NaRCAD is proud to announce the upcoming 2021 Peer Connection Program, serving the AD Community by bringing us all closer, one connection at a time. Through careful curation of peer matches, our mission is to connect community members with a like-minded peer with similar goals, to facilitate the sharing of best practices and experiences through meaningful 1:1 discussions. Please note that this is not a mentorship program, but rather a chance to network with members of the growing AD Community. We accept a maximum of 2 participants per organization or per grant/project. 

To be eligible for the Peer Connection Program:
  • You must have at least one (1) year of AD-specific experience.
  • You must be either a detailer and/or an AD program manager. 

Program Expectations:
  • Peer Matches will self-schedule to meet three (3) times through video, phone, or e-mail from April - October, with suggested discussion prompts sent throughout the duration of the program.
  • Three (3) Gathering webinars will be hosted throughout the program to bring the cohort together for further facilitated discussion and a chance to connect with more peers.
  • The total time commitment will be six (6) hours across 6 months. 

Registration will open on Monday March 1, 2021 at 12pm EST here. Former participants are welcome to reapply, newcomers will be prioritized in event of high demand. 
Timeline:
March 1st, 12pm EST: Registration opens.
March 22nd: ​Registration closes (or when full). 
April 1st: Participants informed of their peer matches.
April 14th, 2-3pm EST: Mandatory Kick-Off meeting with the Peer Connection 2021 Cohort
April - October: Peer matches self-schedule at least 3 meetings to discuss goals, best practices, and experiences. 
July: Mid-Program Gathering Webinar, Date and Time TBD 
October: Program Closing Gathering Webinar, Date and Time TBD. 



Peer Connection Program Resources:
Icebreakers:
2020 Discussion Topics and Questions:
Discussion Forum
  • Want to get to know other people in your peer connection cohort? We have a private Peer Connection thread to function as a space to continue the conversation with peers from all over the world. 

Free or Low-Cost Ways to Connect:

Questions? Email us at narcad@bmc.org