Nonprofit Connect

What Nonprofit Connect does

Nonprofit Connect is a 501(c)(3) membership-based association founded in the mid-1970s and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The organization serves 501(c) nonprofit organizations, for-profit business members, and individuals in the Kansas City Metropolitan area and beyond through education, resources, and networking services. Its core offerings include a Career Center (a nonprofit job board attracting over 1 million annual views), a Member Directory, professional development institutes (such as the Mission Marketing Institute), role-specific roundtables, board development programming, the Connext emerging-leaders hub, a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential, volunteer opportunity listings, a Nonprofit Marketplace for resource exchange, and an advocacy program. Members also receive complimentary access to the GrantStation funding database.

Name

Nonprofit Connect

Legal name

Nonprofit Connect

Website

https://npconnect.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nonprofit Connect is a Kansas City-based 501(c)(3) membership association that has served the regional nonprofit community for nearly fifty years, providing 501(c) organizations, businesses, and individuals with education, networking, a nonprofit job board, professional development institutes, and access to grant research tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Capacity Building & Nonprofit Infrastructure Funders (BPAGAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Nonprofit membership association
• Capacity building programs
• Professional credentialing
• Board development services
• Regional nonprofit networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from nonprofit organizations, business members, and individuals. Membership tiers range from $85 for eMembership Individual to $800 for Business Premium Membership. Revenue is recurring based on annual membership renewals.
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees charged for educational programs, workshops, roundtables, and networking events. Examples include Mission Marketing Institute and Member Networking events with fees ranging from free for members to $30 for non-members for webinars.
3. Job Posting Fees: Revenue from employers posting nonprofit job opportunities on the job board. The Career Center serves as a revenue-generating platform connecting nonprofits with talent.
4. Volunteer/Board Position Postings: Individual members and nonmembers can submit volunteer and board position opportunities for $25 per week.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nonprofit Connect operates a regional membership association that serves the Kansas City nonprofit community through educational programs, peer networking events, professional credentials, and shared resources such as a job board, volunteer listings, grant research access, and a member directory. It is funded primarily by membership dues along with event and job-posting fees, and serves both 501(c) nonprofit organizations and business members that interact with the nonprofit sector.

Product overview

Nonprofit Connect is a membership-based 501(c)(3) association serving the Kansas City nonprofit community for nearly fifty years. The organization offers a unified platform combining career development, professional education, and community networking services. The core offerings include a Career Center job board (attracting over 1 million annual views), professional development programs through institutes and workshops (such as the Mission Marketing Institute and Connext Emerging Professional hub), and a comprehensive Member Directory. Additional services include volunteer opportunity listings, a Nonprofit Marketplace for resource exchange, event programming through a calendar system, GrantStation access for grant research, and board development resources. The organization operates tiered membership models—Nonprofit Organization, Business Premium, Business, Individual, and eMembership tiers—catering to different organizational types and geographic locations. Together, these products create an integrated ecosystem empowering nonprofits through education, resources, and networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connext: Emerging Professional hub that provides networking and professional development opportunities for the sector's next generation of leaders.

Products and services

• Nonprofit Connect Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million views annually on the nonprofit job board
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GrantStationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrantStation provides complimentary membership access to Nonprofit Connect members. This searchable database includes private grantmakers, federal deadlines, links to state funding agencies, and international funders. Members receive training on using the platform through dedicated GrantStation Tour webinars.
• Council of NonprofitsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Nonprofit Ally Member of the Council of Nonprofits, a national organization supporting and advocating for the nonprofit sector.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software and website platform provider powering Nonprofit Connect's member database, job board, event registration, and online directory capabilities.
• Merrigan & Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for GrantStation Tour webinar, demonstrating partnership in delivering educational content to Nonprofit Connect members.
• Vox Theatre Event SpaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit Connect promotes Vox Theatre Event Space as a partner offering 10% discount for 501c3 nonprofits on event space rental.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Nonprofit HR: Consulting firm specializing in human resources for the nonprofit sector with training, certifications, and advisory services. Comparable to Nonprofit Connect's professional development and HR-adjacent training offerings, but with a national consulting focus.
• BoardSource: National nonprofit focused on governance and board development with training, resources, and consulting. Comparable to Nonprofit Connect's Board Development Program offerings, but with national reach and specialization in governance rather than general nonprofit support.
• NTEN (Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network): National membership community of nonprofit technology professionals offering training, conferences, and resources. Comparable in membership-based education and conference model but specialized on nonprofit technology rather than general operations.

Broad incumbents

• Candid (formerly Foundation Center + GuideStar): National nonprofit data platform providing information on grantmakers, nonprofits, and funding opportunities. Comparable to Nonprofit Connect's GrantStation access benefit and resource library, but operates nationally with proprietary nonprofit data products.
• National Council of Nonprofits: National membership association serving the nonprofit sector with advocacy, resources, and state-level affiliate network. Comparable to Nonprofit Connect as a trade association for nonprofits, but operates nationally with a broader scope and policy focus.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO): Statewide membership organization supporting Pennsylvania nonprofits through advocacy, training, and resources. Comparable regional peer offering similar membership tiers, professional development, and capacity-building services.
• Idealist: National nonprofit job board and volunteer opportunity platform serving nonprofits and job seekers. Directly competes with Nonprofit Connect's Career Center for nonprofit job listings and volunteer postings, but at a national scale.
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: State-level membership association providing training, advocacy, and capacity-building resources to Minnesota nonprofits. Operates an almost identical model to Nonprofit Connect with membership tiers, events, job board, and professional development programming, but for the Minnesota region.
• Forefront (Donor Forum): Illinois-based membership association serving nonprofits and grantmakers with education, advocacy, and member services. Closely mirrors Nonprofit Connect's regional association model, including training programs, member benefits, and policy engagement.

Regional players

• Center for Nonprofit Excellence: Regional capacity-building organization supporting nonprofits in Virginia with training, consulting, and resources. Closely mirrors Nonprofit Connect's mission of building nonprofit capacity through training and member services, but in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/npconnect
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/nonprofitconnect
• Facebookfacebook.com/npconnect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nonprofit-connect
• Instagraminstagram.com/npconnect

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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