Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors

What Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors does

PSATS (Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit membership association founded in 1921 and headquartered at 4855 Woodland Dr, Enola, Pennsylvania. It represents Pennsylvania's 1,500+ second-class townships across all 67 counties; elected or appointed township officials (supervisors, secretaries, managers, zoning officials, engineers, emergency managers, solicitors, planners) are automatically enrolled as members through their township's membership. PSATS delivers a four-pillar program: (1) Education and credentialing — a structured catalog across Administration, Planning/Zoning, Public Works, and Public Safety tracks, the Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy (PMGA), SEO continuing education, the annual educational conference, Regional Forums, and Secretary/Manager Summits; (2) Member services — Salary Survey Plus, CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing program, Legal Defense Partnership, Website Hosting, Township Career Center, MS4 Stormwater resources, Road and Bridge Services, and Trustees Insurance & Retirement Services; (3) News and publications — PSATS Morning News (daily email), Township Video News (YouTube), Township News magazine, NewsBulletin, and the PSATS Bookstore; and (4) Grassroots advocacy — the PSATS Grassroots Network, Legislative Agenda, Issues & Resolutions, and coordination with the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) for federal advocacy.

PSATS operates on a diversified nonprofit revenue model anchored by township membership dues (subscription/recurring), supplemented by conference and event registration fees, paid education programs, bookstore and publication sales, and commercial sponsor income via Premier Partner, Associate Membership, and the Local Government Marketplace programs. The technology backbone is a conventional association management system with a member portal at psats.org, an online educational storefront, and digital news distribution; no proprietary AI/ML, APIs, or third-party integrations are disclosed. Distribution is achieved through direct member access via the portal, eight Regional Forum locations statewide, two-day Secretary/Manager Summits, and a network of 67 county associations of township officials that function as local field channels, alongside strategic coordination with the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) and PENNVEST for state infrastructure funding flowing to members. The association is governed by an Executive Board of township officials and led by Executive Director David Sanko; it has approximately 40 employees and no parent company, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or outside funding rounds.

Name

Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors

Legal name

Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors

Website

https://psats.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PSATS is a Pennsylvania nonprofit membership association founded in 1921 that automatically enrolls elected and appointed officials of the state's 1,500+ second-class townships, delivering education, credentialing, member services, news publications, and grassroots legislative advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Association Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

Keywords

• Municipal government association
• Township official training
• Local government advocacy
• Municipal education programs
• Township member services

Headquarters

HQ city

Enola

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Automatic membership for elected/appointed township officials through their township's membership. The association provides exclusive member portal access to training, resources, and events.
2. Conference and Event Fees: Annual Conference, Regional Forums, Secretary/Manager Summits, and other educational events with registration fees.
3. Education Programs: PSATS Education catalog with tracks in Administration, Planning/Zoning, Public Works, Public Safety, Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy (PMGA), and SEO Continuing Education.
4. Publications and Bookstore: Township News magazine, NewsBulletin, PSATS Morning News, Manuals, Brochures, and PSATS Bookstore with merchandise.
5. Member Services: Salary Survey Plus subscription tool, Website Hosting Service, and other member services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

PSATS is a statewide membership association that provides advocacy, education, training, publications, and member services to elected and appointed township officials across Pennsylvania. Its offerings include professional development tracks (Administration, Planning/Zoning, Public Works, Public Safety), the Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy, an annual conference, regional forums, news publications, and operational services such as a salary survey, CDL drug testing program, legal defense, and website hosting.

Product overview

PSATS (Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors) is a membership association serving elected and appointed township officials across Pennsylvania. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of products and services organized around four core areas: (1) Education & Professional Development including PSATS Education catalog with multiple tracks (Administration, Planning/Zoning, Public Works, Public Safety), Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy (PMGA), Annual Conference, Regional Forums, and Secretary/Manager Summits; (2) News & Publications including PSATS Morning News, Township Video News (TVN), Township News magazine, NewsBulletin, and PSATS Bookstore; (3) Member Services including Salary Survey Plus, CDL Drug Alcohol Testing Program, Legal Defense Partnership, Website Hosting Service, Road and Bridge Services, Trustees Insurance & Retirement Services, PSATS MS4 Stormwater resources, Township Career Center, and Local Government Marketplace; and (4) Grassroots Advocacy including the PSATS Grassroots Network, Legislative Agenda, and policy resolutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy (PMGA): Educational program for township officials
• Township Video News (TVN)
• PSATS Morning News
• Township News
• Pennsylvania Local Government Bill of Rights
• PSATS Regional Forums

Products and services

• PSATS Education Catalog Comprehensive educational catalog offering multiple professional development tracks — Administration, Planning/Zoning, Public Works, and Public Safety — for township officials seeking structured training and continuing education.
• Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy (PMGA) Structured certification program providing professional credentials and training for municipal government officials across Pennsylvania.
• PSATS Annual Conference Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show featuring educational sessions, networking, and exhibitor presentations for Pennsylvania township officials.
• PSATS Regional Forums One-day educational events held at eight locations statewide, offering PMGA points and workshops on township-related topics such as road and bridge management, planning, public safety, and administration.
• Secretary/Manager Summits Two-day summits for township secretaries and managers covering topics such as municipal taxes, budget preparation, HR issues, AI usage, and succession planning.
• SEO Continuing Education Continuing education program for SEOs (Sewage Enforcement Officers) delivered through the PSATS Education Center.
• Salary Survey Plus Subscription-based online benchmarking tool that allows townships to compare employee wages and benefits with similar municipalities and view statewide averages.
• CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Compliance program for townships regarding commercial driver license (CDL) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Legal Defense Partnership Legal support and defense services for township officials facing legal actions related to their official duties.
• Website Hosting Service Website hosting and management service tailored for member townships.
• Township Career Center Job board platform connecting Pennsylvania townships with job seekers for municipal employment opportunities.
• Trustees Insurance & Retirement Services Insurance and retirement benefit services offered to township trustees and their employees through PSATS Insurance.
• Road and Bridge Services Transportation-related services and resources supporting township road and bridge programs.
• PSATS MS4 Stormwater Resources Resources and guidance for MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) stormwater management compliance for townships.
• PSATS Bookstore Online store offering PSATS publications, manuals, brochures, and merchandise.
• PSATS Morning News Daily news briefing service delivering the latest updates on regulations, grants, and township issues to members.
• Township Video News (TVN) Video news platform featuring weekly content including Question of the Week, Show Me The Money, Township Talks, DaveTalk, and Training Tuesday.
• Township News Magazine Monthly publication covering township-related news and in-depth topics for Pennsylvania township officials.
• NewsBulletin Regular news bulletin distributed to PSATS members with breaking municipal news.
• Grassroots Advocacy and Policy Services Advocacy services including the PSATS Grassroots Network, Legislative Agenda, Issues & Resolutions, and federal engagement through the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $3.1 billion generated from natural gas impact fees for local communities since 2012
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026PSATS shares PENNVEST funding opportunities with member townships. $306.4 million awarded for 29 water/wastewater projects across 23 counties, with townships receiving direct awards.
• National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization for state township associations. PSATS board members and staff participate in NATaT Fly-In events in Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal issues affecting local townships.
• Township Solicitors AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate association for attorneys practicing municipal law, providing specialized resources and networking for legal professionals serving townships.
• Township Engineers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate association for professional engineers working with townships on infrastructure, planning, and public works projects.
• Township Planning AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate association supporting planning professionals with land use, subdivision, and comprehensive planning resources.
• Township Emergency Management AssncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate association for emergency management professionals coordinating public safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency response for townships.
• PA Zoning Officials AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate association for zoning officials administering land use regulations. Offers Certified Zoning Officer (CZO) examination program.
• A.H. Williams & Co.minorOthersSponsor of PSATS Regional Forums and Secretary/Manager Summits. Provides insurance and financial services to municipalities.
• BeneconminorOthersSponsor of 2026 Regional Forums. Provides municipal insurance and employee benefits services.
• CarrollminorOthersSponsor of 2026 Regional Forums. Municipal consulting and engineering services.
• EQTminorOthersSponsor of 2026 Regional Forums. Natural gas exploration and production company with significant Pennsylvania operations.
• HRG (Herbert, Rowland & Grubic)minorOthersSponsor of 2026 Regional Forums. Engineering and surveying firm serving Pennsylvania municipalities.
• Barry Isett & AssociatesminorOthersSponsor of 2026 Regional Forums. Multi-discipline engineering and consulting firm.
• Johnson/QuarriesminorOthersSponsor of 2026 Regional Forums. Aggregate and construction materials provider.
• Knox Law FirmminorOthersSponsor of 2026 Regional Forums. Law firm providing municipal and business legal services.
• Maher DuesselminorOthersSponsor of 2026 Regional Forums. Certified public accounting firm serving governmental entities.
• PennEnergy ResourcesminorOthersSponsor of 2026 Regional Forums. Oil and gas services company.
• Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSATS informs members about CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund grants ($100,000 to $3 million) for transportation projects including streetscape, lighting, sidewalks, and pedestrian safety. Townships can apply through DCED's online application system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International City/County Management Association (ICMA): International association for professional managers/administrators serving local governments with training, credentialing, and resources; adjacent to PSATS's administrator/secretary training programs.
• Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities: Pennsylvania-based municipal association serving cities, boroughs, and incorporated municipalities with overlapping advocacy and training missions for a different municipal classification than PSATS's townships.
• National League of Cities: National membership organization for municipal officials across all city types; broader scope than PSATS but overlapping in federal advocacy, training, and policy support for local government.
• County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania: Parallel statewide association serving county-level officials in Pennsylvania with similar advocacy, education, and member-service structure—adjacent tier of government rather than townships.

Direct peers

• National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT): National umbrella for state township associations including PSATS; both serve elected township officials with advocacy, training, and policy representation, differing primarily by geographic scope (federal vs. Pennsylvania).
• Ohio Township Association: State-level membership association for Ohio township trustees offering advocacy, education, training, and conferences—a near-identical model to PSATS but operating in a different state.
• Michigan Townships Association: Michigan's statewide association serving township officials through advocacy, training, publications, and conferences—a direct functional peer operating in a different geography.
• New York State Association of Towns: Statewide membership association representing town officials in New York with education, advocacy, and member services paralleling PSATS's offerings.

Emerging players

• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): Membership association for state and local government finance professionals offering training, certification (CPFO, CGFM), and best-practice resources—a specialized counterpart serving a subset of PSATS's member functions.

Regional players

• Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association: Pennsylvania-based association serving municipal authorities (water, sewer, etc.); shares PSATS's PA geographic footprint and government-official audience but focuses on authorities rather than townships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5ZLextOhz7YSEL9nuHDvbw
• Facebookfacebook.com/PADCED
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-state-association-of-township-supervisors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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