InterAction

What InterAction does

InterAction is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership coalition founded in 1984 and headquartered in Washington, DC. It is described as the largest US-based coalition of international NGOs, with a membership of nearly 200 organizations operating in humanitarian assistance, development, and peacebuilding. The organization employs approximately 210 staff and operates without disclosed technology products of its own, functioning as an association rather than a technology vendor.

InterAction's core offerings are collective advocacy, policy intelligence, working groups, training, and convenings. The flagship annual Forum brings together member CEOs and senior leaders, and is complemented by CEO Forums, member-led issue areas (including a Data/Tech/Innovation track), and signature initiatives such as the Choose to Invest FY2026 advocacy campaign. Training is delivered via the DisasterReady e-learning platform, and the NGO Standards (revised 2021) plus the PSEAH Resource Library and the CEO Pledge on Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (signed by 140+ member CEOs) constitute the coalition's self-regulatory infrastructure. ConnectAid, an educational series launched in March 2025, extends the coalition's content reach beyond its member base.

InterAction's revenue model rests on three streams: annual member dues from nearly 200 NGO members, foundation and government grants (with named support from Gates, Rockefeller, Open Society, and USAID among others), and a newer Strategic Partner Program (launched 2024) that offers tiered annual partnerships to non-member organizations at $9K, $15K, and $25K. The organization also participates in broader policy coalitions, including a G7/G20 Advocacy Alliance with 40+ peer organizations, to amplify member influence in multilateral forums.

Name

InterAction

Legal name

InterAction

Website

https://interaction.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

InterAction is the largest US-based coalition of nearly 200 international NGOs, founded in 1984 in Washington, DC, providing collective advocacy, policy intelligence, working groups, training, convenings, and standards to amplify member impact.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NGO Coalition and Advocacy Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Partner, Channel & Alliance Summits (THAHAMAC), Regional/Field Leadership Meetings (Territory/Market Summits) (THAHAMAK)

Keywords

• NGO coalition
• Humanitarian advocacy
• International development
• Nonprofit membership
• Safeguarding training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: InterAction generates revenue through membership dues from its nearly 200 US-based international nonprofit member organizations. Members pay to join and receive benefits including collective advocacy, policy intelligence, peer convenings, and working group access.
2. Foundation and Government Grants: InterAction receives funding from public and private foundations, the U.S. government, UN agencies, and institutional stakeholders to advance its mission and programs including training modules and advocacy initiatives.
3. Strategic Partner Program: Annual investment from corporations, consultants, and organizations that cannot become members but wish to engage with the InterAction community. Tiers range from $9,000 to $25,000 per year, providing access, visibility, and event attendance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

InterAction is a membership-based coalition of nearly 200 U.S.-based international nonprofit organizations working in humanitarian response and global development. It provides collective advocacy, policy intelligence, leadership convenings, working groups, crisis coordination, training modules, and events such as the annual InterAction Forum. The organization also operates a Strategic Partner Program for non-member corporations and consultants and sets NGO Standards that define ethical and operational requirements for members.

Product overview

InterAction operates as a membership-based alliance organization providing a platform of interconnected programs and services for US-based international nonprofit organizations. The core offerings include ConnectAid educational workshops, the annual InterAction Forum conference, comprehensive Training Modules covering humanitarian topics like PSEA and shelter, a PSEAH Resource Library, NGO Standards certification, Working Groups for specialized collaboration, and the Choose to Invest advocacy tool. The Strategic Partner Program provides tiered engagement levels for non-member organizations. Together, these products enable collective advocacy, shared learning, strategic collaboration, and professional development for humanitarian and development organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ConnectAid Educational workshop series led by InterAction staff experts and guest speakers that provides InterAction Member organizations opportunities to learn from industry experts and expand their skills in humanitarian and development topics. The series includes monthly sessions on pressing humanitarian and development issues and serves as a mid-funnel engagement channel for member NGOs and Strategic Partners.
• InterAction Forum Premier annual gathering of humanitarian, development, and global affairs leaders, featuring convenings, workshops, and networking opportunities for member organizations, Strategic Partners, and sector stakeholders.
• Training Modules Comprehensive e-learning training offerings covering humanitarian topics including Optimizing Armed Actor Engagement for Protection Outcomes, Settlements Approach, Shelter and Settlements, Gender Equality in Humanitarian Response, and Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), delivered via the DisasterReady platform for NGO staff and humanitarian practitioners.
• PSEAH Resource Library Online hub for safeguarding resources including guidance documents, training templates, and tools designed to help organizations and NGO staff tackle issues on sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Contains both open-source resources and members-only content.
• NGO Standards Financial, operational, and ethical code of conduct standards that define InterAction Members, with self-applied and objective standards that exceed the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance guidelines.
• Strategic Partner Program Formal engagement program for organizations, corporations, and consultants that cannot become InterAction Members but whose work supports NGOs in humanitarian and development sectors. Offers three subscription tiers: Champion ($25,000/year), Advocate, and Collaborator, providing access to Forum sponsorship, ConnectAid sessions, executive events, and member engagement opportunities.
• Working Groups Member-driven groups that connect experts, align approaches, and advance solutions across key issues including Gender-Based Violence, Global Development, Humanitarian Coordination, and NGO Risk Management.
• Choose to Invest Annual budget and appropriations advocacy tool that provides fundamentals for U.S. development and humanitarian assistance, helping to influence federal budget decisions on foreign assistance funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 member organizations served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• U.S. GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment of the United States is a key partner providing funding and policy alignment for humanitarian and development initiatives.
• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UN agencies for coordinated humanitarian response and policy advocacy on global development issues.
• World BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with World Bank on development finance and policy positions for global development.
• International Civil Society CentresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on civil society strengthening initiatives.
• International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on food security and agricultural development policy.
• FedExminorOthersCorporate partner providing operational support.
• Hewlett-PackardminorOthersCorporate partner providing technology support.
• UPSminorOthersCorporate partner providing logistics support.
• Onboard MeetingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent Strategic Partner providing meeting and event services.
• CorpayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent Strategic Partner providing NGO resources.
• DGI TravelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent Strategic Partner providing travel services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Independent Sector: A national membership coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs. Closely comparable to InterAction as a U.S.-based coalition that convenes and advocates for the nonprofit sector, though broader in scope than international development.
• National Council of Nonprofits: A network of state and regional nonprofit associations providing advocacy, training, and resources. Comparable to InterAction in its coalition model and policy advocacy role, though focused on the broader domestic nonprofit sector rather than international NGOs.
• International Civil Society Centre: A partnership of large international civil society organizations focused on operational effectiveness and cross-INGO collaboration. Directly comparable as an INGO coalition and an existing partner of InterAction.
• Council on Foundations: A U.S. membership association for philanthropic foundations. Comparable to InterAction as a sector membership body that advocates on policy, sets standards, and provides training and convenings for its members.

Emerging players

• GlobalGiving: A crowdfunding and grants marketplace connecting nonprofits with donors and companies. Comparable as a platform serving the international NGO community, though focused on fundraising rather than advocacy.
• Devex: A media and business intelligence platform for the global development sector, with a recruiting marketplace. Comparable as a sector intermediary serving international development NGOs and their funders.

Broad incumbents

• Candid (GuideStar + Foundation Center): A major nonprofit data, research, and training platform serving foundations and NGOs. Comparable as a sector infrastructure player providing information and training to NGOs, though more focused on transparency data than advocacy.
• Charity Navigator: A leading U.S. charity evaluator providing ratings and donor guidance. Comparable to InterAction in its role as a standards/credibility layer for the nonprofit sector, though focused on rating rather than advocacy.

Others

• InterAction Council (former): A separately organized forum of former heads of state focused on global peace and security. Comparable only in name; included to flag the naming overlap rather than as a substantive peer.

Regional players

• Bond: The U.K. membership body for NGOs working in international development. Directly comparable to InterAction in mission and structure, but serving U.K.-based NGOs rather than U.S.-based ones.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interaction

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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