Achieving excellence since 1983
Welcome! The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) South Florida Chapter! The professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of Black leadership in the public sector.
Who we are
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is the principal and most forward-thinking organization dedicated to the advancement of public leadership in local and state governments. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983. With over 2,500 members, NFBPA has established a national reputation for designing and implementing quality leadership development initiatives of unparalleled success. Our members are leaders and managers of public programs and agencies in more than 350 jurisdictions nationwide. Thirty-six chapters support the growth of NFBPA at the local level. We invite you to join us.
What We Do
Vision
NFBPA is the nation’s premier organization which inspires leadership development and service excellence with integrity and accountability, while transforming the way we govern.
Mission
To serve as a catalyst for linking public and private organizations, as well as academic institutions to support the professional development of Individuals choosing public service careers.
We prepare and groom leaders by mentoring, coaching and providing leadership development for Individuals choosing public service.
We employ multiple modes of communication and cutting-edge leadership principles to enhance knowledge and skills for professional advancement of its members.
Our Impact
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is a professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of leadership in the public sector. Founded in 1983, the NFBPA membership has grown to include managers and executives in virtually all disciplines represented in state and local governments. In addition to public service professionals, the association's membership embraces graduate students, deans and faculty at schools of public administration and executives in the corporate sector.
NFBPA is the nation's premier association of public leadership, with a growing and proud reputation for strengthening the capacity of state and local government managers in a multitude of disciplines, through intensive training, professional development programs, and a powerful network of Black public leadership.
Objective #1 To serve as a magnet organization for linking public, private and academic institutions into an effective network to support Blacks in choosing public service careers.
Objective #2 To provide intensive and rigorous training in critical management areas in response to the specialized needs of Black public sector professionals.
Objective #3 To identify and groom younger, emerging Black administrators and provide relevant exposure to the challenges and rewards of public service careers.
Objective #4 To sponsor and conduct forums and Public outreach to address the needs of public management and the black community.
Objective #5 To promote, strengthen and expand the roles of Blacks in all aspects of public administration.
