About Us
NCPERS proudly represents a diverse membership that includes more than 650 public sector retirement systems, plan sponsors, unions, and service providers.
Since 1941, NCPERS has been a trusted partner to pension leaders across local, county, and state retirement systems. Through practical education, timely insights, and a welcoming peer community, we help members strengthen their funds and secure the futures of more than 20 million teachers, police officers, firefighters, municipal workers, and other public servants.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, NCPERS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization proudly representing a diverse membership that includes more than 650 public sector retirement systems, plan sponsors, unions, and service providers who collectively manage approximately $6 trillion in retirement assets.
Mission:
To connect and empower public pension leaders—across sectors and states—with the skills, strategies, and networks to solve today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s.
Vision:
A world where public service brings peace of mind with the promise of retirement security.
From local plans to statewide systems, NCPERS is where pension professionals come together to lead with confidence, share real-world solutions, and protect the promises made to those who serve. More than an association, NCPERS is the industry's hub for connection, catalyst for progress, and your partner working to strengthen retirement systems for generations to come.
What We Do
NCPERS is the leading voice and resource for the public pension industry. Our team works relentlessly to create valuable resources and meet the ever-changing needs of public pension leaders. Here’s a brief overview of how we do it:
- Education & Fiduciary Training: NCPERS hosts 11 annual in-person events and regular educational webinars tailored to the diverse needs of trustees, plan staff, and stakeholders at all experience levels, establishing us as the top provider of education and fiduciary training in the industry.
- Advocacy: With a proven record of success, NCPERS advocates for public pensions at both state and federal levels, representing the interests of our members and ensuring their voices are heard.
- Networking & Collaboration: NCPERS facilitates virtual roundtables and in-person networking at our Summits for plan professionals, fostering the exchange of best practices and innovative solutions between pension funds.
- Research & Insights: We produce leading research and surveys that provide key insights into issues impacting public pensions, including policy-related challenges, compensation trends, and funds’ operational and fiscal performance.
- Operational Support: We continually expand our suite of tools that help drive operational efficiency of pension plans.
- Publications: NCPERS produces widely-read publications and news that keep our members and the public pension community informed about the latest industry developments.
- Products & Services: Through strategic partnerships with respected solutions providers, we offer leading products and services to pension funds and their participants via our affinity programs.
- Expertise: As trusted experts in public pensions and retirement security for all working Americans, NCPERS staff frequently present at industry events and serve as key resources for the media, the public, and our members.
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