National Forum for Black Public Administrators

Mission

The mission of the National Forum of Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is embodied in the organization’s commitment to strengthen the position of Blacks within the field of public administration; to increase the number of Blacks appointed to executive positions in public service organizations; and, to groom and prepare younger, aspiring administrators for senior public management posts in the years ahead.

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Benefits

What’s in it for You?

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When considering joining a professional organization, one may ask themselves: “Why should I belong? What’s in it for me?” NFBPA and the Alexandria Metropolitan Chapter are no exception. Keeping in the heritage of professionals associations, NFBPA answers that question with a question of its own: “That depends. What do you want?"

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Take a moment and review some of the many benefits of NFBPA membership.

• Access to quality, affordable continuing education programs;

• Abundant networking opportunities through a variety of activities;

• Opportunities to make a positive impact in the community;

• Subscriptions to the Forum and other communications that inform of public service trends, issues, employment, and more;

• Leadership development on boards and committees; and

• A host of other member only amenities.

Individual Membership Categories

Individual Membership

Open to all professionals who subscribe to the goals and objectives of the NFBPA. Individual membership is $200.00 annually and $35.00 for the local chapter (NFBPA Alexandria Metropolitan). One must join the National Chapter prior to joining the local NFBPA Alexandria Metropolitan Chapter.

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Student Membership

Students at the undergraduate and graduate levels are eligible to become members of the NFBPA, provided they subscribe to the goals and objectives of the NFBPA and shall be a full-time student as defined by the institution in which they are enrolled. Student Membership is limited to four consecutive years. Adults who are employed full-time and pursue part-time academic study are ineligible for student memberships. Documentation that verifies full-time status is required. Student memberships are $35.00 annually.

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Retiree Membership

Individuals who have declared themselves retired from active, full-time employment are eligible to become members of the NFBPA, provided they subscribe to the goals and objectives of the NFBPA and are not otherwise engaged in full-time employment. Retiree memberships are $100.00 annually.

 

To become a member today, please complete our Membership Application and contact our local chapter to be brought up to speed with our current initiatives.

Business Membership Categories

Business memberships are open to any private sector business entity that subscribes to the goals and objectives of the NFBPA. Business Members are also members of the National Corporate Advisory Council (NCAC). The NCAC provides a unique forum in which corporate managers and public sector executives can come together to explore and test innovative solutions to important challenges. Through these partnerships, both government and private industry have the opportunity to seek cooperative solutions, which may improve the quality of life for the citizens of urban and rural America.

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NFBPA Business Membership Dues Categories

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Primary Membership  | Up to 250 Employees  | $1000

Sustaining Membership  | 251 - 499 Employees  | $2000

Gold Membership  | Over 500 Employees  |  $5000