Board Member Roles

President

Provides overall leadership for chapter operations and long term direction for the chapter.

• Chair of the Executive Committee (Board of Directors)
• Approve board member nominations
• Manage annual board member elections
• Liaise with DAMA International
• Represent the chapter to external organizations
• Responsible for the health and welfare of the chapter

Chief of Finance

Manages the financial matters of the chapter and is also known as the Treasurer.

• Prepare and submit annual budget for executive approval
• Manage and prepare reports on chapter expenses and revenues
• Establish and manage the process to collect membership of fees,
• Coordinate payment for invoices and chapter expenses
• Manage the chapter bank accounts
• Maintain financial records for the chapter
• Coordinate annual financial statements and audits

Chief of Operations

Manages the chapter operations and corporate library of information. Is also known as the Secretary.

• Coordinate Annual General Meeting
• Act as corporate secretary to maintain agenda, records and minutes of meeting for executive committee meetings
• Coordinate arrangements/logistics for chapter events including site set up, registration, preparation and distribution of materials
• Coordinate logistics for chapter elections
• Maintain chapter incorporation status

Chief of Membership

Coordinates member services, documentation and internal communications

• Determine corporate, non‐working and regular membership services packages
• Develop and coordinate recruitment events
• Provide new member information package
• Maintain member list and contact information
• Review event participation lists to validate member entitlements and responses to programs
• Manage the membership process
• Establish member communications contents and channels – newsletter, website etc.
• Respond to member inquiries, requests and recommendations
• Contribute to chapter calendar of events and forward planning

Chief of Online Services

Manages the chapter's online and technology platforms and services

• Maintain the chapter website, including membership enrolment and payment management
• Provide online member services and event registration and hosting services
• Work with hosting service and social media providers to resolve issues and manage service delivery
• Provide security protocols for member and contact directory to ensure privacy of personal information
• Manages and moderates online communications forum
• Update website content on behalf of chapter and monitors contents for accuracy and tone
• Report on use and planned changes/enhancements to chapter board for review
• Maintain chapter calendar of events and news updates

Chief of Marketing and Sponsorship

Establishes and maintains external relationships and partnerships.

• Identify, recruit and manage partnerships and sponsors for delivery of programs and events
• Prepare chapter marketing and promotion campaigns and materials
• Develop branding, promotional materials and messages for chapter events
• Initiate and deliver chapter events in coordination with Chief of Education and Programs and Chief of Research and Strategy
• Identify, recruit and manage partnerships for delivery of programs and events
• Maintain sponsor and partner lists and contact information
• Design/publish chapter newsletters for members and online bulletins
• Contribute to chapter calendar of events and forward planning
• Manages the chapter's social media platforms strategy

Chief of Education and Programs

Establishes and maintains educational programs for the chapter in alignment with DAMA International standards.

• Organize annual certification training and exam in coordination with DAMA International
• Develop education programs in support of certification and emerging data management areas in collaboration with Chief of Research and Strategy and interest areas identified by members
• Establish an information sharing/community of practice
• Recognize data management leaders and promote best practice examples in the National Capital Region community
• Initiate and deliver chapter events in coordination with Chief of Marketing and Sponsorship and Chief of Research and Strategy
• Coordinate logistics for program delivery with Chief of Operations
• Review event registration and certification lists to celebrate chapter support for education programs
• Contribute to chapter calendar of events and forward planning

Chief of Research and Strategy

Develops relationships with communities and organizations exploring emerging technology and data best practices.

• Actively engage in industry activities and events, gather and harvest knowledge from continuous research
• Identify emerging areas of interest and propose speakers, reading material, seminars
• Identify partnerships, conferences and themes to promote
• Provide recommendations and support the Chief Education & Programs and Chief Marketing & Sponsorship as required
• Contribute to chapter calendar of events and forward planning

Past President

The current president becomes the Past President upon resigning from the office.

• Sits on the Board of Directors as a voting member
• Provides advice to the board
• Responsible for any elections required during his/her tenure as Past President
• Represents DAMA as necessary

Interested in Joining the DAMA NCR Board?

DAMA NCR Board Elections & Candidacy Process

DAMA NCR is committed to a transparent, fair, and competency-based approach to board selection and volunteer leadership. To support clarity for all members and applicants, the full Elections & Candidacy Process document outlines eligibility requirements, role expectations, slating procedures, appeals, and probationary guidelines.

This document ensures all candidates are evaluated consistently and that members have access to clear information when participating in the election process.

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