NCTR Invites You to Partner with Us!

It has been said that teachers touch the future because they teach. Our collective future as a society is, in no small measure, dependent upon the knowledge, skill, energy, and dedication of our nation’s educators. Much is owed to those who daily provide that service—both now in the classroom, as well as after a teaching career has concluded. That is why we have public pension plans for our teachers and school personnel, and those plans are why there is a National Council on Teacher Retirement. Retirement security for America’s teachers is the mission we share with our teacher retirement systems.

It is also why so many companies are such a vital part of NCTR. Asset management, actuarial, information technology, legal, and consulting firms have joined NCTR because their membership has not only proven to be good business, but business with a good purpose. These partnerships advance the retirement security interests of those who are shaping our future. And there is nothing wrong with doing well, while you are doing good. We invite you to partner with us in this effort.

About NCTR

THE RESOURCE for fostering partnerships and providing training and pension advocacy for the educational community.

The National Council on Teacher Retirement (NCTR) is a non-profit, independent association dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of teacher public retirement systems in the United States and its territories, and to promoting the rights and benefits of all present and future members of the systems.

NCTR began in 1924, affiliated with the National Education Association in 1937, and became an independent association in 1971.

Meet Our Leadership

CORE VALUES

  • Integrity: Conduct business in an open, honest, ethical, and professional manner.
  • Dedication: Be diligent at all times in our efforts to achieve organizational goals.
  • Excellence: Exceed the expectations of our members.
  • Diversity: Reflect and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in membership, governance, and programs.
  • Collaboration: Promote engagement, cooperation and partnerships to achieve retirement security for educators and other public employees.
  • Innovation: Meet the challenges of the future with leadership, creativity, and accountability in response to changing needs.

Partnership Benefits

Join our community of top consultants, asset managers, actuaries, attorneys and technology experts, educating our membership about the products and services available to them. Annual Commercial membership dues are $4,530. Be part of the strong foundation that is Securing Retirement for America’s Teachers and Educational Employees.

Partnerships

Forming collaborative partnerships with a diverse community of industry leaders, dedicated to safeguarding public retirement Systems.

Education

Participating in educational opportunities, exchanging ideas, and sharing best practices on pension related challenges and objectives.

Information

Providing thought leadership regarding the direction and challenges facing teacher pension plans.

Relationships

Building relationships with public plan trustees, executive directors, top decision-making administrative and investment staff by participating in year-round event opportunities.

Brand Awareness

Advancing your company’s marketing objectives and expanding brand awareness, with our support, by sponsoring robust, relevant educational programs targeted to plan trustees and administration staff.

NCTR in Facts & Numbers

Sponsorship Opportunities

39th Annual System Directors’ Meeting ($6,500)
June 24-26, 2026
Hosted by Chicago TPF
Chicago, IL

26th Annual Trustee Workshop ($6,500)
July 12-15, 2026
in partnership with the UC Berkeley, HAAS Business School
Berkeley, CA

104th Annual Conference
Keynote Sponsors ($26,000)
Conference General Sponsors ($6,500)
October 3-6, 2026
Coeur D’Alene Resort
Coeur D’Alene, Idaho