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Vision |
| Serve as the resource and representative for facility management. |
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Mission |
Advance the facility management profession by providing exceptional services, products, resources, and opportunities |
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Goals |
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Support a community that fosters vitality, momentum and impact for the facility management professional. (Stakeholder Perspective) |
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Anticipate and prioritize the resources required to enhance effective delivery of products and services. (Internal Perspective) |
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Inspire passion for the facility management profession that compels facility practitioners to want to join the IFMA network, engages volunteer leaders and retains/attracts top-talent to the full-time staff. (Learning & Growth Perspective) |
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Sustain IFMA's financial integrity to achieve and fulfill our mission. (Financial Perspective) |
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| Purpose |
IFMA is a member-centered association that exists to guide and develop facility management professionals. In support of its members, IFMA promotes the facility management profession by providing leadership, recognition and standards of excellence. |
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Objectives |
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Provide and engage stakeholders with opportunities that expand and leverage their collective knowledge and experiences |
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Provide career essentials for facility management professionals to advance their careers |
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Magnify the importance of the facility management professional worldwide |
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Ensure appropriate governance, systems and processes are in place |
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Understand and respond to stakeholder |
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Strengthen and build collaborative relationships that advance the FM profession |
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Motivate and inspire members to become committed and involved volunteer leaders |
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Create a culture and provide resources that instill innovation, passion, challenge and meaning with staff and volunteers |
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Maintain viable fiscal position through good financial management, diversification of revenues and optimized asset utilization |
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| Professional Member |
Professional Membership is open to facility practitioners and educators, whose primary responsibilities are to provide, oversee, or teach one (or more) Facility Management core competency. Core competencies and examples: |
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Communications (technology, integration, knowledge management) |
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Finance (with regard to real estate and facilities: analyzing, accounting, forecasting, budgeting, tax auditing and controlling) |
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Human and Environmental Factors (environmental, health and safety, workplace dynamics, teamwork, interpersonal behaviors, ergonomics) |
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Leadership & Management (code compliance, telecommunications, purchasing, security, food service, reprographics, building services, transportation, furnishings and equipment inventory, maintenance, and outsourcing management) |
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Operations and Maintenance (physical plant, preventative maintenance, conservation, energy management systems) |
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Planning and Project Management (strategic, tactical and annual facility planning; new construction and/or renovation; interior space planning and design; workplace specifications, installation and space management; architecture and/or engineering projects) |
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Quality Assessment and Innovation (international standards organization, standards, facility audits and total quality management) |
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Real Estate (acquisitions, financials, negotiations and/or disposal) |
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Technology (development, implementation and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems) |
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| Associate Member |
Associate membership is open to individuals whose primary responsibilities include: business development; sales and/or marketing as a consultant; representation of a manufacturer, vendor, dealer, distributor; and/or provider of facility-related products and services. |
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| Student Member |
Student membership is open to candidates who are engaged in full-time study at an accredited college or university. At such time as the member is no longer engaged in full-time study, he or she shall be reclassified to the appropriate membership category. Verification of full-time student status may be required. |
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| Membership Term and Limitations |
Membership shall be for an annual term, renewable indefinitely, subject to reclassification, upon payment of dues. All membership terms are renewed on the anniversary of the date of the member’s approved application.
Membership does not include use of Association resources, the Association’s name or intellectual property, or the Association’s membership directories for the direct promotion of products or services. |
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| Corporate Sustaining Partner |
The Corporate Sustaining Partner (CSP) Program is designed for companies providing product and service solutions to facility management professionals. The Corporate Sustaining Partner (CSP) Program allows companies to elevate their image and name recognition within the largest facility management audience, IFMA membership, while also receiving exclusive marketing and promotional benefits. |
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| Join the IFMA Community |
IFMA membership gives you the industry information, professional interaction and essential resources necessary to remain competitive. IFMA represents the most connected community of facility managers in the industry, and our community grows stronger each year.
As a member of IFMA, you have access to benefits, contacts, resources and opportunities, all geared toward strengthening your knowledge, skills and confidence. IFMA is dedicated to supporting you throughout your career. The entire Association-from Headquarters to individual members-is ready to help you grow, both personally and professionally. |
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IFMA members have access to resources that help them solve job-related problems. |
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A useful network of professional contacts. |
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Pose questions on an IFMA Council listserv for immediate answers. |
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Access to the FMJ, Membership Directory, FM publications, educational sessions, product and service providers. |
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Attend local chapter meetings and discuss work challenges with colleagues, many of whom have faced similar problems and may be able to offer guidance and insight. |
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Attend IFMA's World Workplace Conference and Expo-international gatherings of industry professionals seeking education, information and interaction. |
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Attend an IFMA Professional Development seminar, increasing your knowledge and skills as a competent practitioner. |
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Acquire a professional credential and a springboard for obtaining certification through the Facility Management Professional (FMP) program, a knowledge-based credential demonstrating a proven comprehension of the basics of facility management. |
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Acquire professional certification through IFMA's Certified Facility Manager (CFM) program, a measure of proficiency for competent facility managers and an industry standard. |
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How does membership in IFMA benefit me? |
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| Representation |
Strong professional communities are backed by associations that work year-round to meet the needs of the industry.
Recognized as the leading authority on facility management, IFMA has established a worldwide presence to monitor issues affecting the workplace globally, promoting awareness, impacting trends affecting the future of FM and delivering the most complete and current information to our members. |
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| Networking with professionals locally and globally |
Knowledge-sharing, exchanging ideas and information, is valuable to our development as better managers, better workers and as a better community of professionals.
IFMA’s community of facility professionals encompasses 126 chapters, 15 councils and one Special Interest Group (SIG) in 60 countries worldwide. |
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| Professional Credentials |
IFMA's Certified Facility Manager (CFM) program promotes professional excellence, establishes global standards for professional practice, promotes the added value of the profession and helps to influence the future direction of facility operations worldwide.
A springboard for obtaining certification, the Facility Management Professional (FMP) program can be completed in about 12 months, and FMP candidates may customize and integrate their training to build the specific knowledge they need to meet individual goals. |
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| Increased opportunities to broaden skills and knowledge in all FM-related areas |
IFMA promotes and facilitates an FM “Career Path.” By pursuing the educational curriculum necessary to obtaining the FMP designation, FMs from beginner to expert can acquire fundamental knowledge in all of the core competency areas, building their skills, broadening their knowledge and professional networks, ultimately leading to having the hands-on experience to successfully completing the CFM Exam and joining the elite circle of Certified Facility Managers. |
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| Opportunities to grow both personally and professionally |
IFMA membership offers professional insight, clarity and direction. The Association provides its members with a wealth of educational, career enhancement and personal development resources. Members have access to a multitude of resources and career opportunities. |
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How does membership in IFMA benefit my company? |
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Increased efficiency and productivity in its facility management team |
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Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses through benchmarking studies |
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Reduced liability risks by keeping staff informed of important issues and legislation affecting the workplace |
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Access to state-of-the-art, cost-effective product and service solutions to meet your diverse workplace needs |
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Members have access to: |
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A valuable network of professional contacts |
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IFMA Professional Development, the preeminent source for gathering core knowledge, addressing critical issues and attaining professional credentials throughout all stages of your career |
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Competency-based, self-study, online and audio courses |
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Leadership development |
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Professional certification through IFMA’s Certified Facility Manager (CFM) program, a measure of proficiency for competent facility managers and an industry standard
Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation, achieved by following a professional development “Career Path” |
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Recognized facility management degree programs |
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Discounts on seminars, events and merchandise |
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Global presence |
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IFMA Council listservs |
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Chapter and council meetings, events and activities |
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World Workplace Conference and Expo, a world-class gathering of practitioners, companies, students and educators seeking education, information and interaction |
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Recognition for professional achievements through IFMA’s Awards of Excellence program |
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Speaking opportunities |
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Exhibitor, sponsorship and corporate marketing opportunities |
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Member Resource Center |
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IFMA Web site |
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Online job referral service |
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Benchmarking and best practices |
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Legal and regulatory reports |
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Facility Management Journal |
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IFMA News |
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IFMA Insider |
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Publications, research reports and conference proceedings |
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IFMA Foundation, an instrument of information and opportunities for the profession and its representatives |
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To know more on becoming a member of IFMA, please write to mahesh@ifmaindia.org |
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