activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 6
- Coordinate Chapter events and fundraisers Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsThe organization organizes and manages a calendar of upcoming chapter events, including fundraisers and volunteer events such as toy drives, food drives, charity events, and Pat's run.
- Fundraising and Volunteer Events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsCoordinates Chapter-sponsored fundraisers and volunteer events, including toy drives, food drives, charity events, and Pat's run.
- Host annual regional conference and trade show Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes an annual regional conference for procurement professionals and hosts a Reverse Vendor Trade Show to connect public sector entities with vendors, including educational breakout sessions.
- Organize a Reverse Vendor Trade Show Industry Conference & Networking EventsThe organization hosts an annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show to connect public sector entities with vendors.
- Organize chapter events and volunteer activities Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes a calendar of upcoming chapter events with registration capabilities and coordinates Chapter-sponsored fundraisers and volunteer events like toy drives, food drives, and charity events.
- Reverse Vendor Trade Show Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts an annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show, facilitating connections between public sector entities and vendors, and providing educational breakout sessions to attendees.
advocacy · 3
- Advocate for public procurement Procurement Policy Monitoring & EducationThe organization reviews proposed local and state legislation, regulations, or policies that may impact public procurement, monitoring their progress and informing members.
- Advocate for public procurement interests Procurement Policy Monitoring & EducationReviews and monitors proposed local and state legislation, regulations, or policies that may impact public procurement, and informs members of their progress.
- Legislative Monitoring and Advocacy Procurement Policy Monitoring & EducationReviews and monitors proposed local and state legislation, regulations, or policies that could impact public procurement, and informs members about their progress.
capacity building · 14
- Administer a mentorship program Mentorship Program Development & SupportThe organization coordinates matches between mentors and mentees, monitors their progress, and provides support related to NIGP, certification, and classes.
- Administer annual awards and scholarships Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsThe organization reviews procedures and criteria for selecting recipients of Chapter and NIGP awards annually, including Buyer of the Year, Manager of the Year, and scholarship awards.
- Administer awards and scholarships Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsDevelops and administers procedures for selecting recipients of annual association awards, such as Buyer of the Year and Manager of the Year, and scholarship awards.
- Annual Awards and Scholarship Administration Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsDevelops and administers procedures for selecting recipients for annual association awards, such as Buyer of the Year and Manager of the Year, and scholarship awards.
- Annual Regional Conference Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts an annual regional conference specifically for procurement professionals.
- Chapter Event Management Event and Member Photography ArchivingOrganizes and manages a calendar of upcoming chapter events, including registration and informational capabilities, and documents these activities through photography.
- Chapter Newsletter Publication Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes a quarterly Chapter newsletter, "The Purchasing Exchange," by soliciting articles from members and distributing it via website and email.
- Host an annual regional conference Industry Conference & Networking EventsThe organization hosts an annual regional conference for procurement professionals, which includes educational breakout sessions.
- Mentorship Program Mentorship Program Development & SupportAdministers a mentorship program that matches mentors and mentees, monitors their progress, and provides support related to NIGP, certification, and classes.
- Professional Development and Certification Support Supply Chain & Procurement CertificationProvides educational seminars, workshops, and support for certification programs for procurement professionals, including tracking re-certification points and offering discounted rates for members.
- Provide professional development and certification support Supply Chain & Procurement CertificationThe organization offers educational seminars, workshops, and support for certification programs, including tracking re-certification points, to procurement professionals.
- Provide professional development and certification support Supply Chain & Procurement CertificationOffers educational seminars, workshops, and support for certification programs to procurement professionals, including tracking re-certification points and administering a mentorship program.
- Publish a quarterly newsletter Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes "The Purchasing Exchange," a quarterly Chapter newsletter, by soliciting articles from members and distributing it via website and email.
- Publish a quarterly newsletter Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionThe organization publishes "The Purchasing Exchange" quarterly, soliciting articles from members and distributing it via website and email.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Advancing Public Procurement Professionalism professional_development_and_ethical_procurementThe organization advances public procurement professionalism by fostering cooperative relationships, establishing ethical standards, promoting uniform laws, facilitating information exchange, and providing continuous training and certification. This approach aims to improve effectiveness and build public trust in government purchasing.
- Connecting Businesses with Public Procurement through Reverse Trade Shows reverse_vendor_trade_showThe organization utilizes a "Reverse Vendor Trade Show" model to create direct connections between local businesses and public sector procurement entities. This mechanism allows businesses to proactively market their products and services to procurement professionals from various public agencies.
- Connecting Businesses with Public Procurement through Reverse Trade Shows reverse_vendor_trade_showThe organization utilizes a "Reverse Vendor Trade Show" model to create direct connections between local businesses and public sector procurement entities, allowing businesses to market their products and services directly to procurement professionals.
- Cultivating the Next Generation of Public Procurement Professionals young_professional_developmentThe organization develops and implements programs specifically designed to recruit, engage, and integrate young purchasing professionals and college students into the field. This strategy aims to promote their professional socialization and ensure a pipeline of talent for public procurement.
- Developing Cooperative Purchasing Best Practices best_practices_developmentThe organization develops and promotes best practices for cooperative purchasing, aiming to balance the benefits of such efforts with the importance of local purchasing initiatives.
- Developing and Promoting Best Practices in Cooperative Purchasing best_practices_developmentThe organization creates and disseminates best practices for cooperative purchasing, while also raising awareness of these efforts. This strategy involves balancing the benefits of cooperative purchasing with the importance of supporting local purchasing initiatives.
- Developing and Promoting Cooperative Purchasing Best Practices best_practices_developmentThe organization develops and disseminates best practices for cooperative purchasing, aiming to raise awareness of its benefits while ensuring a balance with local purchasing initiatives.
- Facilitating Professional Networking professional_networkingThe organization fosters professional development by creating opportunities for networking among public procurement professionals across various government and public service sectors.
- Facilitating Professional Networking and Development professional_networkingThe organization fosters professional development by creating networking opportunities among public procurement professionals across various government and public service sectors, including specific initiatives for young professionals and college students to encourage recruitment, involvement, and professional socialization.
- Facilitating Professional Networking for Public Procurement Professionals professional_networkingThe organization fosters professional development by creating opportunities for networking among public procurement professionals across various government and public service sectors.
- Fostering Professional Development and Ethical Standards in Public Procurement professional_development_and_ethical_procurementThe organization advances public procurement by cultivating cooperative relationships, upholding ethical standards, promoting uniform laws, facilitating information exchange, encouraging professional idea sharing, conducting research, and offering continuous training and certification. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the effectiveness and public trust in government purchasing.
- Online Event Management and Accessibility online_event_managementThe organization uses an online event management system to ensure accessible information and streamlined registration for its professional development and networking events.
- Online Member-Volunteer Matching online_matching_platformThe organization uses a searchable online platform to efficiently connect its members with relevant volunteering opportunities.
- Professional Development and Ethical Procurement Advancement professional_development_and_ethical_procurementThe organization advances public procurement by fostering cooperative relationships, upholding ethical standards, promoting uniform laws, facilitating information exchange, encouraging professional idea sharing, conducting research, and offering continuous training and certification to enhance effectiveness and public trust.
- Reverse Vendor Trade Show Model reverse_vendor_trade_showThe organization utilizes a reverse trade show model to connect local businesses directly with public sector procurement entities, allowing businesses to market their products and services to procurement professionals.
- Utilizing Online Platforms for Accessible Event Management online_event_managementThe organization employs an online event management system to ensure accessible information and streamlined registration for its professional development and networking events.
- Young Professional Development and Socialization young_professional_developmentThe organization implements strategies and programs to recruit, engage, and increase participation among young purchasing professionals and college students, thereby promoting their professional socialization within the field.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Community Outreach
Organizes charitable activities including toy drives, food drives, and participation in events like Pat's Run to support local communities
Education & Certification Support
Offers seminars, workshops, and tracking support for certification programs such as CPPB/CPPO to enhance member expertise
Legislative Monitoring Committee
Researches and tracks state and local legislation affecting public procurement, providing updates to members on relevant bills and legal developments
Mentorship Program
Program that matches experienced procurement professionals with mentees to support career development, certification, and professional growth
Regional Conference & Vendor Expo
Annual conference featuring educational workshops, vendor exhibits, and professional development sessions for public procurement professionals
Reverse Vendor Trade Show
Annual event where public procurement professionals host booths and local businesses circulate to market their products and services; includes educational sessions and networking opportunities
Young Professionals Program
Provides targeted programs, networking, and educational opportunities to engage early-career procurement professionals and students
relationships · 4
who they work with
- ASU West Campus Partner — Host venue for the Reverse Vendor Trade Show.
- Grad Solutions Partner — Partner organization whose CEO helped launch The HUB initiative.
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING INC Network — Arizona State Capitol Chapter is a chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
- NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement Partner — Arizona State Capitol Chapter is a chapter of NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement.