Nardone Consulting Group

What Nardone Consulting Group does

Nardone Consulting Group, Inc. (NCG) is a privately held Association Management Company (AMC) founded in 2005 by Natalie Nardone, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm provides full-service, partnership-based management to professional and trade associations, embedding its staff into client organizations to function as the association's de facto headquarters team. Service offerings span seven core areas: association management, event management (delivered by CMP-certified specialists), membership services, communications and marketing, governance and strategy, financial management, and legislative services. Client scope has expanded from a single founding association to managing local, state, regional, national, international, and global associations across multiple verticals including healthcare, education, building automation, automotive, and others.

NCG operates as a human-powered professional services firm rather than a technology platform. Its underlying technology stack consists of commodity tools: a Squarespace-hosted website, standard Association Management Software (AMS) for membership and operations, and QuickBooks Online for accounting. The firm's competitive differentiation rests on a proprietary "Proactive Partnership Management Model" emphasizing strategic partnership over reactive vendor relationships, supported by a credentialed team with CAE and CMP certifications and deep industry affiliations (ASAE, GSAE, MPI, PCMA, SHRM, SPIN, AMC Institute). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a quote basis per engagement.

The business model combines managed services (where NCG staff act as the association's executive team under ongoing contracts) with project-based consulting for associations not requiring full management. With approximately 15-16 employees, the firm is founder-owned and operated with no institutional backing, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. Distribution is sales-led and direct, supplemented by content marketing (blog, social media) and a formal RFP submission funnel. The company is bootstrapped, privately held, and has shown steady but measured organic growth since inception.

Name

Nardone Consulting Group

Legal name

Nardone Consulting Group, Inc.

Website

https://nardoneconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nardone Consulting Group is a privately held Atlanta-based Association Management Company founded in 2005 that provides full-service management, event execution, membership services, communications, governance, financial management, and legislative support to professional and trade associations ranging from local to global.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Association Management Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA), Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC)

Keywords

• Association management services
• Event management
• Membership services
• Strategic planning
• Non-profit consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

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

Revenue model

1. Association Management Services: Full-service association management where NCG staff acts as the association's headquarters staff. Services include governance support, membership management, event management, communications, and financial management. Revenue generated through professional service fees for managing associations.
2. Project-Based Consulting: Consulting services on membership and strategic planning for associations that don't require full management. Can range from specific project engagements to comprehensive strategic planning engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nardone Consulting Group operates as an Association Management Company (AMC) delivering full-service, partnership-based association management to non-profits and trade associations. NCG staff function as the association's executive team, handling governance support, membership services, event management, communications, marketing, financial oversight, and legislative coordination, while association boards focus on strategic direction. Services also include project-based consulting on strategic planning and membership campaigns for associations not requiring full management.

Product overview

Nardone Consulting Group is an Association Management Company (AMC) that provides a comprehensive suite of professional services to non-profit associations. Rather than a software platform with modules, NCG offers human-powered service offerings including Association Management (where their staff serve as the association's executive team), Event Management (with CMP-certified specialists), Membership Services, Communications & Marketing, Governance & Strategy, Financial Management, and Legislative Services. These services are delivered through a partnership model where NCG staff handle operations while association leadership focuses on strategic initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Association Management Full-service partnership-based association management where NCG staff serve as the association's executive team, handling operations and strategic execution while the board focuses on strategic thinking and growth. Aimed at professional and trade associations that need outsourced executive leadership.
• Event Management Comprehensive event planning and management including exhibitions, annual meetings, board meetings, retreats, seminars, trade shows, and conferences, delivered by CMP-certified event specialists. Built for associations and non-profits that need end-to-end event execution.
• Membership Services Membership recruitment, retention, and engagement plan development and execution, including database management, dues billing and collection, and membership benefits development. Targeted at associations seeking to grow and sustain their member base.
• Communications & Marketing Print and electronic communication services including creative and technical writing, newsletter development, press releases, website design and maintenance, multimedia development, graphic design, and social media management. Intended for associations that need outsourced communications support.
• Governance & Strategy Establishment and maintenance of bylaws, policies and procedures, strategic planning facilitation, and operational plan creation and management. Aimed at association boards that need structured governance support.
• Financial Management Complete financial oversight including banking, accounts receivable/payable, comprehensive reporting, monthly reconciliation, merchant services, budgeting, and audit and tax preparation. Designed for associations needing outsourced financial management.
• Legislative Services Coordination of legislative and lobbying team efforts and grassroots campaigns for association advocacy. Built for associations engaged in policy and advocacy work.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Street Paws, Inc.minorOthersStreet Paws, Inc. is a non-profit animal rescue organization that works to reduce animal population through spay/neuter, promote responsible pet ownership, and find suitable homes for unwanted animals. The Nardone family has adopted multiple pets through Street Paws and the company supports the organization as part of community involvement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NCGInsight

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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