GMIS International

What GMIS International does

GMIS International, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Leander, Texas, is a non-profit professional association that serves as the largest US community for public sector information technology leaders. Its members are CIOs, IT directors, and technology administrators in federal, state, county, municipal, and K-20 government agencies, plus a secondary membership tier of technology vendors seeking access to government IT decision-makers. The organization reports nearly 450 members across more than 500 member agencies in 35 states, with 14 state chapters and 7 international sister organizations in Sweden, the UK, New Zealand, Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada, and Australia. Operations are run day-to-day by an external association management firm, CMP Management, under elected executive board governance.

The core technology stack is an association management platform from YourMembership, which powers the member portal, event registration, the Knowledge Center content library (sample policies, procedures, job descriptions, solicitation documents), the Membership Directory of CIOs and IT Directors accessible to corporate members, and the GMIS Accreditation Program (TAPP) self-assessment platform, which is delivered in partnership with SAM for Compliance. The TAPP framework covers five IT areas — Security, Strategy, Governance, Operations, and Continuous Improvement — and includes the CJIS v6.0 Security Policy Framework as a separately licensed module.

GMIS generates revenue across five streams: (1) tiered agency membership dues ranging from $125 to $625 annually based on agency technology budget; (2) corporate memberships priced at $3,125/year that grant directory access, corporate forums, and first right-of-refusal on conference sponsorships; (3) conference registration, companion passes, and tiered sponsorships for GMIS MEETS (Diamond $25,000+ down to Exhibit Only $4,000); (4) the Accreditation Program subscription at $3,500/agency annually with optional CIS Controls and Incident Management System add-ons; and (5) state chapter dues shared with affiliated chapters. The annual membership cycle runs July 1 through June 30, and the go-to-market is community-led — anchored by the annual GMIS MEETS conference, supplemented by the GEM newsletter, podcasts on Spotify, GMIS Live! webinars, social media, the careers portal, and member referral incentives.

Name

GMIS International

Legal name

GMIS International

Website

https://gmis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GMIS International, founded in 1971, is a US non-profit professional association serving nearly 450 CIOs and IT directors across 500+ public sector agencies in 35 states. It generates revenue from tiered agency and corporate memberships, the annual GMIS MEETS conference, and its TAPP Accreditation subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leander

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agency Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for public sector agencies based on technology budget tiers. Membership runs July 1 through June 30. Dues range from $125 to $625 annually depending on agency technology budget size.
2. Corporate Membership: Annual corporate membership at $3,125/year providing vendors access to GMIS membership directory, corporate forums, first right-of-refusal for conference sponsorships, and featured marketing opportunities.
3. Conference Registration: Revenue from GMIS MEETS annual conference registrations. Registration fees range from $199 (early member rate) to $799 (late non-member rate). Additional revenue from companion passes, sponsorship packages, and exhibit booth sales.
4. GMIS Accreditation Program: Annual subscription program at $3,500 per agency, including TAPP framework and CJIS Security Policy. Optional add-ons include CIS Controls ($900/year) and Incident Management System ($3,500/year).
5. Chapter Dues: Some state chapters assess additional dues beyond GMIS International membership. Revenue shared with affiliated chapters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

GMIS International is a nonprofit professional association that provides membership services, annual conferences, accreditation, and professional development for government IT leaders. Its core offerings include the GMIS MEETS annual conference, the GMIS Accreditation Program (TAPP), agency and corporate memberships, state chapters, international sister organization partnerships, the CGCIO certification program, and a members-only Knowledge Center with curated policies, procedures, and best-practice resources.

Product overview

GMIS International is a professional association for government IT leaders, not a unified software product company. The organization provides a portfolio of membership-based services centered around professional development, networking, and standards for public sector IT management. Core offerings include the annual GMIS MEETS conference, state chapter affiliations across 12 states, international sister organization partnerships, the GMIS Accreditation Program (TAPP) framework, educational content through newsletters (GEM), podcasts, and webinars, the CGCIO certification program, awards recognition programs, and a members-only Knowledge Center. These services work together to support GMIS International's mission of leveraging collective knowledge among nearly 450 member agencies affecting thousands of communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GMIS MEETS Annual Conference Annual flagship conference enabling public sector IT managers and staff to network, discuss key issues, review major local government developments, adopt policy statements, and conduct association business. Features keynote addresses, educational sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations. Registration ranges from $199 (early member) to $799 (late non-member).
• GMIS Accreditation Program (TAPP) Annual subscription program at $3,500 per agency using the Technology Assessment Planning Program (TAPP) framework to assess and improve IT operations maturity across five areas: Security, Strategy, Governance, Operations, and Continuous Improvement. Includes the CJIS v6.0 Security Policy Framework. Delivered in partnership with SAM for Compliance. Optional add-ons include CIS Controls ($900/year) and Incident Management System ($3,500/year).
• Agency Membership Annual membership for public sector agencies (city, county, state, K-20) with tiered dues based on technology budget: Tier 1 ($125 for under $250K), Tier 2 ($250 for $250K-$999,999), Tier 3 ($450 for $1M-$2.99M), Tier 4 ($625 for over $3M). Membership year runs July 1 through June 30. Includes access to Knowledge Center, GEM newsletter, listserv, webinars, and member networking.
• Corporate Membership Annual corporate membership at $3,125/year providing technology vendors with access to the GMIS Membership Directory of CIOs and IT Directors, corporate forums, first right-of-refusal for conference sponsorships, and featured marketing opportunities including Member in Spotlight and Members-Only Happy Hour invitations.
• State Chapter Affiliations Network of state chapters providing local networking and professional development. Includes 12+ affiliated chapters across states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and South Carolina. Chapters host free workshops and annual in-state conferences.
• International Sister Organizations Program Alliance with 7 international sister organizations (Sweden/KOMMITS, UK/SOCITM, New Zealand/ALGIM, Belgium/V-ICT-OR, Netherlands/VIAG, Canada/MISA-ASIM, Australia/MAV Technology) coordinated through LOLA, providing members access to international conferences, document repositories, white papers, research, and EU IT resources.
• CGCIO Program Certified Government Chief Information Officer professional certification program for public sector IT leaders, providing credentialed recognition of government IT leadership expertise.
• GEM Newsletter Regular email newsletter delivered to members with GMIS news, industry updates, and best-practice content, accessible via multibriefs.com.
• GMIS Podcasts Audio educational podcast content available through Spotify covering topics relevant to government IT professionals.
• GMIS Live! Webinars Quarterly webinars on technical and leadership topics provided by corporate partners for member education.
• GMIS Knowledge Center Members-only resource library containing sample organization policies, procedures, job descriptions, and solicitation documents curated for public sector IT professionals.
• GMIS Stars Recognition Program Award program recognizing outstanding IT professionals within member organizations for excellence and contributions to public sector IT.
• GMIS Awards Programs Awards programs including Outstanding Professional Award, G2 (Government to Citizen) Award, Best Practices Award, Herschel Strickland Award, Rising Star Award, and Member Emeritus recognition for government IT professionals.
• GMIS Membership Directory Private online directory of CIOs and IT Directors accessible to corporate members for direct connection with public sector IT decision-makers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 450 members affecting individuals in thousands of communities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LOLA (Linked Organisation of Local Authority ICT Societies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOLA is the coordinating group for GMIS International's international affiliations, connecting members with sister organizations in Sweden, UK, New Zealand, Belgium, Netherlands, Canada, and Australia. Benefits include access to international conferences, document repositories, white papers, research, EU IT resources, and cultural exchanges.
• SAM for CompliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationSAM for Compliance partners with GMIS International to deliver the TAPP framework and operate the accreditation program self-assessment platform. Tony Krzyzewski is co-founder and Director of SAM for Compliance, which powers GMIS Accreditation Program.
• Agile Government Leadership (AGL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGL is an affiliate organization providing a community-powered network of agile professionals working to bring iterative, user-focused approaches to government project management. GMIS coordinates activities and mutually markets membership and benefits with AGL.
• NCLGISA (North Carolina Local Government Information Systems Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate Organization partnering with GMIS to facilitate national sharing of thought capital, strategies, policies and best practices. NCLGISA members receive discounted conference registration rates.
• University of North Carolina School of GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate Organization partnering to support public sector IT professionals nationally and internationally in making government more efficient and effective through use of Information Technology.
• CMP ManagementcoreOthersCMP Management provides professional association management services to GMIS International, handling day-to-day operations, membership services, and organizational administration.
• YourMembershipcoreTechnology or IntegrationYourMembership provides the association management software platform powering GMIS International's website, membership directory, event registration, and member portal functionality.
• KOMMITS (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish sister organization for IT professionals in local government. Part of LOLA network providing international collaboration and technology transfer opportunities.
• SOCITM (United Kingdom)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK sister organization for IT professionals. Part of LOLA network providing access to extensive document repositories, white papers, and research resources.
• ALGIM (New Zealand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand sister organization. Part of LOLA network providing international collaboration and cybersecurity improvement program resources.
• V-ICT-OR (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian sister organization for IT professionals. Part of LOLA network providing access to European IT resources and best practices.
• VIAG (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch sister organization. Part of LOLA network providing international collaboration and technology transfer opportunities.
• MISA/ASIM (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Information Systems Association of Canada. Part of LOLA network providing access to Canadian government IT best practices and collaboration.
• MAV Technology (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partnerformerly LGICT Group, established by Municipal Association of Victoria in 2004. Part of LOLA network providing IT leadership resources for local government.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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