AAHHE - American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education

Name

AAHHE - American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education

Legal name

American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, Inc.

Website

https://aahhe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AAHHE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit national association serving Latinx faculty, administrators, students, and professionals in higher education through annual conferences, fellowships, leadership institutes, awards, and a top-performing job board for Hispanic Serving Institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACAJAJ

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/HR Consulting & Advisory (HR Strategy, Org Design, Change)

SECONDARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Higher education association
• Professional development programs
• Latinx academic fellowships
• Membership association services
• Academic conference services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

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. Institutional Memberships: Annual institutional memberships providing unlimited job postings, access to programs, and member benefits for colleges, universities, and organizations serving Latinx communities in higher education.
2. Individual Memberships: Individual membership dues for faculty, administrators, students, and professionals providing access to webinars, awards, fellowships, and networking.
3. Conference Registration: Revenue from annual national conference registrations, including sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor fees.
4. Job Board Postings: Fee-based job posting services with free unlimited postings for institutional members, providing high visibility reach to Hispanic Serving Institutions audience.
5. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships and partnership revenue from organizations seeking to reach the Latinx higher education community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AAHHE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership association that serves as the premier national body representing Latinx faculty, administrators, students, and professionals in higher education. It sells annual individual and institutional memberships, operates an annual national conference, runs an online job board, and delivers professional development institutes, fellowships, and awards programs designed to advance Latinx representation and equity in higher education.

Product overview

AAHHE is a national Latinx/a/o/é and equity-centered higher education association operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The organization functions as a platform-plus-programs model, offering its annual National Conference as the flagship event alongside a portfolio of professional development programs including the Latina Leadership Institute (LLI), Leadership Institute, Community College Institute (CCI), and Latinx Student Success Institute (LSSI). Fellowship programs span Graduate Fellows, Faculty Fellows, and Undergraduate Fellowship programs. The organization operates a top-performing Job Board (free with institutional membership) and offers professional development through Webinars, Writing Workshops, and Academic Research Briefs. Recognition programs include AAHHE Awards, Books of the Year Awards, Outstanding Dissertation Awards, and Best Scholarly Paper Award. Membership is available in Individual and Institutional tiers. The organization's technology infrastructure includes the MemberClicks membership management platform for operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership
• Institutional Membership
• AAHHE National Conference
• Online Job Board
• Latina Leadership Institute (LLI)
• Community College Institute (CCI)
• Latinx Student Success Institute (LSSI)
• Leadership Institute
• New Leadership Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• Job Board recognized as top-performing across US with high ROI for institutional members

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johns Hopkins University PresscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing AAHHE members with 30% discount on all books from Johns Hopkins University Press through December 31, 2026. Active members can access discount code through their AAHHE membership profile. This partnership enhances member value proposition and supports Latinx scholarly publishing.
• The Hispanic Outlook on Higher EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor and partner, appearing on the AAHHE sponsors page with logo display. The Hispanic Outlook is a magazine focused on Hispanic higher education issues that partners with AAHHE for visibility and audience reach.
• Sage PublishingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor appearing on AAHHE website footer with logo display. Sage Publishing is an academic publisher supporting AAHHE initiatives.
• MemberClicks by Personify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider powering AAHHE's membership management, website, event registration, job board, and email communications. MemberClicks offers cloud-based membership management software that helps nonprofit organizations grow membership, build online communities, and increase non-dues revenue through services including dues collection, conference management, member databases, and email.
• California State University, SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the 2027 AAHHE National Conference scheduled for March 12-14, 2027. This partnership positions the conference at a prominent Hispanic Serving Institution in California, providing venue and local support for the national gathering.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: HACU is the largest national association representing Hispanic Serving Institutions and is the most directly comparable organization to AAHHE. Both serve the Latinx higher education community through institutional advocacy, annual conferences, and professional development, though HACU operates at a significantly larger scale with broader institutional reach.
• American Indian College Fund: The American Indian College Fund supports Tribal Colleges and Universities and Native American students through scholarships, programs, and advocacy. It mirrors AAHHE's model of serving an underrepresented minority population in higher education with scholarships, fellowships, and institutional support.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): HSF is the nation's largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic higher education, providing scholarships, leadership programs, and career services. It overlaps with AAHHE's student pipeline and career development mission.
• National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE): NADOHE is the leading professional association for chief diversity officers at colleges and universities, advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education through professional development, conferences, and standards. It overlaps directly with AAHHE's institutional DEI leadership audience and Latinx equity mission.
• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): HACR promotes Hispanic inclusion in corporate governance, employment, procurement, philanthropy, and marketing. While corporate-focused rather than higher education-focused, it shares AAHHE's Latinx leadership development and equity mission.
• SACNAS - Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science: SACNAS is a national membership organization that supports Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists from undergraduate through professional careers. Like AAHHE, it provides fellowships, conferences, and recognition programs targeting underrepresented groups in higher education and STEM.
• Excelencia in Education: Excelencia in Education is a nonprofit focused on accelerating Latino student success in higher education through research, policy advocacy, and programs like Seal of Excelencia. It directly parallels AAHHE's mission of advancing Latinx outcomes in higher education.
• American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity (AAAED): AAAED is a national nonprofit association of professionals working in affirmative action, equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. It shares AAHHE's equity and inclusion orientation in higher education, offering professional development, conferences, and certification programs.

Emerging players

• National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA): NHMA represents Hispanic physicians and works to improve health outcomes for Hispanic populations. Like AAHHE, it operates as a national professional association with conferences, fellowships, and member benefits targeted at Hispanic professionals, but its sector focus is medicine rather than broad higher education.

Broad incumbents

• UNCF (United Negro College Fund): UNCF is the nation's largest private scholarship provider for minority students and supports Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It shares AAHHE's structure of scholarships, institutional support, and advocacy for underrepresented minorities in higher education but operates at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aahheinc3542/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/AAHHEorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/aahheorg/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aahheorg

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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