What’s All the Buzz about this BOND Card?

You remember that survey you completed a few weeks back? You won’t believe that the second most requested question was about? Take a wild guess. OK it was about our BOND CARD?  I know you keep hearing about this BOND Card and Partners, right. But who is it for and what is it really all about?

What’s all the buzz about the BOND Card?
For several months our board has been working diligently in offering BOND members with worthwhile and exclusive incentives. We’ve figured that we wanted membership assessments to really count for something. What better way than with discounts on products and services women patronize most.  

How it Works

As a member all you have to do is let them know that you are a BOND Member, show our select partners with your handy BOND Card and/or provide them with your member number.  It’s that simple.  

Wanna know who our partners are?

We are excited with the growing number of women owned partnerships that have agreed to offer our card holding members with select discounts. Check out our growing list of partners here. Our partners are eager to meet you.

Are you a business owner but don’t see your name on the list?

We want to see your name listed too. The neat thing about this partnership is as the business owner you are in the driver seat. You get to pick the terms. You get to determine how much of incentive you’d like to offer. We’re not picky we’re just grateful that you decided to partner with us. It’s a win-win for us all you-you as the business owner, us as an organization and especially for BOND’s members.

The application process is rather quick and simple. As a BOND Partner your business name and web address will appear in our quarterly newsletter at no cost to you!

If you are interested in growing your customer base by participating in our incentive program, please reply to iambondinc@gmail.com with the following information at your earliest convenience:
*Name of your business
*Website for your business
*Brief description of your products or services
*What discount or incentive you will offer BOND members in 2015

Survey Response- What’s next?

Many are eager to learn more about our Small Business Institute. If you can’t wait that long; find out some of the details here.

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In Other BOND News

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Want to Join The Sisterhood?

We can't stress to you enough that it pays dividends being a BOND Girl. So, what are you waiting for? We’re here with open arms.  The possibilities are endless as a member. Trust me when I tell you there’s more to come. Find out here.

We’d Love to Meet You?

Join us for our Annual Meet & Greet-Friday February 27^th. The RSVPs are still pouring in. If you haven’t added your name to the list-now would be a great time to do so. We need a head count for the caterer and ensure there’s enough swag bags, literature and a few other hush hush details.

Expect high energy, mixing and mingling, chatter, positive energy, belly aching laughs, flashing lights from the cameras.  In a nutshell, Fun-BOND Girl Style.  Even if you’re not a member you are more than welcomed to attend.  We won’t bite! Just email us and say BOND Meet & Greet 2015- Add Me to the List.

Until Next Time!  

Do You Own a Business? Consider the BOND Card Incentive Program

Bringing On New Direction (BOND) is a Maryland based, membership driven nonprofit that hosts networking & social events, facilitates personal & professional development workshops and coordinates volunteer opportunities for women of color.

In 2015, we would like to partner with women owned businesses to offer BOND members discounts for a variety of services/products. We would like to include your business in this opportunity. Your business name and web address will be listed in our quarterly newsletter. There is no cost to you!

Also, we will be launching our Business Membership in the coming days.  This membership will offer additional marketing and promotion opportunities for your business.  Please let me know if you are interested in receiving information about our business membership.

If you are interested in growing your customer base by participating in our incentive program, please reply with the following information at your earliest convenience. 

Join the BOND Sisterhood

“Who is BOND really?” and “Why is 2015 so significant?”

Bringing on New Direction (BOND) is a nonprofit organization that truly lives up to its name. Our mission to uplift, motivate and empower women of color to reach their highest potential is a charge that we take very seriously. 

 “Yeah, yeah, yeah, so what makes BOND any different than all these other women’s organization around?” 

Well, for starters, BOND is not just your typical, run-of-the-mill women’s group.  For the past decade, BOND has devoted countless hours to serving the lives of hundreds of women. If you’re looking for a place to sit back with your girlfriends to sip wine and chat about the latest episode of “Love & Hip Hop,” we can tell you right now that BOND may not be the right fit for you.  

BOND’s President, Nayvette Fowlkes understands how precious a woman’s time is and how it should never be wasted unnecessarily. She asserts that, “Every minute that a woman comes into our space, it should count for something.  She should leave feeling inspired and optimistic, as if she can conquer the world! If what we put out doesn’t tie in with our mission to uplift, motivate and empower women to reach their highest potential, then it simply won’t go out.”   

Many know BOND through the popular BOND Gatherings. These Gatherings have been BOND’s signature means of connection. The one reoccurring theme that attendees express is that they feel “so comfortable.” They feel much like a welcome guest who is encouraged to relax and share their personal thoughts – their career goals, their dreams and, in many cases, their fears. 

“Even if I may not have it all together, or there’s an area in my live that I need to work on, I don’t sense any judgment,” one member said.  “When I hear someone else admit that she’s going through a difficult time, it’s a relief because, at first, I felt I was alone. Although I came in as a perfect stranger, I felt instantly connected”

2015 is anticipated to be one of BOND’s most exciting years for its members and its supporters (who are not yet members – but who are interested in and who support BOND’s mission.)  For starters, BOND plans to unveil a brand new look on January 2, 2015.  Board Members have coined “I AM BOND” as 2015’s theme. There will be more social media presence than ever before, and members and supporters can expect to see exiting new initiatives. There is much buzz around the upcoming “BOND Card.” This is an incentive program exclusive to BOND members, giving them access to discounts from a host of women-owned

businesses.

“We weren’t expecting to receive such an overwhelming number of businesses interested in participating in the BOND Card Incentive Program. We are just overjoyed that so many businesses believe in our mission and have agreed to partner with us,” says Nayvette. “We are truly humbled by the number of responses.” 

The BOND Card Incentive Program, the organized Networking Opportunities, and the Volunteer and Mentoring Program are just three of the many ways that BOND supports their members. BOND’s Board of Directors is eager that their members understand and reap the rewards of their membership benefits and is looking forward to both a robust membership renewal and the influx of new members for 2015. 

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Do you know a woman who owns her own business? Do you think she could benefit by increasing her customer base? 

Well, let them know about the "BOND Card". 

Bringing On New Direction Inc a nonprofit organization based in Baltimore, Maryland is gearing up for a great 2015 year. For the past several months BOND has been canvassing women owned businesses interested in partnering with them for their biggest membership incentive yet.  If you or anyone you know owns a business that is interested in growing their customer base and participating in the BOND CardMember Incentive Program please have them email iambondinc@gmail.com.

BOND is asking that you help spread the word about their amazing BOND Card Member Incentive Program. They have a number of businesses from a variety of backgrounds already on the list but they want to open the opportunity to as many women owned business as they can in time for their huge 2015 membership launch. This is a great opportunity that costs you nothing.  If you know any one that could benefit from this program, simply forward them this message and have them inquire at iambondinc@gmail.com. 

Thank you for helping get the word out! You’re the BEST!

The Last Newsletter Edition for 2014. Its Jammed Packed!!

What a world wind of a year. I don’t know about you but it sure does feel like I was writing an “end of the year” message just a few months ago. This year went by super fast- a great year nonetheless. While, I’m grateful for a fabulous 2014, I’m even more excited for what 2015 has in store for us as an organization.

If you’ve been following us for the past few months I’ve been sharing with our followers our 2015 Strategic Planning initiative. BOND’s amazing board have been working diligently with a major revamp of BOND Inc. Each board has volunteered to chair BOND’s committees. I challenged them to think of fun and creative ways as they lead their respective committees. I charged them to think of their committees as their own personal organizations and they have free reign to lead it. The only stipulations I gave them was... click here to continue reading  

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