GFOA’s membership model is built for the future of public finance—inclusive, organization-based, and expanding access for finance professionals at every level. Explore all of the benefits of becoming a member and join today!
It's now easier than ever to join a powerful network of public finance professionals across the United States and Canada. Whether you're representing a government organization or an individual looking to connect, it's easy to get started.
With a fixed membership fee based on your agency’s size and needs, you will no longer have to manage individual membership levels or pay for extra members. The new pricing tiers are designed to offer maximum value and flexibility.
There are so many reasons to join. A GFOA membership provides unlimited access to GFOA’s resources, training, and events. Plus, take advantage of leadership and networking opportunities with peers across the United States and Canada.
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions—covering everything from joining GFOA to making the most of your membership—to help guide you every step of the way.
Outstanding Public Service
Buffy Bullis
As administrative services director, Buffy Bullis led the City of Monrovia, California’s finance team through a crisis in 2024, when a failed IT backup resulted in the loss of three and a half years of payroll, utility billing, and financial data. Despite the scale of the disruption, her team ensured employees were paid on time, rebuilt billing systems, and supported customers with flexible repayment options.
Member Collaboration
Rethinking Budgeting in Plano
Realizing that its existing budget and financial management practices are not sufficient to address the city’s changing fiscal reality, leaders in the City of Plano, Texas, are rethinking the city’s approach to budgeting and planning. City leaders have dubbed the initiative the fiscal roadmap, and the effort has started by developing a new approach to budgeting.
Connect with peers online and in person through collaboration and engagement opportunities.
GFOA’s online Communities are a space for members to exchange ideas, ask questions, and build connections with peers across the profession. Explore discussions in topic-based groups like Rethinking Budgeting, ARPA implementation, the Annual Conference, and more—including dedicated Communities for each Affinity Group.
Join one or more of GFOA's affinity groups and connect with fellow public finance professionals who share your interests and challenges. Each group provides free access to exclusive networking events, informative webinars, and active online Community discussion forums, creating opportunities for peer learning, idea sharing, and building lasting professional relationships.
Each year, GFOA’s Annual Conference unites thousands of public finance professionals for three days of dynamic learning, meaningful collaboration, and valuable networking. It’s a unique opportunity to gain fresh insights, share experiences, and be inspired by the innovative work of your peers.