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Promoting the CGFM designation
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Why Certification?
certification programs are win-win-win -- the
certifiers benefit the certified benefit and so
does any customer, client, or employer who relies
on the certification. That should explain why,
within a decade, every market leader in every
global industry will offer certification programs
for its key employees. Fortune Magazine 6/26/00
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Why CGFM?

• Recognizes the unique skills and special
  knowledge of government financial managers
• Covers all levels of government federal, state
  and local
• Provides means for demonstrating professionalism
  and competency
• Enhances public confidence in the profession
• Reflects individuals commitment to professional
  development

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Employee benefits

• Broad knowledge of government financial
  management
• Increased confidence on the job
• Tangible indicator of experience and knowledge
• Enhanced marketability throughout all levels of
  government
• Encourages employer incentives and continuing
  education

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Employer benefits

• Broad knowledge of government financial
  management
• Increased confidence on the job
• Easier selection of qualified candidates
• Enhanced credibility and public confidence and
  employee value
• Commitment to professional development and
  continuing education

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Promoting the CGFM - key strategies

• Raise awareness
• Build value
• Support current and future CGFMs

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Raise awareness

• CGFM Month initiative
• Letters to government agencies and private firms
• CGFM presentations
• Outreach to colleges and universities

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Build value

• Getting your agency involved
• Formal CGFM recognition by state and local
  governments
• CGFM listed in job descriptions and announcements
• Encouraging and rewarding staff for earning the
  CGFM

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Support current and future CGFMs

• Dedicated CGFM chapter chair position and CGFM
  plan
• Incentives at the chapter level
• Courses and study groups
• Recognition of new CGFMs
• Continuing education opportunities

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Resources for promoting the CGFM

• CGFM site
• CGFM regional coordinators
• CGFM listserv
• CGFM articles
• Members Only site
• CGFM Month initiative
• Government Financial Manager courses

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To obtain more information, contact Katya Silver
Director for Professional Certification
Administration at 1-800-AGA-7211, ext 305 or
ksilver_at_agacgfm.org