Society for Marketing Professional Services
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What it says it does
THE SOCIETY FOR MARKETING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SMPS) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES THE MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE AEC INDUSTRY. THE SMPS-NY CHAPTER, FOUNDED IN 1983, HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MARKETING IN THE REGION, OFFERING ITS MEMBERS VALUABLE RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND NETWORKING EVENTS TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE.SMPS MISSION: BUSINESS TRANSFORMED THROUGH MARKETING LEADERSHIP. OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE, INSPIRE, AND EMPOWER A/E/C PROFESSIONALS FOR LEADERSHIP AND LIFELONG LEARNING.
- Income
- $62,917
- Spending
- $50,809
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- SUPPLIER DIVERSITY NAVIGATING DIVERSITY AND COMPLIANCE ON PUBLIC & PRIVATE PROJECTS:DYNAMIC PANEL DISCUSSION FOCUSED ON AEC INDUSTRY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. MOST LARGE NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REQUIRE 30% MINORITY, WOMEN, OR LOCALLY BASED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MWLBE) PARTICIPATION, AS WELL AS A 40% WOMEN AND MINORITY WORKFORCE, AS PART OF THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. MANY PRIVATE-SECTOR CLIENTS HAVE INCLUSION GOALS ON THEIR PROJECTS, AS WELL. CLIENTS HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY SAVVY AND MINDFUL ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF DIVERSITY COMPLIANCE HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT, COMPARED TO SIMPLY DEMONSTRATING A GOOD FAITH EFFORT. ESG REQUIREMENTS FOR GLOBAL CORPORATIONS, WHICH INCLUDE SUPPLIER AND WORKFORCE DIVERSITY TRACKING, ARE ALSO FINDING THEIR WAY INTO RFPS AND CONTRACTS FOR PRIVATE SECTOR CLIENTS. THIS INFORMATION SESSION PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING TAKEAWAYS FOR ATTENDEES: 1) LEARN ABOUT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO MEET DIVERSITY GOALS, 2) IDENTIFY WAYS TO MAKE YOUR TEAM SHINE WITH A GREAT DIVERSITY COMPLIANCE PLAN AND 3) HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY. PANEL MEMBERS INCLUDED: MICHAEL J. GARNER, CHIEF BUSINESS DIVERSITY OFFICER, THE CITY OF NEW YORK WAYNE LAMBERT, DIRECTOR OF SUPPLIER DIVERSITY, TURNER AND TOWNSEND KIMBERLY HARDY, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND COMPLIANCE JODINE MILLER, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND COMPLIANCE, MCKISSACK & MCKISSACK
- MARKETING METRICS THAT MATTER: PROVING ROI LIKE A PRO:A 90-MINUTE VIRTUAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EQUIP MARKETING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO DEMONSTRATE THE TANGIBLE IMPACT OF THEIR EFFORTS. LEARN TO IDENTIFY KEY METRICS ACROSS LEAD GENERATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND REVENUE, UNDERSTAND EFFECTIVE TRACKING AND ATTRIBUTION STRATEGIES, AND GAIN PRACTICAL INSIGHTS INTO CONNECTING MARKETING ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY TO BUSINESS OUTCOMES. DISCOVER HOW TO MOVE BEYOND VANITY METRICS AND CONFIDENTLY HIGHLIGHT YOUR MARKETING RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) TO INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS. OUR PANELISTS WILL SHARE REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES AND ACTIONABLE ADVICE ON LEVERAGING DATA TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND DRIVE GROWTH.
- SMPS-NY ANNUAL LIBERTY BALL:IN JULY 2025, THE NYC CHAPTER OF SMPS HELD ITS LIBERTY BALL AND ANNUAL MEETING, CELEBRATING AND HONORING LEADERS IN THE AEC INDUSTRY WITH PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AND RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS BY ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE 2025 MARKETING COMMUNICATION AWARDS. THE LIBERTY BALL SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE, AND IMPACTFUL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, STRATEGIES, AND INITIATIVES THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF BUSINESSES WITHIN THE AEC INDUSTRY THROUGH MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS (MCAS). IT ALSO SERVES AS A PLATFORM TO HONOR THE VISIONARIES AND THOUGHT LEADERS WHO HAVE PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE MARKETING LANDSCAPE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (PAAS). AN ESTEEMED PANEL OF JUDGES COMPRISING INDUSTRY LEADERS, AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED TO EVALUATE THE ENTRIES AND DETERMINE THE DESERVING WINNERS. THE JUDGING CRITERIA WILL FOCUS ON CREATIVITY, STRATEGY, EXECUTION, AND MEASURABLE RESULTS ACHIEVED.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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