Government Membership
NAGDCA is the only organization that exclusively serves public sector defined contribution administrators. From our in-person meetings to our online tools, all of our content is designed to meet the diverse needs of our membership. Whether you represent a state, county, university system, police or fire department, public hospital, small town, school district, utility, transportation authority, or any public sector entity NAGDCA can help you create better retirement outcomes for your employees.
Want to learn more about NAGDCA and the membership benefits? Click here to view our New Member Orientation.
Diverse Knowledge & Experience
Our members represent diverse plans of all sizes from across the country. From small villages to entire states, our membership covers a myriad plan design, structure, and execution. Our open forum gives you access to all of our members to ask advice, compare plans, and seek guidance regarding plan structure, design, and administration. Take a look at our interactive membership map to see the wealth of knowledge and experience you will have access to as a government member and plan sponsor.
Government Member Communication Platforms
On top of our Plan Sponsor Tools, NAGDCA offers a series of plan sponsor-specific platforms to help keep members connected and informed. To make the most of your government membership, be sure to utilize our RFP posting platform, our job posting platform, our member discussion boards, and our special interest groups. Asking questions, seeking guidance, and providing advice are easy ways to help all public sector employees receive the best retirement plans.
RFP Posting Platform
The NAGDCA RFP posting platform allows members to post RFPs for services at no cost. This platform exposes your plans needs to a wide audience of vendors beyond your local set of contacts.
Government Membership Options
Government Membership
Cost:
$300 year 1 / $600 every year after
Coverage:
Single entity membership covers up to 10 affiliated persons
Description:
A government entity or a department or agency of any government entity charged with the administration of a Defined Contribution Program shall hold membership in the name of the entity and pay appropriate dues. Government entities include states, counties, cities, towns, villages, public school districts, public universities, and entities created by a government entity to provide a public service.
Benefits:
- Access to NAGDCA’s premier online community and forums
- Access to all online content including resources, data center, RFPs, best practices, legislative and policy updates, webinars, and more
- Representation on Capitol Hill
- Ability to participate in NAGDCA committees, hold elected NAGDCA office, vote on association business, and participate in annual awards
- Opportunity to submit articles to NAGDCA newsletter
- Access to the annual conference and other networking opportunities
State and Local Government Association Membership
Cost:
$300 year 1 / $600 every year after
Coverage:
Single entity membership covers up to 10 affiliated staff persons who are not affiliated with a for-profit company or government eligible for Government Membership.
Description:
A not-for-profit association administering a Defined Contribution Program for a collection of government entities within a single state shall hold membership in the name of the association and pay appropriate dues. State and Local Associations may represent any of the following: counties, cities, towns, villages, public school districts, public universities, and entities created by a government entity to provide a public service.
Benefits:
- Access to NAGDCA’s premier online community and forums
- Access to all online content including resources, data center, RFPs, best practices, legislative and policy updates, webinars, and more
- Representation on Capitol Hill
- Ability to participate in NAGDCA committees and participate in annual awards
- Opportunity to submit articles to NAGDCA newsletter
- Access to the annual conference and other networking opportunities
Government Subscription
Cost:
$300 per year
Coverage:
Single entity membership covers up to 10 affiliated persons
Description:
Government subscription membership may be held in the name of a political subdivision (city, county, state, etc.) or association with less than 1,000 eligible defined contribution plan participants.
Benefits:
- Access to NAGDCA’s premier online community and forums
- Access to all online content including resources, data center, RFPs, best practices, legislative and policy updates, webinars, and more
- Representation on Capitol Hill
- Opportunity to submit articles to NAGDCA newsletter
* Government subscription memberships are limited to plans with less than 1,000 eligible defined contribution plan participants and do not include the ability to run for NAGDCA elected office, the ability to vote in association business, or the ability to participate on committees or task forces.
Special Membership
NAGDCA provides complimentary membership to retired professionals who are of 55 years of age, worked in services relating to the DC plan industry, and spent at least four active years in NAGDCA.
For more information or to see if you qualify for complimentary retired membership, please contact us.