STATEMENT OF PURPOSE / GOALS
The primary goal of the KAPPA Business Partner (BP) Engagement Committee is to grow/retain chapter membership by promoting chapter events, assisting with outreach and communication efforts, and supporting other activities as appropriate to increase engagement.
How to Get Involved
- Business Partner Director – Appointed by the Board, this role serves a 2-year term (renewable once, for a total of 4 years). The Director nominates a successor—ideally from the BP Committee—to shadow for one year, pending Board approval.
- Business Partner Committee – Committee members are active KAPPA BP representatives who have attended a conference and support the Committee’s goals. Active involvement in meetings and serving on at least 1 Subcommittee (ideally as Chair) is expected. Membership is limited, with open positions filled by Subcommittee members.
- Business Partner Subcommittees – Subcommittee membership is open to any active KAPPA Business Partner interested in a specific Committee/Chapter priority. Each Subcommittee is chaired by a BP Committee member who assembles a group from their firm or the Chapter. Subcommittees meet regularly according to their charter.
Current Subcommittees:
Host Subcommittee(s)
Role: Assist with research and planning related to a specific upcoming event, i.e. activities, outreach, logistics, speakers.
Ideally, committee members are local to the conference area or have strong familiarity with the region. Their knowledge of the area will help provide valuable insights into venues, local attractions, and logistics that enhance attendee experience.
Content & Speakers Subcommittee
Role: Develop and maintain a list of potential speakers and topics. Assist with professional development.
Assist KAPPA board members who are already actively engaged in identifying speakers and developing content for events. This subcommittee’s primary role is to offer support in researching potential speakers, reaching out to potential speakers, gathering content suggestions that align with KAPPA’s themes and objectives, and providing assistance with professional development as needed.
Engaging Young Professionals Subcommittee
Role: This committee is dedicated to supporting and inspiring the next generation of KAPPA leaders.
By creating opportunities for young professionals, the committee encourages active participation and professional growth within KAPPA.
Marketing & Communication Subcommittee
Role: Create content and manage activities to actively advocate for KAPPA and to promote all of the Subcommittee initiatives and the Chapter.
This committee works closely with the KAPPA Director of Technology and other Board members responsible for managing the organization’s website and overall communication strategy. The subcommittee’s primary focus is to support and enhance KAPPA’s messaging while ensuring all social media posts and promotional content are regularly coordinated with and approved by the board.
Member Outreach & Collaboration Subcommittee
Role: Support advocacy and awareness of KAPPA to grow/retain chapter membership.
This committee works closely with the KAPPA Director of Membership and Community Engagement, the Marketing & Communications Subcommittee, and others as needed to increase awareness of the Chapter and Chapter events. This includes managing Chapter membership information and supporting outreach campaigns.
Questions? Contact the KAPPA Business Partner Director
Cristina Roth
croth@stahlsheaffer.com
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