Introduction

There may come a time ahead to your program’s renewal that you need to get the budget approved to keep mentoring momentum going. 

In this module, we’ll walk you through how to build a solid proposal, get leadership buy-in, and secure the funding you need to continue making mentoring magic, including:

• Why mentoring deserves the budget
• Our framework for a solid proposal
• Top tips for getting buy-in

Getting your program proposal right

Conclusion

With the right framing, mentoring is one of the easiest initiatives to say yes to. And with the right proposal, you can secure budget and therefore long-term impact from mentoring. Use these resources to help you:

• The Mentoring Program Proposal That Can’t Be Rejected (Template)
• How to Get Your Leadership Team’s Buy-In For Your Mentoring Program
• Maximizing Your Learning and Development Budget in 2025

Budget Proposal Template

Introducing our new Mentoring Budget Proposal Template: a ready-to-use resource to help you confidently make the case for continued or increased investment in your mentoring program. Whether you're securing budget for the first time or scaling an existing program, this template will support your internal conversations with clarity and credibility.

With this template, you’ll:

✅ Clearly link mentoring to your organisation’s strategic goals and values

💸 Highlight the return on investment and risks of underinvestment

📊 Present a professional, structured budget request with sample slides and guidance

Click on the image below to download the budget proposal template.