Payroll Pledge: JPMorgan Chase Good Works Employee Giving Campaign

JPMorgan Chase Foundation informed us that one of its employees directed her personal campaign pledge to the BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF). BETF is proud to be one of the 4,500 nonprofit organizations supported by this employee giving campaign.

Earlier this year we learned that JPMorgan Chase Foundation was going to provide a 100% matching gift for a donation made by Estelle Cephas (Northern Delaware).

Our hope is that other JPMC employees will consider making payroll pledges to support BDPA programs and services.

BDPA Opens New Chapter in Delaware

BDPA recently chartered a new chapter in the northern Delaware area to provide greater career opportunities for information technology (IT) professionals. BDPA is a global organization with 49 chapters focused on the advancement and technical development of IT professionals.

"We are delighted that BDPA has a home in northern Delaware. With the support of sponsoring companies such as JPMorgan Chase, IT professionals throughout the area will be able to tap into new resources and networking opportunities to help advance their careers. In addition, this chapter will enable companies to grow a diverse talent pool across a range of IT specializations," noted National Vice President Coretta Poole.

The newest BDPA chapter will assist African Americans and others throughout the Northern Delaware area to advance their careers in the IT profession through education, mentoring, and business networking. The BDPA Northern Delaware chapter will also mentor area high school and college students interested in technology careers.

The founding board members of the BDPA Northern Delaware chapter are: President, Karen Smith; Vice President Elect, Brenda Roselle; Vice President of Finance, Frederick Smith; Vice President Membership Management, Estelle Cephas; Vice President Member Services, Marc Wilson; and Vice President Strategy Planning, Kevin Evans.

Founded in 1975 by Earl Pace and the late David Wimberly, BDPA is a global member-focused organization that serves the professional well-being of its stakeholders. BDPA remains committed to excellence in delivering expertise by providing a wide spectrum of resources to its members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the community. BDPA national headquarters is located in Largo, Maryland. Click here to join the BDPA Group on the LinkedIn Network!