The Alliance of Community Service Providers

What The Alliance of Community Service Providers does

The Alliance of Community Service Providers is a non-profit professional membership organization headquartered at 2137 E. Huntingdon St., E-2000, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, representing over 75 non-profit and for-profit human service organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Its members provide supports and services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, individuals with mental health conditions, and people recovering from addictions, collectively serving more than 200,000 people annually, employing tens of thousands of workers, and generating hundreds of millions of dollars in regional economic activity. The Alliance is also affiliated with the National Council of Behavioral Health, the Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation, the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association, and the Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services.

The organization's core offerings consist of three products: (1) membership services that include advocacy representation, networking, a membership directory, and policy engagement; (2) the annual Alliance Breakfast, now in its 40th year and scheduled for May 15, 2026 at The Logan Philadelphia; and (3) the Annual Conference for Direct Service Professionals, now in its 22nd year, scheduled for February 27, 2026. The Alliance also administers the Philadelphia Alliance Scholarship program, launched in 2023 with a $1,000 inaugural grant, and hosts differentiated sponsorship tiers at both flagship events. There is no proprietary technology platform or software product; the Alliance's underlying infrastructure is event-based, with digital presence limited to a website, email newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter/X accounts.

The Alliance generates revenue through four streams: recurring membership dues from 75+ organizations, multi-tier event sponsorships (Bronze $2,500-$3,500 through Platinum $8,000, plus DSP Conference Event Sponsor at $20,000), conference registration fees ($150 per member-agency attendee, $175 per non-member), and breakfast ticket/table sales ($55-$75 individual, $425-$575 per table of eight). The organization is led by Executive Director Cherie Brummans, Associate Director Michael Donovan, and Administrative Executive Victoria Haggerty, and operates with a staff of 1-10 employees under Pennsylvania non-profit law with no parent company or subsidiaries.

Name

The Alliance of Community Service Providers

Legal name

The Alliance of Community Service Providers

Website

https://thealliancecsp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Alliance of Community Service Providers is a Philadelphia-based non-profit professional membership association representing 75+ Southeastern Pennsylvania organizations serving individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health conditions, and addiction recovery needs, delivering advocacy, networking, and two flagship annual events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services Advocacy & Membership Association

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Human services advocacy
• Professional membership association
• Community service providers
• Behavioral health network
• Direct service professionals

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from non-profit and for-profit organizations providing human services in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The organization represents over 75 member organizations.
2. Event Sponsorships and Advertising: Revenue generated from corporate sponsorships at annual breakfast events and DSP conferences, including Gold ($7,500-$8,000), Silver ($5,000-$5,500), and Bronze ($2,500-$3,500) sponsorship levels, plus program book advertising.
3. Conference Registration Fees: Registration fees for the Annual Conference for Direct Service Professionals - $150 per person for member agencies, $175 per person for non-member agencies.
4. Ticket Sales: Individual tickets and table purchases for annual breakfast events - individual tickets $55-$75 per person, tables of 8 ranging from $425-$575.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Alliance of Community Service Providers is a professional membership organization representing over 75 non-profit and for-profit human service providers in Southeastern Pennsylvania that serve adults and children with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, and people recovering from addictions. It delivers its core value through membership dues, annual events including the Alliance Breakfast and the Conference for Direct Service Professionals, advocacy representation before policymakers, professional development, and networking opportunities for member organizations and their staff.

Product overview

The Alliance of Community Service Providers operates as a professional membership organization, not a technology product company. Its core offerings consist of membership services, annual events (the Alliance Annual Breakfast and the Annual Conference for Direct Service Professionals), advocacy representation, and member networking opportunities. The organization does not offer software products, platforms, or digital tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services Professional membership program for non-profit and for-profit human service organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, providing advocacy representation, networking, professional development, a member directory, and access to annual events. Members serve individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and addiction recovery.
• Alliance Annual Breakfast Event Annual fundraising and networking breakfast bringing together hundreds of human services professionals, with corporate sponsorship tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and individual ticket and table sales. The 40th Annual Breakfast is scheduled for May 15, 2026 at The Logan Philadelphia.
• Annual Conference for Direct Service Professionals (DSP Conference) Annual training, recognition, and networking conference for Direct Service Professionals serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs. Includes workshops, awards (Positive Impact, Leadership, Embracing Diversity, Team Spirit), and a corporate sponsorship program. Registration: $150 per person for member agencies, $175 per person for non-member agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members serve over 200,000 individuals annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• DBHIDS (Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability Services)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026DBHIDS serves as Event Sponsor for the 22nd Annual DSP Conference, providing significant support for the premier Direct Service Professional training event in the region.
• Resources for Human Development (RHD)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026Award sponsor for the Positive Impact Award at the 22nd Annual DSP Conference, supporting recognition of outstanding Direct Service Professionals.
• SPINcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026Award sponsor for the Leadership Award at the 22nd Annual DSP Conference.
• Quality Care OptionssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026Award sponsor for the Embracing Diversity Award at the 22nd Annual DSP Conference.
• U.S. MedicalsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026Award sponsor for the Team Spirit Award at the 22nd Annual DSP Conference.
• The Welcoming CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025The Welcoming Center's President and CEO Anuj Gupta served as Keynote Speaker for the 39th Alliance Breakfast, providing thought leadership on immigrant integration and community services.
• National Council of Behavioral Health (NCBH)minorOthersThe Alliance is a member of the National Council of Behavioral Health, expanding its network and access to national resources for behavioral health organizations.
• Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation (PAR)minorOthersRegional membership affiliation providing connection to rehabilitation service providers across Pennsylvania.
• Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA)minorOthersState-level membership in RCPA for advocacy and resource sharing among Pennsylvania rehabilitation and community service providers.
• Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services (PCCYFS)minorOthersMembership in PCCYFS for connection to child and family service organizations in Pennsylvania.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: The national membership association for behavioral health and substance use providers, of which the Alliance is a member. It is the most direct counterpart serving the same provider constituency at a national scale.
• Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA): Pennsylvania statewide membership association for rehabilitation and community service providers, overlapping the Alliance's membership categories and advocacy scope. The Alliance is itself a member of RCPA.
• Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation (PAR): Pennsylvania statewide association representing rehabilitation service providers across the Commonwealth. Operates as a peer-level membership organization with overlapping advocacy and training functions.
• Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services (PCCYFS): Pennsylvania membership organization for child, youth, and family service providers. Comparable in being a member-driven advocacy and convening body for human service providers in the Commonwealth.

Broad incumbents

• ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources): National membership association for providers serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Broader in geographic scope but directly comparable in constituency and advocacy mission.
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW): The largest professional membership organization for social workers in the U.S. Comparable as a dues-based advocacy and professional development body serving the human services workforce, though focused on individuals rather than provider organizations.
• National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD): A membership association representing state mental health commissioners and agencies. Comparable in shaping behavioral health policy and convening stakeholders, though its members are public agencies rather than community providers.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): The largest U.S. grassroots mental health advocacy organization. Comparable in behavioral health advocacy mission, though focused on affected individuals and families rather than provider organizations.
• Mental Health America: National nonprofit dedicated to mental health advocacy, education, and support. Peer-level in promoting mental health awareness and policy, though at a national scale and with a broader public-facing mission.

Others

• Council on Accreditation (COA): An international accrediting body for human services organizations, including behavioral health and intellectual disability providers. Adjacent peer in that it serves the same provider ecosystem through standards and accreditation rather than direct membership advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/thealliancecsp
• Facebookfacebook.com/thealliancecsp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-philadelphia-alliance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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