FAMU National Alumni Association

What FAMU National Alumni Association does

The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association (FAMU NAA) is a Florida nonprofit corporation founded in 1901 that serves as the official alumni association for Florida A&M University, an HBCU. The organization supports approximately 75,000 eligible alumni and operates through a decentralized network of 6 geographic regions (Florida, Southern, Northeast, Midwest, Far West, and National/International) and more than 80 active chapters, with the Florida Region alone comprising 36 chapters. Core products include tiered membership programs (Annual at $50/year, Life at $750, Student Life at $500, and a free first-year Recent Graduate tier), a scholarship program (Academic Achievement Award, Herman Davis Award, Current/Transfer Student Award), recognition programs (Distinguished Alumni Award since 1990, Alumnus of the Year since 2017, Young Alumnus of the Year since 2023, Eternal Flame Award), and an online job board (jobs.famunaa.org). Fundraising campaigns include the 1981 endowment campaign (now exceeding $100M), the SOS "Save Our Students" retention campaign, FAMU First (football program support), and the 12 Days of Giving.

The underlying technology stack is built on YourMembership association management software, which powers the member portal, event registration, and online community features. Member-facing authentication supports Facebook and LinkedIn social login, and payment processing is handled through PayPal, credit card (SSL-encrypted), and ACH/E-check. The organization is volunteer-operated, led by an elected President (currently Curtis E. Johnson Jr., 19th president, though one input source also lists Artisha R. Polk) and governed by an Executive Board with regional vice presidents and committee chairs spanning Membership, Fundraising, Budget & Finance, Strategic Planning, Student Recruitment, and Government Relations, among others.

The business model combines recurring membership dues (subscription), life-membership assessments (one-time/perpetual), and multi-channel donations across multiple restricted and unrestricted accounts (NAA Scholarships Fund, SOS Campaign, Gift to NAA, University Giving, NAA Million Dollar Campaign Endowment, Restricted Scholarships, and the 12 Days of Giving). Distribution is community-led through the chapter network and national annual conventions, with digital channels (website, email, Facebook, Instagram) and integration with FAMU's main website driving top-of-funnel acquisition. The association is independent of, but closely affiliated with, Florida A&M University and works alongside the FAMU Foundation on endowment management and scholarship distribution.

Name

FAMU National Alumni Association

Legal name

Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University National Alumni Association

Website

https://famunaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association is a 1901-founded Florida nonprofit serving roughly 75,000 FAMU alumni across 6 regions and 80+ chapters, offering tiered memberships, scholarships, fundraising campaigns, recognition programs, and an alumni job board.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alumni Association Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALAOAA

Alumni Relations & Alumni Engagement Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

SECONDARYEDALAOAB

Fundraising & Annual Giving

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

SECONDARYEDALAOAM

Alumni Benefits, Membership & Affinity Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

SECONDARYEDALAOAC

Major Gifts, Planned Giving & Endowment Development

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

SECONDARYEDALAOAL

Alumni Career Networking & Mentorship Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

SECONDARYEDALAOAG

Alumni Events, Reunions & Regional Chapters

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

SECONDARYEDALAOAH

Volunteer Management & Alumni Leadership Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

Keywords

• Alumni association services
• University fundraising campaigns
• Alumni membership programs
• Scholarship retention support
• Alumni recognition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues at $50 per year, plus regional and chapter dues. Life membership available for $750 one-time payment or subscribing options over 3-5 years. Student life membership at $500. Revenue also comes from recent graduate free first-year memberships that convert to paying members.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Multiple donation accounts including FAMU First Fundraising Campaign (Account 2033), NAA Scholarships Fund (Account 206), S.O.S. Save Our Students Campaign (Account 1894), Gift to NAA (Account 211), University Giving (Account 2041), NAA Million Dollar Campaign Endowment (Account 1404), and Restricted Scholarships (Account 204). Also includes 12 Days of Giving annual campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association is a nonprofit membership organization that supports Florida A&M University through alumni engagement, fundraising campaigns, scholarship administration, and recognition programs. It sells annual, life, student, and recent-graduate memberships, manages multiple donation funds (including the FAMU First, S.O.S., and 12 Days of Giving campaigns), distributes scholarships to FAMU students, and operates a job board, annual convention, and 80+ regional/local chapters.

Product overview

The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association operates a membership-based organization with core offerings including alumni membership programs (Life, Annual, Student, and Recent Graduate tiers), scholarship awarding initiatives, and fundraising campaigns for university support. The NAA provides member services such as a Job Board and Annual Conventions, while conducting outreach through Student Recruitment Programs and recognition via Distinguished Alumni Awards and the NAA Awards hierarchy. Fundraising campaigns include FAMU First (football support), S.O.S. Save Our Students (scholarship retention), and 12 Days of Giving. The organization is structured across 6 geographic regions and numerous local chapters, with an affinity chapter network including College of Engineering, Nursing, and sports alumni groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAA Membership Programs Alumni membership program for Florida A&M University graduates offering four tiers: Life Membership at $750 one-time payment, Annual Membership at $50 per year, Student Life Membership at $500, and a free Recent Graduate first-year membership. Includes regional and chapter dues in addition to national dues, plus member benefits such as discounts on car rentals and hotels, FAMU Federal Credit Union eligibility, and priority hotel reservations for FAMU sporting events.
• NAA Scholarship Program Scholarship awards for incoming and current FAMU students, including the Academic Achievement Award (3.3+ GPA), the Herman Davis Award for students with special talents, and the Current/Transfer Student Award (3.25+ GPA), with applications typically due in May. Funds are distributed via the FAMU Foundation.
• NAA Job Board Online job board platform connecting FAMU alumni with employment opportunities, accessible through the Ad-Hoc Job Board committee at jobs.famunaa.org.
• NAA Conventions Annual national convention bringing together FAMU alumni for leadership meetings, elections, fundraising, and networking, with regional conferences hosted by the Florida, Southern, Northeast, Midwest, Far West, and National and International regions throughout the year.
• FAMU First Fundraising Campaign Fundraising campaign supporting FAMU football program priorities including coach recruitment, training equipment, personnel salaries, and student-athlete scholarships. Donations are processed through NAA account 2033 and channeled via the FAMU Foundation.
• S.O.S. ('Save Our Students') Scholarship Retention Campaign Scholarship retention campaign that helps FAMU students with outstanding debt stay enrolled and graduate from the university. Initial efforts supported 367 students, with an annual fundraising goal of $1,000,000.
• 12 Days of Giving Campaign Annual giving campaign commemorating FAMU's October 3, 1887 founding, with suggested donation levels of $18.87, $188.70, $1,887.00, or $18,870.00 tied to anniversary years.

Quantifiable outcome

• 367 students helped stay in school through S.O.S. Campaign
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• FAMU FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FAMU NAA works closely with the FAMU Foundation for endowment management and scholarship distribution. The Foundation receives donations through NAA accounts and processes scholarship awards to students.
• Florida A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary university partner. The NAA supports university priorities through fundraising, student recruitment, image building, and governmental relations. The university provides institutional support and recognition through the Transcendent Ceremony for graduating alumni.
• FAMU Rattler BoostersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner support organization for FAMU Athletics, distinct from the NAA but working toward complementary goals of supporting the university.
• Marching 100 AlumniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffinity alumni group for the renowned Marching 100 band, affiliated with the National and International Region of the NAA.
• FAMU Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit union offering membership eligibility to FAMU NAA members as a benefit of membership.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/famunaa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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