Overview of Partnership Opportunities with The National Black MBA Association - Washington DC Chapter

1. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
2009 Partnership Overview

2. Overview
National Chapters**
East Mideast Midwest
• Boston • Cincinnati • Chicago
• Hartford • Cleveland • Indianapolis
• New Jersey • Columbus • Kansas City
• New York • Dayton • Milwaukee
• Philadelphia • Detroit • Pittsburgh
• Richmond • Louisville • St. Louis
• Washington, D.C. • Western New York • Twin Cities
• Westchester/Greater Connecticut
South West
• Atlanta • Nashville • Austin • San Diego*
• Birmingham • New Orleans • Dallas/Fort Worth • San Francisco
• Central Florida • Piedmont Triad • Denver • Seattle/Portland
• Charlotte • Raleigh/Durham • Houston
• Little Rock* • South Florida • Los Angeles
• Memphis • Tampa* • Phoenix
*Interest Group **There is also an international Chapter in Toronto, Ontario 2

3. Mission/Vision
Mission
The National Black MBA Association leads in the creation of educational
opportunities and economic growth for Blacks.
Vision
The National Black MBA Association will be the premier business organization
serving Black professionals.
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4. Chapter Membership
516 Members as of April 2009 (2nd largest NBMBAA Chapter)
• Membership by Industry
Finance / Accounting 16% Healthcare 6%
Management Consulting 15% Aerospace/Defense 5%
Education & Training 8% Non-Profit 5%
Technology 6% Telecommunications 5%
• Membership by Geography
Maryland 51% Washington, D.C. 20%
Virginia 23% Other 6%
• Top Employers of Membership
IBM Choice Hotels
Booz Allen Hamilton Fannie Mae
PricewaterhouseCoopers Marriott
Verizon
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5. Chapter Accomplishments
• Provided scholarships for graduate, undergraduate and high school students
• Supplied area graduate schools and their students with free consultation
regarding employment and networking
• Served as a resource linking hundreds of area businesses seeking high quality
employees with professionals looking for an optimal employment fit through
career fairs, networking events, Internet activity and personal referrals
• Provided consulting services for area small businesses through the Community
Consulting Clinic (CCC)
• Provided unique professional development opportunities for area businessmen
and women
• Created the National Leaders of Tomorrow Business Case Competition
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6. 5 Channels of Access
Education Leadership
• Leaders of Tomorrow • General Body Meetings
• Student Outreach • The CEO Series
• Wealth Building Series
Career Entrepreneurship
• Local Career Fair • Community Consulting Clinic
• Online Career Network • Entrepreneur’s Showcase
Lifestyle
• Membership Mixers
• Strokes FORE Scholarships
• Annual Giving Campaign
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7. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
EDUCATION

8. Leaders of Tomorrow
(LOT)
Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) is a year-round educational and
mentorship initiative designed to increase academic achievement,
professional development, college preparation, community service and
cultural awareness by guiding African-American high school students
through a structured program of training and leadership activities.
Key Events Key Activities
College Tours Community Service
Case Competitions SAT/ACT Preparation
Oratorical Competitions Cultural Development
Scholarship Banquet Professional Development/Training
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9. Student Outreach
MBA Connects
Will commence in 2009 to connect seasoned professionals with area
MBA students. The goal is to develop a mentoring program where MBA
students will obtain valuable career advice from professionals looking to
lend their business expertise.
Scholarship Program
Student Outreach will continue to evaluate and award scholarships. In
2009, Student Outreach’s goal is to provide at least 8 scholarships for
LOT, undergraduate and graduate students.
Scholarship & Awards Banquet
Provides an opportunity to recognize our scholarship recipients, LOT
students, corporate partners, and members that have demonstrated
unyielding support to the chapter throughout the year.
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10. Wealth Building
Series (WBS)
The Wealth Building Series (WBS) is a comprehensive set of
workshops designed to strengthen the economic and intellectual wealth
of the Chapter’s community. WBS workshops have impacted over 500
participants since the program’s 2002 inception.
Past WBS Topics
“Entrepreneurship and Franchising”
“Achieving Financial Success Despite the Recent Financial Bailout”
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11. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP

12. Community
Consulting Clinic
Community Consulting Clinic (CCC) provides consulting services to
current or aspiring entrepreneurs whose level of financial resources
makes it difficult to solicit professional business advice. CCC supports
2-4 member consulting teams that assist entrepreneurs. Over a 3
month period, CCC consulting teams meet with an assigned
entrepreneur and assist in implementing business ideas.
Services offered by CCC teams may include but are not limited to:
 Market surveys
 Budgeting/accounting advice
 Advertising strategy
 IT evaluation
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13. Entrepreneur’s
Showcase
• Provides local entrepreneurs:
– A platform to promote products and services
– Opportunity to build relationships with other vendors
• As a partner, you will receive:
– Access to future business partners
– Recognition as sponsor on event correspondence
– Table at event to disseminate company information
– Opportunity to make opening and closing remarks
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14. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
LEADERSHIP

15. General Body
Meetings (GBMs)
GBMs provide professional development opportunities for our
membership. They also provide the ideal opportunity to meet face to
face with talented MBA professionals in a relaxed environment. As a
partner, you will have the opportunity to:
• Set up a table to disseminate information
• Provide speaker(s) for program or make remarks
• Inform membership about employment opportunities
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16. The CEO Series
• Provides C Level executives the opportunity to share their
experiences, knowledge, and advice with other professionals.
• Includes, but is not limited to, CEO, CFO, COO, Agency/Department
Directors, and other Senior level executives.
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17. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
LIFESTYLE

18. Membership Mixers
• Serve as membership drives to increase member participation and
build organizational awareness
• Allow members to network and make business contacts in a relaxed
environment
• Proceeds support the Chapter’s scholarship and education programs
• 2009 Planned Events
– Bacardi Gras (March)
– Annual Picnic (August)
– Holiday Affair (December)
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19. Strokes FORE
Scholarships
Strokes FORE Scholarships is our annual golf event that supports the
scholarship program for our Leaders of Tomorrow, undergraduate and
graduate students. Some of the partnership opportunities available for
this event include:
– Title Partnership
– Green
– Tee
– Lunch and Beverage Cart
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20. Annual Giving
Campaign
Overview
The Annual Giving Campaign was created to increase funds in support
of professional development programs for the general membership and
for the Leaders of Tomorrow high school mentorship program. The
Campaign provides Chapter members and supporters a venue to make
tax deductible contribution to the organization.
Matching Contributions
As a partner of the Annual Giving Campaign, your organization would
provide a matching contribution to the campaign for each dollar that our
membership contributes to this year’s campaign, up to a predetermined
maximum amount.
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21. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
CAREER

22. Local Career Fair
The Career Fair provides an opportunity to meet face to face with
talented MBA professionals seeking employment. As a partner, you will
have the opportunity to set up a booth at the career fair and be featured
in all event correspondence and marketing materials.
Career Fair Partnership includes 12 months of complimentary job posts
and resume database access. Booth registration includes 3 months of
complimentary job posts and resume database access.
Career Fair Partnership also includes recognition as a featured
employer with our Online Career Network.
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23. Online Career
Network
Job Postings
A single posting or multiple postings are available for your hiring needs.
Jobs can be posted for one (1), three (3), six (6) or twelve (12) months.
Job postings will reach a web audience of over 1000 MBA
professionals in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Resume Database Access
Search the resumes of local MBA professionals actively seeking
employment. The resume database ensures your hiring decisions will
be made from a diverse pool of talent. Database access is available for
one (1), three (3), six (6) or twelve (12) month intervals.
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24. Become a Partner &
Contact us TODAY!
Oscar W. Mardis, President
202-203-9683
pres@dcbmbaa.org
Keisha Kelly, Vice President of Development
202-246-5632
vpdev@dcbmbaa.org
John James II, Corporate Development & Grants Co-Chair
703-918-3279
corpdev@dcbmbaa.org
Lamart White, Corporate Development & Grants Co-Chair
240-765-5883
corpdev@dcbmbaa.org
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