NAAAP Atlanta

What NAAAP Atlanta does

NAAAP Atlanta (National Association of Asian American Professionals - Atlanta Chapter) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association founded in 1997, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The organization cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders in the metro Atlanta area through three core programming pillars: professional development workshops, community service engagements, and networking events. Its membership is composed of 82% self-identified Asian members and 18% allies, with 50% holding graduate degrees, 61% mid-career professionals, and 30% early career professionals. Signature programming includes the annual Chopstix for Charity gala (which has allocated over $800,000 in grants to metro Atlanta non-profits since 1997), monthly N3 Networking Nights, the annual ERG Summit, the Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, and thematic programming series such as Women in NAAAP (WIN!) and the Entrepreneurship Series.

The organization operates a membership-based revenue model with annual dues of $50 for professionals and $35 for students with a .edu email, supplemented by multi-tier corporate sponsorships (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and event revenue. Named flagship and major sponsors include Macy's, Microsoft, Cox Enterprises, Bank of America, Georgia Power Foundation, and Visa. The technology footprint is minimal: a third-party SilkStart membership portal handles self-service enrollment and event registration, with no proprietary technology product, API, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed. NAAAP Atlanta is a chapter of the national NAAAP organization and is led by a volunteer board of directors (President, multiple VPs, and Directors) under the current presidency of Tiffany Sithiphone, with Christie Sithiphone serving as President Emeritus following her 2022-2024 term.

NAAAP Atlanta's go-to-market is community-led: growth is driven by member referrals, corporate sponsor employee networks (notably ERG partnerships with Asians at Microsoft and Cox Lotus), and signature events. The organization distributes its programming through direct member enrollment via its website, corporate sponsor employee networks, and community organization partnerships including the CCE (Collective for Community Empowerment) coalition alongside AJC Access, Emerging 100 of Atlanta, HYPE, MAAP, and ULGA-YP. Its core competitive positioning rests on a 28-year regional brand, a Fortune 500-anchored sponsor ecosystem, and an integrated programming portfolio that no new entrant in the Atlanta AAPI professional space would be able to replicate quickly.

Name

NAAAP Atlanta

Legal name

National Association of Asian American Professionals - Atlanta Chapter

Website

https://atl.naaap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAAAP Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 that cultivates Asian & Pacific Islander leaders in metro Atlanta through professional development, networking, and community service. It serves 300+ members and is funded by individual dues, multi-tier corporate sponsorships, and its signature Chopstix for Charity gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Membership Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), International Multi-Sport Games Organizing Committees (e.g., Olympics, Commonwealth) (MPAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Professional networking association
• Community service programs
• Professional development workshops
• Charity fundraising gala
• API leadership nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide core revenue. Professional Membership at $50/year and Student Membership at $35/year. Members receive access to exclusive events, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and members-only Slack channel.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from signature events including the annual Chopstix for Charity gala, networking nights (N3), sports outings, and professional development workshops. Some events offer discounted rates for members.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support at various tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) enabling the organization to continue its mission through programming including Chopstix for Charity gala, community service programs, professional development workshops, and networking events.
4. Donations: The organization accepts donations through PayPal to support its mission of cultivating and empowering Asian & Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service, and networking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NAAAP Atlanta operates a 501(c)(3) membership association for Asian and Pacific Islander professionals in metro Atlanta. Members pay annual dues ($50 professional, $35 student) to access networking events (N3 Networking Nights), professional development workshops, the Chopstix for Charity gala, the Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, the ERG Summit, community service programs, and a members-only Slack channel. The organization is funded by memberships, event revenue, tiered corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

NAAAP Atlanta is a non-profit professional membership organization, not a technology product company. The organization offers a unified membership program that provides access to professional development workshops, networking events (including signature N3 Networking Nights), community service opportunities, and the annual Chopstix for Charity gala. Members receive access to a private Slack channel, discounted event tickets, and opportunities to participate in signature events like the Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival and ERG Summit. The core offering is membership-based access to programming rather than a software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAAAP Atlanta Membership
• Chopstix for Charity
• NAAAP Networking Nights (N3)
• Annual ERG Summit
• Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
• Professional Development Programs
• Community Service Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $800,000 in grants allocated to metro Atlanta non-profits since formation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Cox EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026NAAAP Atlanta's 5th Annual ERG Summit hosted in partnership with Cox Enterprises and the Cox Lotus ERG. Cox provides venue (Governors Hall A & B at Cox Headquarters) and executive support for the ERG leadership summit themed 'Forward Together, Lifting Many Voices'. Event targets up to 5 representatives from each company/organization, focusing on ERG leaders, executive sponsors, and DEI leaders.
• Cox Lotus ERGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Co-host of NAAAP Atlanta's 5th Annual ERG Summit, partnering with Cox Enterprises to deliver programming for ERG leaders and DEI professionals across metro Atlanta companies.
• AJC ACCESScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Joint hosting of Mahjong Night event celebrating culture, community, and connection. AJC ACCESS is the American Jewish Committee's young professional program. This cultural programming event features Chinese Mahjong instruction and community networking.
• We Love Buford HighwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2026Community partnership for Earth Day Community Day of Service. We Love Buford Highway provides bags and gloves for volunteer cleanup activities at Doraville United Elementary School. This partnership supports environmental community service in the Buford Highway corridor.
• Visa Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 April 2026Host venue for CCE Exchange: Empowered to Serve Event at Visa's Midtown Atlanta office. Visa senior executives provide remarks and the event brings together young professional leaders from six Atlanta organizations.
• AAVeD (Asian American Vision Entertainment & Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026Joint Heritage Month Kit volunteer event with NAAAP Atlanta and AAVeD. The 2026 HMK Assembly & Pick Up Day involves volunteer assembly and distribution of heritage month kits to the community.
• CCE (Collective for Community Empowerment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of six Atlanta organizations including AJC Access, Emerging 100 of Atlanta, HYPE, MAAP, NAAAP Atlanta, and ULGA-YP. CCE organizes collaborative events like International Women's Day Mixer and Empowered to Serve Exchange bringing together Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latine, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/naaapatl
• Facebookfacebook.com/NAAAPATL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naaapatl
• Instagraminstagram.com/naaapatl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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