Committees

Advocacy Committee — Analyzes federal legislative and regulatory issues and recommends policy positions to the Board of Directors. Members promote NFDA’s advocacy efforts and encourage PAC participation among their peers.

Leadership Development Committee — Reviews candidate applications and presents a slate of qualified candidates for election to the Board of Directors. Monitors compliance with campaign and election rules.

Professional Conduct Committee — Enforces NFDA’s Code of Professional Conduct. Members serve as case investigators and arbitrators as needed.

Task Forces.

Convention Education Task Force — Reviews Call for Presentations submissions and selects workshop topics and speakers for the International Convention & Expo. Meets virtually once per year.

Marketing Task Force — Provides feedback to NFDA staff on marketing and communications, including member recruitment, messaging and brand management. Meets virtually two to four times per year.

Pursuit of Excellence Task Force — Assists with administration and promotion of the Pursuit of Excellence program and judges program entries. Meets virtually three to four times per year.

PWC Education Programming Task Force — Reviews proposals and shapes content and programming for the Professional Women’s Conference. Meets virtually two to four times per year.

Workforce Development Task Force — Develops strategies and tools to strengthen recruitment and retention in funeral service. Meets virtually three times per year.

Workgroups

Member Resources Workgroup — Provides feedback to NFDA staff on member products and services and assists with membership outreach. Most communication is handled via email with no in-person meetings required.

Remembering A Life Marketing Outreach Workgroup — Advises on programs and outreach that help families understand the value of funeral service. Meets quarterly via conference call.

Spokesperson Team Workgroup — Serves as trained media spokespersons for NFDA as needed. Annual in-person training is provided for newer members; periodic refresher training for the full team.