Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM)

?? We're honored to announce that SDFM has been recognized with the 2025 Silver TRENDY Award for Best Rebrand at the Association TRENDS Salute to Association Excellence awards presentation yesterday! The TRENDY Awards honors the best marketing and communication pieces in the association and nonprofit community, and we're honored to be among this year's recipients. A heartfelt thank you to Mekanic for their outstanding partnership in expanding our vision and implementing our brand. Special recognition goes to the SDFM marketing team (Charles M. and Heather Ireland) for their flawless execution of the rollout. Most importantly, thank you to our incredible members for your enthusiasm and for embracing our new brand identity. This rebrand was ultimately designed to better serve you and the entire defense financial community. Learn more about our rebranding journey here: https://lnkd.in/eYsFYyh5 #Salute2025 #associations #assnchat #S2E25 #salutetoassociationexcellence

? Reminder: Our Uniformed Military Breakfast with Vice Admiral John B. Skillman is next week on March 19 at 7:00 am ET! Don't miss this FREE opportunity to start your day with valuable insights from one of our nation's distinguished naval leaders. Join us before work hours for an engaging conversation covering Vice Admiral Skillman's extensive career in naval operations and financial management. Seating is extremely limited. Make sure to secure your spot today if you haven't already. We look forward to seeing you next week for this exceptional learning opportunity. https://lnkd.in/edUxZnQt #SDFM #MilitaryLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment

We're pleased to welcome Aminad Consulting as a Corporate Member! Corporate Membership provides unparalleled visibility and opportunities to showcase your thought-leadership within the DFM community. https://lnkd.in/g5xtahtA

Join us in celebrating our newest Certified Defense Financial Managers (#CDFM) recipients for February 2025! Earning these prestigious certifications requires incredible dedication, expertise, and a true passion for the field. Your commitment to continuous professional development strengthens our entire defense finance community. We're honored to welcome you to this distinguished group. Congratulations on reaching this career milestone! ?? https://sdfm.org/cdfm/

?? Free Professional Development Opportunity - Before Your Workday Begins On March 19 at at 7:00 am ET, join SDFM for our second Uniformed Military Breakfast featuring Vice Admiral Brad Skillman! Start your day with valuable insights from a distinguished naval officer whose career spans: ?? Leadership of multiple ships and Amphibious Squadron 4 ?? Key roles in ship maintenance and naval acquisition ?? Executive assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management & Comptroller) ?? Director of Programming Division OPNAV (N80) This free event offers a unique learning opportunity to gain perspective from Vice Admiral Skillman's extensive military career and financial management expertise - all before you head to the office. Seating is extremely limited - secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/edUxZnQt #FreeEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #SDFM

?? EARN 24 CPEs with SDFM's Virtual Fiscal Law Course! Join us on April 29 - May 1, 2025 for an exceptional professional development opportunity that previous attendees are raving about: "This is one of the best classes on Fiscal Law I've attended over the course of my 32 years as a civilian and 3 years as a contractor. Hat's off to [the instructor], they know their stuff!" Master the essentials of federal appropriations law through practical case studies and expert instruction. You'll gain deep understanding of: ? Purpose Code ? Time Code/Bonafide Need ? Amount Codes/ADA Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise, earn valuable CPEs, and stay current with federal appropriations law. Register now: https://lnkd.in/evqZAnen #FiscalLaw #ProfessionalDevelopment #DFM #DefenseFinancialManagement

?? Utah Regional Mini PDI: Elevate Your Excellence! Join the Utah Chapter for a transformative professional development event that will inspire and empower you to reach new heights in your career. ?? Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM MT ?? Date: March 13, 2025 Full event information available at: https://lnkd.in/ekGby93B Don't miss this opportunity to grow, learn, and elevate your professional potential! #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #SDFM

Today, we celebrate the Navy Construction Battalion (Seabees) on their 82nd birthday! ???? Since March 5, 1942, these service members have been building, creating, and supporting military infrastructure. Did you know? ?? The name "Seabee" comes from the first letters of "Construction Battalion" (C.B.) ?? Seabees helped build some of the first structures at the South Pole Want to learn more facts about these builders? Check out 9 incredible Seabee facts here: https://lnkd.in/gf8KMwK7 #SeabeeBirthday #NavyConstruction #MilitaryHistory #SDFM

We're pleased to welcome The Joachim Group CPAs & Consultants, LLC as a Corporate Member! Corporate Membership provides unparalleled visibility and opportunities to showcase your thought-leadership within the DFM community. https://lnkd.in/g5xtahtA

Great to see the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) at the forefront of supporting the United States Department of Defense audit efforts through the SDFM Audit Task Force. Establishing a foundation for long-term audit sustainability is critical for the future of defense financial management and advancing the mission of national security. Read more about the task force’s important work here: #audit #big4 #auditsustainment #auditremediation #financialmanagement #accounting #dod #military #armedforces #fiscalresponsibility #SDFM #CDFM https://lnkd.in/eEdqii5R