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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING INC

AZ · EIN 860693578 · $100K rev · infrastructure · advocacy · research · www.aznigp.org
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Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP is a professional association established in 1977 to support public procurement professionals in Arizona. The chapter fosters collaboration, ethical standards, and professional development through educational programs, certification support, and networking events. It operates as a local chapter of NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement, serving members across government, education, and public institutions.

activities · 23

what they do

direct service · 6
  • Coordinate Chapter events and fundraisers Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    The organization organizes and manages a calendar of upcoming chapter events, including fundraisers and volunteer events such as toy drives, food drives, charity events, and Pat's run.
  • Fundraising and Volunteer Events Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    Coordinates Chapter-sponsored fundraisers and volunteer events, including toy drives, food drives, charity events, and Pat's run.
  • Host annual regional conference and trade show Industry Conference & Networking Events
    Organizes an annual regional conference for procurement professionals and hosts a Reverse Vendor Trade Show to connect public sector entities with vendors, including educational breakout sessions.
  • Organize a Reverse Vendor Trade Show Industry Conference & Networking Events
    The organization hosts an annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show to connect public sector entities with vendors.
  • Organize chapter events and volunteer activities Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    Organizes a calendar of upcoming chapter events with registration capabilities and coordinates Chapter-sponsored fundraisers and volunteer events like toy drives, food drives, and charity events.
  • Organizes and hosts an annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show, facilitating connections between public sector entities and vendors, and providing educational breakout sessions to attendees.
advocacy · 3
  • Advocate for public procurement Procurement Policy Monitoring & Education
    The organization reviews proposed local and state legislation, regulations, or policies that may impact public procurement, monitoring their progress and informing members.
  • Advocate for public procurement interests Procurement Policy Monitoring & Education
    Reviews and monitors proposed local and state legislation, regulations, or policies that may impact public procurement, and informs members of their progress.
  • Legislative Monitoring and Advocacy Procurement Policy Monitoring & Education
    Reviews and monitors proposed local and state legislation, regulations, or policies that could impact public procurement, and informs members about their progress.
capacity building · 14
  • Administer a mentorship program Mentorship Program Development & Support
    The organization coordinates matches between mentors and mentees, monitors their progress, and provides support related to NIGP, certification, and classes.
  • Administer annual awards and scholarships Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    The organization reviews procedures and criteria for selecting recipients of Chapter and NIGP awards annually, including Buyer of the Year, Manager of the Year, and scholarship awards.
  • Administer awards and scholarships Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    Develops and administers procedures for selecting recipients of annual association awards, such as Buyer of the Year and Manager of the Year, and scholarship awards.
  • Annual Awards and Scholarship Administration Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    Develops and administers procedures for selecting recipients for annual association awards, such as Buyer of the Year and Manager of the Year, and scholarship awards.
  • Hosts an annual regional conference specifically for procurement professionals.
  • Organizes and manages a calendar of upcoming chapter events, including registration and informational capabilities, and documents these activities through photography.
  • Chapter Newsletter Publication Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    Publishes a quarterly Chapter newsletter, "The Purchasing Exchange," by soliciting articles from members and distributing it via website and email.
  • Host an annual regional conference Industry Conference & Networking Events
    The organization hosts an annual regional conference for procurement professionals, which includes educational breakout sessions.
  • Administers a mentorship program that matches mentors and mentees, monitors their progress, and provides support related to NIGP, certification, and classes.
  • Professional Development and Certification Support Supply Chain & Procurement Certification
    Provides educational seminars, workshops, and support for certification programs for procurement professionals, including tracking re-certification points and offering discounted rates for members.
  • Provide professional development and certification support Supply Chain & Procurement Certification
    The organization offers educational seminars, workshops, and support for certification programs, including tracking re-certification points, to procurement professionals.
  • Provide professional development and certification support Supply Chain & Procurement Certification
    Offers educational seminars, workshops, and support for certification programs to procurement professionals, including tracking re-certification points and administering a mentorship program.
  • Publish a quarterly newsletter Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    Publishes "The Purchasing Exchange," a quarterly Chapter newsletter, by soliciting articles from members and distributing it via website and email.
  • Publish a quarterly newsletter Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    The organization publishes "The Purchasing Exchange" quarterly, soliciting articles from members and distributing it via website and email.
strategies · 17

how they think

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named programs · 7

what they call their work

Community Outreach
Organizes charitable activities including toy drives, food drives, and participation in events like Pat's Run to support local communities
Education & Certification Support
Offers seminars, workshops, and tracking support for certification programs such as CPPB/CPPO to enhance member expertise
Legislative Monitoring Committee
Researches and tracks state and local legislation affecting public procurement, providing updates to members on relevant bills and legal developments
Mentorship Program
Program that matches experienced procurement professionals with mentees to support career development, certification, and professional growth
Regional Conference & Vendor Expo
Annual conference featuring educational workshops, vendor exhibits, and professional development sessions for public procurement professionals
Reverse Vendor Trade Show
Annual event where public procurement professionals host booths and local businesses circulate to market their products and services; includes educational sessions and networking opportunities
Young Professionals Program
Provides targeted programs, networking, and educational opportunities to engage early-career procurement professionals and students
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • ASU West Campus Partner — Host venue for the Reverse Vendor Trade Show.
  • Grad Solutions Partner — Partner organization whose CEO helped launch The HUB initiative.
  • NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING INC Network — Arizona State Capitol Chapter is a chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
  • NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement Partner — Arizona State Capitol Chapter is a chapter of NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement.