Submit Your Education Sessions for CGFOA Conferences and Virtual Courses in 2027

• If you are an Affiliate Partner with a proposal for a session your organization would be interested in presenting, please submit it here.

• If you are a Government Finance Professional with a topic or session suggestion, please submit it here.

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Interested in suggesting or facilitating a session for CGFOA in 2027 at either our Summer Conference, Annual Fall Conference, or for one of our virtual educations sessions throughout the year? Please read the following information carefully to determine whether your session proposal aligns with our goals and tracks.

An Overview of CGFOA

Our purpose and objectives are:

• To​ improve the practice of governmental finance in Colorado, as developed and recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada and other recognized authorities in the field of governmental administration, by developing mutually understandable procedures of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting and capital planning, cash management, financial administration, and debt management by encouraging the use of appropriate technology; by employing consistent financial classification, and principles; by training qualified public officials and employees; and by promoting ethical, high quality governmental service.

• To develop closer relationships and understanding among those concerned with public finance in Colorado by facilitating a system of networking, by promoting training and sharing of information among finance officers; by identifying career enhancement opportunities; by providing a forum for the discussion of common issues and problems; and other objectives of a mutual interest to public finance officers.

The CGFOA is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization that works to achieve its mission by:

• Training public officials: Providing training for qualified public officials and employees
• Encouraging technology: Promoting the use of appropriate technology
• Promoting ethical service: Encouraging high quality and ethical governmental service
• Building relationships: Facilitating networking and information sharing among finance officers
• Identifying career opportunities: Helping to identify opportunities for career enhancement
• Providing a forum: Creating a space for discussing common issues and problems

Education Programming

Our educational programming includes a robust online program offering over 40 virtual sessions throughout the year. Because our members are spread out through the entire state of Colorado, we keep our annual education programming accessible to everyone by offering these CPE courses online. We are looking for submissions for these sessions which generally last between 1-2 hours. Oftentimes we see sessions last a minimum of 50 minutes with 10 minutes for questions and follow up. Most sessions are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between 9am-2pm.

CGFOA's annual conferences are opportunities for finance professionals to network, share successes, and learn about best practices, new products and technologies. Our Summer Conference is usually in late July or early August and is a short, 1.5-day conference. Our Annual Fall Conference will be held October 5-8, 2027 in Pueblo, Colorado.

All of the education sessions online or at conferences are offered within these NASBA approved educational tracks:

Audience

Our membership and conference attendees are comprised of individuals from various sectors. We welcome participation from government officials, government finance officers, professionals within government finance, budget and procurement, city clerks, tax auditors, municipalities, state agencies, special districts, school districts, non-profit organizations, private businesses, private industries, and government finance consultants.

Our annual fall conference has become one of the signature events in the state (and even greater mountain region) bringing together all who are engaged in public finance.

If you are an Affiliate Partner with a proposal for a session your organization would be interested in presenting, please submit it here.

If you are a Government Finance Professional with a topic or session suggestion, please submit it here.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Recognize your peers! CGFOA award nominations are open. Submit your nominations today.

Each year the Colorado Government Finance Officers Association (CGFOA) recognizes the achievements of its members by presenting a Finance Professional of the Year and Significant Contribution award at the Annual Fall Conference. Now’s your chance to nominate an outstanding finance professional, team, or organization that you believe is deserving of these awards.

Award nominations must be submitted no later than October 16th. The nominations will be reviewed by the CGFOA Executive Board, and nominees will be contacted with the results prior to the Annual Conference.

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. 

Click here to apply.

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

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.