Membership OrientationFebruary 10, 2015

OrientationOverview of IFMA

MissionHQs/Chapters/CouncilsMembershipEducation/Certification/Credentials

Overview of the Chicago ChapterStatisticsBenefits of Chicago Chapter of IFMA Membership Join a CommitteeUpcoming Events

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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.

FM Core Competencies Communication

Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity

Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability

Finance & Business

Human Factors

Leadership and Strategy

Operations and Maintenance

Project Management

Quality

Real Estate and Property Management

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

Value of Membership in 3 simple steps

National Councils

Information Technology

Legal IndustryManufacturing,

Industrial & LogisticsMuseum/Cultural

InstitutionsPublic Sector

FacilitiesResearch &

DevelopmentUtilities

Academic FacilitiesAirport FacilitiesBanking Institutions

and Credit UnionsCity and Country ClubsCorporate FacilitiesCorporate Real EstateEnvironmental Health

& SafetyFM ConsultantsFood Services &

Restaurants

IFMA Credentials

Facility Management Professional (FMP)

• 2,046 FMPs worldwide• 37 In the Chicago Chapter

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)• 3,500 CFMs worldwide• 16 in the Chicago Chapter

Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)• 5 in the Chicago chapter

IFMA Educational OpportunitiesDegreed Programs

10 Universities across country

Certificate Programs Northern Illinois University Locally

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 RegionMembership Types

Professional: 189

FM practitionerAssociate: 107

Company representative or solutions providerYoung Professional- 13

35 years old or younger. Limit of 5 years.Student- 5

Full-Time at an accredited college or universityRetired - 0

Benefits of MembershipEducational Programs- 8 included in dues

Online Member Directory

Tree Donation

IFMA BUCKS PROGRAM- Annual Live Auction

Referral Incentive- $150 gift card awarded

Get Involved

NETWORK WITH YOUR PEERSBuild professional/client network (not a hard selling forum)Build new personal relationships/friendships

GROW AS A PROFESSIONALEducational 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

Career Services

Communications

Community Service

Hospitality

Membership

Professional Development & Education

Sponsorship

Sustainability

Upcoming ProgramsFebruary 19th Program– Office Ergonomics

101

March 19th Program- FM and Technology Advancements

March 25th Facility Tour- CBRE

April 7th Brainy Bite- Acoustics 101

April 16th Program- The Art of Networking

May 21st 3rd Annual Chicago Golf Outing

Thank youfrom the

Membership Committee & Chicago Chapter of IFMA Board