Fusion Learning Partners

What Fusion Learning Partners does

Fusion Learning Partners is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization founded in 1976 that delivers event management, association management, professional development, certifications, and consulting services to state and local government technology leaders and mission-driven organizations. It operates through two core divisions: Public Technology Institute (PTI), formed in 1971, which provides professional development programs, research, webinars, and three certification programs (CGCIO and CGDSP credentials issued through Rutgers University Center for Government Services, plus the Foundations of IT Leadership program); and Catalyst Solutions Group, which provides association management, board support, and full-scale conference planning services for mission-driven organizations.

The organization's core products are human-centered services rather than software platforms: flagship conferences including the GOVIT Leadership Summit & Symposium (the nation's longest-running IT conference for state and local government, now in its 45th year) and the Western Regional Innovation & Technology Alliance (WRITA) Spring Conference and Fall Summit, alongside PTI membership, certification tuition, and project-based consulting engagements. No APIs, SDKs, or proprietary technology products were disclosed. Technology is used operationally (a hosted Public Technology Job Board at publictechjobs-jobs.careerwebsite.com, content marketing via FusionBlog and the Behind the Podium podcast, and social channels on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook) rather than as a monetized product surface.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of event registration fees, exhibitor and sponsorship packages, PTI annual membership dues, certification program tuition (delivered via Rutgers), and custom consulting engagements priced on a quote basis with no publicly disclosed rate cards. Distribution is direct: RFP submissions, general inquiries, partnership conversations, and conference registrations, with a national geographic scope and an operational base of approximately 10 employees. Customers span Minnesota state and county government agencies, healthcare enterprises (HealthPartners, UnitedHealthcare, Mayo Clinic), the University of Minnesota, and nonprofit partners such as Stratis Health.

Name

Fusion Learning Partners

Legal name

Fusion Learning Partners

Website

https://fusionlp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fusion Learning Partners is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that delivers event management, association management, professional development, certifications, and consulting to state and local government IT leaders and mission-driven organizations through its PTI and Catalyst Solutions Group divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Planning and Management Services: Full-scale conference planning and management services for mission-driven organizations, including the GOVIT Symposium and WRITA conferences. Revenue generated through event registration fees, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.
2. Association Management: Daily operations and board support services for associations through Catalyst Solutions Group division. Manages organizational details that power client impact.
3. Professional Development and Certifications: PTI provides professional development programs, educational events, research reports, books, newsletters, webinars, and certifications including CGCIO and CGDSP programs offered through Rutgers University Center for Government Services.
4. Consulting Services: Consulting services for public sector technology leaders and organizations through PTI's consulting practice, helping government IT leaders with technology strategy and organizational support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fusion Learning Partners is a nonprofit organization that provides event planning, conference management, association management, and professional development services to government agencies and mission-driven organizations. Its work is delivered through two divisions: the Public Technology Institute (PTI), which runs professional development, certifications (CGCIO and CGDSP via Rutgers University), research, and consulting for government IT leaders; and Catalyst Solutions Group, which delivers full-scale conference planning and day-to-day association management for nonprofits and government-affiliated organizations.

Product overview

Fusion Learning Partners operates as an event and organizational support services company with two primary divisions: Public Technology Institute (PTI) and Catalyst Solutions Group. PTI offers professional development programs, educational events, consulting services, research, and certifications to government technology leaders, including CGCIO and CGDSP certification programs through Rutgers University. The organization's portfolio also includes flagship events like the GOVIT Leadership Summit & Symposium (the nation's longest-running IT conference for state and local government) and the Western Regional Innovation & Technology Alliance (WRITA). Catalyst Solutions Group provides association management and full-scale conference planning services. The company also maintains a Public Technology Job Board. These offerings work together to create opportunities for governments and nonprofits to learn, connect, collaborate, and strengthen their capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Technology Institute (PTI) A national professional development division offering programs, educational events, consulting, research, books, newsletters, webinars, and three certification programs with credentials issued through Rutgers University Center for Government Services for government technology leaders and their teams.
• Catalyst Solutions Group A wholly owned division of Fusion Learning Partners that provides association management and full-scale conference planning services for mission-driven organizations, handling daily operations, board support, and event logistics.
• GOVIT Leadership Summit & Symposium An annual IT conference for state and local government technology leaders featuring mainstage and breakout speakers, awards, and a Symposium Slam competition, recognized as the nation's longest-running IT conference for state and local government.
• CGCIO - Certified Government Chief Information Officer A professional certification program for government chief information officers administered through PTI with credentials issued by Rutgers University Center for Government Services.
• CGDSP - Certified Government Digital Services Professional A professional certification program for government digital services professionals administered through PTI with credentials issued by Rutgers University Center for Government Services.
• Foundations of IT Leadership A PTI training program that helps IT leaders build communication, collaboration, and self-awareness skills, covering Leadership & Followership, Cybersecurity Awareness, Change Management, Productivity/Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Practical Ethics & Vendor Relations, and Artificial Intelligence.
• WRITA Spring Conference & Exhibition An annual conference organized by Fusion Learning Partners for the Western Regional Innovation & Technology Alliance (WRITA), bringing together city, county, and state IT leaders from western states to discuss innovation, cybersecurity, data management, and workforce development.
• Webinars | Professional Development Series An ongoing PTI webinar series delivering professional development on leadership, cybersecurity, AI, and other technology topics for government technology leaders and professionals.
• Conference Services Full-scale conference planning and management services provided by Catalyst Solutions Group for associations, nonprofits, and government-affiliated organizations.
• Association Management Daily operations and board support services provided by Catalyst Solutions Group for associations and mission-driven organizations, covering the operational details that power client impact.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 16,800 Veteran benefit applications approved and $17.7M in payments distributed through VATS Claims application
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Public Technology Institute (PTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTI is a national leader in professional development for government technology leaders, offering certifications, research, and educational events. PTI was formed in 1971 and has government members across the county. Certifications include CGCIO and CGDSP programs offered through Rutgers University Center for Government Services.
• Catalyst Solutions GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA division of Fusion Learning Partners providing association management and conference support services. Supports mission-driven organizations with daily operations, board support, and full-scale conference planning and management.
• Rutgers University Center for Government ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationCredentials for PTI certification programs including CGCIO (Certified Government Chief Information Officer) and CGDSP (Certified Government Digital Services Professional) are offered through Rutgers University Center for Government Services.
• Western Regional Innovation & Technology Alliance (WRITA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRITA brings together city, county, and state IT leaders from western states to share strategies, advance initiatives, and collaborate on innovation. Fusion LP organizes the annual WRITA Spring Conference & Exhibition and Fall Summit.
• Stratis HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStratis Health provides continuing medical education credit for physicians and advanced practice professionals for MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Conference through CME accreditation by the Minnesota Medical Association.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CompTIA: Issues widely adopted IT certifications and runs training programs for IT professionals; comparable to Fusion Learning Partners on the certification and professional development side, though broader and more commercially focused.
• e.Republic / Government Technology: Operates Government Technology media, the Center for Digital Government, and large government IT conferences — a direct peer in producing flagship events, research, and thought leadership for the state and local government IT market.
• GovLoop: An online community and learning platform for government employees, offering training, events, and knowledge sharing — a directly comparable digital community-and-training model for public sector professionals.
• Public Sector Network: Runs conferences, training, and networking programs for government technology and digital leaders — comparable event-and-education model targeting the same government IT buyer persona.
• NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers): A nonprofit association serving state CIOs and senior IT leaders with policy advocacy, networking events, and educational programs — directly comparable to PTI's mission and member base in government technology leadership.
• Center for Digital Government: A research and advisory organization focused on state and local government technology, producing reports, awards, and events — overlapping with PTI's research, awards (Golden GOVIT), and educational content.

Broad incumbents

• ICMA (International City/County Management Association): A larger, established professional association for local government managers offering credentials, training, and events — comparable mission to serve local government professionals, though broader in scope than IT specifically.
• ASAE (American Society of Association Executives): The leading membership organization for association management professionals — directly comparable to the Catalyst Solutions Group division's association management offering, though at an industry-wide rather than individual-client level.
• NACo (National Association of Counties): A national membership organization for county governments that runs leadership programs, conferences, and policy initiatives — similar association-and-event model serving a comparable county-government audience.

Emerging players

• (ISC)²: A globally recognized cybersecurity certification body offering credentials such as CISSP and CSSLP — a comparable premium-certification business model intersecting with PTI's Cybersecurity Awareness curriculum, though focused solely on security.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fusionlp

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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