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General Description of Directors

The national board will be composed of a group of directors, each from a different university. The purpose of the national board is to provide support and oversight for the chapters. The board will also act to expand and further the larger aims of the BDA. Each director will have the opportunity to create their own team and further develop the structure of their department. Every director will found a chapter at their respective institution during the fall of 2020. Directors will act as the presidents of these chapters only as long is it takes to train a successor.

Early on all directors will be expected to:

Establish rapport and communication with their University's paired blood donation center.
Aid in the writing of documents of incorporation.
Shape internal policies, regulations and procedures.

Available Positions

Director of Training and Education

The Director of Training and Education will be responsible for the initial and continual education of chapter members. The BDA is only as good as its Ambassadors and there is a great deal of skill and knowledge required to be a great Ambassador.

Helpful qualifications and attributes:

Experience with teaching.
Desire to pursue a career in education.
Majoring in education related field.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Ensuring the efficacy of educational materials used by chapters to educate the general public.
Developing tools to address skill areas such as the basics of transfusion medicine, the art of public speaking, best managerial practices and so on.
Organizing webinar or in-person training events to promote cross chapter communication in conjunction with the Director of Chapter Coordination and Outreach.
Developing a handbook for chapter responsibilities and code of conduct.
Creating and maintaining a knowledge base full of advice, resources and easy to follow plans that will help chapters navigate their first years in conjunction with the CEO, COO, and Director of Chapter Coordination and Outreach.
Measuring competency levels of chapters and individual members.
Resolving issues facing chapters relating to skill-building and educational outreach in conjunction with the Director of Chapter Coordination and Outreach.

DIRECTOR of ENGAGEMENT and Relations

The Director of Engagement and Relations will be responsible for fostering communication and relationships within and outside the BDA. He or she will work closely with the Director of Marketing and Branding. These two positions have been separated so as to distribute work more evenly.

Helpful qualifications and attributes:

A major in marketing, communications or other related fields.
Experience forming relationships with and contacting organizations for partnership.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Obtaining press coverage for the BDA through press releases and other means.
Maintaining an online presence in the form of Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms to increase visibility and appeal. Will monitor the online platforms of chapters as well and provide coaching.
Compiling of chapter wide newsletters.
Organizing events and campaigns to foster a sense of community among national and chapter members in conjunction with the Director of Chapter Coordination and Outreach.
Promoting cross chapter communication and partnerships in conjunction with the Director of Chapter Coordination and Outreach.
Securing partnerships with appropriate outside organizations and companies. Will work with the CEO, COO and Director of Legal Affairs in negotiating the terms of partnerships.
Approving and modifying all communications originating from the national board to create stylistic consistency and on brand messaging in conjunction with the Director of Marketing and Branding.

Director of Digital Infrastructure and Analytics

The Director of Digital Infrastructure and Analytics will focus on building and improving the technical capabilities of the BDA. He or she will also play a vital role in structuring data collection parameters.

Helpful qualifications and attributes:

Majoring in computer science, statistics, mathematics or other related fields.
Interest in technology and or data analytics, particularly in public health.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Building and maintaining a central website that is on brand and functional for a variety of purposes.
Ensuring that the technological resources meet the BDA's short and long-term needs. He or she will work with directors to determine the digital infrastructure required. Will also provide aid to chapters as needed.
Outlining the goals for research and development. He or she will take lead on the determining metrics of success on a variety of levels for all projects. He or she will then develop the tools to collect, store and analyze such data. Data will be used to show the efficacy of the BDA and for publications.
Creating timelines for the development and deployment of all technological services.
Making executive decisions on behalf of the company's technological requirements.
Staying on top of technology trends and developments.
Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards, especially as they pertain to PHI and privacy laws.

Director Of Finance

The Director of Finance is responsible for the financial affairs of the BDA from tracking of cash flow to financial planning. Mismanagement of funds is a recipe for disaster in any organization.

Helpful qualifications and attributes:

Majoring in economics, accounting or a related field.
Desire to pursue a career path in the financial industry.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Spearheading selection and development of accounting tools and processes.
Keeping financial records to ensure smooth transactions.
Developing and monitoring budgets and allocating funds to chapters and director teams.
Filing of taxes and coordinating audit activities.
Leading fundraising initiatives.
Developing investment plans and representing the BDA to investors.
Compiling and presenting financial statements to the board of directors and chief officers.
Ensuring the financial feasibility of campaigns.

Director of Legal Affairs

The role of the Director of Legal Affairs is to oversee all legal operations affecting the BDA. His or her ultimate goal is to ensure all actions and policies of the BDA are in line with the law.

Helpful qualifications and attributes:

Majoring in public policy/other related fields.
Desire to enter a career related to law or policy.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leading the process of incorporation and filling for non-profit status. He or she will be responsible for monitoring compliance with nonprofit corporate law and governance.
Managing of copyrights for intellectual property and materials developed by the BDA. He or she will also ensure the BDA is on the right side of copyright law and rights clearances.
Working with the Director of Finance in regards to laws pertaining to fundraising, finance and accounting.
Acting as a key stakeholder in the creation of outside partnerships. He or she will read contracts, aid in negation and act as an advisor to the CEO in these situations.
Ensuring that the activities of individual chapters do not violate municipal law.
Working with the Director of Policy and Activism to plan and strategize regarding lobbying. He or she will also work with the Director of Policy and Activism to facilitate relationships with all levels of government to bring attention to our causes.

Director of Marketing and Branding

The Director of Marketing and Branding will cultivate and maintain the brand identity of the BDA. The BDA is a group of young, passionate and capable students and our image needs to convey us as such. He or she will work closely with the Director of Engagement and Relations. These two positions have been separated so as to distribute work more evenly.

Helpful qualifications and attributes:

A major in marketing, communications or other related fields.
Past experience designing marketing materials.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Creating a brand identity through a potential logo redesign, renaming, restructuring of our color scheme and so on.
Approving and modifying all communications originating from the national board to create stylistic consistency and on brand messaging in conjunction with the Director of Engagement and Relations.
Organizing events/campaigns to further promote and bring attention to the BDA both to the general public and other targets.
Working with the Director of Chapter Coordination and Outreach to ensure all chapters abide by marketing standards.
Working with the Director of Training and Education to train chapters on effective means of outreach to obtain collaborations and partnerships in their community.
Maintaining and guiding marketing materials during times of natural disaster and other sudden events which heavily impact blood donations.

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