Committees
Membership
This committee is responsible for recruitment, retention and renewal of members of Professional Dimensions. Strategies and activities include executing the annual membership renewal campaign, assisting in membership drives, and planning casual monthly socials every "Third Thursday,” along with other social outings. This committee also conducts orientation events several times a year that help new members learn how to make the most of their Professional Dimensions membership and meet other members in a small group environment. The Membership committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 2:00pm to 3:00pm virtually on Zoom.
Contact: Leia Ferrari Traner
Recruitment
Part of the Membership committee, this team identifies and recruits new members to Professional Dimensions who help the organization maintain diversity and balance, securing the longevity of the organization.
Contact: Paula Phillips
Programs
This committee is responsible for securing speakers, venues and meals so that Professional Dimensions can offer programming that appeals to members. Our program focus is on transformational leadership in work and personal life. This committee also works to incorporate individual professional development within the programs to aid in the advancement of our members. The Program committee meets on the second Monday of every other month from 11:00am to 12:00pm virtually on Zoom.
Contact: Megan Huse
Racial Equity
This committee identifies and develops strategic initiatives that will further Professional Dimensions as a community and leadership resource for making a positive difference in our community on the issue of racism. As such, programs and events are held to educate, inform and advocate for equity and anti-racism.
Contact: Michele Marsh
Ideation Summit
This committee focuses on project management, planning, and execution of our annual Ideation Summit.
Contact: TBA
Imprint Award Committee
The PD Imprint Award Committee is responsible for planning and implementing the PD Imprint Award Ceremony. Contact: Tara Radmann
Legacy Fund
The Legacy Fund was created in 2014 as a donor advised fund of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF). Members of this committee work to steward Legacy Gifts and engage Legacy donors.
Contact: Fiesha Lynn Bell
Communications
This committee works with the PD office to draft the content of the bi-weekly E-newsletter, social media post, website postings and external media platforms. Committee members help gather information, write articles, proof copy, and contribute to the organization’s strategic communication planning process toward advancing the brand of PD.
Contact: Tricia Geraghty
Women Advancement
Focused on the advancement and promotion of women, this committee ensures that PD women are the most important tables across our region and beyond, with the ability to learn and contribute in ways that advance the mission of PD. Tangible examples of this work include, but are not limited to: Identifying PD members to nominate for awards, identifying key events/ engagements to buy tables and drive participation, developing a "dispatch" process to collect and address the needs of our members - general feedback and crisis situations; celebrate the success of our members via member spotlights, etc.
Contact: TBD
Fundraising
The Fundraising Committee focuses on the development and progression of our revenue pipeline. Members of this committee will help find grants and sponsorships that align with the mission of Professional Dimensions, design packages and sponsorship levels to create partnerships with organizations, inform and/or lead on the introduction of PD to prospective partners, and support the relationships with donors and clients of PD. This group will also strategize around member giving with our Charitable Fund and work to expand the culture of philanthropy within Professional Dimensions.
Contact: TBD
Partnerships
The partnerships committee is the hub for managing, maintaining, and developing relationships with like-minded organizations. These could include the support of our corporate members and funders, our Charitable Fund Signature Project, MMAC, GMC, City Of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, and other organizations/corporations we are selecting to build with year over year.
Contact: TBD