BIT_Global_Committee_Descriptions.xlsx

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1	BIT Global Committees Summary
2	Global Committee	Eligibility	Time Commitment	Committee Description
3	Governance	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large Ineligible: Current Chapter Leaders, Inactive Chapter Leaders	Meets Monthly • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair: 2.5 hrs/month	Oversees BIT’s governing framework by reviewing policies, maintaining current governance documents, and supporting transparent decision-making across the organization.
4	Global Chapter Success (GCSC)	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large, Inactive Chapter Leaders Ineligible: Current Chapter Leaders	Meets Monthly • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair: 2.5 hrs/month	Supports the growth and stability of chapters, guides new chapter formation, monitors chapter activity, and assists inactive chapters with returning to active status.
5	Membership	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large Ineligible: Current Chapter Leaders, Inactive Chapter Leaders	Meets Monthly • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair: 2.5 hrs/month	Manages member data and reporting, supports onboarding, and ensures accurate membership records that reflect organizational engagement and growth.
6	Finance (includes Budget Sub-Committee)	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large Ineligible: Current Chapter Leaders, Inactive Chapter Leaders	Meets Quarterly • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair: 2.5 hrs/month	Provides financial oversight, supports budgeting processes, and promotes financial transparency and accountability within the organization.
7	Fundraising & Donations (includes Grants Sub-Committee)	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large Ineligible: Current Chapter Leaders, Inactive Chapter Leaders	Meets Monthly • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair: 2.5 hrs/month	Develops fundraising strategies, donor engagement, and sponsorship outreach to support BIT initiatives and programs.
8	Programs & Partnerships Committee	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large Ineligible: Current Chapter Leaders, Inactive Chapter Leaders	Meets Monthly • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair: 2.5 hrs/month	Designs educational and professional programs, manages strategic partnerships, and advances BIT’s mission through community collaboration.
9	Marketing & Communications	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large, Inactive Chapter Leaders Ineligible: Current Chapter Leaders	Meets Monthly • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair: 2.5 hrs/month	Oversees BIT’s branding, messaging, and digital presence, ensuring clear, consistent, and engaging communication across platforms.
10	Technology	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large Ineligible: Current Chapter Leaders, Inactive Chapter Leaders	Meets Monthly • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair: 2.5 hrs/month	Evaluates and supports organizational technology, tools, and platforms, providing guidance on system needs and improvements.
11	Audit	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large Ineligible: Current Chapter Leaders, Inactive Chapter Leaders, Board Members	Meets Quarterly • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair: 2.5 hrs/month	Conducts independent reviews of organizational processes and records to promote accountability and compliance.
12	BITCON	Eligible: Chapter Members (non-leadership), Members-at-Large Eligible in Limited Advisory Capacity: Chapter Leaders for host-site support	Meets Monthly (may meet more frequently during planning peaks) • Committee Member: 1.5 hrs/month • Committee Chair/PM: 2.5 hrs/month	Plans and coordinates BIT’s annual global conference, managing logistics, programming, sponsors, speakers, and attendee experience to deliver a high-impact professional event. The BITCON Committee plans and delivers BIT’s annual global conference. There are two separate BITCON committee teams—one focused on the current year’s event and another on the upcoming year. Their planning periods overlap briefly for continuity, but members serve on only one BITCON team at a time, ensuring capacity, focus, and a smooth handoff between events.
13	Administrative	Only Global Committee Chairs, Board Members, and selected consultants	Meets Monthly All Members: 1.0 hr/month	The Administrative Committee coordinates communication and reporting across all global committees, ensures documentation is routed appropriately, and supports the Board by consolidating updates and addressing inter-committee needs.
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