Overview and Introduction to the IFMA Foundation

1. IFMA Foundation Overview William Rub, IFMA Foundation William.Rub@ifma.org

4. With your support, the IFMA Foundation delivers these programs: Student Scholarships, Awards & Subsidies FM Accredited Degree Programs Research Publications & Knowledge Tools Education International Collaboration Research Scholarships Contributing to a more productive and sustainable Built Environment, worldwide

7. Research “ Ongoing research is an essential part of advancing our knowledge of the built environment & a great way to advance the FM Profession.” Eric Teicholz CFM, IFMA Fellow President & CEO, Graphic Systems Published White Papers: Delivering the Green Business of Green Cleaning FM Technology Update Cut it Out Violence in the Workplace Pandemic Awareness Geographic Information Systems Research – White Papers Pic of Eric here

8. Research – Sustainability ‘How to’ Guides www.ifmafoundation.org for “FREE” downloads, 2010 – 11 Guides already produced.

9. The Foundation coordinates resources for research projects that support and extend our knowledge of the Built Environment. Sustainability “How to Guides” Knowledge Tools Award-winning FMpedia

10. 1991 to 2009: 250 scholarships = US$643,250 2010: 33 scholarships & expenses = US$112,000! “ The IFMA Foundation scholarship helped me focus on school & relieved my financial worries. It allowed me to attend WWP where I met industry leaders, attended lectures and networked with colleagues.” Candice Bullard, Graduate Student School of Building Construction Georgia Institute of Technology European Student of the Year Scholarships Supporting the European Student of the Year NEW: 2010 International Student of the Year

12. US$10,000+: US$5,000-9,999: New York Chapter, Denver Chapter, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Greater Triangle Chapter US$2,500-4,999: San Diego, East Bay, Academic Facility Council, Central Pennsylvania, West Michigan, Suncoast, San Francisco, Houston US$1,000-2,499: Minneapolis/St Paul, Greater Louisville, Public Sector Council, East Bay, US$100-999: Conestoga College Student Chapter, Toronto, Indianapolis, Shanghai, Central Iowa FMA Australia, FMANZ & RICS 2010 IFMA Chapters & Councils plus Allied Industry Bodies

13. 80 cents of every dollar currently goes to programs! How is your donation used?

14. Thank you for your support!

15. “ To expand our knowledge of the Built Environment in a changing world through scholarships, education and research ” www.ifmafoundation.org Together we can make a difference