NTEN, Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network

What NTEN, Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network does

NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network, is a Portland-based nonprofit membership organization founded in 1990 that serves nonprofit technology professionals worldwide. It operates three integrated pillars: Connect (community groups, 30+ tech clubs, job board, awards), Learn (100+ self-paced courses, six professional certificates, cohort programs, publications), and Change (Equity Guide, Tech Accelerate assessment, Pizzigati Prize, advocacy). Core technology assets include a digital training platform hosting the course and certificate catalog, a community platform powering 18 online groups, the Tech Accelerate free assessment tool benchmarking nonprofits across four categories (Engagement, Infrastructure, Leadership, Organization), and resource hubs organized by topic.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue stack: sliding-scale membership dues ($50-$150+ suggested), per-seat course sales ($60 members / $120 non-members), per-seat certificate programs ($500 members / $1,000 non-members), job board posting fees, annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) registration, individual donations, and institutional grants from corporate and foundation funders. Primary customer segments are nonprofit staff, board members, technology leaders, and consultants, with foundations and grantmakers as a secondary segment. Cohort programs (including the year-long Digital Inclusion Fellowship and six-month Nonprofit Tech Readiness) are fully funded by partners such as Anthropic, Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund, France Merrick Foundation, PagerDuty, and Sustainability Network.

NTEN's competitive positioning is built on first-mover status as the dedicated nonprofit technology professional network, the first professional credentials in this niche, and a community-led GTM motion that combines peer connection with credentialed education. The 2025 Equity Guide update and partnerships with frontier technology funders (notably Anthropic) indicate active strategic alignment with emerging technology themes, particularly AI.

Name

NTEN, Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network

Legal name

NTEN

Website

https://nten.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NTEN is a Portland-based nonprofit membership organization founded in 1990 that provides professional development, community, and resources to nonprofit technology professionals worldwide through courses, certificates, an annual conference, and 30+ tech clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Technology Professional Development

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Administration & Infrastructure (Windows/Linux) (EDAOAIAE)

Keywords

• Nonprofit technology education
• Professional development courses
• Online community platform
• Membership association services
• Technology capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership with suggested contribution of $150 per year, sliding scale from $50 to higher amounts. Members receive 50% off courses and certificates, significant NTC registration discounts, and 50% off job board postings.
2. Course sales: Individual courses priced at $60 for NTEN members and $120 for non-members. Over 100 courses available on topics including AI, leadership, IT, communications, fundraising, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion.
3. Professional certificates: Certificate programs priced at $500 for NTEN members and $1000 for non-members. Includes Nonprofit Technology, Digital Equity, AI for Nonprofits, AI for Foundations, Cybersecurity for Nonprofits, and Open Source certificates.
4. Job board postings: Job postings available to organizations seeking nonprofit technology professionals. Members receive 50% discount on job board postings.
5. Conference revenue: Annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) generates revenue through registration fees. Members receive significant discounts on registration.
6. Donations: Donations accepted with suggested amounts of $50, $125, $250, or $500. Donors support NTEN's mission to keep resources accessible regardless of financial situation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NTEN is a nonprofit membership organization that delivers professional development, community connection, and advocacy resources for nonprofit technology professionals. Its core offerings include an annual membership program, self-paced online courses, six professional certificate programs, the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), community groups and tech clubs, a job board, the free Tech Accelerate assessment tool, and the Pizzigati Prize for open source software. NTEN also produces resources such as the Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology to advance equitable technology practices across the nonprofit sector.

Product overview

NTEN is a nonprofit membership organization offering a portfolio of educational programs, resources, and community platforms focused on nonprofit technology. The core offerings include the Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology (a guide addressing tech equity), Tech Accelerate (a free tech assessment tool), the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), and structured learning programs including online courses and six professional certificates. Community engagement is facilitated through 30+ local tech clubs and 16+ online groups, a job board, awards programs including the $10,000 Pizzigati Prize, and membership with sliding-scale pricing. Learning is delivered through self-paced courses (100+ topics), cohort programs (including the year-long Digital Inclusion Fellowship and six-month Nonprofit Tech Readiness), all supported by resource hubs on AI, cybersecurity, and digital safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Courses Self-paced, asynchronous online courses led by nonprofit technology practitioners. Over 100 courses available; priced at $60 per course for NTEN members and $120 for non-members.
• Professional Certificates Structured certificate programs covering Nonprofit Technology, Digital Equity, AI for Nonprofits, AI for Foundations, Cybersecurity for Nonprofits, and Open Source. Each requires approximately 14 hours to complete and is valid for 12 months. Priced at $500 for NTEN members and $1000 for non-members.
• Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) NTEN's annual conference bringing together people who want to put technology to work for social change. The 2027 conference is scheduled for March 23-26 in Portland, Oregon and virtually. Members receive significant registration discounts.
• Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology A guide resource addressing inequities in the use, creation, and funding of nonprofit technology. Updated in 2025 with new tools and deeper guidance for strategy discussions and policy review. Available as a free PDF download.
• Tech Accelerate A free assessment tool that evaluates nonprofit technology adoption, practices, and policies across four categories: Engagement, Infrastructure, Leadership, and Organization. Provides custom reports with priority areas and benchmarking against similar organizations.
• Nonprofit Tech Readiness Cohort Six-month cohorts limited to 20 participants focusing on technology leadership and planning skills. Combines coursework, mentorship, and peer exchange, with fully funded spots available through partnerships with funders including Anthropic, PagerDuty, Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund, France Merrick Foundation, and Sustainability Network.
• Digital Inclusion Fellowship A year-long fellowship providing nonprofit professionals with knowledge and training to bring digital equity to their communities. Fully funded with no cost to participants.
• Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness A three-month cohort limited to 20 participants, helping nonprofit professionals assess risk, improve safeguards, and build an actionable security roadmap.
• NTEN Job Board A job board for full-time and short-term opportunities at nonprofits using technology for social change. Members receive 50% off postings.
• Pizzigati Prize A $10,000 cash prize celebrating software developers who create open source apps and tools that nonprofit and advocacy groups can put to good use.
• NTEN Membership Annual membership offering discounts on courses, certificates, NTC registration, and job board postings, plus access to quarterly membership calls. Sliding scale pricing from $50-$150/year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ new and revitalized tech clubs across US and international locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Board.devcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Board.dev partnered with NTEN to create a companion resource to the Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology. The companion includes 28 questions to help nonprofit boards engage in meaningful conversations about technology. This partnership enhances NTEN's equity resources for organizational governance.
• Technology Association for Grantmakers (TAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAG co-produced the AI for Foundations Professional Certificate with NTEN. This certificate is specifically designed for foundations and grantmakers exploring ethical, strategic uses of AI in philanthropy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Candid: Largest established source of nonprofit information (formed from Foundation Center + GuideStar). Broader incumbent in the nonprofit sector information and research space with overlapping audiences but a research-and-data focus rather than training.
• Skillsoft: Large-scale enterprise training and certification provider with broad technology and leadership content. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the workforce training market, though not nonprofit-specialized.
• Blackbaud: Provider of software and services specifically for the nonprofit sector, including fundraising, CRM, and financial management. Compares as a sector-specialized incumbent whose customers overlap with NTEN's audience.
• Council on Foundations: Major membership association for foundations. Comparable as an institutional backbone for the foundation community that NTEN is moving into via the AI for Foundations certificate and TAG partnership.
• Salesforce.org / Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud: Enterprise CRM platform with a dedicated nonprofit program and discounted offerings for nonprofits. Adjacent peer in enabling nonprofit technology adoption, with overlapping customer base in mid-to-large nonprofits.

Direct peers

• NetHope: Consortium of nearly 60 international NGOs focused on technology leadership and shared learning. Direct peer in serving nonprofit/NGO technology leaders, with similar membership, convening, and learning-program models.
• TechSoup: Global nonprofit technology network offering technology resources, software donations, and capacity-building programs to nonprofits. Directly comparable to NTEN's mission of equipping nonprofits with technology capabilities and serves overlapping audiences.
• Nonprofit Ready: Free online training platform for the nonprofit workforce, offering hundreds of courses and certificate programs. Closely comparable to NTEN's professional development and certificate offerings, with similar content and audience.

Emerging players

• BoardSource: National nonprofit focused on strengthening nonprofit board governance. Adjacent to NTEN's domain; NTEN's partnership with Board.dev mirrors some of BoardSource's scope and intersects with NTEN's equity and governance guidance.
• Digital Impact: Boutique consultancy and community focused on digital strategy and technology for nonprofits. Comparable as a niche player in nonprofit technology strategy and capacity-building, with size and scope broadly similar to NTEN's program work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ntenorg
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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