Celebrating 50 Years of NASPE

State Membership | FY27

Helping state HR leaders build high-performing government workforces through shared strategies, data, and collaboration.

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A National Community for State HR Leadership

NASPE fosters a collaborative community for state HR leaders to build and share effective state government HR practices. Guided by a vision to be the preeminent resource on leading HR practices and strategies, NASPE helps states learn from one another, tackle common challenges, and strengthen the public-sector workforce.

Driving Progress on State HR Priorities

NASPE’s strategic plan is focused on strengthening the state HR community and advancing the work that matters most. State membership connects your agency to a national effort to build capacity, improve access to resources and data, strengthen collaboration, and deepen engagement across the profession.

Strengthen Sustainability & Growth

Support the long-term success of the state HR community through responsible stewardship, expanded participation, and a strong national network of state members.

Improve Access to Data, Tools & Insights

Provide meaningful resources, benchmarking, and shared knowledge to support informed decision-making and help state leaders navigate evolving workforce needs.

Build Strategic Partnerships

Create opportunities for collaboration across states and with aligned organizations to solve shared challenges and advance innovative practices.

Enhance Member Engagement & Experience

Ensure every NASPE touchpoint delivers value through meetings, resources, outreach, and opportunities for broader participation among state HR leaders and staff.

Membership at a Glance

Annual Dues

$7,500 per state

Membership Term

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Who Participates

State HR Directors and their teams

How NASPE Supports Your State

Peer Network & Leadership Exchange

Connect with HR leaders across states to share strategies, compare approaches, and collaborate on solutions to common workforce challenges.

Research, Data & Benchmarking

Access national insights through surveys, dashboards, and shared data that help support strategic planning and member decision-making.

Meetings & Strategic Convenings

Participate in national meetings and conversations focused on current workforce issues, emerging trends, and actionable practices from across the states.

Tools, Resources & Shared Practices

Learn from what is working across the country through toolkits, examples, peer-driven resources, and practical member content.

Where Strategy Turns Into Action

NASPE convenings bring state HR leaders together to discuss national workforce trends, exchange innovative ideas, and collaborate on practical solutions. Members leave with actionable insights they can apply in their own states and agencies.

  • Discuss pressing state workforce priorities
  • Learn what other states are implementing
  • Share successful strategies and lessons learned
  • Strengthen relationships across the state HR community

Annual In-Person Meeting Benefit

Each state membership includes support for one attendee to participate in an in-person NASPE meeting.

  • Meeting registration
  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Up to three nights of hotel accommodations

Travel support is available to dues-paying member states and is governed by NASPE’s Travel Agreement policies.

Upcoming In-Person Events

2026 Annual Meeting
Seattle, Washington
July 19–22, 2026
2027 Mid-Year Meeting
Washington, D.C.
January 22–24, 2027

Questions About State Membership?

We would be glad to help.

Kayla Leslie
Operations & Member Services Manager
kleslie@csg.org

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