NAAAP Philadelphia

What NAAAP Philadelphia does

NAAAP Philadelphia (National Association of Asian American Professionals – Philadelphia Chapter) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer professional organization founded in 2004 and based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. It serves Asian American professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region — covering five Pennsylvania counties (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Bucks), three Southern New Jersey counties (Camden, Gloucester, Burlington), and New Castle County, Delaware. The chapter is one of more than 30 chapters affiliated with NAAAP National and is led by a board of directors and 30+ volunteer officers; it has no paid staff.

The organization delivers four core programmatic pillars: Women in NAAAP (WIN!), a women's leadership program; Corporate Relations, which connects members with employer sponsors and supports Asian American Employee Resource Groups; Non-Profit Relations, which coordinates community service partnerships; and the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, which has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 10 Asian American students annually since its 2010 founding. Programs are delivered primarily through in-person events, webinars, volunteer activities, and an online membership portal hosted on SilkStart. No proprietary technology product is built or sold; the technology stack consists of standard web, social media, and SaaS membership tools.

NAAAP Philadelphia's revenue model combines annual membership dues (pricing not publicly disclosed), corporate sponsorship tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) from 35+ companies including Morgan Stanley, Comcast, Independence Blue Cross, Wawa, Vanguard, Chubb, and Robert Half, event registration fees ranging from $20-$60, and tax-deductible donations. As of the latest available data, the organization reports over 400 active members and has accumulated 14 awards for community outreach and philanthropy since 2020, including the 2020 NAAAP National Chapter of the Year and five consecutive Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honoree designations (2021-2025).

Name

NAAAP Philadelphia

Legal name

National Association of Asian American Professionals – Philadelphia Chapter

Website

https://naaapphila.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAAAP Philadelphia is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit professional chapter serving 400+ Asian American professionals across the Greater Philadelphia region through networking, professional development, corporate-sponsored events, and a student scholarship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bensalem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at various tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) provide financial support in exchange for access to Asian American professional network, recruitment opportunities, and brand visibility at events.
2. Membership Dues: Members pay dues to join the organization, gaining access to networking events, professional development, and member-only opportunities.
3. Event Registration Fees: Some events charge registration fees ranging from $20-$60 for professional development and networking events.
4. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, NAAAP accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting their mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NAAAP Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer non-profit professional organization that delivers career advancement, leadership development, and networking opportunities for Asian American professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region. Its core offerings include curated professional development events, networking gatherings featuring Fortune 500 executives and entrepreneurs, leadership programs such as Women in NAAAP (WIN!), corporate and non-profit relations programs, community service engagement, and the Future Leaders Scholarship Program awarding $1,000 grants to Asian American students.

Product overview

NAAAP Philadelphia is a non-profit professional organization offering a portfolio of member programs rather than a technology product. Its core offerings include professional development events, networking opportunities, career advancement support, and community outreach. The four main programmatic pillars are: Women in NAAAP (WIN!) for female leadership development; Corporate Relations for connecting talent with employers and supporting ERGs; Non-Profit Relations for community service engagement; and the Future Leaders Scholarship Program for recognizing and rewarding student leadership. Members receive access to curated professional development events, exclusive networking gatherings, and volunteer opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women in NAAAP (WIN!): A special program created to build competent and confident women leaders within NAAAP and within the Asian Pacific community.
• Future Leaders Scholarship Program

Products and services

• Women in NAAAP (WIN!) A leadership development program created to empower, support, and engage Asian Pacific women to succeed as professional and personal leaders. Targeted at women within NAAAP Philadelphia and the broader Asian Pacific community in the Greater Philadelphia region.
• Corporate Relations Program that develops and connects top Asian American talent with corporate sponsors and delivers training and professional development workshops to support member corporate Asian American Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
• Non-Profit Relations Program that supports and partners with non-profit organizations in Philadelphia to provide opportunities for members to participate in community service, fundraising, and other civic duties.
• Future Leaders Scholarship Program Scholarship program that provides $1,000 grants annually to 10 Asian/Asian American graduating high school seniors and current college students in the Greater Philadelphia region who demonstrate strong leadership potential and academic achievement. Recipients have attended colleges including Harvard, Yale, UPenn, Temple, Drexel, Duke, and Haverford.
• Professional Development Events & Networking Gatherings Curated professional development events, career advancement workshops, and networking gatherings featuring Fortune 500 executives and entrepreneurs, offered to Asian American professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region. Members attend for free or at discounted rates; non-member event registration ranges from $20-$60.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 awards for community outreach and philanthropy since 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Morgan StanleyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor of NAAAP Philadelphia. Morgan Stanley provides financial support, executive speakers for events, and employee engagement opportunities. Solomon Kim, SVP at Morgan Stanley, serves on the NAAAP Board of Directors.
• Aurora Home CarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor supporting NAAAP Philadelphia's programs and events.
• Dunya Home DesigncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor supporting NAAAP Philadelphia's community initiatives.
• Robert Half Talent SolutionsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor providing recruitment and staffing industry expertise for professional development events.
• ComcastflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor. Comcast NBCUniversal has provided volunteers for community events like Comcast Cares Day and executive speakers for professional development programs.
• ChubbcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor supporting NAAAP Philadelphia's events and programs.
• Falkbuilt PhiladelphiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing support for NAAAP programs.
• Greenwood CREminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for NAAAP Philadelphia.
• WawacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor. Wawa has provided support for community events and volunteer activities.
• Independence Blue CrossflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and frequent event supporter. IBX Live venue at 1919 Market St hosts NAAAP events.
• Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater PhiladelphiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that awarded NAAAP Philadelphia Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year. Both organizations collaborate on DE&I initiatives and community events.
• Philadelphia FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that recognizes NAAAP as Civic 50 Honoree. Collaborative relationship for community impact measurement.
• Living Beyond Breast CancercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner for annual Reach & Raise fundraising event. NAAAP volunteers and raises funds for breast cancer support.
• SEAMAACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition - partner for community support during COVID-19. NAAAP has supported SEAMAAC's food distribution efforts.
• Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple board members and leaders from Jefferson serve on NAAAP board (Lisette Martinez, Bridgett Battles). Collaborative DE&I initiatives.
• Philadelphia PhilliescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor. Partnership includes community events and networking opportunities featuring Phillies players.
• Citrin CoopermancoreGTM or Marketing Partner34th sponsor. Professional services firm providing speakers for DEI and ESG events.
• ProtiviticoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor supporting NAAAP programs and professional development events.
• VanguardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor and job posting partner for NAAAP's career opportunities page.
• ALPFA PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Latino Professionals For America - co-organizer of ERG Summit Series workshops.
• National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of ERG Summit Series workshops with NAAAP Philadelphia.
• Independence Business AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater Philadelphia's LGBT Chamber of Commerce - co-organizer of ERG Summit Series workshops.
• WuXi Advanced TherapiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporting Frontline Workers Appreciation Day and professional development events. Kevin He, Marketing Manager at WuXi, is on NAAAP leadership team.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America): National professional association for Latino talent with a Philadelphia chapter that co-organizes the ERG Summit Series with NAAAP Philadelphia. Mirrors NAAAP's professional development, networking, and corporate sponsorship model for a different demographic.
• Japanese American Citizens League (JACL): National Asian American civil rights organization with chapters and programming for professional and community members. Operates a comparable nonprofit membership model focused on Asian American advancement and advocacy.
• National Association of Black Accountants (NABA): National professional association serving Black finance and accounting professionals with a Philadelphia presence that co-organizes the ERG Summit Series with NAAAP. Shares the same member-based, sponsor-funded, DE&I-aligned professional association model.
• Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia: Regional Asian American business organization that awarded NAAAP Philadelphia its 2021 Nonprofit of the Year and 2025 Impact Award. Operates with overlapping Asian American professional audience, corporate sponsor base, and DE&I mission in Greater Philadelphia.
• OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates: National Asian Pacific American civil rights and advocacy organization with local chapters. Comparable as a Pan-Asian American nonprofit serving professional and community members through programming, advocacy, and partnerships.
• Ascend Foundation: Pan-Asian nonprofit dedicated to developing Asian American leaders across business sectors. Directly comparable as a national Pan-Asian American professional development organization with corporate partnerships and member programming.
• Independence Business Alliance: Greater Philadelphia's LGBT Chamber of Commerce and a co-organizer of the ERG Summit Series with NAAAP Philadelphia. Mirrors NAAAP's sponsor-funded, member-driven, DE&I-aligned nonprofit chamber model in the same regional market.

Others

• Philadelphia Foundation: Regional community foundation that awards NAAAP Philadelphia Civic 50 honors and supports community impact measurement. Functions as a partner/funder rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same regional civic ecosystem.
• National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP National): Parent umbrella organization of which NAAAP Philadelphia is a chapter. Provides national programming, branding, and chapter coordination; comparable only as the overarching entity rather than a competing peer.

Emerging players

• Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce: Regional Asian Pacific American business chamber that overlaps in audience and corporate sponsorship ecosystem. Comparable mission around advancing Asian American professionals and businesses, though typically narrower in geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NAAAP_Philly
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4idVRO8mSlV8ewIosjVxdA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/NAAAPPhilly
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naaap-philadelphia
• Instagraminstagram.com/naaapphiladelphia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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