ICF New England

What ICF New England does

ICF New England (ICFNE) is a regional nonprofit professional coaching association and an official charter chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF Global), serving professional coaches across the five New England states of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Founded approximately in 2001 and celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, ICFNE is the 11th largest of 147 ICF chapters globally, with over 1,000 members, 2,200+ monthly newsletter subscribers, and 1,200 monthly website visits. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors supported by 8 paid staff, and is led by President Geneva Cooper with President-Elect Catherine Finger and Past-President Richard Brown providing leadership continuity.

ICFNE's core offering consists of tiered membership (free Access, $90/year Ambassador, $50/year Affiliate, $100/year Premier upgrade), CCEU-approved educational programming, an annual conference, monthly virtual events, four Communities of Practice (Business Development, Leadership & Executive Coaching, Team & Group Coaching, DEIB), ICF credentialing support resources, and pro bono coaching opportunities through the Ignite Initiative and Massachusetts Conference for Women. Revenue is generated through membership dues, event and conference registration fees ($249-$279 in-person, $119 virtual, $35 individual webinars), and corporate sponsorships across the website, newsletter, and conference. The organization runs on a ClubExpress-powered website platform and Zoom for virtual events, with no proprietary technology development.

ICFNE's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven. New members join through ICF Global with New England selected as their local chapter, then are onboarded by member ambassadors. Engagement is sustained through virtual Communities of Practice, monthly webinars (30-75 attendees), the annual June conference, and volunteer leadership pathways. Sponsorships (website, newsletter, event, and Premier/Gold/Silver conference tiers) form a key commercial channel, with the 2026 conference anchored by Center for Executive Coaching as Premier Sponsor.

Name

ICF New England

Legal name

ICF New England

Website

https://icfne.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICF New England is a nonprofit regional chapter of the International Coach Federation serving 1,000+ professional coaches across five New England states through membership tiers, CCEU-approved events, annual conferences, and communities of practice.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton Centre

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ICFNE generates revenue through tiered membership fees. Ambassador Membership is $90/year, providing free virtual events, discounts on in-person events, and premium benefits. Access Membership is free (included with ICF Global membership). Affiliate Membership is $50/year for members of other ICF chapters. Premier Membership upgrade is $100/year with additional local benefits.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from annual conferences and monthly educational events. The 2026 Conference is priced at $249 for members, $279 for non-members, and $119 virtual-only. Individual webinars and virtual events are priced at approximately $35. Ambassador Membership includes free virtual event access, which pays for itself after 6 events.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships including website sponsorships (logo on homepage), program sponsorships for webinars and online events, newsletter sponsorships (distributed to 2,200+ subscribers monthly September-June), and annual partnership agreements with custom multi-platform exposure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ICF New England is a nonprofit membership-based professional coaching association that serves individual professional coaches across the New England region as a chapter of the International Coach Federation. The organization sells tiered annual memberships (Access free with ICF Global; Ambassador at $90/year; Affiliate at $50/year), runs an annual in-person conference, delivers monthly virtual webinars and four Communities of Practice, and provides ICF credentialing support plus pro bono coaching opportunities.

Product overview

ICF New England is a professional coaching chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF), serving Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The organization is the 11th largest of 147 global ICF chapters with over 1,000 members. It operates as a membership-based professional association rather than a software product company. The core offering consists of three membership tiers (Access, Ambassador at $90/year, and Affiliate at $50/year), annual conferences, monthly virtual events and webinars, Communities of Practice in four specialty areas, DEIB programming, ICF credentialing support resources, and pro bono coaching opportunities including the Ignite Program and Massachusetts Conference for Women Coaches Corner. Events offer Continuing Coach Education Units (CCEs) for ICF credential maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICF New England Membership Tiered annual membership program for individual professional coaches in New England, providing CCEU-credited educational events, Communities of Practice, networking, volunteer leadership opportunities, Find A Coach directory inclusion, and ICF credentialing support.
• ICF New England Annual Conference Annual in-person conference for professional coaches featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, networking reception, and CCEU-credited programming; pricing at $249 members / $279 non-members / $119 virtual-only.
• ICF New England Virtual Events & Webinars Monthly virtual programs including webinars, virtual meet & greets, and coaching industry insights delivered via Zoom; free for Ambassador Members, ~$35 per event for non-members, with CCEs for ICF credential maintenance.
• ICF New England Communities of Practice Monthly facilitated peer groups for ICFNE members across four specialty practice areas: Business Development & Marketing, Leadership & Executive Coaching, Team & Group Coaching, and DEIB in Coaching.
• Find A Coach Directory Searchable public directory of ICFNE member coaches with customized profile options for Ambassador members, providing client-discovery and credential promotion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 members served across New England region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered premier sponsor, gold sponsor, silver sponsor and core.

• Center for Executive Coachingpremier sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Premier Sponsor of the ICF New England 2026 Conference (25th Anniversary). The Center for Executive Coaching provides executive coaching services and supports the chapter's mission to advance the coaching profession in New England.
• Rebecca Bertoldi (Marketing)gold sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference. Provides marketing expertise and support for chapter events and programs.
• Julie Mcosta (Anchored NLP Coaching Certification)silver sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Conference. Offers NLP coaching certification programs.
• Catherine Fingersilver sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Silver Sponsor and ICFNE Board member (President-Elect). Executive and leadership coach, mentor coach, and coach educator.
• Claria Partnerssilver sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Silver Sponsor providing coaching and consulting services.
• COACHECCOsilver sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Silver Sponsor supporting the ICFNE coaching community.
• Leadership Circlesilver sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Silver Sponsor offering leadership coach certifications and programs.
• LEAPsilver sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Silver Sponsor (LEAP Right Now) providing professional development and coaching services.
• Simply Get Clients (SGC)silver sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Silver Sponsor focused on business development for coaches.
• International Coach Federation (ICF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICFNE is the official New England charter chapter of the International Coach Federation. ICF Global provides credentialing programs, core competencies framework, code of ethics, and professional standards that ICFNE members adhere to. The chapter operates in alignment with ICF's mission to advance the coaching profession.
• Massachusetts Conference for WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICFNE participates in the Massachusetts Conference for Women with Coaches Corner, providing pro bono coaching opportunities for members. Ambassador Members receive preferred access with 80% of MCW coaching spaces reserved.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CoachVille: Long-running online coaching community and training platform founded by Thomas Leonard. Comparable as an alternative coaching community offering membership and continuing education outside the ICF chapter structure.
• Center for Executive Coaching: Executive coach training and certification organization listed as a Premier Sponsor of ICFNE's 2026 conference. Comparable as a coaching-education vendor targeting the same ICF-credentialed coach customer base with certification programs.

Broad incumbents

• International Coach Federation (ICF Global): Global parent federation that sets credentialing standards, core competencies, and code of ethics that ICFNE members adhere to. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing the framework on which ICFNE's chapter value proposition rests.
• EMCC Global (European Mentoring & Coaching Council): International mentoring and coaching membership body with EQA-quality accreditation frameworks. Comparable as a globally operating professional coaching association offering credentialing pathways and continuing education.

Direct peers

• ICF Wisconsin: Sister regional ICF chapter in Wisconsin, explicitly referenced in ICFNE's board bios. Operates the same model of tiered membership, monthly events, and credentialing support for professional coaches in its state.
• ICF New York City Chapter: Another major ICF regional chapter serving a dense metro coaching market in New York. Comparable as a peer ICF chapter running membership dues, monthly events, and an annual conference.
• International Association of Coaching (IAC): Independent global coaching membership and credentialing body that competes with ICF for coach certifications. Comparable as a parallel professional coaching association offering membership tiers, continuing education, and a public coach directory.
• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC): International coaching membership organization focused on business coaching with its own credentialing framework (CBC, ChBC). Comparable as a peer professional coaching association offering membership tiers, credentials, and continuing education.

Regional players

• Association for Coaching (AC): UK-headquartered professional coaching membership body with global reach offering accreditation and continuing education. Comparable as a peer professional coaching association providing membership tiers and credentialing support, though operating from a different primary geography.
• Professional Coaches Australia (PCA): Australian professional coaching membership association offering credentialing pathways and continuing education. Comparable as a peer national-level coaching membership organization operating a similar dues-plus-events model in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ICFNE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icf-new-england

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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