Committees
The organization depends on the talents of the members to accomplish our goals. We need each and every one of you to participate to be able to make a difference in the community. Therefore, we invite you to Join a Committee Today!
COMMITTEES ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CORPORATE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Chair: Alvin Carr
Develops and maintains partnerships with local corporations and small businesses. Solicits support and identifies value-added solutions for all parties.
This committee reports to the Director of Corporate Development and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local corporations and in Triangle Area.
- Develop and maintain Chapter’s Corporate Development plan
- Solicit monetary funding, underwriting, and in-kind services to support Chapter activities
- Recruit corporate partners to support National Conference.
- Shall spearhead the Annual Corporate Reception
- Maintain an updated database of Key contact people for current and potential Corporate Partners. Submit to Director of Technology and Secretary to include on mailing list.
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FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chair: TBD
Oversees developement and implementation of the Fundraising Plan; identifies and solicits funds from internal and external sources to support the operational activities of the organization.
This committee reports to the Director of Corporate Development and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work with committee chairs to determine the committee’s financial needs.
- Use the Grant Foundation libraries to research possible foundations that will fund chapter programs.
- Write grant proposal and submit to Foundations
- Create an Endowment Fund Campaign
- Create events whereby profits will go towards Endowment Fund
- Send letter to Chapter members and other sources soliciting donations
- Re-engage senior and past members to solicit funds
- Use the Grant Foundation libraries to research possible foundations that give to Endowment Funds
- Work closely with Corporate Development Committee to Solicit Funds from Chapter’s corporate partners
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LEADERS OF TOMORROW COMMITTEE
Chair: Roosevelt Elivert
Build and drive the development of the chapter’s Leaders of Tomorrow Program as one of our key initiatives.
This committee reports to the Director of Community Development and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide mentors and resources to marginally academic performing high school students who have leadership potential.
- Expose and motivate students to make good choices about college, their career and their future.
- Plan year long programming and recognition.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chair: TBD
The Community Development Committee’s primary function is to provide the organization with support throughout the community. This is accomplished by providing business expertise and giving assistance to educational, civic, and other organizations.
This committee reports to Director of Community Development and duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Establish relationships and serving as mentors with local schools to address the needs of students in the inner city.
- Participate in an annual program that provides students with information about careers and the corresponding educational requirements for those careers.
- Create opportunities for members to participate in programs, which have a direct impact in community development.
- Support organizations and programs that assist the needy, orphans, homeless families and individuals.
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Chairs: Robert Kerr
Orients new members and assists the chapter in the NBMBAA’s Five Channels of Engagement - Education, Career, Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Lifestyle.
This committee reports to the Membership Director and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work with Marketing to prepare and distribute membership information packages.
- Develop strategies to recruit new members.
- Promote the membership of the National Black MBA Association, Inc.
- Conduct membership orientations
- Develop membership drives to recruit new members.
- Coordinate a membership registration table at monthly meetings and special events.
- Recruit and retain new, renewing and transfer members to the Chapter.
- Prepare and distribute membership applications & information packages upon request.
- Receive, review, copy and submit applications to the National Office.
- Provide a budget for membership activities and year-end recommendations.
- Track attendance and member participation at monthly meetings and special events.
- Maintain the most current membership roster and provide changes to the Director of Technology
- Maintain official chapter mailing labels and email address distribution list
- Develop and maintain relationships with area colleges
- Sponsor activities that address the needs of the student members
The membership committee is looking for members who are willing to attend and maintain the membership registration table at most chapter events. Membership Committee members should be outgoing and willing to ‘work’ the room at chapter events. Time commitment to serve on the Membership Committee is about an hour at each chapter event, which is about one or two each month.
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Chair: TBD
Provide a means for members to socialize and network within the organization and community.
This committee reports to the Director of Membership and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan at least one members and family social event
- Work closely with all committees to determine the types of social activities desired by the members.
- Provide an annual budget for social activities.
- Plan and organize social events.
- Establish and maintain relations with other black professional organizations in the community.
- Consult and advise other committees on forecasting their events and the limitations of the calendar.
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PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Chair: Frank Pollock
Plans and organizes professional development forums which provide stakeholders with effective tools for leadership development and networking.
This committee reports to the VP of Operations and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be responsible for planning and carrying out the programs designed to increase the intellectual and economic wealth of the membership and the community.
- Arrange the date, time, place and all such details for programs and notify secretary.
- Plan and develop topics for the monthly meetings.
- Plan quarterly chapter business meetings
- Arrange the date, time, and location for the monthly meetings and notify secretary.
- Work with Web committee to ensure meetings and programs are updated on calendar.
- Work with Membership and Public Relations committee to publicize/advertise meeting and event notices
- Provide a budget for programs and make year – end recommendations.
The Program committee not only works to support one of the primary NBMBAA - Raleigh-Durham Chapter goals of providing our membership with effective tools for leadership development; but through the organization of monthly meetings, it also serves as a catalyst for building brand awareness to both prospective members and key members of the corporate community.
Community leaders are invited to speak on topics such as: leadership, career development, wealth building, networking, entrepreneurship and African American Heritage.
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NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
Chair: Grace Thompson
Vice-Chair: Esha Herbert
Editor: Stan Chambers
This committee is responsible for the creation and distribution of the Chapter’s newsletter at least on a quarterly basis.
This committee reports to the Secretary and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work with various committee chairs to produce and distribute professional looking newsletter at least quarterly
- Ensure that content is accurate and relevant to our constituents
- Ensure that newsletters are distributed as scheduled
- Maintain the distribution list for the newsletter
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TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Chair: Sandra Thompson Chambers
Secretary: Michele Johnson
Responsibe for the online presence of the organization including website and social networking sites
This committee reports to the Director of Technology and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide a professional online presence for the chapter
- Ensure information is accurate and timely
- Update the mailing and email list monthly
- Update site weekly
- Work with program committee to update calendar
- Recommend any changes, edits, etc to the site in order to remain professional and user friendly.
- Work with other committees to update information on site.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Chair: Shelley Buckner
Enhances the organization’s image and builds brand awareness. Provides regular and timely information about chapter initiatives to the membership, media and community.
This committee reports to the VP of Marketing and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work with various committee chairs to produce professional looking marketing materials for their respective committee and is consistent with the branding of the Chapter
- Develop strategies to successfully market and advertise events andprograms.
- Establish policies and procedures to disseminate information to the public and the press in an effective and timely manner.
- Be informed of standing committees project timeliness to ensure the appropriate level of marketing and advertising of an event, program, or workshop.
- Cultivate and maintain public relations with our established corporate base and the media.
- Provide information for all press releases.
- Provide a budget for publicity activities and make year-end recommendations.
- Seek opportunities to gain positive visibility for the Chapter.
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SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Chair: Sandra Thompson-Chambers
Vice-Chair: Jacqueline Lee-Smith
Plan and implement a first-class scholarship and awards program for the local chapter.
This committee reports to the VP of Administration and the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:ll:
- Build a team of individuals to manage all scholarship program related activities
- Support the committees with fundraising efforts for the scholarship fund
- Increase both the exposure and the audience for the organization and the students that are supported
Our main objective consists of a collaborative effort with the other committees to present a scholarship program that is consistent with the vision and the image of the organization, which will create long-term viability while developing future leaders and improving human capital in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Local scholarship funds are generated from the generous contributions of our local corporate partners, donations and proceeds from our Annual Golf Tournament.
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