Men of Color Action Network

What Men of Color Action Network does

Men of Color Action Network (MOCAN) is a California-based private nonprofit organization founded in 2018 that functions as a statewide support network for diverse male students, faculty, staff, and administrators of color at California Community Colleges. The organization is governed by an all-volunteer Executive Board of 15+ classified professionals, faculty, and administrators drawn from community colleges across the state, and is led by Executive Director Reggie Ellis. MOCAN is fiscally sponsored by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which processes tax-deductible donations on MOCAN's behalf.

MOCAN's core offerings comprise: (1) annual leadership conferences rotating across host colleges (from Santa Monica College in 2018 through Mt. San Antonio College in 2026), (2) a Professional Development Series including 'Climb the Community College Professional Ladder' events, (3) a Chapter Development Program enabling member colleges to establish local MOCAN chapters, (4) a Resource Library of educational publications, (5) Advocacy Initiatives addressing systemic barriers, and (6) a Scholarship Program that has distributed over $100,000 to student attendees. The organization has connected 2,120+ students and 906+ professionals through its network and received the 2023 Outstanding Men's Program Award.

MOCAN operates on a donations-and-contributions revenue model with no proprietary technology platform. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on organic social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram), email communications, Eventbrite event registration, and grassroots promotion through its chapter network. All services, including the annual conferences, are provided free of charge to attendees, with student participation grants and scholarships awarded separately. The organization's geographic footprint is concentrated in California, with member colleges spanning Southern California (Pasadena City College, El Camino College, Compton College, LA Harbor College, Long Beach City College, Santa Monica College, Mt. San Antonio College) and extending to Central and Northern California (Bakersfield College, Santa Ana College, Golden West College, Cañada College).

Name

Men of Color Action Network

Legal name

Men of Color Action Network

Website

https://menofcoloractionnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Men of Color Action Network (MOCAN) is a California-based nonprofit founded in 2018 that operates as a statewide support network for diverse male students, faculty, staff, and administrators of color at California Community Colleges, delivering free annual conferences, professional development, chapter programs, scholarships, and advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Equity Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Higher education equity
• Men of color advocacy
• Community college support
• Student mentorship programs
• Nonprofit professional development

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: MOCAN operates as a nonprofit organization that relies on donations from supporters. The organization is fiscally sponsored by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, making donations tax-deductible.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Men of Color Action Network (MOCAN) is a nonprofit support network that advocates for, provides resources to, and cultivates community for diverse male students, faculty, staff, and administrators of color at California Community Colleges. It delivers annual leadership conferences, a professional development series, a chapter development program for member colleges, advocacy initiatives, and a scholarship program for student attendees. The organization is fiscally sponsored by the Foundation for California Community Colleges.

Product overview

The Men of Color Action Network (MOCAN) is a nonprofit support network that does not offer a technology product. Instead, MOCAN provides a portfolio of services focused on advocacy, mentorship, and brotherhood for diverse male students, faculty, staff, and administrators of color at California Community Colleges. The core offerings include: Annual Leadership Conferences (ranging from the 4th through 8th annual events) that bring together men of color for professional development and networking; a Professional Development Series featuring 'Climb the Community College Professional Ladder' events; a Chapter Development Program enabling campuses to establish local MOCAN chapters; a Resource Library with educational publications; Advocacy Initiatives addressing systemic issues; and a Scholarship Program that has awarded over $100,000 to student attendees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Leadership Conferences Annual regional leadership conferences bringing together men of color from California Community Colleges, featuring keynote speakers, professional and student breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and scholarship awards. Conferences are free to attend for all attendees.
• Professional Development Series

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,120+ students connected through MOCAN's network
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Foundation for California Community CollegescoreOthersMOCAN is fiscally sponsored by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, a nonprofit organization. Donations made to MOCAN are tax-deductible as they pass through the Foundation. Checks should be made out to FoundationCCC.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT): National nonprofit membership organization serving community college governing boards and trustees. Operates in the same community college system space as MOCAN and provides governance training, advocacy, and educational resources to the same institutional ecosystem.
• California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: The statewide governing body for California's 116 community colleges. Operates in the same institutional ecosystem as MOCAN, administering equity, student success, and workforce programs that overlap with MOCAN's mission to support men of color at these same colleges.
• Phi Theta Kappa: The national honor society for community college students. Comparable because it operates a chapter-based model on California community college campuses, provides scholarships (over $1M annually), and runs leadership programming similar to MOCAN's offerings.
• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC): The primary national membership association for community colleges in the U.S. Operates in the same institutional space as MOCAN, providing advocacy, professional development, and convenings for community college leaders and practitioners across the country.
• NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education: The leading national association for student affairs professionals in higher education. Comparable business model (member-based nonprofit association serving practitioners) and operates annual conferences and professional development programs for the same category of campus staff MOCAN supports.

Direct peers

• Foundation for California Community Colleges: The 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor of MOCAN and the official nonprofit foundation supporting California's community college system. Directly comparable because it administers donations, scholarships, and system-wide programs on behalf of the same student and institution base MOCAN serves.
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): National membership association representing Hispanic-Serving Institutions and advocating for Hispanic students in higher education. Directly comparable to MOCAN as an identity-based higher education advocacy and student success organization with an annual conference and chapter/governance model.

Regional players

• Campaign for College Opportunity: California-based nonprofit focused on expanding college access and success for underrepresented students. Comparable as a California-headquartered higher education advocacy organization that runs statewide programming and policy campaigns aligned with community college student success.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/menofcoloractionnetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/menofcoloractionnetwork

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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