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The Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) is proud to unveil the rebranding of its flagship event, formerly known as the Professional Development Institute (PDI), to the Defense Financial Management Institute (DFMI). The DFMI event series introduces a refreshed experience with new branding, targeted sessions, and expanded networking opportunities. These updates are designed to meetContinue reading “DFMI: Defense Financial Management Institute”

On 20 Aug 2025, the Society of Defense Financial Management Yankee Chapter, headquartered at Hanscom AFB, hosted their first Mini PDI event since the COVID-19 pandemic. This event provided over 80 attendees the opportunity to attend sessions related to Defense Financial Management, Budget, Cost Estimating, Artificial Intelligence, Federal Benefits, Revolutionary Technology Products, Introduction to Contracting,Continue reading “Yankee Chapter Mini PDI”

28 May 2025 ||| 0800-1600 Advancing Defense Financial Management in a Time of Change Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, enhance your career, and engage with the defense financial management community – all from the comfort of your home or office! As the Department of Defense navigates an era of budgetary constraints, modernizationContinue reading “Announcing SDFM “Digital PDI” 2025″

Congratulations to two Yankee Chapter members who won individual achievement awards as part of SDFM National’s Awards Program.  This is a HUGE accomplishment, as SDFM has 14K+ members with wide-ranging backgrounds across the Department of Defense. Congratulations to Sarah Flaherty and Mark Richburg! https://sdfm.org/membership/national-awards/2025-award-winners/individual-achievement-awards-2025/

Message from Dan Woltman, SDFM National Vice President, Member Community and Corporate Partnerships: I regret to inform you that the National PDI 2025 (May 28-30, New Orleans) will not be taking place this year. PDI has long been a key opportunity for professional development, networking and community growth.  SDFM remains committed to supporting our chaptersContinue reading “National PDI 2025 Cancellation”

Notice to Yankee Chapter Members: The SDFM National Board of Directors approved a membership dues increase effective January 1, 2025.  One-year individual dues increased from $50 per year to $55 and three-year individual dues increased from $120 per year to $132.  The dues change will capture the increased cost of business operations and support newContinue reading “SDFM Membership Update”

SDFM’s annual awards call is now open for submissions! Any government employee (mil/civ) in a financial-related career field may be nominated or submit a nomination.  Contractors may only be nominated in the Contractor Support category.   Awards are open to both members and non-members of SDFM.   Winners will receive one complimentary registration to PDI 2025 inContinue reading “SDFM Annual Awards Open for Submission”

SDFM Yankee Chapter will once again be adopting children through the Jamie’s Joy organization this holiday season! Jamie’s Joy serves roughly 50 families each holiday season which they receive from the local Boys and Girls Club, Social Concern and churches in the Woburn, MA area. You can choose to purchase items from the wish listContinue reading “Jamie’s Joy Charity Event 2024”

Season’s Greetings, Yankee Chapter Members! Please join us for our Holiday Social on Wednesday, 04 December from 1200-1400 at the Hanscom Chapel Annex. Free for SDFM members | $10 for non-members Please RSVP to Mike Ciampa.

Today, September 30th, is National Defense Financial Manager Day. SDFM would like to take a moment to look back at the impactful numbers that have taken place in FY 2024. Take a look at some of the key achievements in FY24 below!