National Panhellenic Conference

What National Panhellenic Conference does

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is a 123-year-old trade association and membership organization founded in 1902 and headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. It represents 26 inter/national women's-only social sorority organizations with a combined membership of approximately 5 million collegiate and alumnae women, supported through chapters on 665+ U.S. and Canadian campuses and 3,450+ alumnae organizations. NPC operates as a convener, governance body, and advocacy platform for the Panhellenic experience rather than as a product or technology vendor, with a strategic framework organized around two priorities: Grow Panhellenic Communities and Champion the Sorority Experience (announced July 2022).

NPC's product portfolio is built around educational programming, advocacy services, scholarships, and research rather than technology platforms. Core educational offerings include the College Panhellenic Academy (flagship officer/advisor training held in Indianapolis with tracks for finance, president, marketing, recruitment, and advisors), the College Panhellenic Delegate Orientation (self-paced virtual modules plus a live session), Be Bold (interactive video leadership series launched in 2018 in partnership with Erin Fischer), the newly launched RFM Lite (2026, self-paced Release Figure Methodology training at $50 per participant), and on-campus Consulting Team Visits. NPC also conducts research including Gallup-partnered alumni outcome surveys and serves as an IRB for member organizations, administers multiple scholarship programs through its 501(c)(3) subsidiary (the NPC Foundation, established 1995), and runs a Government Relations program engaging federal, state, and local policymakers on women's-only organizational rights, college affordability, and student safety.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring membership dues from the 26 inter/national sorority members and College Panhellenics, a tiered Partner Program (Platinum Plus, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Friends) running on a July 1 to June 30 annual cycle, and modest per-participant fees for educational programs. The NPC operates with a lean staff of 1-10 employees and outsources extensively to a curated partner ecosystem of approximately 30 vetted vendors spanning technology (re:Members, OmegaFi, OurHouse, Flare, SmarterSelect), insurance (MJ Insurance, Holmes Murphy, Favor & Company), housing operations (CSL Management), food service (Upper Crust Food Service, Greek House Chefs), licensing (Affinity Licensing), jewelers (Herff Jones), and other services. Governance rests with a Board of Directors elected by the Council of Delegates (one representative per member sorority); current leadership includes CEO Dani Weatherford, J.D., COO Jenny Greyerbiehl, CMO Aja Pirtle, and CAO Amanda Faulkenberg.

Name

National Panhellenic Conference

Legal name

National Panhellenic Conference

Website

https://npcwomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Panhellenic Conference is a 123-year-old trade association representing 26 women's-only sorority organizations and approximately 5 million members across 665+ North American campuses. It delivers advocacy, educational programs, research, scholarships, and governance frameworks to member sororities, college panhellenics, and 3,450+ alumnae associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association & Fraternal Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Sorority trade association
• Fraternal membership organization
• Panhellenic advocacy services
• Sorority educational programs
• Women's fraternity governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmel

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Organization Dues: NPC is funded through dues paid by its 26 member organizations (inter/national sororities). College Panhellenics also pay annual dues to NPC. This forms the core revenue stream supporting NPC's advocacy, programs, and operations.
2. Partner Program: NPC operates a Partner Program where businesses pay to be partners at various levels (Platinum Plus, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Friends). Partners gain access to NPC's network of member organization leadership, advertising opportunities, and recognition as advocates for the sorority experience.
3. Program Fees: NPC charges fees for educational programs such as College Panhellenic Academy and College Panhellenic Delegate Orientation. Scholarships are available to reduce or cover costs for eligible College Panhellenics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is the collective governing body and trade association for 26 inter/national women's-only sorority organizations. NPC provides advocacy to preserve the sorority experience, governance frameworks (Unanimous Agreements), research initiatives, educational programs (College Panhellenic Academy, Delegate Orientation, Be Bold, RFM Lite), scholarships, government relations, and a multi-tier Partner Program connecting member organizations with vetted vendors.

Product overview

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is a membership organization and trade association for 26 inter/national women's-only sororities, not a technology product company. NPC's offerings consist of advocacy services, educational programs, scholarships, and member resources. The core educational products include College Panhellenic Academy (flagship training for officers and advisors), College Panhellenic Delegate Orientation (self-paced modules plus live sessions), Be Bold (interactive video series with Erin Fischer), and RFM Lite (self-paced training for Release Figure Methodology). NPC also offers Consulting Team Visits, manages the NPC Partner Program at multiple tiers, and provides research initiatives including the Amplifying Sorority campaign with the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence. Scholarship offerings include the NPC Centennial Scholarships ($2,000 awards, 10 annually since 2023) and multiple NPC Foundation scholarships. NPC Foundation provides funding through the Panhellenic Spirit Fund for various programs. The organization also operates TheSororityLife.com as a resource for potential sorority members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TheSororityLife.com: Website providing information about the NPC sorority experience for potential members and their parents or caregivers, including recruitment process information and Panhellenic Locator Map.

Products and services

• College Panhellenic Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% first-to-second year retention rate for sorority members vs. lower rate for nonmembers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Affinity LicensingcoreOthers · 1 July 2024Affinity administers the use of trademarks for North America's leading fraternities, sororities, and honorary societies. They protect clients' trademarks, providing members, families, and friends with high-quality products and services.
• re:MemberscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024re:Members (formerly Billhighway | ChapterSpot | greekbill) provides innovative software solutions for fraternal organizations. Their CRM, Finance, Foundation, and Properties products offer comprehensive full-lifecycle member management platform.
• CSL ManagementcoreOthers · 1 July 2024CSL Management provides operations management and consulting for fraternity and sorority housing, including day-to-day support, bookkeeping, project management, facility assessments, house director staffing, and volunteer training.
• Herff JonescoreOthers · 1 July 2024The Greek Division of Herff Jones serves as the Official Jeweler to many organizations in the Greek letter community. They produce fraternal pins, badges, rings, and accessory jewelry for customers.
• LaunchPointsecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024LaunchPoint creates, produces, and manages online learning for international organizations and campus communities to promote learning within the sorority experience.
• MJ Insurance Sorority DivisioncoreOthers · 1 July 2024MJ Insurance Sorority Division provides insurance products specifically for sororities. Their mission aligns with supporting sorority women and the organization has deep knowledge of the fraternal industry.
• OmegaFi | Pennington & Co.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024OmegaFi and Pennington & Co. provide financial, fundraising, recruitment, and communication services and software for chapters, house corporations, headquarters, foundations, and campuses. They manage 10 million member records, collect $500 million in dues and rent annually.
• Upper Crust Food ServicesecondaryOthers · 1 July 2024Upper Crust Food Service serves sororities and fraternities with fresh, quality food. They began with a vision to solve the lack of consistency in fraternity/sorority house kitchens, preparing tens of thousands of meals weekly.
• Phired Up and TechniPhisecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Phired Up and TechniPhi provide recruitment training and technology to help sororities grow. Their mission is to create a healthier, safer, more inclusive future for sororities by transforming how people join.
• Blue & Co., LLCminorOthers · 1 July 2024Blue & Co., LLC is an independent accounting and advisory firm with more than 450 people in 11 offices across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky with focus on the fraternal industry.
• Holmes MurphyminorOthers · 1 July 2024Holmes Murphy Fraternal Practice provides creative and proactive client-oriented insurance and risk management strategies for fraternal organizations.
• Greek House ChefsminorOthers · 1 July 2024Greek House Chefs is the industry leader in custom food service for fraternities and sororities. They provide made-from-scratch meals, custom menus, special event services, and bring chapters home for dinner.
• PopcamminorOthers · 1 July 2024Popcam provides chapters with headshots, composites, and event photography to strengthen the brand through positive images and stories.
• Circle of Sisterhood FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation helps improve the lives and livelihood of girls and women worldwide by removing barriers to education. Founded in 2010, they have impacted women in 30 countries on four continents.
• Everyday ArmorminorOthers · 1 July 2024Everyday Armor is a nationwide safety and self-defense program for college students. They have traveled to nearly every state and taught at over 100 campuses, partnering with Panhellenic communities to empower women.
• Greek Composites By Vantine / Vantine ImagingminorOthers · 1 July 2024Vantine has dedicated over 80 years to composite portrait photography to help preserve the history of sororities and fraternities nationwide.
• GreekYearbookminorOthers · 1 July 2024GreekYearbook provides composite, bid day, and convention photography for Greek members. Over 700 schools use their composite and bid day services.
• HistoryITminorOthers · 1 July 2024HistoryIT enables organizations to transform archival materials into 21st-century digital museums, helping preserve and share organizational history.
• Meals to Missions FoundationminorOthers · 1 July 2024Meals to Missions Foundation is a nonprofit driving Greek philanthropy through major fundraising and humanitarian events with local and global impact.
• PlaidminorOthers · 1 July 2024Plaid is an organizational training and development firm designing thought-provoking learning experiences for students and professionals, supporting strategic planning and human capital development.
• Residential Capital CorporationminorOthers · 1 July 2024Residential Capital Corporation sources financing for chapter housing projects including new construction, renovation, and acquisition.
• Tilson HRminorOthers · 1 July 2024Tilson is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) providing Human Resources Outsourcing including HR, benefits, payroll, compliance, risk management, and employee development.
• University Loft CompanyminorOthers · 1 July 2024University Loft Company has been a leader in contract furniture serving more than 1,200 higher education customers since 1986.
• Visit PlanominorOthers · 1 July 2024Visit Plano promotes Plano, Texas as a destination for meetings and events with over 55 hotels, 7,200+ guest rooms, and 450,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space.
• Lele Sadoughi Designs LLCminorOthers · 1 July 2024NYC-based accessories brand providing jewelry and accessories for sorority members.
• MemberDealsminorOthers · 1 July 2024MemberDeals provides organizations with cost-free member benefits programs with exclusive offers to entertainment and travel brands including Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld.
• National Breast Cancer FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024National Breast Cancer Foundation provides help and inspires hope through early detection, education, and support services for breast cancer.
• Rescuing PhotosminorOthers · 1 July 2024Rescuing Photos transforms sorority scrapbooks, composites, and memorabilia into searchable, shareable digital archives through on-site scanning.
• Pine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesminorOthers · 1 July 2024Pine Rest is the third largest non-profit behavioral health provider in the U.S., offering psychiatric urgent care, inpatient, outpatient, addiction treatment, and teletherapy services.
• Favor & CompanyminorOthers · 1 July 2024Favor & Company provides tailored risk management and insurance programs for fraternity and sorority clients using insights and relationships with Lloyd's.
• Printing PlusminorOthers · 1 July 2024Printing Plus is an award-winning specialty printing business serving the Greek community since 1982, providing custom-designed printed items including membership certificates and charters.
• The National Bank of IndianapolisminorOthers · 1 July 2024The National Bank of Indianapolis was founded in 1993 providing specialized service to professionals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
• PDR InteriorsminorOthers · 1 July 2024PDR Interiors transforms sorority houses into stunning, welcoming spaces through finish and furniture selections, space planning, and customized consultations.
• Allegro AccountingminorOthers · 1 July 2024Allegro Accounting Services provides accounting services specifically for non-profit organizations.
• Foundation for Fraternal ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023NPC partnered with the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence on a multi-year research campaign called 'Amplifying Sorority.' This campaign funds research projects studying industry challenges and opportunities with emphasis on driving membership growth and retention and enhancing the alumnae experience. NPC and NPC Foundation contributed $25,000 to support Amplifying Sorority research projects.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• North American Interfraternity Conference: The NIC is the umbrella trade association for men's inter/national fraternities, structurally analogous to NPC for men's social fraternities. Both organizations provide advocacy, governance, and educational programming for member organizations across U.S. and Canadian campuses.
• National Pan-Hellenic Council: NPHC is the coordinating body for the nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations (the Divine Nine), comprising both fraternities and sororities. It parallels NPC's role as a multi-organization umbrella body engaged in advocacy, programming, and community support on college campuses.
• National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations: NALFO is the umbrella association for Latino/a Greek-letter organizations, similar in scope and structure to NPC. It convenes member organizations, supports campus chapters, and advocates for the Latino fraternal experience — directly comparable to NPC's role for women's sororities.

Emerging players

• Foundation for Fraternal Excellence: The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence is a research and education foundation supporting fraternal organizations across the industry. NPC co-funds the Amplifying Sorority research campaign with this foundation, making it a close collaborator and partial peer in industry research.

Others

• Phi Beta Kappa Society: Phi Beta Kappa is the most prestigious academic honor society in the U.S., operating as a nonprofit membership association for high-achieving liberal arts students. It is a thematic peer to NPC as another longstanding nonprofit Greek-letter organization network with member chapters on college campuses.

Broad incumbents

• American Council on Education: ACE is the major higher education membership association representing U.S. colleges and universities. It is comparable to NPC as a large nonprofit membership organization that advocates for its members and provides research, convening, and policy influence in higher education.
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education: CASE is a global nonprofit membership association serving educational institutions and the professionals who advance them. Comparable to NPC as a membership organization that delivers training, resources, and professional development to its institutional members.
• Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values: AFLV is a broader fraternal umbrella that supports all fraternal organizations (men's, women's, and culturally based) through leadership programming and annual conferences. Comparable to NPC in its fraternal focus but wider in scope and primarily programming- rather than advocacy-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NPCWomen
• Facebookfacebook.com/NPCWomen
• Instagraminstagram.com/npcwomen
• Xx.com/npcwomen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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