North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth

What North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth does

NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ Youth, legally North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ Youth, EIN 04-3399331) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 2 East India Square, Suite 121, in the Witch City Mall in Salem, Massachusetts, where it operates a 5,000+ square foot youth center described as one of the largest LGBTQIA+ youth centers in the country. The organization serves LGBTQIA+ youth (historically ages 11-23, now expanding to K-5 via a recently launched elementary program), parents and caregivers, and at-risk youth on the North Shore of Massachusetts through free, drop-in programs and groups, individual mental health counseling, the HEARRT health education and risk reduction program, the N-TALE training and leadership education program, the NAGLY Boutique (a gender-affirming clothing space), a digital community art board on Magma, and referral connections to national crisis resources including the Trevor Project, Crisis Text Line, and Transgender Lifeline. All services are provided at no cost and without registration requirements.

NAGLY is funded through a diversified mix of individual giving (including the Rainmakers recurring monthly donor program, one-time donations, vehicle donations, and Facebook fundraisers) and foundation grants, with the Cummings Foundation named as a current institutional funder. The organization operates with a lean team of approximately six paid staff — Executive Director/CEO James Giessler, Program Director Tony Leone, and Program Coordinator Jennifer Williams — supported by administrative volunteers and governed by a 14-15 member Board of Directors. Technology usage is limited to standard nonprofit infrastructure: a Wix-hosted website, LGLForms for donor and mailing-list management, mainstream social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and the Magma platform for the moderated digital art board; no proprietary technology platform has been disclosed.

The organization's strategic position rests on three pillars: (1) a large, hard-to-replicate physical facility in Salem dedicated to affirming youth services; (2) deep regional roots as part of the Massachusetts AGLY Network and formal referral partnerships with YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts and multiple national crisis hotlines; and (3) a no-cost, no-barrier service model that maximizes accessibility for a population that frequently faces rejection in mainstream settings. Active programmatic expansion includes the new K-5 elementary program, satellite counseling locations, and the digital art board, indicating continued capacity scaling within a regional rather than national footprint.

Name

North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth

Legal name

North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ Youth

Website

https://nagly.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAGLY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating one of the largest LGBTQIA+ youth centers in the country from a 5,000+ sq ft facility in Salem, Massachusetts, providing free drop-in programs, counseling, health and leadership education, and a gender-affirming clothing boutique to youth ages K-5 through young adult on the North Shore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Youth Support Services

NAICS

Other Services (except Public Administration) (81), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Youth support services
• LGBTQ community programs
• Gender-affirming counseling
• Nonprofit youth services
• Community drop-in center

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly recurring donations through Rainmakers program, one-time donations, vehicle donations, and Facebook fundraising. The Rainmakers program is a recurring monthly donor initiative where supporters commit to regular monthly contributions.
2. Foundation Grants: Received support from foundations including Cummings Foundation as evidenced by logo on website.
3. Community Space Usage: Operates a 5,000+ square foot youth center providing physical space for programs, counseling, library, boutique, and community gatherings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NAGLY operates a free drop-in center and delivers programs, individual/group counseling, social events, and educational/outreach workshops for LGBTQ+ youth (and supportive family members) on the North Shore of Massachusetts. All services are provided at no cost to participants, supported by donations and volunteer involvement.

Product overview

NAGLY operates as a single unified youth center offering multiple interconnected programs and services for LGBTQIA+ youth. The core offering consists of free youth center programs with age-specific groups (K-5 elementary, middle school, teen, and young adult programs), supported by mental health counseling services, the HEARRT health education program, N-TALE leadership training, the NAGLY Boutique clothing resource, crisis support connections, and youth outreach opportunities. All programs are free of charge with no registration required. The center serves as both a physical safe space (over 5,000 square feet) and connects youth with additional resources including a digital art community platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEARRT: Healthcare Education And Risk Reduction Team - promotes individual and community well-being by providing healthcare education and risk reduction methodologies to NAGLY staff, youth, and the greater LGBTQIA+ community.
• N-TALE
• NAGLY Boutique

Products and services

• Drop-in Community Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services for all youth regardless of ability to pay
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YWCA of Northeastern MassachusettscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sexual assault survivor support services. YWCA provides trained counselors who offer drop-in counseling for survivors of sexual assault at NAGLY locations on a weekly scheduled basis. NAGLY hosts these services and provides referral connections to YWCA resources.
• Massachusetts AGLY NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAGLY is part of the Massachusetts AGLY (Alliance of Gay, Lesbian & Queer Youth) Network, a statewide consortium of LGBTQ+ youth organizations. Network provides shared resources, training, and collaboration across the state.
• The Trevor ProjectcoreOthersNAGLY promotes Trevor Project crisis services (866-388-7386, text START to 678-678) alongside its own services, offering 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
• Crisis Text LinecoreOthersPartnership promoting Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741) as a resource available 24/7 for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
• LGBT National HotlinescoreOthersReferral partnerships with LGBT National Youth Talkline (800-246-7743) for youth under 25 and LGBT National Hotline (888-843-4546) for those over 25, providing peer support during specified hours.
• Transgender LifelinecoreOthersPartnership promoting Transgender Lifeline (877-565-8860) as a resource specifically for transgender individuals in crisis, available 24/7.
• Massachusetts Mental Health HelplinecoreOthersPartnership with state helpline (833-773-2445) providing 24/7 mental health support resources for Massachusetts residents.
• National Runaway SafelinecoreOthersReferral partnership for homeless and runaway youth, offering 24/7 crisis line (800-786-2929) for LGBTQ+ youth facing housing instability.
• YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts Rape Crisis CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing specialized sexual assault support services including drop-in counseling and referrals specifically for LGBTQ+ survivors.
• Peabody Public TelevisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo production partnership providing video content about NAGLY programs, space tours, and educational materials.
• National Domestic Violence HotlinecoreOthersReferral partnership for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing domestic violence, connecting them to specialized support services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Point Foundation: Point Foundation is the nation's largest LGBTQ+ scholarship fund, providing financial support and leadership development to LGBTQ+ students. Comparable as a national LGBTQ+ youth-focused nonprofit supporting education and leadership outcomes.
• Los Angeles LGBT Center: The LA LGBT Center operates one of the largest LGBTQ+ community centers in the world, including youth programming, counseling, housing, and health services. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering an overlapping youth-services portfolio within a broader LGBTQ+ mission.
• The Trevor Project: Trevor Project is the largest national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth, and is an active referral partner of NAGLY. Comparable as a broader, national-scope provider of LGBTQ+ youth services intersecting with NAGLY's crisis referral workflow.
• GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network): GLSEN focuses on creating affirming school environments for LGBTQ+ K-12 students through educator training, curriculum, and student programs. Comparable as a national incumbent serving LGBTQ+ youth in educational settings, intersecting with NAGLY's N-TALE school partnership work.

Regional players

• Outright Vermont: Outright Vermont is a longstanding statewide LGBTQ+ youth organization providing drop-in groups, leadership programs, and advocacy in Vermont. Comparable as a regional, single-state LGBTQ+ youth center with similar programming but operating in a different New England geography.

Emerging players

• True Colors United: True Colors United focuses on preventing and ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth through programming, training, and advocacy. Adjacent peer addressing a specific vulnerable subset of the same LGBTQIA+ youth population NAGLY serves via referrals.
• Gender Spectrum: Gender Spectrum works nationally to create gender-inclusive environments for youth through online resources, training, and parent/family support. Comparable as a specialized provider addressing gender identity needs intersecting with NAGLY's gender-affirming boutique and parent programming.

Direct peers

• Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL): SMYAL provides supportive services, housing, and leadership programs for LGBTQ+ youth in the Washington, DC area. Directly comparable mission and programming, including drop-in services, counseling, and youth leadership development.
• Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning Youth (BAGLY): BAGLY is the flagship Massachusetts AGLY Network member serving LGBTQ+ youth in the Boston area with drop-in groups, support, and youth leadership programming. Directly comparable as a same-state peer providing nearly identical services through the same statewide network.
• Hetrick-Martin Institute: Hetrick-Martin Institute is one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ youth centers in the U.S., based in New York City, offering counseling, drop-in services, education, and arts programming to LGBTQ+ youth. Highly comparable as an established urban LGBTQ+ youth center with similar service mix.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVkE45XYUjhWcqd-cW5jsaA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthShoreagly
• Instagraminstagram.com/northshoreagly

Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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