BDPA Atlanta Chapter Initiatives (2011)

Atlanta Chapter of

BDPA

2011

Initiatives

BDPA 3.0BDPA 2.0BDPA 1.0

What is BDPA 3.0?

An initiative by Atlanta BDPA to facilitate the generation of revenue and exposure for IT

services.

• BDPA “Marketplace” Confidential Database of RFP opportunities Business Directory Listing RFP Development Assistance RFP Fulfillment Entrepreneurial Opportunity Alliance

3.0 Initiatives

• BDPA “Rapid Connect”

3.0 Initiatives

Provides a confidential, external expert resource to customers and complements/extends their internal capabilities

Leads to new growth opportunities for the Chapter by maintaining a “rapid fulfillment response capability” for customers

Membership Free for Members Free for Vendors enrolled in Marketplace Minimal Fee for all others

Directory Listing Managed through Social Media

Managed by Twitter Member and Vendor following

Advertising Service on local website Show case of Member Owned businesses

First year free listing (BDPA Members) Annual $20 listing fee Complimentary Search Engine Optimization *Key Words*

3.0 Initiatives

• Member Business Directory

• Knowledge Transfer Discussions/Round Tables Workshops (Fee-Based) Soft Skill Development

3.0 Initiatives

BDPA 2011 Initiatives – Path to Completion

Leadership Board• Director of Public Relations & Marketing -> VP of Public Relations & Marketing

• Director of Education & Career Development -> VP of Education & Career Development

• New Positions

VP Information Technology

Website Social Media Architecture Document management

VP Business Services

Market Place Rapid Connect Member Service Directory

Board Secretary Reports directly to the chapter president Consolidates various committee schedules into a chapter calendar Records meeting minutes, action items and publishes these to the board

• Remove Webmaster role

Strategy & Planning Committee

Lead by the VP Strategy & Planning

Keith Scott

ResponsibilitiesAssist organization with forward-thinking leadership for the OrganizationDevelop ideas for professional servicesCorporate and government liaison for the organizationLaunch and manage business development pilot programs

Initiatives

• Training Services Work with Education Committee to establish, implement, and manage

the professional services training program Develop pricing strategies and curriculum for training program

• Consulting Services Develop professional service offerings for small to mid-sized businesses

located in the Atlanta area. Develop pricing strategies for professional service offerings.

Resource Needs

• Strategic Planning Consultant – 2 Resources Assist in the development of professional services for Small and Mid-

sized business Attend corporate networking events Assist in managing business service pilot programs

• Trainer – 1 Resource Assist Education and Professional Services committee to develop

training curriculum Assist in recruiting trainers to facilitate training services

Business Services Committee(New Committee)

Lead by the VP Business Services

ResponsibilitiesBDPA “Market Place”Rapid ConnectBusiness Services Directory

Resource Needs

VP Business Services

To Apply:

Submit high level plan to board on how you would achieve Committee Goals Included in the plan:

• Projected Committee needs• Projected 2011 Budget

All plans are due by January 31, 2011 Announce new VP by February 15, 2011

Education & Professional Development Committee

Lead by the VP Education & Professional Development

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for curriculum development for workshops/classes/seminarsResponsible for obtaining training facilityResponsible for obtaining teachers for workshops/classes/seminarsHR Services; job postings, career fairs & coaching

Resource Needs

VP Education and Professional Development

To Apply:

Submit high level plan to board on how you would achieve Committee Goals Included in the plan:

• Projected Committee needs• Projected 2011 Budget

All plan due by January 31, 2011 Announce new VP by February 15, 2011

Business Management Committee

Lead by the VP Business Management

Felicia Jones

ResponsibilitiesFundraisingCommunity OutreachStrategic Partnerships

Initiatives

• Fundraiser - Sponsors Maintain and enhance relationship with current sponsors Identify and acquire additional sponsors

• Community Outreach Identify programs and activities Participate in 2 events

• Program Manager – 2 Resources Gather & document information Organize events Work with other committee members to complete projects

• Project Manager – 1 Resource Create Project Plans Coordinate the work with other committee members to complete projects

Resource Needs

Membership Management Committee

Lead by the VP Membership Management

LaVonda Lloyd

Responsibility Member Recruitment Member Retention  Member Database Management Member Surveys New Member Orientation

2011 Initiatives

• Increase membership by 10%• Membership Drive

Reconnect with past members Coordinate with Public Relations & Marketing Committee to

communicate the benefits of BDPA membership Offer individual incentives and recognition for membership

Resource Needs

• Registration Desk Serves as greeter at BDPA events Collect any money due

• Members Skill Data for 3.0 Gather member skills data for each member that joins the organization

• Membership Drive Distribute information on how to join the organization and become

involved within the organization. Attend invited corporate and community sponsored events.

• New Member Orientation Welcome new members to BDPA and distribute information on the

benefits they have now earned by becoming a member BDPA. Distribute information on how to become involved within the organization.

Technology Committee

Lead by the VP Information Technology

Responsibilities

Website Social Media Architecture Document Management

Initiatives

• Website Redesign Update the look and feel of the current website Create Admin section of site for leadership to use update portions of the

site that affect their areas. i.e. Event calendar Add Blog Change to use new technology

• Podcast Start recording monthly meetings to make available on the site

• Technical Training Courses Work with the VP of Education and Professional Development to

development technical courses for chapter

• Support Chapter IT needs

•Business Analyst/Program Manager – Gathering and document IT requirements from other VP Wireframes and Prototyping Work with other committee members to complete IT projects

•QA Analyst Responsible for testing IT initiatives for the committee Develop test plans Work with other committee members to complete IT projects

•Programmers/Network Specialists Great technical specifications Complete programming work Work with other committee members to complete IT projects

•Project Manager Create Project Plans Work with other committee members to complete IT projects

•Content Specialist Create content for IT initiatives Work with other committee members to complete IT projects

•Graphic Designers Help create the needed graphics that support the committees initiatives.

Resource Needs

Member Services Committee

Lead by the VP Member Services

Katrina Collier

Responsibilities

Monthly Program Meeting Distribute chapter announcementsCoordinate announcements with other committeesSecuring speakers for monthly program meetings & workshops

INITIATIVES

• Coordinate Atlanta Chapter Meetings Build target topics for monthly program meetings based on input from

the Leadership Board and member surveys

Establish Professional, Career, and Technical development

opportunities.

Volunteers will assist the VP Member Services with the following responsibilities:

Identify program meeting presenters Coordinate meeting logistics for monthly meetings etc. Attend planning meetings/conference calls

Estimated hours per month: 4-8

Resource Needs

Finance Committee

Lead by the VP of Finance

Thyrsa Gravely

Responsibilities

Managing Committee Budgets Managing Member Dues Managing Expenses Manage Accounting Functions

Initiatives

• Develop budget for committees Update annual chapter budget

• Track member dues

• Create monthly/annual financial reports

• Review chapter’s non-profit status

• File government-required documents

•1-2 Financial Managers

Resource Needs

Public Relations &

Marketing Committee

Lead by the VP Public Relations & Marketing

Phyllis Ferguson

ResponsibilitiesChapter Newsletter Public Service Announcements Chapter brochure and marketing materialSocial Media ContentCoordinate external events

Initiatives

• Branding Revamp marketing material

• Communication Expand public service announcements, radio and other media

• Social Media Expand quality and content

• Newsletter and Flyers Expand quality and content

• Convert to a new invitation and registration platform• Media Partnerships

Create targeted advertising alliances

• Marketing Director• Communication Administrator• Assistant Newsletter Editor• Program Manager

Resource Needs

Collegiate Liaison Program

Lead by the Director of Collegiate Liaisons

Courtney Brown

Responsibilities

Manage College Programs Recruit campus lecturers Recruit college mentors Recruit students

Initiatives

• Enhance BDPA College Presence at Atlanta Area Colleges

• Establish Relationships with Computer Science Department

• Create a Campus Speaker Series

• Develop Mentoring Program (all levels)

• Facilitate Internship Program

• College Campus Coordinator Coordinate a panel of BDPA members for college symposium Recruit students for BDPA membership Provide professional perspective of issues & trends of IT industry Student mentor – Classroom to boardroom

• Internship Analyst Available to meet and explain internships to corporate sponsors Assist in qualifying students for internship Prepare students for interview (appearance, resume, questions etc…) Student mentor – Classroom to boardroom

Resource Needs

(S.I.T.E.S.) Committee

Student Information Technology Education Scholarship

Lead by the SITES Director

Wesley “Coach Wes” Williams

Responsibilities

Manage High School Student Programs Obtain training facility Recruit trainers and supporters Recruit students

• A.C.E: Advance Computer Education

Exposing students to Business, Media/Graphics Arts, Coding

• HSCC: High School Computer Competition

Preparation for National Competition

• IT Showcase

Assisting HS students researching IT topics

• Women’s Council

Corporate businesswomen mentoring the females

Initiatives

Major OpeningsHSCC Coordinator

Program communication advisor

Other Openings

Instructors

Classroom support

Recruiting IT sponsorship

Women council membership

Resource Needs

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