1. The Role of the First Vice President of Programs
Presented by
Joyce Duckett, National Chapter Development Committee Co-chair
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Joint Annual Leadership Retreat & Legislative Day
Washington, DC
January 24-28, 2017

2. First Vice President of Programs
What is a First Vice President? The First Vice President is an elected officer of NCBW and is second in authority to the President. She has a very important role and should work very closely with the President and members of the executive committee and board to ensure effective leadership.

3. First Vice President of Programs
CHAPTER BYLAWS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING OR SIMILAR LANGUAGE DESCRIBING THE ROLE OF THE FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS:
preside and exercise the duties and powers of the President in the absence of the President;
know and understand the goals, objectives, Bylaws and policies and procedures of the Chapter and NCBW;
develop and coordinate all Chapter programs;
oversee the activities of all program committees;
ensure that the Chapter’s programs and goals are consistent with NCBW programs and goals;
serve as an ex-officio member of all committees that fall under her responsibility; and
represent the Chapter as required by the President.

4. First Vice President of Programs
CHAPTER BYLAWS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING OR SIMILAR LANGUAGE DESCRIBING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS:
served in at least one leadership position, i.e. committee chairperson, secretary, treasurer, etc.;
(b) attended at least one (1) National NCBW meeting;
(c) participated in the planning of at least one (1) Chapter event; and
(d) attended the Chapter’s leadership training.

5. First Vice President of Programs
Some Critical Responsibilities for the 1st VP are:
Participates on the President’s team to create the organization’s overall vision, mission, values, beliefs and strategic goals.
Creates, communicates and implements the chapter’s vision, mission and overall direction within her area of responsibility which is programming.
Leads, guides, directs, and evaluates the work of the chapter to ensure its success in meeting their goals and advocacy mission .
Implements program initiatives that are consistent with national initiatives and conformed to meet the needs of the local community and constituents .

6. First Vice President of Programs
Some Additional Critical Responsibilities for the 1st VP are:
Assist in the formulation of the strategic plan that guides the chapter’s direction;
Preside in the absence of the President in the sequence of their position, and shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President in the President’s absence;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President and the board.

7. First Vice President of Programs
How Does She Fulfill Her Responsibilities?
Planning
Strategizing
Knowing and understanding the chapter and national program initiatives
Implementing national initiatives in a manner that best impacts the local community
Working effectively with chapter leadership
Directing and Sharing in the work with committee members

8. First Vice President of Programs
PLANNING:
1st VP is a vital leader in directing the chapter’s
programmatic projects
1st VP must ensure each chapter program has
a purpose, goal and is measurable

9. First Vice President of Programs
STRATEGIZING:
1st VP is a vital leader in developing the strategic
plan that serves as a guide to direct the chapter’s
programmatic projects
1st VP must ensure each chapter program has
a purpose, goal, and is measurable
1st VP must develop and secure member buy-in and
approval for budget to allow implementation
of programs
1st VP must also identify organizations and individuals
in the community for additional funds and collaborations

10. First Vice President of Programs
KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE CHAPTER
AND NATIONAL PROGRAM INITIATIVES
1st VP should present to committees under her area
of responsibility clear goals to “deliver and sustain
transformational programming
1st VP must ensure each chapter program has
a purpose, goal and is measurable

11. First Vice President of Programs
IMPLEMENTING NATIONAL INITIATIVES IN A MANNER
THAT BEST IMPACTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
1st VP should work with committees under her area
of responsibility to identify target groups and/or target
communities
1st VP must ensure each chapter program addresses
“current issues, concerns, and needs” of the target
group

12. First Vice President of Programs
WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
Actively work with the board and leadership team on
the development of the chapter strategic plan
Reviews programming efforts and evaluation reports
Conducts regular meetings and conference calls to monitor
the progress of the committees under her area of responsibility
Conducts training sessions with committee chairs to ensure that their
program plans are on target s meet the Coalition goals
Serves as an ex-officio member of all chapter program committees

13. First Vice President of Programs
DIRECTING AND SHARING THE WORK WITH
COMMITTEES
Conducts regular meetings and conference calls to monitor
the progress of the committees under her area of responsibility
Conducts training sessions with committee chairs to ensure that their
program plans are on target to meet the Coalition goals
Engage all chapter members in the work of programs committees

14. First Vice President of Programs
1ST VP MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Managers DO This:
Leaders DO This:
Consider dangers
Sense opportunities
Wield Authority
Apply Influence
Seek Uniformity
Pursue Unity
Administer Programs
Develop People
Formulate policy
Set Examples
Instruct
Inspire
Duplicate
Originate
Exist in reactive mode
Exist in proactive mode
Manage by goals, only
Manage by interaction
Manage by control
Manage through empowerment

15. First Vice President of Programs
SUMMARY
The national 1st VP of Programs and her committees work to
develop programs that exemplify the core values and
mission of NCBW.
The chapter 1st VP of Programs must ensure that chapter programs
are created and implemented to be transformative in the lives
of the constituents in their communities and address
local issues, concerns, and needs.

16. NCBW
NATIONAL COALITION OF
100 BLACK WOMEN, INC.