IFMA Foundation

Professional Development: Finding Future Facility Managers

September 16, 2014

With a talent shortage on the horizon, the IFMA Foundation has introduced the Global Workplace Workforce Initiative.

IFMA Releases Sustainability Guide For Waste Management

September 4, 2013

IFMA publishes a free educational resource produced in association with the IFMA Foundation as part of popular how-to series.

New Guide Illustrates How To Measure Carbon Footprint

April 25, 2012

Carbon Footprint provides facility professionals with the tools they need to understand the carbon footprinting process, analyze their results, and plan for the future of their organizations.

Guide Explains How To Implement Sustainable Practices Based On Government Guidelines

February 29, 2012

U.S. Government Policy Impacts and Opportunities for Facility Management is available online free of charge as part of IFMA's “Sustainability ‘How-to’ Guide" series.

Tafel Named IFMA Foundation Executive Director

February 1, 2012

Tafel will oversee the development of the foundation’s annual Balanced Scorecard, a strategic performance management tool; manage foundation research projects; oversee the foundation’s grant programs; and in coordination with the director of academic affairs, implement the annual foundation scholarship program.

IFMA Foundation Awards $100,000 in Scholarships

November 23, 2011

The foundation has been awarding facility management scholarships to deserving students for more than two decades to ensure the quality of the built environment in a changing world.

IFMA Foundation Names 2010-2011 Board of Trustees

September 21, 2010

The board will be chaired by Stephen Ballesty, the first person outside of North America to serve in that position for the foundation.

IFMA Foundation to Award $112,000 in Scholarships at World Workplace in Atlanta

September 15, 2010

The IFMA Foundation will present $112,000 in scholarships to 33 facility management students during the World Workplace 2010 Conference & Expo, held October 27-29 in Atlanta, GA.

IFMA People In The News: Steve Lockwood & Norman Polsky

September 14, 2010

The IFMA Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven A. Lockwood as the foundation’s new director of academic affairs; it also regrets to announce the passing of longtime foundation supporter Norman Polsky.