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Answering the Value Question?

Since professional associations were first conceived, one of their biggest challenges has been answering the value question, "Why should I belong?  What's in it for me?"  NFBPA and the Southern Piedmont Chapter are no exception.  And, in keeping the heritage of professionals associations, the Southern Piedmont Chapter answers that question with a question of its own:  "That depends.  What do you want?

Do you want to increase your value to your employer by expanding your toolkit of skills?

NFBPA offers a variety of ways members can add to their education.  Each year the FORUM, NFBPA's annual conference is held, offering members discounted access to a variety of hot-topic workshops conducted by nationally known instructors.  The Southern Piedmont Chapter of NFBPA as a matter of routine, offers educational opportunities throughout the year.  Finally, the quarterly Forum, provided to all members, features articles on topics of immediate interest to the public sector practitioner. 

Do you want to enhance your resource base by expanding your network of business contacts?

Membership in one of over 47 NFBPA chapters with members in more than 350 jurisdictions immediately puts you in contact with a local circle of individuals with similar job responsibilities, questions, concerns and advice.  And, expanding the circle outward, attendance at the FORUM brings members face to face with a global community of like minds.  

Do you want to position yourself for participation in today's global marketplace?

NFBPA's national membership, with chapters in over 29 states, is a perfect place to learn more about cultures, priorities, practices and preferences different from your own.  Maybe you don't work in a global business today.  But what about tomorrow? Jobs change and employers change.  Don't be left behind as the world shrinks. The wise employee is prepared for possibilities before they arise.  Membership in NFBPA, which has identified for itself a vision of being "the recognized leader in public sector " is a good place to start!

Do you want to prepare yourself for management responsibility?

NFBPA offers members the opportunity to practice leadership skills through it's national and local Boards, committees and task forces.  Also available to members are the ELI (Executive Leadership Institute) and Mentor Program -- which develop many of the leadership and management skills required on the job.

Why Should You Belong?