named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Continuity (BCLE 2000)
Four-day training course covering all ten Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management, designed to prepare participants for certification and implement effective business continuity programs.
CBCP & RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Bootcamp
Intensive four-day program preparing professionals for both the DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) certifications.
Professional Certification Programs
Offers multiple certification tracks including Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP), Certified Functional Continuity Professional (CFCP), and Certified Business Continuity Vendor (CBCV).
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 5 activities
- Administering professional certification programs in disaster recovery and business continuityDRI International administers certification programs for professionals in disaster recovery, contingency, and business continuity planning, including globally recognized credentials such as CBCP, MBCP, and others. The organization has certified over 20,000 professionals across 110+ countries and at 95% of Fortune 100 companies.
- Awarding Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAPs) for recertificationDRI awards Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAPs) to professionals who complete training courses and exams, with points ranging from 16 to 32 per course, applicable toward recertification requirements for DRI credentials.
- Developing and maintaining a body of knowledge in business continuity and disaster recoveryDRI International develops and maintains a common body of knowledge in disaster recovery, contingency, and business continuity planning, which underpins its certification and training programs.
- Promoting professionalism and credibility in the business continuity fieldDRI promotes the credibility and professionalism of certified individuals in disaster recovery and business continuity through its certification standards and public recognition of credential holders.
- Providing training and education for business continuity and resilience certificationsDRI offers a range of training programs—from introductory to master level—aligned with its Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management. These include multi-day courses preparing professionals for certification exams such as CBCP, MBCP, ARMP, CRMP, CSCRP, and Cyber Resilience Professional, with instruction from experienced practitioners and supplementary study resources.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding local disaster preparedness and recovery initiativesDRI International funds local initiatives through partnerships with grassroots organizations to enhance community-level disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and long-term recovery efforts.
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Military and Veteran Educational Support 1 activity
- Providing scholarships for underrepresented groups in business continuityDRI offers targeted scholarships to veterans and women to support their education and professional certification in the field of business continuity and resilience.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.67M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.42M96%
Investment income$244K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.62M
Program expenses34%
Admin / overhead66%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.09M
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.52M
Cash$4.35M
Investments$1.47M
Liabilities$2.01M
Net assets$4.51M
Liquid reserves15.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 16
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFY J LEACH | DIR OF COMM | 40 | $163K |
| ROBERTO ZEGARRA | DIRECTOR OF EDUCAT | 40 | $161K |
| INGRID SHIEH | DIR OF MARKETING | 40 | $154K |
| MARIAROSA LODUCA | — | 40 | $94K |
| RENEE BRONZETTI | — | 40 | $77K |
| RAYMOND SEID | Director | 1 | $53K |
| MICHELE L TURNER | Director | 1 | $24K |
| MICHAEL MORGANTI MBCP | Chairman | 1 | $14K |
| AL BERMAN | Treasurer | 30 | $8K |
| ANNE MARIE STANLEY | Director | 1 | $8K |
| DIANE DOERING | Director | 1 | $8K |
| GARY LIU | Director | 1 | $8K |
| JEROME P RYAN | Director | 1 | $8K |
| LOUIS J DRAPEAU | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | $8K |
| MICHAEL W JANKO | Director | 1 | $8K |
| MICHELLE CROSS | Secretary | 1 | $3K |
board members · 1
- KANRYU NAGASE — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- DRI Foundation Network — DRI supports charitable activities through the DRI Foundation.
- DRI International partner Partner — Collaborates with local DRI International partners to deliver international course offerings.
- DRI International partner Partner — Hosts DRI International's Supply Chain Resilience course internationally through local partner organizations.
- DRI International partner Partner — Hosts international courses in collaboration with local DRI International partners.
- DRI International partner Partner — Hosts international offerings of the Risk Management for Business Continuity course.
- Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Partner — References IIA's International Professional Practices Framework in auditing training curriculum.
- Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Partner — References the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework as a foundational component in its auditing curriculum.
- NIST Government — Aligns course content with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
- Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society Partner — Collaborates with the Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society by linking MBCP certification to membership in the honor society.
- RIMS Partner — Collaborates with RIMS to offer the RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) certification through joint exam preparation programming.
- corporate supporters Funder — Corporate supporters that help fulfill the foundation's mission through donations
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Learning Through Simulationmethodology: experiential learning through case study simulationBy using hands-on workshops, case studies, and simulated audits, we build practical competence in business continuity because active problem-solving leads to deeper understanding and real-world readiness.
- Holistic Resilience Planning Frameworkmethodology: holistic_resilience_planningBy structuring education and practice around the DRI Professional Practices framework, which integrates natural disasters, cyber risks, and organizational processes, we produce more comprehensive and adaptable resilience because it addresses all dimensions of risk in a unified model.
- Integrated Cyber Resilience Alignmentmethodology: integrated cyber resilienceBy aligning cybersecurity frameworks like NIST 2.0 with business continuity practices, we strengthen cyber resilience because integrated planning ensures mission-critical functions are protected through unified risk management.
- Professional Certification and Standards Developmentmethodology: professional certification and standards developmentBy establishing a common body of knowledge and certifying qualified practitioners, we create a globally recognized standard for disaster recovery and business continuity, which improves organizational resilience through consistent, high-quality practice.
- Standards-Based Auditing for Organizational Improvementmethodology: standards-based-auditingBy auditing against internationally recognized standards such as ISO 22301 and NFPA 1600, we identify actionable gaps in business continuity programs because alignment with proven benchmarks enables targeted, credible improvements.