National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

What National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) does

NABA (National Association of Black Accountants), founded in 1969 and headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) professional membership organization that serves Black professionals and students in accounting, finance, business, and entrepreneurship. The organization provides a portfolio of membership tiers (complimentary for students, tiered dues for professionals, corporate memberships for employers), pipeline programs (ACAP for high school students, College Pipeline Initiative for graduates, DAPP certification tracks), career services (Career Center platform, KPMG Career Catalyst Program, CPA Bound in partnership with Becker), scholarship funding (over $11 million disbursed historically, 150+ awards annually ranging $2,500–$10,000), and annual and regional events including the Convention & Expo and Practice Management Conference.

The organization operates through a distributed chapter model with 50+ professional chapters and 150 total chapters, enabling grassroots student outreach, local programming, and regional recruiting support. NABA monetizes via five revenue streams: membership dues, corporate partnerships and sponsorships (150+ corporate partners including the Big Four, major banks, and Fortune 500 firms), convention and event registration ($99–$1,750 per attendee), grant funding (e.g., Deloitte Foundation, Center for Audit Quality), and scholarship fundraising. Corporate partners receive access to NABA's curated talent pipeline, recruiting events, and diversity-and-inclusion branding.

NABA is governed by a Board of Directors, a Corporate Advisory Board composed of senior executives from firms such as META, Microsoft, Dow, and Baker McKenzie, and operated by a headquarters staff of 11–50 under President & CEO Guylaine Saint Juste (since February 2021). Two affiliated entities extend the mission: the NABA Foundation (philanthropy focused on closing the wealth gap through education, earnings, entrepreneurship, enterprise, and equity) and the Diverse Organization of Firms (DOF), a strategic alliance supporting Black business leadership and entrepreneurship.

Name

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

Legal name

NABA INC.

Website

https://nabainc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NABA is a nonprofit professional association serving 32,000+ Black accountants, finance professionals, and students via membership, pipeline programs, scholarships ($11M+ disbursed), and career services through 50+ chapters and 150+ corporate partnerships across the United States.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Greenbelt

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from professional members at various tier levels. Student memberships are offered complimentary. Professional membership dues provide recurring annual revenue.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate organizations pay for membership and sponsorship packages that provide access to NABA's talent pipeline, recruiting events, and brand association with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
3. Convention and Event Revenue: Annual conventions and regional events generate revenue through attendee registration fees ranging from $99 to $1,750 depending on membership status and role. Corporate exhibitor and sponsorship fees provide additional event-related income.
4. Grant Funding: Foundations and organizations provide grant funding for specific programs such as the HBCU bridge program ($670k from Deloitte Foundation) and professional development initiatives ($1M over 5 years from Center for Audit Quality).
5. Scholarship Fundraising: Annual fundraising efforts support scholarship disbursements to student members, with over $11 million distributed historically. While scholarships are an expense rather than revenue, the fundraising activities generate donor relations and foundation partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NABA is a nonprofit professional membership organization that provides individual professional and student memberships, corporate partnership programs, career placement services, scholarships, and continuing professional education to advance Black professionals in accounting, finance, business, and entrepreneurship. Its core offering is access to a nationwide network of 32,000+ members across 150+ chapters, paired with pipeline programs (ACAP, CPA Bound, DAPP, College Pipeline Initiative) and a flagship annual convention that together support members from high school through executive leadership.

Product overview

NABA is a nonprofit membership organization offering a comprehensive suite of professional development programs and member services for accounting, finance, business, and entrepreneurship professionals. The core offering centers on professional and student memberships (with free student memberships), supported by an ecosystem of pipeline programs including ACAP (high school students), Diversifying the Accountancy Pipeline Program with CMA/CPA tracks, the KPMG Career Catalyst Program, and College Pipeline Initiative for recent graduates. NABA provides career advancement through its Career Center (talent matching platform), annual National Convention & Expo (delivering up to 18 CPE hours), and Regional Student Conferences. The NABA Foundation channels over $11 million in scholarships, while the Diverse Organization of Firms alliance supports Black entrepreneurs. The portfolio is complemented by the CPA Bound initiative and NABA Now community platform, all aligned around NABA's 5 Es framework: Engage, Empower, Educate, Enhance, and Elevate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NABA Foundation: The philanthropic arm of NABA focused on closing the wealth gap through education, earnings, entrepreneurship, enterprise and equity.
• Diverse Organization of Firms (DOF)
• ACAP (Accounting Career Awareness Program)
• CPA Bound
• Educate. Elevate.
• Insight
• Diversifying the Accountancy Pipeline Program (DAPP)

Products and services

• NABA Professional & Student Membership NABA membership provides professionals and students access to networking, mentoring, webinars, member discounts on events, CPE credits, and exclusive career center access. Student memberships are offered free of charge.
• ACAP (Accounting Career Awareness Program) A one-week summer residency program for high school students offered in over 20 cities, introducing accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, and technology careers. Students receive free tuition, room, board, books, and NABA membership.
• CPA Bound An initiative to address barriers facing Black students and professionals obtaining their CPA license, providing exam preparation resources and community support for CPA candidates through an exclusive partnership with Becker.
• NABA National Scholarship Program Over $11 million in student scholarships provided over the organization's history, with over 150 scholarships annually ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for students in accounting, finance, and business professions.
• Diversifying the Accountancy Pipeline Program (DAPP) Development and certification tracks including CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CPA, and Leadership tracks for students, plus a Faculty Development track for practitioners.
• KPMG Career Catalyst Program A free virtual, self-paced learning experience allowing students to explore the professional services industry across Audit, Tax and Advisory practices, earning a completion certificate.
• Annual National Convention & Expo (Insight) NABA's flagship annual event offering up to 18 hours of CPE credits, professional development, networking, career placement, and advancement opportunities, bringing together members, corporate community, academia, and professionals.
• Regional Student Conferences Large annual student programs bringing together hundreds of professional and student members, academia, and corporate representatives for interviews, internships, and professional development sessions.
• NABA Career Center Talent matching and networking platform connecting members with career opportunities tailored to their skills and goals, including resume upload and job search capabilities.
• NABA Foundation Philanthropic arm focused on closing the wealth gap through education, earnings, entrepreneurship, enterprise, and equity, utilizing a SEE framework (Stewardship, Entrepreneurship, Education).
• Diverse Organization of Firms (DOF) Strategic alliance to increase representation of Black business leaders, entrepreneurs, and financial services firm owners, creating solutions for the global corporate marketplace.
• NABA Now Community Platform Online community platform for members to connect, collaborate, and engage with the NABA network.
• College Pipeline Initiative (CPI) Program for recent graduates to transition from student to professional membership, offering complimentary first-year professional membership and local chapter connections.
• Practice Management Conference (PMC) Annual conference focused on practice management for accounting firm leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BeckercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecker is the exclusive CPA exam review provider for NABA's CPA Bound program, offering discounted exam preparation resources to members pursuing CPA certification.
• Financial Executives International (FEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership between NABA and FEI for professional development programming, providing members with access to financial executive resources and continuing education opportunities.
• CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CLA to accelerate recruitment of Black professionals into the accounting and finance fields, combining CLA's talent needs with NABA's member pipeline.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPMG partnership for the Career Catalyst Program, providing professional development and career advancement support for NABA members through KPMG-sponsored programming.
• DeloittecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate partner with significant presence at NABA events and recruiting activities. Deloitte actively recruits NABA members and sponsors organizational programming.
• PwCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner actively engaged in NABA recruiting events and career fair activities, supporting diversity hiring initiatives.
• EYcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in NABA career events and member recruiting activities, supporting organizational diversity initiatives.
• KPMGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner engaged in recruiting and event sponsorship, supporting NABA's professional development programming.
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing recruiting support and event sponsorship, leveraging NABA's talent network for diversity hiring.
• Goldman SachscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner engaged in NABA recruiting activities and event sponsorship, supporting diversity initiatives in finance.
• CiticoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in NABA career fairs and recruiting events, supporting financial services diversity hiring.
• Wells FargocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing recruiting and event sponsorship support for NABA's diversity initiatives.
• BarclaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner engaged in NABA recruiting activities in the financial services sector.
• AccentureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm partner participating in NABA recruiting and professional development programming.
• PrudentialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner engaged in NABA events and diversity recruiting in the insurance and financial services industry.
• MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology corporate partner supporting NABA programming and recruiting activities.
• TargetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in NABA recruiting events and event sponsorship.
• WalmartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner engaged in NABA career activities and diversity recruiting.
• VerizonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in NABA recruiting and professional development events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA): Largest Latino-focused professional association in the US, with chapter network, corporate partnerships, and student pipeline programs targeting accounting, finance, and business careers. Operates on the same membership-plus-corporate-sponsorship model as NABA.
• Ascend: Pan-Asian professional association for business leaders with chapters, corporate partnerships, and student outreach targeting accounting, finance, and consulting careers. Closely mirrors NABA's membership and corporate partner structure for a different demographic.
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): One of the largest student-governed STEM organizations in the US, focused on Black engineering professionals. Uses the same chapter-based, pipeline-building, and corporate-partner model as NABA but applied to engineering rather than accounting.
• National Black MBA Association: A membership association for Black professionals pursuing MBAs and business careers, with a similar chapter-based model, scholarship programs, and annual conference. Highly comparable to NABA in structure and target demographic, though focused on broader business/MBA rather than accounting specifically.

Emerging players

• Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT): Nonprofit focused on career acceleration for underrepresented minority professionals, with corporate partner recruiting. Comparable to NABA's Career Center and KPMG Career Catalyst offerings but without the membership association structure.
• Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO): Nonprofit providing career development and internship programs for underrepresented students, including careers in accounting and finance. Comparable to NABA's student pipeline programs, though operating through structured fellowship programs rather than chapters.
• INROADS: Nonprofit that creates pathways for underrepresented talent into business, with internship pipelines at Fortune 1000 companies. Comparable to NABA's ACAP and CPA Bound programs but operating through corporate internships rather than chapter membership.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: Large historic civil rights and workforce development organization with economic empowerment programs including financial services career pipelines. Less directly comparable but shares the mission of advancing Black economic outcomes and competes for similar donor dollars.
• AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants): The dominant national association for the CPA profession with hundreds of thousands of members. Not a direct demographic peer but occupies overlapping professional membership and continuing education space relevant to NABA's working professional segment.
• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants): Global association for management accountants with certification (CMA) and continuing education programs. Comparable to NABA in serving accounting professionals but as a generalist, non-demographic-focused incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NABAInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/nabainc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-association-of-black-accountants-naba-

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Profiles30 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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