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 is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of Black leadership in the public sector. Founded in 1983 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 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,community service professionals and executives in the corporate sector.
What We Do
The NFBPA mission is realized through the pursuit of the following important goals:
To serve as a magnet organization for linking public, private and academic institutions into an effective network to support interdisciplinary communications, management innovation and professional development among Blacks choosing public servicecareers.
To provide intensive and rigorous training in critical management areas in response to the specialized needs of Black public sector professionals.
Our Impact
With over 2,500 members representing more than 350 jurisdictions and 40 local chapters in 37 states, NFBPA has emerged as the nation’s premier association of Black public leadership. It has 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. The organization is governed by a 27 member Board of Directors.
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.
