Alpha Phi Omega National Services sponsored by Bridgett Nicole Moore

What Alpha Phi Omega National Services sponsored by Bridgett Nicole Moore does

Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is a private, nonprofit national service fraternity founded in 1925 at Lafayette College and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. It operates as the largest collegiate Greek-letter organization in the United States and the single most represented gender-inclusive service fraternity, with 266+ active chapters on 375+ college campuses across the U.S. and Canada and a cumulative membership exceeding 525,000 since founding. The organization delivers its mission through campus-based chapters that coordinate leadership development, fellowship, and community service, with members collectively logging more than 1 million service hours annually through programs including National Service Week, Spring Youth Service Day, and international service trips.

The core product surface comprises leadership development curricula (APO LEADS with modules LAUNCH, EXPLORE, ACHIEVE, DISCOVER, and SERVE), a Gallup-partnered CliftonStrengths for Leaders assessment program, and the APO Volunteer Opportunity Portal powered by Golden Volunteer software for service-hour tracking and opportunity discovery. Supporting digital infrastructure includes a member account system, Chapter Officer Resource Center, APO Online Learning Center, and a mobile app via Golden Volunteer, plus a merchandise storefront on Amazon and an APO Wellness store. The underlying technology stack relies primarily on third-party platforms (Golden Volunteer, LifeWeb360, WordPress for apo.org) rather than proprietary AI/ML systems.

APO's revenue model is a hybrid of charitable giving and program fees. Sustaining giving flows through the Torchbearer Fund at donation tiers from $75 (Torchbearer) to $5,000+ (Diamond Founders Circle), supplemented by corporate matching gifts via Benevity and YourCause, planned giving through the Blue & Gold Society, and the $6 million Leading the Way Centennial Campaign (2025) targeting four pillars. Program-fee revenue includes CliftonStrengths assessments ($25 students / $35 alumni), SERVE course registration ($60 / $80), and fee-based international service trips (e.g., 2026 Belize at $3,265/person). The go-to-market motion is community-led: managed campus chapter expansion at 10-15 new chapters per year, supported by national events (biennial convention, regional/sectional conferences, Chapter Presidents Academy) and content channels (podcast, newsletter, website, Instagram). Customer segments span college students (primary), alumni members, higher education institutions hosting chapters, and youth-organization partners including 4-H, Girl Scouts, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Special Olympics, and Scouting America. The organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors with 17 full-time professional staff at the National Office.

Name

Alpha Phi Omega National Services sponsored by Bridgett Nicole Moore

Legal name

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity

Website

https://apo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alpha Phi Omega is a nonprofit national service fraternity founded in 1925 and headquartered in Kansas City, operating 266+ active chapters across 375+ U.S. and Canadian college campuses. It serves college students and alumni through leadership development programs, volunteer service opportunities, and a Golden Volunteer-powered service-hour tracking platform, funded primarily by donations and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collegiate Service Fraternity

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Greek Life (Fraternities & Sororities) (EDALAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alumni Events, Reunions & Regional Chapters (EDALAOAG), Alumni Relations & Alumni Engagement Programs (EDALAOAA), Volunteer Management & Alumni Leadership Programs (EDALAOAH)

Keywords

• Service fraternity
• Leadership development
• Volunteer service
• Philanthropic fundraising
• Membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Giving / Torchbearer Fund: Sustaining gifts through monthly, quarterly, or annual donations to the Torchbearer Fund (Annual Fund) using credit card or electronic funds transfer. First-time donors of $75+ receive lapel pin; annual donors receive certificate of recognition based on giving levels from Torchbearer ($75-149) to Diamond Founders Circle ($5,000+).
2. Centennial Campaign Donations: Major capital campaign (Leading the Way) targeting $6 million across four pillars: APO Leadership Institute ($2M), Student Conference Fund ($750K), Leadership Programming Endowment ($2.5M), and Torchbearer Fund ($750K).
3. Leadership Development Programs: Revenue from CliftonStrengths for Leaders assessment access codes: $25 for students, $35 for alumni. SERVE course registration: $60 for students, $80 for alumni. Discounts available for Society of Life Members.
4. International Service Trips: Fee-based international service programs such as the 2026 Belize trip at $3,265 per person, including lodging, meals, transportation, activities, and insurance.
5. Planned Giving / Endowments: Lifetime gifts (outright gifts providing immediate income to Endowment) and Deferred gifts (estate plans for transfer after death). Blue & Gold Society recognizes planned giving donors with VIP Convention status.
6. Corporate Matching Gifts: Matching gift contributions through employers' programs such as Benevity and YourCause, where donors request matching from HR offices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alpha Phi Omega is a national co-educational collegiate service fraternity that provides structured leadership development, fellowship, and community service programming to college student members across 375+ campuses. Its principal offerings are service programs (National Service Week, Spring Youth Service Day, International Service Trips), leadership curricula (APO LEADS modular courses), volunteer opportunity management via the Golden Volunteer platform, donor and alumni engagement vehicles (Torchbearer Fund, Centennial Campaign, Society of Life Members), and a CliftonStrengths-based leadership assessment offered through Gallup.

Product overview

Alpha Phi Omega is a national co-educational service fraternity operating primarily through its APO.org website platform and integrated member tools. The core offering includes service programs (National Service Week, Spring Youth Service Day, International Service Trips), leadership development (APO LEADS courses including LAUNCH, EXPLORE, ACHIEVE, DISCOVER, and SERVE), and fundraising vehicles (Torchbearer Fund, Centennial Campaign). The organization integrates with Golden Volunteer for volunteer opportunity management and has partnered with Gallup to offer CliftonStrengths for Leaders assessments. Additional offerings include the APO Volunteer Opportunity Portal, Chapter Officer Resource Center, member account systems, online learning center, and merchandise through Amazon and the APO Wellness store. The organization maintains a mobile app presence and various digital portals for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leading the Way Campaign: Centennial Campaign to raise $6 million for APO Leadership Institute, Student Conference Fund, Leadership Programming Endowment, and Torchbearer Fund
• APO LEADS
• Volunteer University
• Leading for Good Podcast

Products and services

• Torchbearer Fund (Annual Fund) The annual fund of Alpha Phi Omega that enables the organization to sustain chapters, support student leaders, and ensure the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service live on. Donors are recognized at levels from Torchbearer ($75) to Diamond Founders Circle ($5,000+).
• Centennial Campaign - Leading the Way A $6 million fundraising campaign celebrating Alpha Phi Omega's centennial, supporting four pillars: APO Leadership Institute, Student Conference Fund, Leadership Programming Endowment, and Torchbearer Fund.
• In Memory of Torchbearer Donation (LifeWeb360) Memorial donation option allowing donors to make tributes in memory of loved ones who were members of Alpha Phi Omega, processed through the LifeWeb360 platform.
• APO x Gallup CliftonStrengths for Leaders Partnership with Gallup providing members discounted access to CliftonStrengths assessment and personalized leadership reports. Students pay $25/access code; alumni pay $35/access code.
• APO LEADS Leadership Development Program Leadership development program with five modular components: LAUNCH (prerequisite), EXPLORE (conflict resolution), ACHIEVE (team leadership), DISCOVER (communication and self-motivation), and SERVE (project and meeting management). LAUNCH and DISCOVER available on-demand.
• APO LEADS SERVE Weekend Course Weekend-long training session (Friday 7pm to Sunday noon) focused on project and meeting management skills. Cost: $60 for students, $80 for alumni. Prerequisite: completion of LAUNCH course.
• 2026 International Service Trip to Belize 10-day international service program (May 29 - June 7, 2026) including service activities, Mayan ruins tours, snorkeling, and cultural experiences. Pricing: $3,265/person with $500 deposit required by March 1, 2026.
• APO Volunteer Opportunity Portal Volunteer management platform powered by Golden Volunteer software, enabling members to find, track, and report service opportunities. Integrates with the Golden Volunteer mobile app for iOS and Android.
• National Service Week Annual service event during the first week of November (November 1-7, 2026) where all chapters unite under a national theme. The 2026-27 theme is 'Building Impactful Community Relationships: Connecting, Learning and Serving.'
• Spring Youth Service Day Weekend-long service event (April 23-27, 2027) focused on service for and with youth, coinciding with Youth Service America's Global Youth Service Day.
• 1925 Club for Students Student sustaining giving club tied to APO's centennial year.
• Society of Life Members Lifetime alumni membership tier providing ongoing recognition plus $5 discounts on paid programs such as APO LEADS courses and CliftonStrengths access codes.
• Specific Fund Donations Designated-purpose donation channel allowing donors to contribute to specific named funds within Alpha Phi Omega beyond the general Torchbearer Fund.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members record more than 1 million hours of service each year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 4-HcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization with mission to engage youth reaching fullest potential. America's largest youth development organization empowering nearly 6 million youth. Partnership creates more opportunities for youth to become leaders through APO chapter service projects.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALSF changes lives of children with cancer by funding research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. APO chapters partner to raise awareness and provide concentrated service to the nation.
• American Cancer SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission to free the world from cancer through funding research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading prevention knowledge. Partnership includes Relay for Life events where APO chapters participate.
• America's Promise AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's largest cross-sector alliance of nonprofit, community organizations, businesses, and government dedicated to improving lives of young people. Through partnership, APO works with 400+ national partners making positive impact in youth lives.
• Big Brothers Big SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps children realize potential and build futures by nurturing children and strengthening communities. APO chapters serve as positive caring role models through mentoring matchups with youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
• Camp Fire USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides nurturing constructive fun environment for young people to discover sparks (unique skills, passions, interests) and adopt growth mindset. Together APO and Camp Fire advocate for children, teens, and young adults.
• Gallup, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal research and consulting company behind CliftonStrengths assessment. APO teamed up with Gallup to provide members discounted access ($25 students, $35 alumni) to CliftonStrengths for Leaders report, helping leaders learn to make most of talents and create thriving culture.
• Gift of Life Marrow RegistrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) nonprofit curing patients battling blood cancer, sickle cell, and life-threatening diseases through marrow and stem cell transplants. APO chapters host bone marrow registry events to actively support Gift of Life.
• Girl Scouts of the United States of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirl Scouts bring dreams to life and build better world together. Members of APO and Girl Scouts work together developing leadership skills through collaborative unique service to community, nation, and world.
• Schoolhouse.worldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit connecting world through free peer-to-peer tutoring with three programs: College Admissions Workshops, SAT Bootcamps, and Homework Help. Goal to serve 20,000 underserved U.S. students with 15+ hours of college readiness programming.
• Scouting AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest Scouting organization in U.S. and one of largest youth organizations in country. Partnership since 1932 with APO chapters and alumni providing service to Scouts through national and local events including Merit Badge Universities, STEM events.
• Special OlympicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransforms lives through joy of sport as world's largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Helps children and youth discover competition through sports and empower them to reach goals. Shared experience of joy through activities.
• Youth Service AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelieves youth, communities, and democracy thrive when all work together for common good. Global Youth Service Day is largest service event in world. APO supports through Spring Youth Service Day annual event.
• Golden VolunteercoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld's most awarded volunteer management software powering the APO Volunteer Opportunity Portal. Platform helps members find opportunities, track service hours, manage calendars, and share completed projects with organizations like March of Dimes, Midwest Food Bank, Youthcare, United Way, Ronald McDonald House.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Circle K International: Kiwanis-sponsored collegiate service organization with similar mission of leadership development and community service across university campuses. Closest direct comparable in structure, age, and service-first identity to Alpha Phi Omega.
• Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity: National collegiate fraternity with a long history, similar chapter-based operating model, leadership programming, and development/capital-campaign orientation. Useful peer for benchmarking chapter growth and national-staff ratios.

Broad incumbents

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: One of the original Divine Nine Greek-letter service fraternities with a national footprint of collegiate chapters, leadership programming, and community-service initiatives. Comparable in scale of operations and service mission, though culturally and membership-defined differently.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity: Major Greek-letter service fraternity with hundreds of collegiate and alumni chapters nationwide. Comparable in operating model (chapter-based, member dues, national programs) and emphasis on Achievement, Culture, and Service.
• Phi Delta Theta Fraternity: Large national collegiate fraternity operating on hundreds of campuses with paid national staff, leadership institutes, and large capital campaigns. Comparable in scale of national infrastructure and professionalized fraternity operations.
• Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp): One of the largest U.S. collegiate fraternities with a strong leadership-development brand (SigEp RLC) and national headquarters staff. Compares on the dimension of structured leadership programming and national-scale chapter operations.
• Rotaract (Rotary International): Global service organization for young adults hosted by Rotary, with a comparable identity (leadership, fellowship, service) and university-based chapter structure. Useful international peer for cross-border service-mission benchmarking.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Chapters: Large national nonprofit with collegiate chapters delivering hands-on service. Comparable on the service-hour production and youth-development dimensions, though structured as a 501(c)(3) rather than a Greek-letter identity.
• Key Club International: Kiwanis-sponsored high school student service organization with a similar mission, brand pairing, and large-scale service-hour positioning. Compares on member-engagement and service-metric storytelling for donors.

Regional players

• National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): Umbrella council coordinating nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations in the U.S. Comparable as a Greek-system coordinator of joint service initiatives and policy advocacy, though membership and cultural identity differ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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