Kansas Association of Counties

What Kansas Association of Counties does

Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) is a quasi-public membership association founded in 1975 and recognized in Kansas Statute (K.S.A. 19-2690) as an instrumentality of its member counties. Headquartered in Topeka, Kansas with a staff of approximately 10 employees, KAC serves 102 of the 105 Kansas counties, along with 11 affiliate and 4 associate member organizations representing distinct county government functions (e.g., appraisers, clerks, commissioners, highway officials, emergency management, sheriffs). Its mandate is to advance effective county government through legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels, technical assistance, professional education, and member networking.

KAC's product surface comprises a membership services platform, a Foundations in County Government certification program, the Annual Conference & Interactive Business Expo (51st edition scheduled December 2026 in Wichita), a Publications & Resource Library, weekly Legislative Updates during the Kansas legislative session, a Career Center / job board, a community calendar, and a YouTube-hosted Video Library. The underlying technology stack is association management software from YourMembership.com (member database, invoicing, email marketing, event management, job board) supplemented by Facebook and LinkedIn social-login integrations. There are no proprietary technology assets or AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

KAC's revenue is generated through a community-led go-to-market motion: recurring county membership dues (with all employees of member counties eligible for perks), paid job-posting fees for non-members (30/60/90-day packages), conference and event registration fees (e.g., Women in Public Service Conference: $85 member / $130 non-member), and corporate event sponsorships tied to the annual expo. Distribution is direct to government buyers via membership, with channel partnerships through the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the League of Kansas Municipalities providing national reach and joint programming.

Name

Kansas Association of Counties

Legal name

Kansas Association of Counties

Website

https://kansascounties.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kansas Association of Counties is a quasi-public membership association founded in 1975 and recognized in Kansas statute, serving 102 of 105 Kansas county governments with legislative advocacy, technical assistance, professional education, and networking services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (81391), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• County government advocacy
• Legislative representation services
• Professional development programs
• Membership association services
• Government affairs resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Counties pay membership dues to join KAC. All employees of member counties are eligible to enjoy member perks.
2. Job Posting Fees: KAC Career Center allows job postings for local government positions. KAC members can post job openings free of charge; non-members pay for listings (30, 60, or 90 day options).
3. Conference Registration: Revenue from annual conference and expo registrations, including attendee registration, sponsorship opportunities, and vendor booths at the Interactive Business Expo.
4. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for the Annual Conference & Interactive Business Expo, with sponsorship opportunities confirmed based on availability at registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) is a quasi-public membership association serving Kansas county governments. Its core offerings include legislative advocacy and representation at the Kansas Statehouse and in Congress, technical assistance to county staff, professional education through the Foundations in County Government certification program, networking via the annual Conference & Interactive Business Expo, and a publications/resource library. These services are delivered primarily to the 102 of 105 Kansas counties that are current members.

Product overview

The Kansas Association of Counties operates a platform-based model consisting of membership services, advocacy programs, educational offerings, and resource sharing tools. The core products include: the Foundations in County Government Program (a signature leadership certification), the Annual Conference & Expo (51st edition in 2026), the Legislative Program (advocacy and policy), Publications & Resource Library (tools and documents), News & Legislative Updates (information delivery), Career Center (job postings), Community Calendar (events), Membership Services, and Video Library. These products work together to serve Kansas county governments through advocacy, technical assistance, leadership, and professional education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundations in County Government Program KAC's signature leadership and professional development certification program open to all county employees across every department. Participants earn a Certificate of Completion by completing three core classes (such as Budgeting & Finance, County Government 101, Effective Meetings, Ethical Considerations, Fundamentals of Leadership, Legal Aspects of Management) and four elective classes.
• 51st Annual Conference & Interactive Business Expo Annual signature in-person event featuring the 'Kansas County Playbook' theme focused on decisions, systems, and teamwork for Kansas counties. Includes keynote presentations, pre-conference workshops, networking events, sponsor recognition, and the Interactive Business Expo with corporate vendor booths. Targeted at county government staff and officials across Kansas.
• Legislative Program (Advocacy)

Quantifiable outcome

• 102 of 105 Kansas counties participate as members, representing near-universal coverage of the state's county government sector.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• National Association of Counties (NACo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAC maintains an active partnership with NACo as a key affiliate relationship. NACo membership is linked in KAC's website navigation. KAC represents Kansas counties in national discussions and accesses NACo resources, programs, and conferences. The partnership includes access to national advocacy efforts, educational programs like Counties Lead, and publications such as the NACo Kansas County Government Overview.
• League of Kansas MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAC co-hosts Local Government Day with the League of Kansas Municipalities, reflecting a shared commitment to strong state and local partnerships and effective, responsive local government across Kansas.
• Kansas Water OfficesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership in hosting Water Local Consult Meetings across Kansas. KAC communicates meeting information to members as part of water planning and funding initiatives.
• Kansas Department of Agriculture (Division of Animal Health)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKAC promotes Animal Health Workshops hosted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Health across Kansas locations.
• Kansas Local Technical Assistance Program (KS LTAP)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with KDOT and KS LTAP for Drive To Zero Webinar Series. KAC communicates webinar opportunities to members.
• Kansas Legislative Research Department (KLRD)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKAC provides links to Kansas Legislature resources including KLRD for legislative research and information. Partnership supports KAC's legislative advocacy functions.
• State Library of KansassupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership powering the Kansas Legislative Hotline - providing Kansans access to information about the Kansas Legislature through phone, chat, and email.
• County Counselors Association of Kansas (CCAK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• County Weed Directors Association of Kansas (CWDAK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas Association of Local Health Departments (KALHD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas County Appraisers Association (KCAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas County Clerks & Election Officials Association (KCCEOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas County Commissioners Association (KCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee. Hosts annual KCCA Conference.
• Kansas County Highway Association (KCHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas County Human Resource Association (KCHRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas Emergency Management Association (KEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association (KEMSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee. Hosts annual KEMSA Conference & Expo.
• Kansas Register of Deeds Association (KRODA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Affiliate Member organizations. Has county representative(s) on KAC Governing Board and one on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas (ACHMC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 4 Associate Member organizations. Has one county representative on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas Association of County Planning and Zoning Officials (KACPZO)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 4 Associate Member organizations. Has one county representative on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas County Administrators Association (KCAA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 4 Associate Member organizations. Has one county representative on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• Kansas Sheriffs' AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 4 Associate Member organizations. Has one county representative on KAC Legislative Policy Committee.
• YourMembership.comsupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvider of membership management software powering the KAC website. Provides membership software including private online community, website, membership management, member invoicing/dues system, email marketing, event management, career center, and buyer's guide products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colorado Counties, Inc. Colorado state association of counties delivering advocacy, training, and resource services to member counties; comparable in mission, member-funded revenue model, and small association staff operating model.
• National Association of Counties: National umbrella association for U.S. county governments; KAC explicitly partners with and routes members through NACo for federal advocacy and national programs, making NACo the closest analog at the national level.
• League of Kansas Municipalities: Kansas-based counterpart association representing municipal (city) governments; co-hosts Local Government Day with KAC and operates an almost identical advocacy/education/event model for a different sub-segment of Kansas local government.
• Iowa State Association of Counties: Iowa's state-level county association providing legislative advocacy and education; similar scale and rural-Midwestern county demographic profile to KAC, making it a strong direct peer.
• Texas Association of Counties: State-level membership association for Texas counties providing legislative advocacy, training, and risk-management services; structurally the closest state-level peer to KAC, operating at larger scale with similar dues and event revenue model.
• Association of Minnesota Counties: Minnesota state association of counties offering legislative representation, education, and member services; comparable member-driven, dues-funded model serving a Midwestern county base similar in scale to KAC's Kansas footprint.

Emerging players

• National Civic League: Nonprofit focused on local governance reform and civic engagement; adjacent rather than directly competitive, but works with similar county and municipal audiences on governance capacity building.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of County Officials: Umbrella organization representing elected county officials across the U.S.; broader portfolio than KAC's state-level focus but overlapping mission around county government advocacy and professional development.
• International City/County Management Association: Established professional association serving local government managers and administrators in cities and counties; broader and more established than KAC, with overlapping education, credentialing, and member service offerings.
• Government Finance Officers Association: National association for public-sector finance professionals, many of whom work in county governments served by KAC; overlapping audience for training, certification, and publications but specialized on finance rather than general county advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KSAssnOfCounties
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kansas-association-of-counties

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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