MAFN: Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network

What MAFN: Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network does

MAFN (Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network) is a private, membership-based professional association that serves working facilitators across the Mid-Atlantic region and increasingly across North America and Europe. The organization operates as an inclusive professional community, providing its 270-300 members with monthly online workshops, an archive of 150+ workshop recordings, five specialized Communities of Practice (Racial Justice, Small Business, Coaching, Technology, and Conversations About Facilitation), networking salons, a member discussion forum, and a Find-A-Facilitator directory that connects member facilitators with organizations seeking their services. Membership is tiered at $55/year for students, $110/year for individuals, and $90-$100 per member for employer group packages of 5 or more seats. The organization is governed by an 11-person volunteer board and operates with 1-10 staff from offices in Warrenton, VA and Richmond, VA.

Name

MAFN: Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network

Legal name

Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network (MAFN)

Website

https://mafn.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MAFN is a membership-based professional association serving approximately 300 facilitators across 6 countries through workshops, a 150+ recording content library, communities of practice, and a Find-A-Facilitator directory marketplace, funded by annual dues and event sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), 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)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Professional facilitation association
• Facilitator training workshops
• Membership directory services
• Organizational development networking
• Group facilitation community

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual subscription-based membership with tiered pricing: Regular Membership at $110/year, Student Membership at $55/year, Group Membership A at $100/member (5-9 members), and Group Membership B at $90/member (10+ members). Membership provides access to workshops, resources, and networking.
2. Workshop Fees: Revenue from paid workshops, multi-session series, special events, and partnerships. Non-members pay fees to attend workshops while members receive these at discounted rates ($180/year value).
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships ranging from $400 to $1,000 for facilitation companies and organizations targeting the MAFN community. Sponsors receive recognition on website, at events, in monthly newsletters reaching nearly 2,000 professionals, and guest passes.
4. Donations: Donations to support MAFN including a waiver program for members who lost their jobs. Donations are noted as not tax-deductible as MAFN is a membership organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MAFN is a professional membership association for facilitators that sells tiered annual memberships providing access to a monthly Online Workshop Series, a library of 150+ workshop recordings, five specialized Communities of Practice, and a Find-A-Facilitator directory that connects member facilitators with organizations seeking facilitation services. Beyond membership, it runs paid workshops, multi-part learning series, networking salons, and an annual conference that drive both member and non-member participation.

Product overview

MAFN (Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network) is a professional membership association offering a comprehensive suite of facilitation services built on the Wild Apricot membership platform. The core offering centers on the Online Workshop Series and Workshop Recording Library providing monthly interactive training and 150+ on-demand sessions. Members access the Find-A-Facilitator Directory for business opportunities and participate in five Communities of Practice (Racial Justice, Small Business, Coaching, Technology, and Conversations About Facilitation). The Resource Library, Discussion Forum, and Networking Salons support ongoing professional development. MAFN hosts an Annual Conference, in-person workshops, and multi-part learning series as flagship events. Group membership tiers provide employer-focused options with volume discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAFN Membership Tiered annual membership subscription for individual and group facilitator members. Regular Membership ($110/year) and Student Membership ($55/year) for individuals; Group Membership A ($100/member, 5-9 members) and Group Membership B ($90/member, 10+ members) for employer-sponsored cohorts. Includes free monthly online workshops, discounted paid workshops, 150+ recording library, Find-A-Facilitator directory listing, networking salons, communities of practice, and discussion forum access.
• Find-A-Facilitator Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to workshops valued at $530/year combined ($350 free online + $180 discounted)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lizard BraincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor of MAFN. Lizard Brain guides organizations through complex changes by combining organizational psychology, systems thinking, and facilitation to help leaders and teams navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Through coaching, consulting, and customized programs, they support leaders in building adaptive strategies, aligning teams, and fostering cultures that can thrive in evolving environments.
• Vista CovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor of MAFN. Vista Cova's work spans organizations from local initiatives to global enterprises, including nonprofits and corporations across industries such as construction, real estate, healthcare, legal, education, and technology. They partner with leadership teams to clarify purpose and mission while aligning organizational strengths with stakeholder needs.
• George Mason University Continuing Professional EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor of the 2026 MAFN Conference. George Mason University's Continuing Professional Education program sponsored the annual conference.
• George Mason University Center for the Advancement of WellbeingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Sponsor of the 2026 MAFN Conference. George Mason University's Center for the Advancement of Wellbeing provided conference sponsorship.
• The Bridge BadgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSterling Sponsor of the 2026 MAFN Conference.
• Trainers WarehouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze Sponsor of the 2026 MAFN Conference.
• George Mason University Organization Development and Knowledge Management Master's ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze Sponsor of the 2026 MAFN Conference.
• StratSimpleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopper Sponsor of the 2026 MAFN Conference. StratSimple is an AI-powered application for strategic planning.
• Catalytic LeapsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHappy Hour Sponsor of the 2026 MAFN Conference.
• Wild ApricotcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership software platform powering the MAFN website, member directory, event registration, and membership management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Association for Talent Development (ATD): The largest professional association for talent development professionals, including facilitators, trainers, and instructional designers. Comparable in member-directory, conference, and workshop offering model, but with a broader 'talent development' scope that includes but is not limited to facilitation.
• Toastmasters International: Large global nonprofit educational organization that operates through clubs and learning programs, with conferences, member directories, and a structured community-of-practice model. Comparable in nonprofit-association, club/community, and member-development structure, though focused on communication/leadership rather than facilitation.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Global leadership development organization offering facilitation-adjacent training, executive education, and Communities of Practice. Comparable in workshop-based learning model and leadership/facilitation content, but operates at enterprise scale rather than as an individual-membership association.

Direct peers

• The Grove Consultants International: Pioneer in the facilitation methodology space (Visual Meetings, A3), offering facilitation training, workshops, and a global practitioner community. Comparable to MAFN in its facilitator-development focus and workshop-led business model, but operates commercially rather than as a membership association.
• IAF New York Metro Chapter: Regional chapter of IAF serving the New York metro area with workshops, networking, and a facilitator directory. Closest geographic and operational analog to MAFN within IAF, serving facilitators in a specific U.S. region.
• International Association of Facilitators (IAF): The global professional membership association for facilitators, offering member directories, conferences, certification, and Communities of Practice. Directly comparable to MAFN in mission and offering model, but operating at global scale rather than regional.
• World Café Community Foundation: Non-profit foundation promoting the World Café method of facilitation, hosting workshops, gatherings, and a practitioner community. Comparable as a facilitation methodology community with events and learning resources, though focused on a single method.

Emerging players

• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC): Global professional association for business coaches offering credentials, member directory, conferences, and Communities of Practice. Comparable in membership-association and directory business model, though focused on coaching rather than facilitation.

Others

• Wild Apricot: Membership-management software platform used by thousands of small associations like MAFN. Adjacent rather than competitive — provides the underlying technology stack (member directory, event registration, payments) that MAFN relies on.

Regional players

• Facilitation Network UK: UK-based membership community for facilitators offering networking, events, and a Find-a-Facilitator-style directory. Directly comparable to MAFN in model (membership + directory + events), but focused on the UK/Ireland market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-atlantic-facilitators-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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