Public Announcements
CGFOA's Scholarship Opportunity For College Students is now open!
We are thrilled to announce the return of this scholarship opportunity for students or prospective student who are enrolled or plan to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration, or a related field.
The George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship (may be awarded as two $2,500 separate scholarships) given in honor of George A. Nielsen: a friend, supporter, and educator of public finance officials around the State of Colorado. The 2026 application deadline is July 6th.
Please complete the application here.
2026 CGFOA Pricing and Fee Structure Increases
CGFOA Pricing and Fee Structure Increases in 2026
After significant analysis and consideration, the CGFOA Board has made the difficult decision to increase pricing for continuing education sessions, conference registrations, and sponsorship fees starting January 1, 2026. However, we are thrilled to announce that there are no membership dues increases.
CGFOA's pricing remains comparable to, or even below, similar professional associations as we want our education programming and community & professional networking to remain as accessible as possible to our members. As always, we continue to offer scholarships and grants for membership dues, conference registrations, and education sessions. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information or with any questions.
Grow Your Career or Give Back – Join the CGFOA Mentorship Program for 2025!
We’re excited to invite you to participate in the CGFOA Mentorship and Coaching Program for 2025 — a unique opportunity to accelerate your professional growth or give back to the government finance community.
Why become a mentor?
· Share your expertise and help guide fellow professionals on their career paths.
· Inspire the next generation of leaders in government finance.
· Enjoy meaningful connections and fresh perspectives while contributing to someone else’s success.
Why become a mentee?
· Gain valuable advice on leadership, technical skills, career advancement, and work-life balance.
· Build your professional network and get tailored guidance from seasoned professionals.
· Learn from mentors who have already navigated the paths you’re pursuing.
What’s involved?
· A flexible commitment of just 1-3 hours per month, including group coffee chats (held every 1-2 months) and optional one-on-one mentoring.
· Mentors will lead at least one group session on a topic in their expertise area.
· Mentees will have access to a mentor directory to reach out for advice when they need it.
Whether you’re looking to give back by mentoring or eager to grow your own skills and career as a mentee, we encourage you to join us. The 2025 program runs from January through December and is open to all CGFOA members.
👉 Get started or learn more at: https://cgfoa.org/Mentorship_Program
Or reach out to Adriana Prata with any questions at [email protected].
Join us in building a stronger, more connected community of government finance professionals!
New CGFOA Member Forums are Live!
Check out the new CGFOA member communities online. Note: ListServ groups are going away!
We encourage you to look at our new member forums at https://cgfoa.org/forum.php.
These online communities are for CGFOA members to discuss a wide range of public finance topics. Feel free to ask questions, post documents and respond to others.
If you are interested in a specific thread, you can "subscribe" and receive email updates on posted activity.
CGFOA Announces New Scholarship Opportunity for College Students
We are thrilled to announce a new scholarship opportunity for students or prospective student who are enrolled or plan to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration, or a related field.
The George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship is a $5,500 scholarship (may be awarded as two $2,250 separate scholarships) given in honor of George A. Nielsen: a friend, supporter, and educator of public finance officials around the State of Colorado. The 2023 application deadline is June 1st.
CGFOA Needs Volunteers!
Volunteer Opportunities
CGFOA couldn't do what we do each year without our committed volunteers! Please consider volunteering with us.
Benefits of volunteering
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Volunteer Roles
Executive Board
Executive Board members participate in transacting the business of the Association; deciding policy matters; deciding the time, place and program of meetings; making and executing contracts for the Association; studying all matters referred to it by members of the Association; and performing other duties pertaining to the advancement, welfare and the best interest of the Association and members. The Executive Board shall establish procedures and internal controls for the proper manner of receiving and disbursing funds, provide for an annual inspection of the Association’s accounts and annually adopt a budget for the following year.
Estimated Time Commitment: 20 hours per month for a 2 year term
Current Openings: Board elections take place in November.
Benefits:
- Complimentary attendance to all CGFOA events (plus 1 guest)
- Waived membership dues during time of service
- Public recognition at Annual Conference
- Public recognition on CGFOA website
- Award plaque
- Mileage reimbursement to all CGFOA events
- Choice of 1 CGFOA branded swag
- Invitation to exclusive volunteer appreciation event
Committee Chairs
Responsible for providing leadership and direction to special committees, such as education committees or scholarship committees, to advance CGFOA's strategic direction. Committee chairs ensure committee meetings happen, are well organized, well attended and that the appropriate work is accomplished.
Estimated Time Commitment: 10 hours per month for a 2 year term
Current Openings:
Benefits:
- Complimentary attendance to all CGFOA events
- Waived membership dues during time of service
- Public recognition at Annual Conference
- Public recognition on CGFOA website
- Mileage reimbursement to all CGFOA events
- Choice of 1 CGFOA branded swag
- Invitation to exclusive volunteer appreciation event
Events (Golf Tournament, Conference, Moderators)
Assist with programs, events, and activities organized by the CGFOA. Event volunteers work cooperatively as a team member to complete specific volunteer assignments on the day of the event or days leading up to an event.
Estimated Time Commitment: 2-8 hours per event
Current Openings: Annual Conference event volunteers
Benefits:
- Complimentary attendance at future CGFOA event (1-day event)
- Discounted annual conference registration
- Public recognition at event
- Mileage reimbursement to event
- Choice of 1 CGFOA branded swag
- Invitation to exclusive volunteer appreciation event
Committees/Task Forces
Committee members attend meetings and work with other members of the committee to execute on tasks. Members prepare for and participate fully in meetings, contribute positively to the discussions, and fulfill responsibilities assigned to them.
Estimated Time Commitment: 6 hours per month for 1 year
Current Openings: Technical Issues Task Force, Mentorship Program Committee
Benefits:
- Waived membership dues during time of service
- Discounted annual conference registration
- Public recognition at Annual Conference
- Mileage reimbursement to committee/task force meetings
- Choice of 1 CGFOA branded swag
- Invitation to exclusive volunteer appreciation event
CGFOA Presenters and Speakers
Volunteer speakers deliver educational talks to CGFOA members in the interest of advancing the practice of public finance. Speakers are responsible for developing and delivering educational content.
Estimated Time Commitment: 2-6 hours per event
Current Openings: 2023 Speakers and Education Sessions
Benefits:
- Complimentary guest attendance to CGFOA event (non-conference)
- Discounted annual conference registration
- Public recognition at Annual Conference
- Mileage reimbursement to event
- Choice of 1 CGFOA branded swag
- Invitation to exclusive volunteer appreciation event
Email [email protected] if you are interested in learning more. If you have other ideas or skills to volunteer - we would love to hear from you!
Thank you for your consideration!
Scholarship Grants Available for Membership Dues
The application is now open for membership dues grants. Please apply here.
Our scholarship committee reviews applications on a rolling basis and will let you know a decision as soon as possible.
