PACDA is an entirely volunteer led organization. In order for us to serve the professional development needs of career development professionals statewide, your experience, skills and enthusiasm are needed!
There are many opportunities to contribute your time, expertise and ideas. See below for specific needs. Feel free to suggest other ways you would like to contribute to PACDA's success. Email volunteer@thepacda.org or complete our online Volunteer Interest Survey:
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES Communications: Conduct publicity and social media activity to raise awareness of PACDA and our profession. Promote programs and services. Social media: Instagram and Canva expertise especially needed. Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy in support of PACDA's goals. This person is a member of the Communications committee. Membership: Develop and implement strategies to recruit and engage PA career development professionals. Ensure member benefits attract and retain members. Volunteer Engagement: Manage volunteer recruitment and placement process. This includes conducting conversations with interested individuals, communicating with PACDA leadership, and updating records. This person is a member of the Membership committee. | STANDING COMMITTEES Programming Identify speakers/panel members for statewide professional development events. Liaise with presenters on all details associated with a specific event. Collaborate with the Communications Committee to develop materials and digital content to promote events. May also liaise with regional chapters, NCDA or multi-state event planners to ensure event success. Communications Conduct publicity and social media activity to raise awareness of PACDA and our profession. Promote programs and services. Publish quarterly newsletter. Membership Formulate and implement a recruitment strategy across all constituency groups. Process applications and engage new members. Develop membership benefits that enhance membership value and support membership recruitment and retention. Technology Update website and create new website features to support PACDA initiatives and membership benefits. Facilitate technology tools for virtual workshops, webinars and meetings. Set up events in our event software, send emails via MailChimp, monitor registrations, create post-event emails and surveys. Partnerships Develop mutually beneficial agreements with other professional associations. Finance Monitor income and expenses. Recommend fiscal policies and pricing for consideration by the Board.
Fundraising/Sponsorships
Identify and pursue fundraising and sponsorship opportunities, including sponsorship by companies with products and/or services they wish to promote to our members. |