2011 NBMBAA-DC Corporate Partner Orientation Presentation

1. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
2011 Orientation
October 27, 2011
City Club of Washington
Columbia Square
12:00 PM

2. Mission/Vision
Mission
The National Black MBA Association leads in the creation of educational
opportunities and economic growth for African Americans by:
• Providing innovative programs to stimulate their intellectual and economic growth
• Building partnerships with key stakeholders who help facilitate this growth
• Increasing awareness and facilitating access to graduate management education
programs and career opportunities in management fields
Vision
The National Black MBA Association will be the premier business organization
serving Black professionals.
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3. Overview
Professional Chapters*
East Mideast Midwest
• Boston • Cincinnati • Chicago
• Greater Harrisburg • Cleveland • Indianapolis
• Hartford • Columbus • Kansas City
• New Jersey • Dayton • Milwaukee
• New York • Detroit • St. Louis
• Philadelphia • Louisville • Twin Cities
• Pittsburgh • Western New York
• Richmond
• Washington, D.C.
• Westchester/Greater Connecticut
South West
• Atlanta • New Orleans • Austin • San Diego
• Birmingham • Piedmont Triad • Dallas/Fort Worth • San Francisco
• Central Florida • Raleigh/Durham • Denver • Seattle
• Charlotte • South Florida • Houston • Portland (Interim)
• Memphis • Tampa • Los Angeles
• Nashville • Phoenix
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• San Antonio (Interim)
*There is also an international Chapter in Toronto, Ontario

4. Chapter
Demographics
793 Members as of October 24, 2011
Top Industries Membership by Geography
Management Consulting Washington, D.C. 18%
Technology Maryland 51%
Financial Services Virginia 23%
Finance Other 8%
Marketing
Top Employers Top MBA Programs
Booz Allen Hamilton Howard University
Verizon George Washington University
PwC Georgetown University
Deloitte University of Maryland
Marriott Johns Hopkins
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5. 2011 Chapter Highlights
• Hosted 8 general body membership meetings in partnership with Allstate, Bank
of America, Choice Hotels, PwC, SiriusXM and State Farm
• Continued partnerships with ALPFA, NABA and NSHMBA
• Hosted Pre-Conference Career Expo in partnership with Choice Hotels
• Hosted Wealth Building Series in partnership with Bank of America
• Awarded first George Washington University / NBMBAA-DC scholarships
• Introduced Capital One/Howard University Pilot Scholarship Program
• Received Career Channel Award at 2011 NBMBAA Conference
• Grown membership by 43% YTD (555 to 793)
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6. 2011 Corporate
Partners
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7. 2011 Collaborative
Partners
Washington, D.C. Chapter
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8. 2011 University
Partners
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9. 5 Channels of Access
Education Entrepreneurship
• Leaders of Tomorrow • Community Consulting Clinic
• MBA Connects • Entrepreneur Showcase
• Scholarship Program
• Scholarship & Awards Gala Lifestyle
• Wealth Building Series • Strokes FORE Scholarships
• Annual Giving Campaign
• Membership Mixers
Leadership Career
• General Body Meetings • Pre-Conference Career Expo
• The CEO Series • Online Career Network
• Workplace Speaker Series
• East Region Leadership Retreat
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10. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
EDUCATION

11. 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
National Case Competition SAT/ACT Preparation
Oratorical Competition Cultural Development
Scholarship & Awards Gala Professional Development/Training
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12. Student Outreach
MBA Connects
Connects seasoned professionals with area MBA students. The goal is to
develop mentoring relationships where MBA students will obtain valuable
career advice from professionals looking to lend their business expertise
Scholarship Program
In 2011, Student Outreach provided 12 scholarships for LOT,
undergraduate and graduate students in partnership with George
Washington University and Capital One
Scholarship & Awards Gala
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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13. 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 inception in 2002
2009 WBS Events
“Red Flags in the Retirement Zone – How to Prepare for the Risks”
“Investing and Protecting Your Wealth in Today’s Turbulent Financial
Climate”
2011 WBS Event
“Investing in Today’s Real Estate Market”
2012 WBS Prospective Topics
“Wealth Building Techniques/Financial Planning”
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“Debt Management/Investing”

14. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
LEADERSHIP

15. General Body
Meetings (GBMs)
General Body Meetings provide professional development opportunities
for our membership. They also provide the ideal opportunity to meet
face to face with talented MBA professionals seeking career
opportunities with your company.
As a partner, you will have the opportunity to disseminate information,
provide speaker(s) and topics for the program, and promote career
opportunities
2011 GBM Professional Development Topics
– “A Discussion on Leadership” – Choice Hotels
– “Conquering Your Career In A Tough Economy” – PwC
– ”Rewards and Challenges of Entrepreneurship” – State Farm
– “Protecting Your Assets” – State Farm
– “Investing in Today’s Real Estate Market” – Bank of America 15

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.
2012 CEO Series Prospective Topics
Town Hall Meeting in the C-Suite
• Value Proposition of Networking
• Acquiring a Mentor/Champion
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17. Workplace Speaker
Series
• Brings speakers and subject matter experts onsite to meet and
speak with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Allows corporate partners to address the needs and challenges of
maintaining a diverse workforce through our established
relationships and networks of renowned speakers and presenters at
a reduced rate.
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18. East Region Retreat
• Leadership development training for Chapters in the NBMBAA East
Region.
• The 2012 East Region Retreat will be held in Washington, D.C. in
November 2012.
• Approximately 50 attendees and members of NBMBAA HQ Staff are
scheduled to attend.
• The 2011 Retreat was held in Atlantic City, NJ. Our partners were
State Farm and PNC Bank.
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19. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP

20. 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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21. 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 distribute company information
– Opportunity to make opening and closing remarks
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22. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
LIFESTYLE

23. 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
• 2011 Events
– March Madness (with Capital One and NABA)
– Karaoke Night (May)
– Crab Feast and Fish Fry (August)
– Holiday Soiree (December)
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24. 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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25. 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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26. EMPOWERING VISIONARIES
Corporate Partnership with the
Washington D.C. Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
CAREER

27. Career Expo
The Career Expo 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.
2011 Pre-Conference Career Expo
Title Partner – Choice Hotels
Exhibit Room Partner – Allstate
Plenary Room Partner – U.S. SEC
Workshops
–“Advance Your Career with Professional Certifications”
–“How to Use a Vision Board to Create Personal and Career Success”
–“Putting Your Best Foot Forward with The SEC”
–“Uncover the Hidden Networking: Strategies for Maximizing Your NBMBAA
Conference Experience”
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28. Online Career
Network
Job Postings
Single or multiple postings are available for your hiring needs. Jobs can
be posted for one (1), three (3), six (6) or twelve (12) months and will
reach a web audience of over 2,000 MBA professionals in the
Washington, D.C. metro area.
Resume Database Access
Search resumes and profiles of local MBA professionals actively
seeking employment. Database access is available for one (1), three
(3), six (6) or twelve (12) month intervals.
Featured Employer Recognition
Logo recognition on the site home page as a featured employer and
direct links to all posted jobs.
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29. Partnership Benefits
• Access to approximately 800 members and 2000+ MBA
professionals in the Washington DC metro area
• Increase brand recognition as an employer and vendor of choice for
diverse MBA talent
• Leverage Chapter relationships with other professional
organizations (NABA, NSHMBA, ALPFA, etc.)
• Leverage Chapter relationships with local MBA programs (Howard,
George Washington, American, Maryland, Morgan State, etc.)
• Access to unlimited job posts and resume database
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30. Partnership Levels
Bronze $5,000
Silver $10,000
Gold $15,000
Platinum $20,000
Diamond $25,000
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* Partnership levels are based on actual dollar amounts and value of in-kind contributions

31. Next Steps
• One-on-One meetings
• Proposal Submission and Acceptance
• Invoice for payment
• Partnership Announcement Press Release
• Activity Planning and Execution
• Post Event Debrief
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32. Chapter
Partnership Contacts
John L. James II, President
(703)244-0770
pres@dcbmbaa.org
LaSondra Gray, Vice President of Development
(571) 245-2579
vpdev@dcbmbaa.org
Ron Smith, Corporate Development & Grants Chair
(336) 307-9225
corpdev@dcbmbaa.org
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