Billion Dollar Roundtable Officer Election

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BDR Board Candidate Submission Guide

Thank you for your interest in submitting a candidate for the Billion Dollar Roundtable Board of Directors. Board members and officers play a critical role in driving our mission to advance supplier diversity excellence.

 

Important Eligibility Requirement

Candidates for officer positions must have served at least one year on a BDR committee and have held a leadership role on behalf of the BDR.

 

Please prepare your submission using the sections below.

  1. Candidate Information
  • Full Name
  • Company / Organization (must be a BDR member)
  • Current Title / Role
  • Contact Information (email, phone, LinkedIn)

  1. Executive Summary (150–200 words)

    Describe who you are, your current role, why you wish to serve, and your commitment to supplier engagement. Include examples of your work with BDR and results achieved. Officer candidates should highlight relevant experience.

  2. Professional Expertise & Skills
    Showcase capabilities such as:
    – Procurement and global sourcing
    – Financial management or legal governance
    – Marketing, communications, or fundraising
    – Supply chain innovation (ESG/social procurement)

  1. Commitment & Engagement
  • Describe your involvement:
  • Leadership roles on BDR committees (e.g., chair, co-chair) for at least 2 years
  • Initiatives supporting supplier inclusion or Tier 1 engagement
  • Experience with NMSDC affiliates outside the U.S.

  1. Network & Influence
    Explain how your connections can advance BDR’s goals:
    Partnerships and sponsorships
    Advocacy with corporate and supplier communities

  1. Leadership & Governance Experience
  • Summarize:
  • Board or executive leadership (nonprofit or corporate)
  • Governance, oversight, and performance monitoring

  1. Ethical Standards & Integrity
  • Affirm your commitment to ethical decision-making:
  • Share examples of handling complex situations with integrity
  1. Strategic Thinking
  • Illustrate how you can contribute to long-term strategy:
  • Examples of planning in diversity, supply chain, or organizational growth

  1. Collaboration & Team Orientation
  • Provide examples of:
  • Leading or working with trade associations or third parties
  • Building consensus and fostering inclusion

  1. Fundraising & Resource Generation
  • If applicable, describe your experience or readiness to help raise funds and source resources

  1. Availability & Participation
  • Confirm that you can:
  • Attend virtual board meetings (monthly or quarterly)
  • Serve on at least one committee or working group
  • Join strategic planning retreats
  • Engage your organization’s executives and volunteers

  1. Governance Knowledge
  • Explain your experience with nonprofit governance, board policies, bylaws, or fiduciary duties

  1. Passion & Mission Alignment
  • Share why supplier inclusion matters to you and how you see BDR’s role in growing diverse businesses

  1. Educational & Professional Credentials
  • List qualifications such as:
  • Degrees (business, supply chain, law, nonprofit management)
  • Certifications in procurement, diversity, or governance

  1. Previous Board Roles
  • Outline other board positions held and contributions (e.g., policy changes, program launches)

  1. Diversity & Perspective
  • Describe how your background (gender, race/ethnicity, geography, industry, veteran status, LGBTQ+, disability, etc.) brings valuable perspective

  1. References (2–3)
  • Include names, titles, organizations, relationships, and contact details—ideally from current/former board chairs or leaders