Nonprofit Network

What Nonprofit Network does

Nonprofit Network is a 501(c)(3) capacity building center founded in 1999 and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, that delivers consulting, training, and digital tools to nonprofit organizations. The organization serves three primary personas: nonprofit boards of directors, executive directors and senior leaders, and nonprofit staff teams, with secondary focus on Michigan nonprofit startups and geographically targeted communities in Battle Creek and Shiawassee County. Its offering spans customized consulting engagements (board governance, strategic planning, executive coaching, DEI strategy, retreats), an integrated training calendar (DiSC workshops, capital campaign courses, trauma-informed training, ACEs training, Bridges Out of Poverty, ED Leadership Academy), and a digital product store of board governance and assessment tools.

The underlying operational technology is straightforward: the Wild Apricot platform powers membership management, the website, event registration, and online store; the EPIC/Wiley platform delivers DiSC behavioral assessments; and standard OAuth (Google, Microsoft, Apple) handles member authentication. The firm's differentiators are codified consulting methodologies, including the Adaptive Organizations approach, Cognitive Coaching Model, Triple Lens Approach, and ACEs Trauma Training Framework, delivered by a small team of 7 staff members who collectively bring 15-34 years of nonprofit sector experience per consultant.

The business model is diversified across five revenue streams: recurring annual membership dues (non-refundable), customized consulting services, in-person and virtual workshops and training events, on-demand self-paced courses, and one-time digital product licenses. Pricing is mission-driven and accessible, with member discounts of roughly 40-70% on most paid offerings, scholarships for grassroots organizations, and a free first consultation. Foundation partnerships with The Miller Foundation and Cook Family Foundation underwrite free or subsidized training in specific Michigan communities, functioning as a quasi-grant revenue channel alongside earned revenue.

Name

Nonprofit Network

Legal name

Nonprofit Network

Website

https://nonprofnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nonprofit Network is a 501(c)(3) capacity building center founded in 1999 in Jackson, Michigan, that provides consulting, training, and digital tools to nonprofit boards, executive directors, staff, and Michigan nonprofit startups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Capacity Building Consulting

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Capacity Building & Nonprofit Infrastructure Funders (BPAGAKAO)

Keywords

• Nonprofit capacity building
• Board governance consulting
• Nonprofit leadership training
• Capital campaign planning
• Trauma-informed training

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues that are non-refundable once processed. Membership provides access to materials, discounts on training and events, free access to online resources, and member-only services. Benefits begin immediately upon payment.
2. Consulting Services: Customized nonprofit consulting services including board governance, strategic planning, retreats, executive coaching, DEI strategies. Pricing is affordable for nonprofits with scholarships available for grassroots organizations. First consultation call is free.
3. Workshops and Training Events: In-person and virtual events, workshops, webinars on topics like board leadership, DiSC assessments, capital campaigns, ACEs training, fundraising, DEI. Fees vary by event type; cancellation policy requires 7+ days notice for full refunds.
4. Online Courses and Digital Products: On-demand self-paced learning including Starting a Michigan Nonprofit Guide ($40), Board Matrix Tool ($15-55), Board Assessment tools, Executive Director Evaluation Tools ($55-125), DiSC Assessments with coaching ($155), Foundations of Board Governance, and other downloadable resources.
5. On-Demand Courses: Self-paced nonprofit learning courses including Starting a Michigan Nonprofit with coaching session and discounted grassroots membership option. Capital Campaign Planning Institute multi-session course ($1,500 members, $2,000 non-members).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nonprofit Network is a 501(c)(3) capacity building center that sells customized consulting, cohort-based and on-demand training, and digital governance/assessment tools to nonprofit organizations. Core services include board governance consulting, strategic planning and retreats, executive director coaching, DEI and trauma-informed training (ACEs, Bridges Out of Poverty), capital campaign courses, DiSC assessments, and an ED Leadership Academy, delivered by senior consultants and supplemented by a digital product store and annual membership.

Product overview

Nonprofit Network is a nonprofit capacity building center that provides a comprehensive suite of consulting services, training programs, and digital tools for nonprofit organizations. The core offerings include customized nonprofit consulting (board governance, strategic planning, executive coaching, DEI strategies), learning and training programs (on-demand courses, DiSC assessments, capital campaign courses, ED Leadership Academy, trauma-informed training, ACEs training, Bridges Out of Poverty training), and a digital product store with governance tools (Board Matrix Tool, Board Quick Assessment, Board Recruitment Toolkit, Executive Director Evaluation Tools, Foundations of Board Governance, Interactive Board Governance Videos, Embezzlement Risk Reduction Worksheet) and assessment tools (DiSC Assessment with Coaching). The organization also provides membership benefits, a job board, and a blog resource library. All services are delivered by experienced nonprofit consultants with deep expertise in governance, leadership, and organizational capacity building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulting Services Customized nonprofit consulting services including board governance, strategic planning, retreats, executive coaching, DEI strategies, and conference keynotes delivered to nonprofit organizations.
• Learning & Training Nonprofit leadership skills training including trauma-informed learning, on-demand courses, DiSC assessments, capital campaign classes, startup guidance for Michigan nonprofits, and regional training calendars.
• On-Demand Online Learning Self-paced nonprofit learning accessible immediately through the organization's learning management system for busy leaders, board members, and small teams.
• DiSC Assessments Behavioral assessment tools and coaching services that help individuals and teams understand communication styles, conflict responses, and leadership tendencies to improve workplace culture and team dynamics.
• Capital Campaign Courses Training programs on planning and leading capital campaigns with governance discipline, realistic pacing, and clear roles, including bootcamp intensives and planning institutes.
• ED Leadership Academy A structured multi-session cohort learning experience to strengthen executive director leadership, systems, and sustainable decision-making.
• Starting a Michigan Nonprofit Guidance Practical Michigan nonprofit start-up pathway covering incorporation, governance essentials, 501(c)(3) compliance, and early sustainability with an on-demand guide and coaching session.
• ACEs Trauma Training Adverse Childhood Experiences training that educates participants on how trauma affects brain development, epigenetics, prevention strategies, and building resilience in communities.
• Bridges Out of Poverty Training Authorized licensed provider for Bridges Out of Poverty in Michigan, offering the Triple Lens approach to address root causes of poverty across individual, community, and structural/policy levels.
• Membership Program Annual membership providing access to resources, discounts, training, member-only services, and organizational support for nonprofit leaders and organizations.
• Board Matrix Tool A 3-page assessment tool designed to evaluate individual board member skills, resources, and expertise to help determine board diversity and identify areas for strengthening through recruitment or education.
• Executive Director Evaluation Tools A comprehensive board survey tool including suggested evaluation processes, sample evaluation PDF, editable templates, board question bank, and staff question bank for ED evaluations.
• Foundations of Board Governance (Board 101) A recorded workshop providing a clear introduction to nonprofit board governance principles including legal duties, board role vs. staff role, effective board characteristics, and oversight responsibilities.
• DiSC Assessment with Coaching DiSC behavioral assessment including a 1.5-hour coaching call to help teams understand communication styles, conflict responses, motivators, and leadership tendencies.
• Board Recruitment and Orientation Tool Kit A practical toolkit with a 50-minute video, orientation guides, board matrix, and recruitment policies to help organizations recruit the right board members and set them up for success.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 individuals educated on ACEs impact through ACE Master Trainer program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Miller FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026The Miller Foundation hosts FREE Board training events for the Battle Creek community. Training sessions are open to any Battle Creek nonprofit leadership, board members, staff, or volunteers directly serving the Battle Creek MI community. Events are held at The Miller Foundation location and offered at two different times. AI for Real-World Fundraising workshop sponsored by The Miller Foundation.
• Cook Family FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Cook Family Foundation sponsors board training sessions for Shiawassee County nonprofit leadership, board members, staff, and volunteers living in or directly serving the Shiawassee County community. Partners Peer Networking events held quarterly at Owosso Armory. Cook Family Foundation Partners retreats and networking opportunities.
• Capital Region Community FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCindy Hales, Ed.D., Vice President of Community Investment at Capital Region Community Foundation serves as instructor for Capital Campaign Bootcamp and Planning Institute courses. Foundation leads grant making, nonprofit capacity building, and scholarship coordination.
• Wild ApricotcoreTechnology or IntegrationWild Apricot provides membership management software powering the Nonprofit Network website, member database, event registration, and online functionality.
• EPIC/WileycoreTechnology or IntegrationEPIC/Wiley platform delivers DiSC behavioral assessments to Nonprofit Network clients. Assessment links sent to participants within 3 business days of registration.
• Michigan Nonprofit AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Crystallee Crain serves as board member to Michigan Nonprofit Association, creating informal connection between organizations in Michigan nonprofit ecosystem.
• Family Services and Children's AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization co-hosting FREE online ACEs Trauma Training for community members and employers to learn how to support those that may have experienced childhood trauma.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: Bay Area-based nonprofit capacity builder offering consulting, leadership programs, and research for executive directors and boards. Closely comparable consulting and training portfolio, with a regional focus analogous to Nonprofit Network's Michigan approach.
• La Piana Consulting: National nonprofit consulting firm supporting strategic planning, executive transitions, and organizational development. Highly comparable customized consulting and executive coaching practice serving nonprofit leaders.
• Michigan Nonprofit Association: Statewide membership association serving Michigan nonprofits with training, advocacy, and capacity building. Most direct comparable given overlapping geography, membership model, and mission focus on strengthening Michigan's nonprofit sector.

Broad incumbents

• BoardSource: National nonprofit dedicated to strengthening nonprofit board governance through training, certification, and resources. Directly overlaps on board governance, recruitment, and ED evaluation offerings that are central to Nonprofit Network's portfolio, but at significantly larger national scale.
• The Bridgespan Group: Large national nonprofit and philanthropy consulting firm with strategy, leadership, and organizational development practices. Comparable customized consulting and executive coaching for nonprofit leaders, but at enterprise scale.
• National Council of Nonprofits: National network of state and regional nonprofit associations providing advocacy, training, and resources. Comparable training and capacity building mission, but operates as a national umbrella rather than a direct service provider.

Regional players

• Support Center: New York-based nonprofit consulting and capacity building organization providing infrastructure, consulting, and training to nonprofits. Directly comparable capacity building service model with regional concentration.
• The Foraker Group: Alaska-based nonprofit capacity builder offering consulting, leadership development, and board governance support. Similar structure as a regional consulting and training organization serving a single-state nonprofit ecosystem.
• MAP for Nonprofits: Minnesota-based nonprofit serving upper-Midwest organizations with consulting, training, and group purchasing. Closely comparable regional capacity building model and revenue mix of consulting, training, and membership.

Emerging players

• Nonprofit Ready: Online learning platform offering free and low-cost nonprofit training courses. Comparable in its on-demand course catalog model and serves overlapping audience of nonprofit staff and board members seeking self-paced learning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nonprofnetwork
• Xx.com/nonprofnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nonprofitnetwork

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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