As part of CBV Institute’s commitment to ED&I, our Mentorship Program connects mentors and mentees in meaningful, respectful mentoring relationships. Navigating a business valuation career can be daunting, and a mentor with field experience can help mentees further their professional growth. Mentors have the opportunity to pay it forward, sharing their accumulated knowledge and experience, and empowering and advancing a female professional in the early stages of her career. Time spent on mentorship activities qualifies as unverifiable CPD for both mentors and mentees.
The program pairs female CBV mentees with CBV mentors* outside their workplace for a seven-month period. With a mentor’s support and guidance, mentees establish career goals, discuss strategies to overcome challenges, and benefit from the mentor’s knowledge and experience.
CBV Institute tries to match mentors and mentees from the same region so face-to-face meetings are possible, if both wish. After pairings are made, CBV Institute facilitates an orientation session to set out the parameters of the mentoring relationship and suggest areas for mentors and mentees to explore.
*Mentees can indicate whether they prefer to be paired with a mentor of a specific gender.
- A Member (CBV) in good standing, with 10 or more years of experience in the business valuation profession
- A commitment to the mentoring relationship, including monthly meetings of approximately one hour
- A commitment to helping earlier-career professionals advance and grow by sharing relevant knowledge and expertise
- A strong communicator who provides honest, constructive feedback, listens actively, brings positivity and enthusiasm, and can guide the mentee in developing their own ideas, learning, and personal and professional competence
Note: mentors are not intended to serve as a job conduit.
- 1 to 5 years of experience in the business valuation profession
- Currently employed as a business valuation professional
- A CBV Institute Member in good standing
- A clear understanding of (a) your career goals over the next five years and (b) why you are seeking a mentoring relationship
- A commitment to the mentoring relationship, including scheduling and attending monthly meetings of approximately one hour, being open to feedback, and bringing a growth mindset
Pairing
Pairing is based, in part, on location, background, workplace, practice area, and personal characteristics the mentee considers important (for example, family status).
Applications
Applications for the 2026 Mentorship Program are now closed. The program will reopen in 2027.