Member Benefits and Services
The Employers Council on Flexible Compensation was founded more than 20 years ago by several Fortune 500 companies to promote defined contribution benefits. Over 80 percent of all large corporations offer flexible compensation for more than 20 million employees. Lobbying successes designed to protect flexible compensation are just one aspect of the benefits derived from membership in The Employers Council. The Council also serves as a valuable resource to providers of flexible compensation and is dedicated to keeping members informed about policy changes in Washington.
Flex Bulletins and Publications
Among the most valuable benefits are the Legislative Alerts and Bulletins to advise members on the latest technical and regulatory developments. Bulletins are sent to members for immediate attention. Flex references, such as the Question and Answer Book for Cafeteria Plan Administrators and Guidelines for Cafeteria Plan Administrators, are essential publications for benefit professionals. A newsletter, Capitol Letter, briefs members on current activities to keep the compensation executive on top of the latest trends.
Immediate On-line Access to Critical Information
ECFC Members have access to a special password-protected “Members Only” Section of this website. ECFC’s quarterly The ECFC FlexReporter is on-line, as are Bulletins, Alerts, Surveys, and other critical information.
Highly Rated Conference
ECFC brings the latest legislative and regulatory information to plan sponsors and administrators throughout the country. Seminars cover topics ranging from healthcare reform, flexible compensation for nonprofit employees to third party administration. The 2nd Wednesday Teleconference Series has met with positive support and interest keeping members up to date with the latest in an hour a month. At the Annual Conference in the spring, experts discuss the Washington scene and it affects on flex issues, as well as new ideas, practical solutions, and future trends. In August, a Administrators’ Symposium is scheduled. Communication and software exhibits help practitioners see the newest in products and services at both major conferences.
Certification for Flex Professionals
Professionals in the fast-paced field of flexible compensation have a program in which to certify their knowledge and abilities. ECFC Offers a program of education and examination to certify professionals in the evolving human resources arena. Two designations are offered: Certified in Flexible Compensation (CFC) and Certified in Flexible Compensation Instruction (CFCI).
Member Discounts and Professional Exchange
Council members receive significant discounts on ECFC-sponsored conferences, publications and services. Members are offered a forum for professional exchanges with their peers from across the nation.
Membership Options
Dues are for January – December, 2009.
- Advisory Council (By Invitation Only) - $22,000
- Board of Directors (By Invitation Only) - $8,500
- Plan Sponsor Corporate Member 10,000+ Employees - $995
- Plan Sponsor Corporate Member 2,001 - 9,999 Employees - $995
- Plan Sponsor Corporate Member 1,001 - 2,000 Employees - $995
- Plan Sponsor Corporate Member Less than or Equal to 1,000 Employees - $995
- Non-Profit 2,001+ Employees - $4,825
- Non-Profit 501 - 2000 Employees - $3,300
- Non-Profit Less than or Equal to 500 Employees - $2,000
- Plan Administrator/Consultant 24+ Employees - $5,900
- Plan Administrator/Consultant 15-23 Employees - $4,650
- Plan Administrator/Consultant 7-14 Employees - $3,300
- Plan Administrator/Consultant Less than or Equal to 6 Employees - $1,925