Membership

Thank you for your interest in the African American Federal Executive Association, Inc. (AAFEA), a non-profit association founded in February 2002 by African American members of the Federal Senior Executive Service. AAFEA promotes the professional development and advancement of African Americans into and within the senior ranks of the United States Federal Government. We sponsor programs and advocate for policies that enhance the opportunities for African Americans to serve our nation in senior-level positions.

AAFEA membership is open to active and retired federal employees in grades GS-13 through SES (or equivalent). Equivalent grades for uniformed service members in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Public Health Service in the rank of Major and higher or equivalent.

 

Benefits of Membership:

Signature Leadership Development Programs

  • AAFEA Next Generation Program (five-month leadership development experience)

  • AAFEA Fellows Program (12-month executive leadership development experience)

  • ECQ Boot Camp (writing development)

Member-Only Activities

Discounted Events & Incentives

  • AAFEA Spring Social

  • Special Themed Events

  • Annual Awards & Scholarship Gala

  • Annual 3-Day Leadership Development Workshop

  • Incentives offered by partner organizations – Senior Executive Association (SEA) and Blacks in Government (BIG)

 

AAFEA Member Meeting Calendar

The AAFEA Meeting Calendar for the Membership Year includes General Membership Meetings, SES Coffee Talks, Special Events, and Board Meetings. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

General Membership Meetings are open to all current, financial members. Details regarding location and times will be provided to the membership via email in advance of the meeting. In general, meetings are typically scheduled over the lunchtime period.

SES Coffee Talks are open to all current, financial members. The SES Coffee Talk series is a small group (20-40 person) discussion forum. Forum leaders provide personal insights into the journey to the SES and the executive responsibilities and challenges faced by established and newly minted members of the Senior Executive Service.

To date, the SES Coffee Talk series has presented members of the SES from the National Security Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, the Office of Personnel Management, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The forum leaders represent a variety of disciplines including law, foreign relations, human resources, and engineering.The after work forum is held monthly at The City Club in the Washington metropolitan area. The SES Coffee Talks are available to all current AAFEA members and a reservation is required. Dates and locations are announced via the AAFEA newsletter.

Special Events include the Spring / Fall / Holiday Socials and the Annual Workshop. Details regarding these events are posted on the AAFEA website and circulated via email and the AAFEA newsletter.

Board Meetings are open only to AAFEA Board members. The Board meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month at the City Club, Washington, D.C., except in July and August.

Questions about membership? Need more information? Contact AAFEA

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of membership in AAFEA?
Benefits include access to current and retired members of the SES and other high ranking federal officials; participation in the AAFEA mentoring program; and access to the AAFEA Scholarship Program. In addition, AAFEA distributes information to our members regarding high-level GS and SES vacancies as they occur and we are asked by federal agencies to distribute the information.

Does AAFEA collect resumes or recruit for the federal government?
AAFEA is a private professional organization. We do not recruit for the US government or maintain resumes. Our mission is to ensure the government develops policies and programs that enhance the opportunities for African Americans in the Senior Executive Service. Please note that as a benefit to our members, AAFEA does distribute information regarding federal vacancies as they occur and we are asked by federal agencies to distribute the information.

What is a financial member?
Financial members are those persons whose dues are current and paid in full. If you are in doubt regarding your status, please contact us.

I am a current financial member of AAFEA, but I am not receiving member updates or communications. What should I do?
Please contact AAFEA to ensure that your membership is current and that we have the correct contact information on file. AAFEA suggests that a personal (non-governmental) email address be used for all membership communications.

GS-13 to 15 or Equivalent 2 Year

This membership is for individuals only

2-Year Membership

USD 225 / 24 months
General Schedule (GS-13 to GS-15) or Equivalent

This membership is for individuals only

This membership type is applicable to federal government employees at the GS-13 through GS-15 level or equivalent in the Defense & Intelligence agencies.

USD 125 / 12 months
Senior Executive Service or Equivalent

This membership is for individuals only

This membership type is applicable to Senior Executive Service employees of the federal government or equivalent members of the Defense and Intelligence communities.

USD 150 / 12 months
Senior Executive Service or Equivalent 2 Years

This membership is for individuals only

Senior Executive Service or Equivalent 2 Year Membership

USD 275 / 24 months
Retired GS-13 to GS-15 (or equivalent in other agencies)

This membership is for individuals only

Retired GS-13 to GS-15 (or equivalent in other agencies)

USD 50 / 12 months
Retired SES (or equivalent in other agencies

This membership is for individuals only

Retired SES (or equivalent in other agencies

USD 75 / 12 months
Diamond Sponsorship
USD 30000 / 12 months
Platinum
  • Opportunity to sponsor one William A. Brown Scholarship
  • Sponsor SES Forum
  • Sponsor two Monthly Webinars
  • Provide Social Media Posts on AAFEA Social Media platforms
  • Logo displayed on AAFEA products/event signage
  • Exhibit Booth
  • Premium Seating at workshop plenary sessions
USD 25000 / 12 months
Gold


  • Sponsor SES Forum
  • Sponsor one Monthly Webinars
  • Provide Social Media Posts on AAFEA Social Media platforms
  • Logo displayed on AAFEA products/event signage
  • Exhibit Booth
  • Premium Seating at workshop plenary sessions
USD 20000 / 12 months
Silver
  • Sponsor of the Leadership Development Workshop
  • Sponsor one Monthly Webinars
  • Logo displayed on AAFEA products/event signage
  • Exhibit Booth
  • Premium Seating at workshop plenary sessions
USD 15000 / 12 months
Bronze
  • Sponsor of the Leadership Development Workshop
  • Sponsor one Monthly Webinars
  • Logo displayed on AAFEA products/event signage
  • Exhibit Booth
  • Premium Seating at workshop plenary sessions
USD 10000 / 12 months