on understanding the gap and use and satisfaction with MM services
– On-line survey (hard-copy option)
– Wave I data collected in September 2004
– Wave II data collected in March 2005
– Data collected at both organizational and program levels
– Mentoring organization representatives involved in design and pre-test
– Special focus in Wave II on understanding the gap and use and satisfaction with MM services
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Special Thanks to All Who Completed Wave IISpecial Thanks to All Who Completed Wave II
Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc.
Wisdom Institute for Teenage Mothers
Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit
Metropolitan Certified Teachers Association, LLC
AMICUS II, Inc.
Women in Community Service
Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach
Legacy Associates Foundation
Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc.
Wisdom Institute for Teenage Mothers
Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit
Metropolitan Certified Teachers Association, LLC
AMICUS II, Inc.
Women in Community Service
Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach
Legacy Associates Foundation
Student Mentor Partners
Volunteers in Prevention, Inc.
Life Directions
Twenty-first Century Sisterhood, Inc.
Maria Madeline Project, Inc.
MANHOOD, INC
Common Ground Sanctuary
NaFFAA Michigan
Jewish Family Service-Mentor Connection
Student Mentor Partners
Volunteers in Prevention, Inc.
Life Directions
Twenty-first Century Sisterhood, Inc.
Maria Madeline Project, Inc.
MANHOOD, INC
Common Ground Sanctuary
NaFFAA Michigan
Jewish Family Service-Mentor Connection
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Overview of FindingsKey Funnel MeasuresOverview of FindingsKey Funnel Measures
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Responding and RegisteredMentoring OrganizationsResponding and RegisteredMentoring Organizations
00 5050 100100 150150 200200 250250
Wave IIWave II
Wave IWave I156156
105105
136136
207207
Responding OrganizationsResponding Organizations Registered OrganizationsRegistered Organizations
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Wave I vs. Wave IIWave I vs. Wave II
35 organizations in the Tri-County area responded
to Wave II
35 organizations in the Tri-County area responded
to Wave II
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Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
Inquiries and applications are increasing.
In Jan. and Feb. of 2005, more than 3,900 inquiries and 1,852 applications.
Inquiries and applications are increasing.
In Jan. and Feb. of 2005, more than 3,900 inquiries and 1,852 applications.
How Many Inquiries?Applications? How Many Inquiries?Applications?
9,975: New inquiries in 2004
6,249: New written applications received from potential mentors
9,975: New inquiries in 2004
6,249: New written applications received from potential mentors
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ApplicationBackground Checks
Training
ApplicationBackground Checks
Training
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
AwarenessInterest
Inquiry
AwarenessInterest
Inquiry
Mentor Inquiries and Applications Monthly Averages:Mentor Inquiries and Applications Monthly Averages:
Wave I vs. Wave IIWave I vs. Wave II
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
1/1/04 - 8/31/04Wave I
1/1/04 - 8/31/04Wave I
1,9511,951
926831831
520520728728
497497
9/1/04 - 12/31/04Wave II
9/1/04 - 12/31/04Wave II
1/1/05 - 2/28/05Wave II
1/1/05 - 2/28/05Wave II
InquiriesInquiries
ApplicationsApplications
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Slightly less than one third of the state total of inquires and applications
come from the tri-county area
Slightly less than one third of the state total of inquires and applications
come from the tri-county area
What Types of Screening Used? Increase Since Wave I?What Types of Screening Used? Increase Since Wave I?
AwarenessInterestInquiry
AwarenessInterestInquiry
Little change from Wave I. Slightly more use Sex Offender and Child Abuse registries.
Little change from Wave I. Slightly more use Sex Offender and Child Abuse registries.
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
Application
Background Checks
Training
Application
Background Checks
Training
0 20 40 60 80 100
Criminal BackgroundCheck
Criminal BackgroundCheck
Sex Offender RegistrySex Offender Registry
Child Abuse RegistryChild Abuse Registry
Personal CharacterReference
Personal CharacterReference
Written ApplicationWritten Application
Personal InterviewPersonal Interview
89%89%83%83%
60%60%64%64%
40%40%48%48%
79%79%81%81%
83%83%89%89%
86%86%87%87%
Wave IWave I Wave IIWave II Not all response categories shownNot all response categories shown
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How Many Children Served?How Many Mentors? How Many Children Served?How Many Mentors?
27,090:Young people mentored in 2004
15,977:Mentors throughout all of 2004
30,000+: Estimated mentor/mentee relationships in MI in 2004
27,090:Young people mentored in 2004
15,977:Mentors throughout all of 2004
30,000+: Estimated mentor/mentee relationships in MI in 2004
Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
Application
Background Checks
Training
Application
Background Checks
Training
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
AwarenessInterestInquiry
AwarenessInterestInquiry
Mentoring movement momentum is building, although growth in mentoring
is mostly out-state, not in tri-county area
Mentoring movement momentum is building, although growth in mentoring
is mostly out-state, not in tri-county area
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What Type of Mentoring?What Type of Mentoring?
Application
Background Checks
Training
Application
Background Checks
Training
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
AwarenessInterestInquiry
AwarenessInterestInquiry
One to One66%
One to One66%
E-Mentoring1%
E-Mentoring1%
Team 13%Team 13%
Peer 7%Peer 7%
Group 13%Group 13%
PrimaryPrimary
State-wide one to one mentoring is still most common and
has increased slightly since Wave I
In tri-county, one to one is less common and peer and team more often used
State-wide one to one mentoring is still most common and
has increased slightly since Wave I
In tri-county, one to one is less common and peer and team more often used
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Mentoring Program Site?Mentoring Program Site?
Application
Background Checks
Training
Application
Background Checks
Training
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
AwarenessInterestInquiry
AwarenessInterestInquiry
Community-Based45%
Community-Based45%
Business1%
Business1%
Gov’t/Other10%
Gov’t/Other10%
School-Based36%
School-Based36%
Faith-Based8%
Faith-Based8%
While there are more community-based programs, more children are served via school-based programs
Average school-based program serves 169Average community-based program serves 115
While there are more community-based programs, more children are served via school-based programs
Average school-based program serves 169Average community-based program serves 115
More or Less Mentoring? More or Less Mentoring?
94: Organizations report an increase in matches in last year
29: Organizations report a decrease in matches in last year
94: Organizations report an increase in matches in last year
29: Organizations report a decrease in matches in last year
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Application
Background Checks
Training
Application
Background Checks
Training
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
AwarenessInterestInquiry
AwarenessInterestInquiry
3,282:increase in new matches since Feb. of 2004
- 1066: decrease in matches since Feb. 2004
2,216:net increase in matches comparing Feb. 2004 through Feb. 2005
3,282:increase in new matches since Feb. of 2004
- 1066: decrease in matches since Feb. 2004
2,216:net increase in matches comparing Feb. 2004 through Feb. 2005
Net increase
in tri-county is
282
Net increase
in tri-county is
282
More or Less Active Mentors?More or Less Active Mentors?
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000
Wave IIWave II
Wave IWave I
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Number of Active MentorsWave I vs. Wave II
Number of Active MentorsWave I vs. Wave II
12,000
9,1089,108
10,54610,546
Tri-County mentors
represent 1,624 of total in Wave II
Tri-County mentors
represent 1,624 of total in Wave II
Waiting Lists Longer or Shorter? Waiting Lists Longer or Shorter?
Wave I Wave II
Mentors 2,017 1,243
Mentees 2,345 3,428
Wave I Wave II
Mentors 2,017 1,243
Mentees 2,345 3,428
Mentors on waiting lists have declined, while there are more children waiting.
Number of children waiting is under-stated!
Mentors on waiting lists have declined, while there are more children waiting.
Number of children waiting is under-stated!
Application
Background Checks
Training
Application
Background Checks
Training
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
MentoringDuration & Intensity
Repeat & Refer
AwarenessInterestInquiry
AwarenessInterestInquiry
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0 10 20 30 40
Reported Minimum Weekly Mentoring Intensity: Wave I vs. Wave II Reported Minimum Weekly Mentoring Intensity: Wave I vs. Wave II
Mentoring
Duration & IntensityRepeat & Refer
Mentoring
Duration & IntensityRepeat & Refer
No MinimumTime Required
No MinimumTime Required
1 Hour per Week1 Hour per Week
2 Hours per Week2 Hours per Week
3-5 Hours per Week3-5 Hours per Week
6+ Hours per Week6+ Hours per Week
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19%19%13%13%
38%38%42%42%
23%23%15%15%
23%23%15%15%
4%4%11%11%
Don’t know/no answer responses not shownDon’t know/no answer responses not shownIntensity has
increased slightly at low and high ends
since Wave I
Intensity has increased slightly at low and high ends
since Wave I
Wave IWave I
Wave IIWave II
AwarenessInterestInquiry
AwarenessInterestInquiry
Application
Background Checks
Training
Application
Background Checks
Training
Mentor and Youth Served Demographics
Mentor and Youth Served Demographics
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Changes in Mentor Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II - State Totals Changes in Mentor Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II - State Totals
Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
Large increase in 18-25 year olds who mentor
Implication is that college age young adults
are good targets for mentor recruitment
Large increase in 18-25 year olds who mentor
Implication is that college age young adults
are good targets for mentor recruitment
Wave I Wave II
<18 19% 20%18-25 9 3926-3536-45 52 3046-5556-65 16 466+ 4 7
Wave I Wave II
<18 19% 20%18-25 9 3926-3536-45 52 3046-5556-65 16 466+ 4 7
Mentor AgeMentor AgeMentor GenderMentor Gender
Wave I Wave II
Male 34% 32%
Female 66% 68%
Wave I Wave II
Male 34% 32%
Female 66% 68%
Changes in Mentor Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II: State TotalsChanges in Mentor Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II: State Totals
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Wave I Wave II
Caucasian 76% 78%
African-American 22 16
Hispanic 2 2
Native American < 1 1
Asian-American < 1 2
Arab-American < 1 < 1
Other < 1 < 1
Wave I Wave II
Caucasian 76% 78%
African-American 22 16
Hispanic 2 2
Native American < 1 1
Asian-American < 1 2
Arab-American < 1 < 1
Other < 1 < 1
Decreased proportion of African-American
mentors in Wave II is a result of new
organizations reporting, not decline in the
number of African-
American mentors
Decreased proportion of African-American
mentors in Wave II is a result of new
organizations reporting, not decline in the
number of African-
American mentors
Mentor RaceMentor Race
Mentor Demographics Wave II: Tri-County Mentor Demographics Wave II: Tri-County
• Mentor Gender– Tri-county slightly more male
• Mentor Age– Tri-county mentors more “middle age”– Big group of 18-25 mentors in Washtenaw
• Mentor Race– 40% of Tri-County Mentors are
African-American – Highest minority proportion in the state
• Mentor Gender– Tri-county slightly more male
• Mentor Age– Tri-county mentors more “middle age”– Big group of 18-25 mentors in Washtenaw
• Mentor Race– 40% of Tri-County Mentors are
African-American – Highest minority proportion in the state
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Proportion of male youth served has increased
Proportion of younger children (ages 6-11) has increased and 12-14 years old decreased
Proportion of male youth served has increased
Proportion of younger children (ages 6-11) has increased and 12-14 years old decreased
Wave I Wave II
<5 - 4%6-11 35% 5912-14 45 1715-18 18 2018-25 2 < 126+ - < 1
Wave I Wave II
<5 - 4%6-11 35% 5912-14 45 1715-18 18 2018-25 2 < 126+ - < 1
Youth Served AgeYouth Served AgeYouth Served GenderYouth Served Gender
Wave I Wave II
Male 40% 51%
Female 60% 49%
Wave I Wave II
Male 40% 51%
Female 60% 49%
Changes in Youth Served Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II: State TotalsChanges in Youth Served Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II: State Totals
Changes in Youth Served Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II: State TotalsChanges in Youth Served Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II: State Totals
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Wave I Wave II
Caucasian 44% 57%
African-American 47 36
Hispanic 5 4
Native American 2 1
Asian-American - < 1
Arab-American < 1 < 1
Other - 2
Wave I Wave II
Caucasian 44% 57%
African-American 47 36
Hispanic 5 4
Native American 2 1
Asian-American - < 1
Arab-American < 1 < 1
Other - 2
Race proportions are different in Wave II
with increase in Caucasians being
served and decrease in proportion of
African-American youths served as a
result of new programs reporting
Race proportions are different in Wave II
with increase in Caucasians being
served and decrease in proportion of
African-American youths served as a
result of new programs reporting
Youth Served RaceYouth Served Race
Changes in Youth Served Demographics: Tri-CountyChanges in Youth Served Demographics: Tri-County
• Youth Served: Gender– Fewer boys served in tri-county
• Youth Served: Age– Teens, especially 15-18 year olds represent
larger proportion of youth served in tri-county compared to state as a whole
• Youth Served: Race– 64% of tri-county youth served are
African-American
• Youth Served: Gender– Fewer boys served in tri-county
• Youth Served: Age– Teens, especially 15-18 year olds represent
larger proportion of youth served in tri-county compared to state as a whole
• Youth Served: Race– 64% of tri-county youth served are
African-American
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Understanding the Gap
Understanding the Gap
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Barriers to GrowthBarriers to Growth
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Too few male mentorsToo few male mentors
Lack of staff for recruitmentLack of staff for recruitment
Too few African-American mentors
Too few African-American mentors
Lack of staff to supervise matchesLack of staff to supervise matches
63%63%
59%59%
36%36%
32%32%
30%30%
23%23%
23%23%
22%22%
18%18%
18%18%
16%16%
• Mentoring Organizations report that they are already at or above capacity
For many, either operating budgets need to increase and/or find more support in recruiting, screening and training
• Mentoring Organizations report that they are already at or above capacity
For many, either operating budgets need to increase and/or find more support in recruiting, screening and training
Potential mentors do not follow-upPotential mentors do not follow-up
Lack of staff for mentor trainingLack of staff for mentor training
Potential mentors not committingto time (intensity)
Potential mentors not committingto time (intensity)
Too few female mentorsToo few female mentors
Too few Hispanic mentorsToo few Hispanic mentors
Lack of staff to support screeningLack of staff to support screening
Potential mentors not committingto min. match (duration)
Potential mentors not committingto min. match (duration)
Barriers to GrowthBarriers to Growth
Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
Too few male mentorsToo few male mentors
Lack of staff for recruitmentLack of staff for recruitment
Too few African-American mentors
Too few African-American mentors
Lack of staff to supervise matchesLack of staff to supervise matches
63%63%
59%59%
36%36%
32%32%
30%30%
23%23%
23%23%
22%22%
18%18%
18%18%
16%16%
• Not enough African-American mentors and mentors who will not work with type of children on list are especially big barriers in tri-county
• Not enough African-American mentors and mentors who will not work with type of children on list are especially big barriers in tri-county
Potential mentors do not follow-upPotential mentors do not follow-up
Lack of staff for mentor trainingLack of staff for mentor training
Potential mentors not committingto time (intensity)
Potential mentors not committingto time (intensity)
Too few female mentorsToo few female mentors
Too few Hispanic mentorsToo few Hispanic mentors
Lack of staff to support screeningLack of staff to support screening
Potential mentors not committingto min. match (duration)
Potential mentors not committingto min. match (duration)
Reasons Inquiries Do Not Become MentorsReasons Inquiries Do Not Become Mentors
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• Liability is a major concern among only 4% of organizations. Most feel they manage liability well
• Approximately 5% of applicants are disqualified through the background checking process
• Liability is a major concern among only 4% of organizations. Most feel they manage liability well
• Approximately 5% of applicants are disqualified through the background checking process
Potential mentor does notsubmit application
Potential mentor does notsubmit application
Potential mentor declinesafter learning about time
per week (intensity)
Potential mentor declinesafter learning about time
per week (intensity)
Potential mentor declinesafter learning about
length of time (duration)
Potential mentor declinesafter learning about
length of time (duration)
Potential mentor declinesafter learning about
needs/character of youth
Potential mentor declinesafter learning about
needs/character of youth
Potential mentor declinesafter learning about
training requirements
Potential mentor declinesafter learning about
training requirements
29%29%
15%15%
11%11%
5%5%
5%5%
Mentor Michigan:Satisfaction and Services Used
Mentor Michigan:Satisfaction and Services Used
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Satisfaction with Mentor MichiganSatisfaction with Mentor Michigan
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Very Satisfied: 40%
Very Satisfied: 40%
Somewhat Satisfied: 38%
Somewhat Satisfied: 38%
Not Very Satisfied: 3%Not Very Satisfied: 3% Not At All: 1%Not At All: 1%
Not Aware/Don’t Know: 18%Not Aware/Don’t Know: 18%
Building awareness through marketing, enhanced linkages
and support for recruitment are the most frequently
mentioned perceived benefits
Building awareness through marketing, enhanced linkages
and support for recruitment are the most frequently
mentioned perceived benefits
Satisfaction with MM is especially strong in
tri-county
Enhanced linkages is key benefit
Satisfaction with MM is especially strong in
tri-county
Enhanced linkages is key benefit
Use of Mentor Michigan ServicesUse of Mentor Michigan Services
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Listserve emailListserve email
MM websiteMM website
Heard FG Mulhern speakHeard FG Mulhern speak
Attended training sessionAttended training session
Saw a MM PSA on TVSaw a MM PSA on TV
Part. in Ntl. Mentoring Month Act.Part. in Ntl. Mentoring Month Act.
None of the aboveNone of the above
Att. regional mtg./Mackinaw Cty.Att. regional mtg./Mackinaw Cty.
• 90% of mentoring organizations reporting have been touched by Mentor Michigan in some way
• Electronic resources are most widely used
• 90% of mentoring organizations reporting have been touched by Mentor Michigan in some way
• Electronic resources are most widely used
Used MMC data in funding prop.Used MMC data in funding prop.
FG Mulhern spoke at your eventFG Mulhern spoke at your event
Used MMC data in eval/planningUsed MMC data in eval/planning
Att. regional mtg./Grand RapidsAtt. regional mtg./Grand Rapids
Heard MM PSA on radioHeard MM PSA on radio
Att. regional mtg./WarrenAtt. regional mtg./Warren
Have VISTA or AmeriCorps workerHave VISTA or AmeriCorps worker
Used MM directoryUsed MM directory
74%74%74%74%
57%57%32%32%
29%29%27%27%
25%25%21%21%
18%18%16%16%15%15%15%15%14%14%
11%11%11%11%
5%5%10%10%
Used tool kitUsed tool kit
Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
Discussion &
Application
Discussion &
Application
Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
Have you used MMC data for…
Evaluation/Benchmarking?
Awareness Building? Fundraising?
Have you used MMC data for…
Evaluation/Benchmarking?
Awareness Building? Fundraising?
Example #1: Using MMC Data for BenchmarkingExample #1: Using MMC Data for Benchmarking
Benchmarking on Screening MentorsBenchmarking on Screening Mentors
State Region Program% Using Sex Offender Registry 64% 57% 75%
% Using Child Abuse Registry 48% 53% 100%
% Checking Personal CharacterReferences 81% 76%
State Region Program% Using Sex Offender Registry 64% 57% 75%
% Using Child Abuse Registry 48% 53% 100%
% Checking Personal CharacterReferences 81% 76%
Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
25%25%
Example #2: Using MMC Data for FundraisingExample #2: Using MMC Data for Fundraising
• Use MMC data to make the case for needed funds
– Reference standards
– Reference comparative strengths (region/state)
– Reference comparative weaknesses
– Subtly communicate you manage, plan, operate as a “fact driven” organization
– Success of your initiative will be evaluated
– Tools, measures, already in-place
• Use MMC data to make the case for needed funds
– Reference standards
– Reference comparative strengths (region/state)
– Reference comparative weaknesses
– Subtly communicate you manage, plan, operate as a “fact driven” organization
– Success of your initiative will be evaluated
– Tools, measures, already in-place
Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
Example #3: Using MMC Data for Awareness BuildingExample #3: Using MMC Data for Awareness Building
• Letters/reports to key stakeholders (mentors, parents, schools, funding sources, media)
• Did you know: – Our organization/collaborative accounts for XX%
of all mentoring relationships in the region/state
– Our organization is among the tops in terms of…• Mentoring intensity or duration• Screening• Training
• Letters/reports to key stakeholders (mentors, parents, schools, funding sources, media)
• Did you know: – Our organization/collaborative accounts for XX%
of all mentoring relationships in the region/state
– Our organization is among the tops in terms of…• Mentoring intensity or duration• Screening• Training
Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.
Discussion Discussion
The State of Mentoring in MichiganThe State of Mentoring in Michigan
Report on the Mentor Michigan Census: Wave II, Summer 2005
Report on the Mentor Michigan Census: Wave II, Summer 2005
Robert W. Kahle, Ph.D.
Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-6200 rwkahle@KahleResearch.com
Detroit, MI Regional Meeting, July 26, 2005
Robert W. Kahle, Ph.D.
Kahle Research Solutions Inc.Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-6200 rwkahle@KahleResearch.com
Detroit, MI Regional Meeting, July 26, 2005