There may come a time ahead to your program’s renewal that you need to get budget approved to keep mentoring momentum going. And in times of tighter budgets, mentoring remains one of the most cost-effective, high-impact tools for learning, development, and retention.

In July's session, we walk you through how to build a solid proposal, get leadership buy-in, and secure the funding you need to continue making mentoring more accessible to more people, including: 

✅ Why mentoring deserves budget

✅ What to include in your proposal

✅ Tips for getting buy-in

Bitesize Training July 2025

Resources and references

• Mentoring program benefits you don't want to miss
• Maximizing your learning and development budget
• Mentoring statistics you need to know in 2025

NEW 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 our budget proposal template.