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The national Black unemployment rate continues to rise. The economic crisis in America hit hard for many African Americans in the information technology (IT) industry over the past few years. Many are worried about being laid off...

BDPA volunteers work with over 800 students every year in our Student Information Technology Education & Scholarship (SITES) program. BDPA Atlanta chapter has been focused on youth education programs for a number of years...

We have had a strong relationship with Walt Disney World over the years. The 2002 National BDPA Technology Conference was held on Disney property. A number of Disney cast members served as officers of our BDPA Orlando chapter...

Guest Blogger: Monique BerryWOW! What a networking event we shared last month with a record crowd of over 500 attendees at Ms. Tootsies! Thank you very much for your support...

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There are 51 BDPA chapters in the nation. Each chapter averages 51 members (down 2 from last month).Congratulations to BDPA Triangle chapter (president, Rick Leggett) for setting a new chapter membership record high (168) this month ... breaking their previous high of 158 (June 2009)...

BDPA has 51 chapters around the nation. You can always find programs, services or networking activity here or here. BDPA supports your efforts for career advancement in the IT industry.Are you taking advantage of these programs...

BDPA needs to take a public stand on the issue of e-waste. Children in west Africa are dying to clear up the developed world's discarded computers. Children in Lagos and other areas where these computers are dumped end up looking for parts that can be sold for cash...

National BDPA (www.bdpa.org) the source for diversity talent, announced selection of three outstanding IT professionals to receive coveted Epsilon Awards for Career Achievement, Professional Achievement and Community Service for 2009.Epsilon Awards are presented annually to outstanding IT...

BDPA Foundation partnered with BDPA New York chapter on a request for product donations from Best Buy Store #599 (Brooklyn, NY). Each Best Buy store has a donation budget to support local nonprofit organizations.Our request for funding has been declined...

The BDPA Indianapolis Chapter is one of over 50 chapters across the country that is established to fulfill the mission of our National organization and its founders. We want to advance the careers of IT professionals, entrepreneurs and students from the classroom to the boardroom...

The BDPA Education & Technology Foundation is proud to open up the application period for any graduating high school student or current college student interested in the 2009 Eli Lilly and Company Scholarship for BDPA Students!The purpose of the Lilly/BDPA Scholarship is to recognize outstanding...

BETF provided $1,000 grant to BDPA New York chapter...

This testimonial is from Kevin Pace. He is a young man trained by Michael Wulf and the BDPA Twin Cities chapter. Enjoy his thoughts on the experience:My name is Kevin Pace. I am currently attending Winona State University...

BETF and BDPA Triangle chapter are working hard to unveil a remarkable benefit concert on Friday, August 7, 2009.Jennifer HollidayMichael ColyarStay tuned to this blog for more details as they become available.

It comes as no surprise, but two-thirds of U.S. foundations expect to reduce the number or size of the grants they award this year, according to new research by the Foundation Center...

Did you know that 47 students have participated in the PMP Exam Prep course offered by the BDPA IT Institute?Fifteen of those students have been employees of Merck & Company.BDPA IT Institute also offers certifications for professionals in the IT industry that confirm your skillset as an IT...

Twitter received a spike in attention as a result of he recent election protests in Iran. BDPA chapters in Columbus, New York, Northern Delaware and Orlando have brought social networks, like Twitter into the discussion...

I encourage all BETF-Blog readers to take a look at the BEYA Call for Nominations on Modern Day Technology Leaders in the areas of education, entrepreneurism and students.Two BDPA leaders, Monique Berry (Philadelphia) and Dr...

The Obama Administration budget contains several programs of crucial importance for nonprofits, but it's not all peaches and cream...

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BETF and BDPA Middle Tennessee chapter joined together to submit a letter of inquiry to Gerry Helper, president of the Nashville Predators Foundation, in support of the SITES program.Established in September 1998, the Predators Foundation strives to meet the educational, social, health and cultural...

BETF and the National BDPA Vice President (Member Services) submitted a joint letter of inquiry to Fluor Foundation on behalf of the BDPA IT Corps program.We expect a response from Fluor Foundation by the end of next month.

BDPA Education & Technology Foundation (BETF) approved $1,000 grant to BDPA Charlotte chapter...

BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, founded in 1992 to support the education and technical programs of BDPA. BETF’s primary mission is to provide major financial support of the education & technology programs of National BDPA and its local chapters...

W.K. Kellogg Foundation turned down our grant proposal on behalf of BDPA Middle Tennessee chapter. The W.K...

The Chronicle of PhilanthropyBy: Sean Stannard-StocktonIn his book, Strategic Giving, Peter Frumkin, a philanthropy scholar at the University of Texas, argued that five elements drive people to give a large share of their money away: change, innovation, equity, pluralism, and self-expression.At big...

Covering health, labor, arts, education, environmental and energy programs, the stimulus provides both competitive grants for which nonprofits may apply directly and discretionary grants, as well as other distributions to local governments, which may elect to use a nonprofit’s services."The...

BETF and National BDPA worked together to submit a letter of inquiry to Oprah's Angel Network. Our request was in support of the BDPA IT Corps.The Oprah's Angel Network does not accept unsolicited grant proposals for Angel Network funding. Organizations can submit letters of inquiry...