Professional Mentorship

BNCEP is garnering the power of mentorship to support our members to build social capital, bridge connections in their area of expertise, and become more resourceful. Through a group mentorship structure, members engage in a cohort experience led, by a seasoned nonprofit professional who support the group to:

• Connect members to “activities” that promote well-being & self-care.
• Deepen their knowledge and ability to navigate the nonprofit context in the Greater Philadelphia Region.
• Increase access to resources that benefit their initiatives, programs, and organization overall
• Support members navigate professional challenges and/or innovation.

As a part of the cohort experience, members benefit from bi-monthly activities which include roundtable discussions and presentations from nonprofit leaders, social events, and skill-shares!

Log in to the member portal to choose the option that is of the most interest or more beneficial to you.

Adesanya Karade is an energetic, results-oriented, and mission driven Senior Management Professional with more than 20 years’ progressive experience leading finance and operations, global projects, and grants administration for large domestic and international non-profit organizations. She has a proven track record in reorganizing, streamlining, and strengthening operations to maximize performance. She is a collaborative, creative problem solver that enjoys working with a forward-thinking mission-driven team in a fun fast-paced environment. Adesanya is a world traveler and has worked in many countries, including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Peru, Haiti, and Thailand. In her spare time, Adesanya enjoys relaxing at the beach, studying positive psychology, and hanging out with her dogs.

Sendy Alcidonis serves as a Director on the Consulting team at Nonprofit Finance Fund. Sendy is honored to support mission driven organizations as they navigate change and transition with the tools and resources that best meet their needs and their highest aspirations. Prior to joining NFF, Sendy gained more than 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings as a consultant, administrator, researcher and trainer. Sendy’s experience in the non-profit sector has been primarily in behavioral health, youth development and higher education.

Eric Marsh, Sr., is a Philadelphia native and has been active in community organizing and community engagement for nearly 20 years. A proud father of five, Eric has been a leader in the fields of fatherhood and parenting education and advocacy. He has served as the manager of Community & Engagement for WHYY, overseeing the daily operation of N.I.C.E. (News & Information Community Exchange), a mutual-aid journalism collaborative that organizes, supports, and develops hyper-local, grassroots content creators who provide news and information content to underserved communities across the Delaware Valley. Additionally, he has served as the director of community engagement for City Councilmember Kendra Brooks and the lead outreach organizer for PHMC’s Family Services division.

Eskedar Getahun is a consultant, coach, and facilitator to nonprofits and philanthropy across the country. She is an experienced team leader and strategic thinker, with a record of advancing excellence in operations, finance, strategy, and talent management for organizations making the world a better place. She is also a first-generation immigrant who believes in leading with compassion and integrity and honoring the interconnectedness of humanity. She provides a variety of organizational development support, including one-on-one coaching and leadership development, designing and delivering content focused on strategic management, and facilitating heart-centered team gatherings. This work requires the ability to work nimbly across a variety of contexts and needs, while putting people first.

Kyle JR Morris is a conductor that transmits energy like; heat, sound, light, or love so we can move closer to peace, purpose, and liberation. Freedom ain’t free, and there’s a lot of work to be done. Kyle does his part by giving back to the city he is from even when it doesn’t feel like “Brotherly Love”. He was shot 6 times on New Years Eve 2013, and lost a good friend. This near death experience inspired him to dedicate his second life to service and edutainment. Over the next few years he served as a drop-in center manager for homeless youth, a history teacher, dean of students, and site coordinator at a credit recovery school. In 2016 Kyle realized he could do more for his students and their families outside of the school, and quit to start his entertainment company and clothing line which ultimately grew into his non profit. In 2018 The Education Culture Opportunities (ECO) Foundation, was established. The ECO Foundation serves approximately 500 families in and out of the classroom a week.

Tamica Tanksley is a transformative leader with over 25 years of experience. She currently serves as the Program Director for Compass Pro Bono – Greater Philadelphia where she fosters collaboration by connecting skilled professionals with local nonprofitorganizations who need support to enhance their impact and drive social change.Much of Tamica’s career has been woven with the cord of civic engagement. Her rich background as a Community Relations Professional and Special Events Planner, has made her a dynamic force in educating, encouraging and empowering others. Tamica has dedicated her life to creating impactful events that curate and cultivate meaningful connections that often spark joy, hope and peace even in the midst of mayhem. Her expertise in orchestrating high-profile gatherings and nurturing communities one neighborhood at a time has made her a valued consultant for purpose-driven initiatives.