Membership Orientation September 28, 2016
Definition of Facility Management Facility management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology.
What is IFMA? Mission: IFMA is a member-centric association that exists to guide and develop facility management professionals by providing exceptional services, products, resources and opportunities. Founded in 1980, currently based in Houston, TX Represents over 24,000 facility managers worldwide Maintains over 130 chapters (geographically-based) Supports 17 councils (industry-based) Hosts World Workplace and Facility Fusion Offers online courses, publishes newsletter & magazine
National Councils Information Technology Legal Industry Academic Facilities Airport Facilities Banking Institutions and Credit Unions City and Country Clubs Corporate Facilities Corporate Real Estate Environmental Health & Safety FM Consultants Food Services & Restaurants Information Technology Legal Industry Manufacturing, Industrial & Logistics Museum/Cultural Institutions Public Sector Facilities Research & Development Utilities
IFMA Credentials Facility Management Professional (FMP) 2,046 FMPs worldwide 76 In the Chicago Chapter Certified Facility Manager (CFM) 3,500 CFMs worldwide 27 in the Chicago Chapter Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) 7 in the Chicago chapter
What is the Chicago Chapter? Founded in 1982, IFMA Chicago's mission is to advance the profession of Facilities Management and to support the professional growth and development of facilities managers in the Chicago land area. Provides programs that advance our members' professional education, Creates networking and information sharing opportunities, Fosters the attainment of CFM designation, acting as an information resource, promoting synergy between professional and associate members, Recognizes members' achievements in the field and championing initiatives that make our members better corporate citizens (e.g., sustainability and community service initiatives.)
Membership in IFMA – Chicago Region MEMBERSHIP TYPES Professional: 203 FM practitioner Associate: 103 Company representative or solutions provider Young Professional: 24 35 years old or younger. Limit of 5 years. Student: 9 Full-Time at an accredited college or university Retired: 2
Benefits of Membership Educational Programs- 8 included in dues Online Member Directory Arbor Tree Foundation Donation IFMA BUCKS PROGRAM- Annual Live Auction Referral Incentive- $150 Visa gift card awarded
Get Involved NETWORK WITH YOUR PEERS Build professional/client network (not a hard selling forum) Build new personal relationships/friendships GROW AS A PROFESSIONAL Educational programs; Mentors/ Mentees and Board Buddies CONNECT ONLINE www.ifma.org www.ifma-chicago.org LinkedIn Group- “Chicago Chapter of IFMA”
Join a Committee! Associates Professional Development & Education Career Services Communications Public Relations Community Service Sponsorship Hospitality Sustainability Membership