BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

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BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT
2020
STRATEGIC PLAN

• 2003
• COMMITTED TO EQUITY, EXCELLENCE OPPORTUNITY

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OUR BEGINNING

• FOUNDED IN 1975
• SEATED FIRST NATIONAL BOARD AND EXECUTIVE
  COMMITTEE IN 1980
• DEVELOPED FIRST PLANS FOR GROWTH IN 1980
• ESTABLISHED CHAPTERS AND REGIONAL COUNCILS IN
  1981
• FIRST STRATEGIC PLAN IN 1990
• INITIATED NEW PROGRAMS
• EXPANDED MEMBER SERVICES
• SIMPLIFIED STRATEGIC PLAN IN 1999
• IMPROVED ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
• ENHANCED CONFERENCE EXECUTION

OUR JOURNEY
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OUR JOURNEY

• FIRST STRATEGIC PLAN IN 1990
• INITIATED NEW PROGRAMS
• EXPANDED MEMBER SERVICES
• SIMPLIFIED STRATEGIC PLAN IN 1999
• IMPROVED ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
• ENHANCED CONFERENCE EXECUTION

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CREATING OUR FUTURE

• NEW WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
• GLOBAL ENTERPRISE
• PREMIER ORGANIZATION OF CHOICE
• ENTREPRENEURIAL FOCUSED
• COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE PERSONALLY AND
  PROFESSIONALLY

OUR PLAN
2003 STILL THINKING STRATEGICALLY WHERE DO WE
GO FROM HERE?
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OUR PLAN

• 2003
• STILL THINKING STRATEGICALLY
• WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

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PURPOSE

• An advocate of equal opportunity and
  professional development for Black government
  employees at the Local, State and Federal levels
  and others dedicated to justice for all.

MISSION
BIG is a mechanism for inclusion, growth, and
power for all present and future Black employees
in Local, State, and Federal Governments.
VISION

• Blacks In Government Member focused, world
  class enterprise, centered around excellence.
• BIG IS IT!

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MISSION

• BIG is a mechanism for inclusion, growth, and
  power for all present and future Black employees
  in Local, State, and Federal Governments.

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VISION

• Blacks In Government Member focused, world
  class enterprise, centered around excellence.
• BIG IS IT!

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OUR VALUES

• LOYALTY
• Definition To bear faith and allegiance to the
  Constitution of Blacks In Government
• Normative Behaviors
• Members abide by governing documents of the
  organization
• Members comply with statutory and regulatory
  requirements

• DEDICATION
• Definition A commitment to support the mission
  and goals of the organization
• Normative Behaviors
• We encourage members to use their talents and
  resources to work for the good of the
  organization
• Members are challenged to take on leadership
  roles that support organizational growth

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OUR VALUES

• DEDICATION
• Definition A commitment to support the mission
  and goals of the organization
• Normative Behaviors
• We encourage members to use their talents and
  resources to work for the good of the
  organization
• Members are challenged to take on leadership
  roles that support organizational growth

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OUR VALUES

• RESPONSIVENESS
• Definition Proactively addressing the needs of
  the membership.
• Normative Behaviors
• We encourage communication of new ideas and
  methodologies to improve or enhance the
  organization.
• Members embrace change.

• INTEGRITY
• Definition Conduct that is ethical and legal in
  support of the organization
• Normative Behavior
• Members are accountable for their actions.
• Members engage in personal honesty in adherence
  to our governing documents of the organization.

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OUR VALUES

• INTEGRITY
• Definition Conduct that is ethical and legal in
  support of the organization
• Normative Behavior
• Members are accountable for their actions.
• Members engage in personal honesty in adherence
  to our governing documents of the organization.

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OUR VALUES

• SELFLESS SERVICE
• Definition Putting the well being of Blacks In
  Government and its members above personal
  agendas.
• Normative Behaviors
• Each member accomplishes projects/tasks to ensure
  positive outcomes.
• Members are committed to the offices they serve
  as they fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities.

• RESPECT
• Definition Showing consideration and
  appreciation for each other.
• Normative Behavior
• Each member recognizes the unique qualities and
  abilities of each other
• Each member treats others in the organization as
  they would want to be treated

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OUR VALUES

• RESPECT
• Definition Showing consideration and
  appreciation for each other.
• Normative Behavior
• Each member recognizes the unique qualities and
  abilities of each other
• Each member treats others in the organization as
  they would want to be treated

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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS

• Advocate equal opportunity for Blacks in
  government.
• Eliminate practices of racism and racial
  discrimination against Blacks in Government.
• Promote professionalism among Blacks in
  government.

• Develop and promote programs that enhance ethnic
  pride and educational opportunities for Blacks in
  government.
• Establish a mechanism for gathering and
  disseminating information to Blacks in
  government.
• Provide a nonpartisan platform on major issues of
  local, regional, and national significance that
  affect Blacks in government.

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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS

• Develop and promote programs that enhance ethnic
  pride and educational opportunities for Blacks in
  government.
• Establish a mechanism for gathering and
  disseminating information to Blacks in
  government.
• Provide a nonpartisan platform on major issues of
  local, regional, and national significance that
  affect Blacks in government. .

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STRATEGIC GOALS

• Address issues that affect local, state, and
  federal government employees
• Increase membership services and programs
• Empower chapters and regions to do more outreach
  to local and state constituents
• Increase access to various local and state
  officials and organizations

• Champion best business practices at all
  organizational levels
• Identify and implement major secondary funding
  streams.
• Employ and develop a professional staff that is
  customer focused and accountable.
• Implement a constitution that addresses the
  future business needs of the organization.
• Cultivate an enterprise-wide understanding of
  Blacks In Government, Inc.

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STRATEGIC GOALS

• Champion best business practices at all
  organizational levels
• Identify and implement major secondary funding
  streams.
• Employ and develop a professional staff that is
  customer focused and accountable.
• Implement a constitution that addresses the
  future business needs of the organization.
• Cultivate an enterprise-wide understanding of
  Blacks In Government, Inc.

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STRATEGIC GOALS

• Establish our presence in a global environment
• Maximize use of internet
• Conduct major marketing campaigns

• Maintain state-of-the-art infrastructures.
• Increase connectivity between chapters and
  regions
• Leverage new technologies into key business
  process areas

• Seek partnerships, coalitions, and corporate
  sponsors that support our mission
• Build relationships
• Obtain resources to include in-kind services and
  contributions
• Engage in information sharing that impacts policy
  and regulatory changes

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STRATEGIC GOALS

• Maintain state-of-the-art infrastructures.
• Increase connectivity between chapters and
  regions
• Leverage new technologies into key business
  process areas

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STRATEGIC GOALS

• Seek partnerships, coalitions, and corporate
  sponsors that support our mission
• Build relationships
• Obtain resources to include in-kind services and
  contributions
• Engage in information sharing that impacts policy
  and regulatory changes

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BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

• BIG IS IT!
• COMMITTED TO EQUITY, EXCELLENCE OPPORTUNITY