wbdc 2011 strategic plan
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Women’s Business Development Council
2011 Strategic Plan
Mission To advocate for our members and for women in business who
are seeking economic opportunities with local, national and global corporations, as well as government entities.
The WBDC offers a networking resource for the women business community to develop relationships amongst themselves, and with other companies. We believe in advancing diversity in the world of commerce through initiatives designed to eliminate barriers in the business arena for women business enterprises.
Our programs, webinars and networking events are aimed at providing insight and learning about current trends and issues that affect women in business and their lives.
Vision Our vision is to evolve into the women’s
business organization in Florida and Puerto Rico. Our success will be measured by our membership growth and the business relationships we create and cultivate along the way.
Strategic Plan Goal This progressive strategic plan provides the
framework for the Council to achieve its goals for the next five (5) years while fulfilling our mission.
Strategic Areas of Focus
Committee Members
FinancialDevelopment Marketing
ProgramDevelopment
BoardDevelopment Certification H.R. Finance
Glenis Henriquez,Chair Andrew Gordon, Chair Lynn Griffith, Chair LaRae Floyd, Chair Sam Hines, Chair Shari Francis, Treasurer
Lynn GriffithSam Hines
Anne Marie Richards, Co-Chair Glenis Henriquez
Glenis Henriquez, Co-Chair
LaRae Floyd,
Co - Chair
Members: Members: Members:
Leonor Duran
Tampa: Sherry Woodruff (Regional Chair) Candice Angulo Glenis Henriquez
Miguel Centeno Sheri Taber, WBE Debra Paul Sam Hines
Fred Pazmino Terri Hall, WBE Cassandra Wiggins Lynn Griffith
Dr. Reggie Lewis
South Florida: Elena Brouwer, Reginal Chair Debra McCollough
Nancy Rackear
Financial Development Committee
Objective: To expand the pool of funds available for program expansion and sustainability of the WBDC-FL
FDC Action Plan Support the WBDC-FL initiatives to increase WBE certification
Secure diverse sources of revenue i.e. Corporate Sponsorships/Foundations/Grants/Personal donation programs
Organize sustainability initiatives
How? By When? Resources? Who will it impact?
Apply to and pursue foundation support Apply to and pursue grants Planned giving strategies Online donation efforts
Responsibility: Committee Chair and Marketing Department of WBDC
Start Date: February & March, 2011
Resources: FDC Budget
Stakeholders: WBEs, Foundations, Board, Sponsors, & Staff
Marketing Committee Objective: To provide marketing initiatives
to support the WBDC’s overall strategic goals and objectives
Marketing Committee’s Action Plan
Support the WBDC initiatives to increase WBE certifications and corporate sponsorships by creating a consistent message throughout the council’s collateral.
Ensure WBDC name recognition throughout Florida and Puerto Rico, by sending out a consistent message.
Provide opportunities for members to network.
Program Committee Objective: Design and implement
programming and events that respond to the needs of the stakeholders. Design and develop educational opportunities and business enhancement opportunities for WBEs, sponsors and corporate partners.
Program Committee’s Action Plan
Create a questionnaire and distribute to the stakeholders requesting their input on what kind of programs and incentives they would be interested in.
Use the experts within our constituency to develop and implement these programs
Bring back some of the previous activities and programs of the WBDC that really made an impact on the WBEs.
Working closer with the marketing committee to insure that the committee’s efforts are inline with the council’s branding.
Working closer with the finance committee in order to ensure support from a financial standpoint, assuring that the Program Committee could play a role in assisting in the fundraising efforts.
How? By When? Resources? Who will it impact?
Develop and distribute questionnaire Develop and implement 6 networking educational events within the Tampa and South Florida
area. Annual Expo Annual Awards/Gala Banquet Series of internal programs/webinars/speed dating concept/member match up
Responsibility: Program Committee, Staff, and Meeting Planner
Start Date: Jan – Jun, 2011
Resources: $39,000 (some are from existing line items planned, i.e. Expo)
Stakeholders: WBEs, Board, Sponsors, & Staff
Board Development Committee Objective: Recruit the remaining 11 open slots
on the board with members that bring to the Council a specialized in-kind service as well as minimal annual financial contribution.
Board Development Committee’s
Action Plan Send out Board Member application forms to targeted members that fill a specific need on the Board, i.e. legal experience with institutional property knowledge, accounting experts, etc.
Ensure that future members have governance and non-profit experience.
Certification Committee Objective: Process certification and recertification within a 90
day period. Recruit more Certification committee members and site visit volunteers. Educate the board on the certification program process. Ensure that the Certification process is in line with Council’s marketing efforts and it is being promoted in a consistent manner. Track progress of certification by creating a monthly analysis report. Implement a ‘Retention Certification Survey” in the format of an Anecdotal survey in order to target those that have not renewed in the last 3-5 yrs.
2011 Goal: New WBEs – 166 Recertified WBEs – 320
Certification Committee’s Action Plan
Ensure applications are processed within the required WBENC and internal guidelines/procedures.
Ask the Board Members to recruit one new Certification Committee Member each.
Recruit new sponsors to commit to the Certification Committee by participating in the Certification Committee Review Meetings or identifying members that we can recruit.
Continue informing all WBEs regarding incentive program for site visit volunteers.
Engage WBEs, staff, and Marketing Committee to establish new ideas to increase new and re-certifications, in addition to promoting new events that will benefit our WBEs.
Provide the current board members training once a year to inform them regarding the certification procedures. Also meet with new board members individually to educate them on the certification program.
Develop a strategy for retention based on the results of the Retention Certification Survey.
How? By When? Resources? Who will it impact?
Process applications within the 90 day period Growing the Certification Committee Growing the Site Visit Volunteers Work with the Marketing Department/Committee towards new programs to grow
in certifications Work with the Board on certification education Work with a consultant to develop a Retention Certification Survey
Responsibility: Board Members, Committee Chair, Marketing Committee, Sponsors, Volunteers, and staff.
Start Date: Jan – Dec, 2011 ( a year long process)
Resources: $1,000 (this line item is probably already planned)
Stakeholders: WBEs, Board, Sponsors, & Staff
Human Resources Committee Objective: Develop and implement a Human
Resources function that supports the growth and sustainability of the Women’s Business Development Council Florida.
Human Resources Committee’s Action Plan
Develop and implement human resources policies that support the Council’s business objectives
Develop and implement human resources processes to ensure administrative due diligence on all matters pertaining to employee classification, position descriptions, employee relations, talent acquisition, terminations, independent contractor hiring, etc
Develop and present to the finance committee the business case for offering employee benefits for WBDC staff
Develop and implement performance management program
How? By When? Resources? Who will it impact?
Expand HR Committee and convene quarterly meetings Complete review and implementation of HR policies Present business case for employee benefits
Responsibility: Committee Chair and members at large.
Start Date: Jan – Dec, 2011
Resources: Committee Members, Board members
Stakeholders: WBEs, Board, Sponsors, & Staff
Finance Committee Objective: The Finance Committee will
provide financial oversight for the organization to include budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting, and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies.
WBDC-FL Overall Goalfor the next 1-3 years
The council will seek to:
Internally: We will have to build and reinforce our internal infrastructure in order to sustain the impact of
set goals. The weight of these infrastructure strategies will lay on the Board Development Committee, Human Resource Committee, and the Finance Committee.
Provide, in a timely manner, a more efficient certification process.
Externally: Provide more services and networking opportunities to our clients Create additional funding sources to grow our sustainability Create marketing collateral and implement marketing strategies that will add value and
promote the Council in a consistent manner throughout the State of Florida and Puerto Rico. Recruit more sponsors and WBEs through the joint venture of both the Marketing and
Programs Committee.
WBDC-FL Action Plan for Recruitment
Marketing and Programs will play a bigger role by merging their resources and efforts in the development and/or enhancement of the sales of its products and services.
While it’s understood that Marketing is about Branding:
Delivers the message clearly Confirms your credibility Connects your target prospects emotionally Motivates the buyer Concretes User Loyalty
Marketing and Programs will need to create the “Pretty Package” for:
Recruiting of new WBEs, Enhancement of new products and services for returning WBEs Set definitive guidelines for the “Sales” of this “Package” for Staff and Board to
implement.
WBDC-FL Action Plan for Recruitment
MARKETING &
PROGRAMSfocuses on the needs of the client
and the need to satisfy the customer through the products produced because its what the
customer wants.
SALESfocuses on the needs of the seller
and the need to convert product to cash by influencing the customer
to buy what the company has
produced. RECRUIT
Marketing & Programs will craft a package based on the products and services that the WBEs want as well as develop brand loyalty by the corporate sponsors because it is not about getting your target market to choose you over the competition, but it is about getting your prospects to see you as the only one that provides a solution to their needs.
Women’s Business Development Council
2011 Strategic Plan