1. NCMA 2017 Membership Meeting
Terry Raney, Ph.D
NCMA President
Michael Fischetti, JD, CPCM, Fellow, CAE
NCMA Executive Director

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3. NCMA’s Mission
Advance the contract management profession through advocacy and the execution of programs to connect NCMA members and enable their professional development

4. Agenda State of the Association Financials
Membership and Chapter Demographics
Networking and Education
PY 2018 Initiatives
Advocacy and Connections
World Congress
Program Year 18 Leaders
Open Forum

5. State of the Association
National Association Has Strongest Finances Ever
Record reserves and revenue
Enables consideration of increased programming and investments
Professional Staff Depth

6. NCMA Financials

7. Financials Strongest Finances Ever Record Reserves and revenue
Enables Consideration of New Programs, Services and Investments
Enhanced Professional Staff Depth
Effective Program Implementation

8. NCMA Business Model Three Revenue Pillars
Membership – Will Always Be The Key Element
Chapter Development and Support Is Essential
Meetings, Conferences and Symposiums
Key to Profitability
Education, Certification, Member Services Support Individual Member Professional Development and Profession Stature

9. Increased Competition
Other Associations
“For Profit” education and media companies
Private conferences
NCMA Business Model Faces Changes and Challenges
Chapter Model Requires Constant Support and Analysis

10. Association-Wide Revenue Trend
1953
95.7% from membership dues
2016
30% from membership dues

11. No World Congress was held in FY10

12. Membership and Chapter Demographics

13. Members by Organization Type

14. Members by Experience in CM

15. Chapters Across the United States

16. Chapters Engage with local leadership 99 chapters across the country
Connect with contracting professionals from federal, state, local, industry, academia
Learn leadership skills by taking on a chapter leader role
“Through active involvement in NCMA, you will surround yourself with experts…the opportunities you will have to work with some of the most notable leaders are endless, and the fabric of your professional network will be strengthened.”
David Gragan, SPE, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

17. Chapter and Community Relations
Focus on Data Collection
Establishing Chapter Baseline Key Performance Indicators and ROI
Delivering value to areas not served by Chapters
Grants Program Restructured
Funds distributed across Strategically Focused categories (i.e. certification, member outreach, special events)
Improved Submissions
Virtual Chapter Restructuring
Improve Service
State level Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Retained “Virtual Ambassadors”
HQ Managed

18. Networking and Education

19. Update

21. Professional Standards
Contract Management Standard
Building a widely recognized standard for the CM profession
The foundation for CM education, training, certification
CM Body of Knowledge (CMBOK)
The discussion, analysis, best practices of the CM processes
5th edition to be released July
Certifications
Revised and benchmarked against the best
Based on the CMBOK
Increasingly popular; demonstrates knowledge and experience

22. Certifications
For those with knowledge essential to the practice of contract management who seek to elevate professional standards

23. Online Preparatory Courses
40 hours of instruction in a 10-week online course
Designed by NCMA to prepare you for your CPCM or CFCM exam
Low cost includes all required study materials, including books
Study any time, anywhere—all you need is a web browser

24. National Education Seminars
Our 1-day in-person seminars are your opportunity to interact with subject matter experts on topics important to your career. 
New This Year: Contract Terms and Conditions

25. Premiering in PY 2018
Desktop Guide to Key Contract Terms and Conditions
Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) 5th Edition
Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms 8th Edition

26. Expanded Webinar Educational Program
Each month spotlights a different topic
Discounts for buying multiple webinars:
3 webinars for $450
2 webinars for $340
1 webinar for $189
NCMA Proprietary

27. Learning Pathways ANSI Accreditation Local EdConnect Events
PY 2018 Initiatives
Learning Pathways ANSI Accreditation Local EdConnect Events

28. Learning Pathways

29. Professional Standards
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Pursuing accreditation for NCMA’s CMS and CMBOK
Enhance NCMA’s professional recognition and ensure the highest quality certification program
Strengthen Value of NCMA Certification Programs

30. Advocacy and Connections

31. Advocacy and Connections
NCMA represents and advocates for the contract management community and profession—we don’t lobby
Media coverage from:
Federal News Radio
Washington Post
Washington Times
Federal Times
Read Michael Fischetti’s blog at

32. Contribute Your Voice – Write for the CM Magazine!
Learn more at
Published articles are eligible for the Best CM Magazine Article Award

33. Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP)

35. World Congress

36. Advanced registration ends June 9 Keynote speakers include:
Steve Sarris, Director of Contracts, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp
VADM Raquel C. Bono, Director, DHA
Paul Smith, Chief Procurement Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.

38. Incoming Leaders

39. Charlie Williams
President-Elect PY18
Kim Rupert
President PY18

40. New Board Members Jeff Napier Margaret DiVirgilio Steve Sarris
Heather Dallara

41. Open Forum We encourage all members to ask questions of our speakers.
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42. I have a question for… Michael Fischetti, Executive Director
Member Services
Kim Rupert, President PY18
Terry Raney, President PY17