Greater Atlanta Chapter

What Greater Atlanta Chapter does

The Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD Greater Atlanta) is a nonprofit professional association chapter established in 1955 and headquartered at 6595 Roswell Road in Atlanta, Georgia. It operates as a local affiliate of ATD National and serves talent development, learning and instructional design, facilitation, and HR professionals across Metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia, with a claimed community reach of more than 15,000 professionals. The chapter employs between 11 and 50 people and is governed by an elected Executive Board and Board of Directors whose members volunteer their time alongside day jobs at companies including AT&T, Insulet, Conduent, The Best Workplace, and Cardlytics.

The chapter's product portfolio is built around a tiered membership model and a programmed annual calendar of community offerings. Membership tiers range from a $12/month local chapter subscription and a $120 annual local membership up to $569 Power Memberships that bundle ATD National credentials with local benefits, plus organizational memberships starting at $300 for three members, a $50 transitional/student tier, and a $25 reciprocal rate for members of other ATD chapters. Programmatic offerings include the annual ACE (Atlanta Conference & Exposition) held at AmericasMart with a 350+ attendee target, the multi-month Leadership Academy for high-potential L&D professionals, a cohort-based Mentorship Program with structured anchor sessions, Employee Learning Week, two $1,500 annual scholarships (Robb Bingham Professional Development and Executive Board Leadership), and a volunteer pipeline across Operations & Tech, Programming & Events, Membership, and Executive Leadership. The chapter also operates an exclusive Atlanta L&D job board and Communities of Practice.

Monetization is layered across three revenue streams: recurring membership dues, tiered annual chapter sponsorships (Silver $2,000, Gold $3,750, Platinum $5,000) and ACE conference sponsorships ranging from $500 Exhibitor to $4,500 Title Sponsor, and conference and event registration fees. Strategic and community partners include The Home Depot, Mercer Education, Norfolk Southern, ICF Georgia Chapter, NovoEd, Emory Corporate Learning, TrainingPros, Nelius Strategy, Dale Carnegie of Atlanta, AIHR, The Ansley School, Learning Guild, NAAHR, Trainers Warehouse, Inspiredu, AIU, The Boyce L. Ansley School, and Leadership in a Box. Distribution is regional, centered on the member portal (member.atdatlanta.org), in-person and hybrid chapter events, and direct corporate partnership sales for enterprise visibility.

Name

Greater Atlanta Chapter

Legal name

Association for Talent Development - Greater Atlanta Chapter

Website

https://atdatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ATD Greater Atlanta is a nonprofit professional association chapter serving 15,000+ learning and development, instructional design, and HR professionals across Metro Atlanta and Georgia through tiered memberships, the annual ACE Conference, mentorship, and leadership development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

DEI, Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Intelligence Coaching (EDABANAJ)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• Talent development training
• Learning and development networking
• Professional development events
• Corporate training sponsorships

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees ranging from $12/month for local chapter membership to $569/year for Power Memberships (combined national and local). Also includes organizational memberships, transitional/student memberships, and affiliate partnerships.
2. Sponsorships and Partnership Fees: Annual chapter sponsorships at Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($3,750), and Silver ($2,000) levels. ACE Conference sponsorships from Title Sponsor ($4,500) to Exhibitor ($500). Targeted event sponsorships and mentorship program partnerships.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: ACE (Atlanta Conference & Exposition) registration fees for attendees and sponsors. Also generates revenue from Leadership Academy and other professional development events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ATD Greater Atlanta is a nonprofit professional membership association that sells memberships, conference attendance, executive development programs, mentorship cohorts, and sponsorship packages to talent development, instructional design, and HR professionals in Metro Atlanta and Georgia. Its core deliverables are access to a 15,000+ L&D professional community, certification (CPTD/APTD) study support, leadership development programming, and curated networking and job opportunities. Revenue is generated through individual and organizational membership dues, event registration fees for the annual ACE Conference and Leadership Academy, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

ATD Greater Atlanta operates as a professional membership association offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and membership tiers. The core offering consists of multiple membership types (Individual, Power, Organizational, and Special memberships) providing access to local L&D networks, certification resources, and career advancement opportunities. Supporting programs include the Leadership Academy (executive development), Mentorship Program (cohort-based career guidance), Employee Learning Week (annual awareness campaign), and Scholarship Program (two $1,500 annual grants). The flagship ACE Conference serves as the premier annual gathering, while sponsorship packages (Annual Chapter and ACE Conference tiers) provide partnership opportunities. Volunteer programs enable professionals to develop skills through community engagement. All offerings are designed to serve talent development, instructional design, and HR professionals across Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Memberships Local chapter membership tiers for talent development professionals in Metro Atlanta and Georgia. Includes monthly ($12/mo), annual ($120), two-year ($216), and non-profit individual ($95/year) options providing access to local chapter events, networking, and resources.
• Power Memberships
• Organizational Memberships
• Special Memberships
• ACE (Atlanta Conference & Exposition) The region's premier learning and performance conference gathering 350+ decision-makers. Features keynote insights, concurrent sessions, and an exhibitor showcase focused on the 2026 theme 'Architects of a Reimagined Workplace.'
• Leadership Academy An intensive multi-month executive development program designed to transition high-potential L&D professionals into strategic executive leaders, covering non-profit management, strategic influence, and cross-functional team dynamics.
• Mentorship Program A structured cohort-based professional development program bridging emerging practitioners and industry leaders through four anchor moments: Kickoff, two Check-In Sessions, and Capstone Celebration. The 2026 cohort is co-designed by The Best Workplace and Nelius Strategy.
• Employee Learning Week An annual global awareness campaign highlighting the link between professional development and organizational success. Encourages Georgia-based companies to host internal workshops, virtual learning sessions, or community-wide programs during the designated week.
• Scholarship Program Awards two $1,500 professional development scholarships annually: the Robb Bingham Professional Development Scholarship for active members in L&D roles, and the Executive Board Leadership Scholarship for current ATD Greater Atlanta Executive Board members.
• Annual Chapter Sponsorships
• ACE Conference Sponsorships

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Home DepotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Host strategic partner supporting ATD Greater Atlanta programming and initiatives.
• Mercer EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Host strategic partner providing education and talent development expertise.
• Norfolk SoutherncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Host strategic partner supporting professional development initiatives.
• Emory University Corporate LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing corporate learning expertise and resources.
• The Best WorkplacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor and co-designer of the 2026 Mentorship Program. VP of Strategic Partnerships (Neil Dowdell) is from The Best Workplace.
• TrainingProsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing training and professional development support.
• Nelius StrategycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor and co-designer of the 2026 Mentorship Program supporting leadership development.
• Dale Carnegie of AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing leadership and training expertise.
• ICF Georgia ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Host partner - International Coach Federation Georgia Chapter collaboration.
• AIHRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Host partner providing HR analytics and HR Academy resources.
• The Ansley SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Host partner - pro bono L&D volunteer project for children and families experiencing homelessness.
• Learning GuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Partner providing learning community resources and best practices.
• NAAHR (National Association of African Americans in HR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Partner supporting diversity and inclusion in HR.
• Trainers WarehouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Partner providing training resources and supplies.
• InspireduminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Partner supporting educational initiatives.
• AIU (American InterContinental University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Partner supporting educational and professional development.
• The Boyce L. Ansley SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro bono L&D volunteer partnership providing workforce development programs for children and families experiencing homelessness.
• Leadership in a BoxcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistration Title Sponsor for ACE 2026 Conference providing commitment to developing leaders and strengthening organizations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SHRM Atlanta: Local Atlanta chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management serving HR professionals in Metro Atlanta. Directly comparable regional professional association chapter model — membership dues, monthly programming, annual conference, and corporate sponsorships — and ATD Greater Atlanta already offers a discounted 'Affiliate Dual Membership' with SHRM-Atlanta.
• Learning and Performance Institute (LPI): International membership body for L&D professionals offering accreditation, certifications, events, and a practitioner community. Directly comparable to ATD's mission of advancing the talent development profession, and competes for the same individual and corporate L&D members, particularly those pursuing CPTD/APTD-equivalent credentials.
• ICF Georgia Chapter: Local Georgia chapter of the International Coach Federation serving executive and professional coaches in the region. Operates an identical chapter-based model (memberships, events, corporate hosts) and is itself listed as a Corporate Host partner of ATD Greater Atlanta, indicating direct overlap in audience and programming.
• eLearning Guild: Membership community for e-learning professionals offering research, events, and online programming. Targets the same instructional design and learning technology practitioners that ATD Greater Atlanta serves through its programming and Communities of Practice.
• Learning Guild: Global L&D professional community offering memberships, conferences, webinars, and learning programs targeting instructional designers and talent development professionals. Closest functional competitor to ATD Greater Atlanta's community/networking value proposition, but operating at national/international scale rather than regionally.

Broad incumbents

• Chief Learning Officer / Human Capital Media: Media brand and community serving senior L&D and talent development executives. Operates at a higher executive tier than ATD Greater Atlanta's general membership but addresses the same organizational buyers that drive the chapter's corporate host and sponsorship relationships.
• Association for Talent Development (ATD National): National parent organization and the broader professional association for the talent development field. Provides the 'Power Membership' bundled with the local chapter, publishes industry research, and runs national conferences — operating at a much larger scale but in the same professional community as the Greater Atlanta Chapter.
• Training Industry: Industry research, media, and events company covering the L&D and corporate training market. While not a membership chapter, it serves overlapping audiences (L&D leaders, training vendors) and competes for sponsorship and thought-leadership share of voice in the same Atlanta/Georgia ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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