What EDUCAUSE does

EDUCAUSE is a U.S.-based nonprofit membership association serving higher education technology professionals, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with a fully distributed staff of 51-100. The organization serves more than 2,100 member institutions and 115,000 individual professionals across U.S. and international colleges, universities, system offices, corporations, nonprofits, and K-12 organizations. Its core offerings span research publications (Top 10 IT Issues, Horizon Reports, EDUCAUSE Review), benchmarking and assessment tools (Core Data Service, HECVAT, Learning Space Rating System), signature and regional conferences (Annual Conference, Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference, NERCOMP, Summit), professional development programs (EDUCAUSE Institutes, Educate 360, Prosci change management, AI training, mentoring), and a community platform organizing 70+ member-led community groups.

The underlying technology footprint is a web-based platform comprising the EDUCAUSE website, Connect community platform, Analytics Services Portal, Career Center job board, EDUCAUSE Review publication platform, events platform, and Core Data Service for longitudinal IT benchmarking. The most differentiated technical assets are proprietary: CDS captures multi-year institutional IT resource data and the HECVAT toolkit standardizes vendor security assessments. Content products include the EDUCAUSE Showcase Series, themed around AI, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation priorities, and the 10-year Generative AI Action Plan.

EDUCAUSE operates a subscription-based, community-led go-to-market. Primary revenue streams are annual organization-wide membership dues (ranging from $647 for consultants to $15,890 for large U.S. institutions), conference and event registration, corporate membership and sponsorship through the Corporate Engagement Program (flagship and strategic partners including Dell, Cisco, Jenzabar, K16, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Gartner), professional learning and certification fees, publications, and Career Center transaction fees. Membership runs on an annual cycle from July 1 through June 30, with system-level discounts of 15% for 3+ member institutions. EDUCAUSE does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

EDUCAUSE

Legal name

EDUCAUSE

Website

https://educause.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EDUCAUSE is a U.S. nonprofit membership association serving 2,100+ higher education institutions and 115,000+ technology professionals with research, benchmarking, conferences, professional development, and community platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Technology Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH)

Keywords

• Higher education technology
• Academic IT benchmarking
• Professional development programs
• Membership association services
• Education technology research

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual organization-wide membership fees for colleges, universities, systems, corporations, nonprofits, and consultants. Dues range from $647-$15,890 depending on institution type, size, and Carnegie classification.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from in-person and online events including the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference, NERCOMP Annual Conference, EDUCAUSE Summit, EDUCAUSE Institutes, Leadership Series, Symposiums, Learning Labs, and webinars.
3. Professional Learning and Certifications: Fees for professional development courses, certifications, and training programs including Educate 360 courses, Prosci Change Management Programs, Infosec Institute courses, and leadership development programs.
4. Corporate Membership and Sponsorship: Corporate membership fees, sponsorships, advertising, and exhibit fees from technology companies serving higher education. Includes partner packages through the Corporate Engagement Program.
5. Publications and Research: Revenue from publications, reports, research deliverables, and content access, though much content is provided as member benefits.
6. Career Center: Fees for job postings on the EDUCAUSE Career Center platform, with special pricing for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit membership association that serves higher education technology professionals and institutions. It sells organizational memberships to colleges, universities, system offices, corporations, nonprofits, and consultants, and delivers research publications (Top 10, Horizon Report), benchmarking services (Core Data Service, HECVAT, Learning Space Rating System), annual and signature conferences, professional development courses (Educate 360, EDUCAUSE Institutes), corporate engagement sponsorships, a Career Center job board, and online community groups.

Product overview

EDUCAUSE is a membership organization (not a traditional software company) providing a comprehensive portfolio of research, publications, professional development programs, events, benchmarking services, and community platforms for higher education technology leaders. The core offering includes the EDUCAUSE Top 10 and Horizon Reports as foundational research publications; the EDUCAUSE Career Center as a dedicated job platform; the Core Data Service (CDS) and Analytics Services for institutional benchmarking; the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) for vendor security assessment; and the Learning Space Rating System for facilities evaluation. Professional development offerings span EDUCAUSE Institute Programs (Executive Leaders Academy, Data Literacy Institute, Cybersecurity Managers Institute), Educate 360 training courses, AI-specific training and events, and the EDUCAUSE Mentoring Program. Signature events include the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference and Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference. The EDUCAUSE Showcase Series curates themed collections on priority topics including AI, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation, while Community Groups provide peer collaboration across 70+ interest areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EDUCAUSE Review: The flagship publication of EDUCAUSE featuring articles on higher education technology
• EDUCAUSE Annual Conference
• EDUCAUSE Career Center
• EDUCAUSE Core Data Service (CDS)
• EDUCAUSE Horizon Report

Products and services

• EDUCAUSE Membership Annual organization-wide membership providing all staff at member institutions access to research, community groups, benchmarking tools, conferences, publications, and professional development resources. Available to U.S. institutions, international institutions, nonprofits, K-12, corporations, emerging tech companies, and consultants.
• EDUCAUSE Top 10 Annual research publication identifying the top 10 priorities for higher education technology leaders, providing actionable guidance and campus spotlight examples.
• EDUCAUSE Horizon Report Annual horizon scanning publication covering teaching and learning trends, data and analytics developments, and emerging technologies in higher education.
• EDUCAUSE Review Flagship publication featuring articles, analysis, podcasts, and multimedia content on higher education technology trends and best practices.
• Core Data Service (CDS) Benchmarking service enabling institutions to benchmark IT resources and services through the Analytics Services Portal for institutional comparison and planning.
• Learning Space Rating System Framework for evaluating and improving learning spaces in higher education institutions.
• Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) Toolkit for assessing vendor security and privacy practices for higher education institutions.
• EDUCAUSE Career Center Dedicated job board platform for higher education IT careers, serving employers and job seekers in the higher education technology field.
• EDUCAUSE Annual Conference Flagship annual conference bringing together higher education technology leaders to explore emerging trends, share best practices, and network. Scheduled for September 29–October 2 in Denver, CO in 2026.
• Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference Annual conference focused on information security and privacy challenges facing higher education institutions.
• EDUCAUSE Institute Programs Leadership and management programs including Executive Leaders Academy, Senior Directors Institute, Data Literacy Institute, Cybersecurity and Privacy Managers Institute, New Managers Institute, and Digital Learning Leaders Institute.
• EDUCAUSE Showcase Series Curated thematic collections spotlighting urgent higher education issues with tools, resources, and guidance for institutional implementation. Includes AI, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation focus areas.
• Educate 360 Hands-on training courses covering AI, information security, ITIL/IT service management, cloud, project management, and data and analytics for higher education professionals.
• Dx Journey Digital transformation roadmap microsite helping institutions advance through planning and implementation of Dx initiatives with resources for culture, workforce, and technology shifts.
• EDUCAUSE AI Training and Events AI-focused training and courses specifically designed for higher education professionals, including AI literacy, AI for instructional design, and AI governance.
• EDUCAUSE QuickPolls Rapid polling mechanism gathering community sentiment on technology issues, budgets, staffing, and emerging trends in higher education IT.
• EDUCAUSE Community Groups Over 70 member-led online discussion communities formed around shared interests for collaboration and networking across cybersecurity, AI, data governance, teaching and learning, and other technology domains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,100 organizations and 115,000+ professionals participate in the EDUCAUSE community
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Dell TechnologiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Dell Technologies serves as a 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, sponsoring the Human Edge of AI Showcase Series. Provides thought leadership content on AI for research and innovation in higher education.
• Cisco SystemsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cisco Systems serves as a 2026 EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner, sponsoring the Human Edge of AI Showcase Series. Provides resources on AI-driven campus innovation and strategies for higher education.
• JenzabarflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Jenzabar is a 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, sponsoring the Strategic Era of Data and Analytics Showcase. Provides content on AI adoption challenges and opportunities for higher education institutions.
• K16 SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026K16 Solutions is a 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, sponsoring the Strategic Era of Data and Analytics Showcase. Partners on data warehouse automation and institutional analytics content.
• Spektra Systems (CloudLabs)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025CloudLabs by Spektra Systems exhibited its AI-Ready Hands-On Lab Platform at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2025, showcasing solutions for educational institutions to deliver secure, scalable labs for AI, cloud, and cybersecurity training.
• K16 SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025K16 Solutions served as a 2025 Mission Partner for the Data-Empowered Institution Showcase. Provides content on data warehouse automation solutions for higher education.
• LenovocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Lenovo served as Mission Partner for the Balancing Digital Access and Privacy Showcase, providing content on how technology elevates off-campus education.
• Boldyn NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Boldyn Networks is a Strategic Partner providing content on institutional resilience and the CIO's playbook for higher education.
• CrashPlancoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025CrashPlan is a Strategic Partner providing resources on data resilience in higher education for the Institutional Resilience Showcase.
• Cisco SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cisco sponsored the Putting People First Showcase, providing content on digital evolution and employee engagement for higher education.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Microsoft provides content on how generative AI shapes metacognitive engagement in higher education as part of the Strategize Your Strategy Showcase.
• SalesforcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Salesforce provides thought leadership on agentforce and supporting students from enrollment to completion for the Strategize Your Strategy Showcase.
• GartnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Gartner provides exclusive research content for members including Magic Quadrant, Hype Cycles, and analyst reports. EDUCAUSE members receive access to Gartner research, subject matter experts, and resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/educause
• Facebookfacebook.com/EDUCAUSE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/27670
• Instagraminstagram.com/educause
• Xx.com/educause

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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