bdpa atlanta chapter initiatives (2011)
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This 52-page deck shows the initiatives, plans, hopes and dreams of BDPA Atlanta chapter as they enter into 2011. We encourage all stakeholders with BDPA Atlanta chapter to read or download this document. It will define 'BDPA 3.0" for you.TRANSCRIPT
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
Q & A