Introduction:

The TM Forum Contributing Member program is designed to reward companies who provide committed resources or contributions to the TM Forum which advance strategic projects.

Strategic projects are the defined work packages that need to be completed in a timely manner to help realize the TM Forum's Strategic plan as defined by the TM Forum Board of Directors.

There are three tiers of Contributing Member with different eligibility criteria and benefits associated with each tier.

Eligibility Criteria:

4 Person Years of Effort	2 Person Years of Effort	1 Person Year of Effort
At least 50% of the effort at all levels must be toward strategic projects as either committed resources or contributions.

Strategic Work Packages:

For a detailed list of the Strategic Work Packages which have been identified by TM Forum Members and Staff to help meet the Strategic Plan, please click here.

How To Get Involved:

There are two keys ways of getting involved:

1. Agree to provide committed resources to deliver certain aspects of the Strategic Projects in an agreed timeframe. If you wish to participate, please contact our Contributing Member Manager.
2. Submit contributions which specifically help advance the Strategic work packages. Contributions should be submitted via the Online Contribution mechanism available in each community.

Benefit Description Silver Contributing Member Gold Contributing Member Platinum Contributing Member Marketing Benefits: Company logo on a banner ad of Contributing Members rotating with other banners on a per-visit or refresh basis Company logo on signage at Management World events, and increased exposure at Forumville Additional TM Forum Loyalty Points for each person year completed against strategic work packages Ability to use "Contributing Member" logo on website and company collateral Special identification in "member spotlight" area of Forum website, plus more frequent visibility of your company in the spotlight rotation Special identification in "membership list" of Forum website Special identification in list of certified individuals and products on TM Forum website Special identification of your staff on the Collaboration Community environment Signage at Team Action Week New web page showing Contributing Members and the work packages that they are contributing to New page in each Forum standard (documentation) with the logos of the Contributing Members who participated in that work package Ribbons on Management World and Team Action Week badges showing that this company is a Platinum, Gold or Silver Contributing Member Newsletter (Inside Best Practices & Standards) article recognizing each company as they sign up to be a Platinum or Gold Contributing Member Access Benefits: Priority access to Conformance Certification Capability to be an accredited partner Pre "Call for Speakers" submission consultation. Ability to participate in insights research and receive feedback from research analysts Exclusive webinar to accompany each new insights research report Advanced notice of Call for Speakers Priority selection to be interviewed or provide quotes for TM Forum press articles, etc. Eligibility to provider a speaker at an evening plenary session at Team Action Week (with other criteria such as must bring your Service Provider customer) Priority for speaking slots in Forumville Theatre Economic: 10% additional discount off group rates for Open Enrollment or Management World training courses 10% discount off On-site training courses Super-Early-Bird registration rates available through to end of Early Bird registration period for Management World events 3 free upgrades per annum from Gold to Platinum delegate passes for Management World events 20% discount on Re-certification of products Leadership: Priority eligibility for board seats within the company's category (vendor, Systems Integrator, etc.)

For further information on participation in the Contributing Member Program please contact our Contributing Member Manager, Joann O'Brien.