The Nonprofit Cooperative

What The Nonprofit Cooperative does

The Nonprofit Cooperative is a U.S.-based membership organization founded in 2021 that operates a two-sided marketplace connecting nonprofit organizations with vetted for-profit service providers. Nonprofit organizations join as Nonprofit Associates free of charge, with automatic acceptance and instant access to all programs, events, workshops, bootcamps, peer-to-peer cohorts, mentoring, and donor research tools. For-profit companies serving the nonprofit sector join as paid Cooperative Members (national/multi-state companies) or Small Business Members (annual revenue under $300K), gaining zone-based exclusivity across three U.S. Membership Zones (East, Central, Pacific), visibility into the nonprofit community, and collaboration opportunities with other vetted vendors.

The organization delivers its programs through a virtual-first model, including monthly expert-led workshops (covering fundraising, finance, HR, legal, operations, technology, and AI literacy), the annual Capacity Building Bootcamp with CFRE credits, Lunch & Learn sessions, the Peer-to-Expert Cohort Program, SmartMatch resource matching, and the Agency for Change podcast distributed through KidGlov. The core technology stack consists of a web-based membership platform and the Cooperative Collaboration Network hosted on MN.co (Mighty Networks), which functions as the members-only community, event archive, and resource library. Partnerships with GrantStation, Candid (Foundation Center), Idealist/VolunteerMatch, DonorAtlas, and the Nonprofit Collective Foundation extend the product surface without internal development.

Revenue is generated exclusively from paid for-profit membership tiers; nonprofit participation is fully subsidized. Headquartered in New York with a second office in Sarasota, Florida, the organization operates with a lean 6-person team. The organization publishes monthly newsletters and annual reports, and is governed by a board that approves the vetted vendor roster.

Name

The Nonprofit Cooperative

Legal name

The Nonprofit Cooperative

Website

https://thenonprofitcooperative.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Nonprofit Cooperative is a U.S. membership organization that gives nonprofits free access to capacity-building programs, workshops, bootcamps, vetted vendor referrals, and donor research tools, while for-profit companies serving the nonprofit sector pay membership fees for zone-exclusive visibility across three U.S. regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Capacity Building Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit capacity building
• Nonprofit membership network
• Free nonprofit training
• Vetted vendor directory
• Nonprofit resource hub

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Small Business Membership Fees: Small Business Members (for-profits with annual revenues under $300,000 that support nonprofits nationally or multi-state) pay membership fees to join. Membership provides access to events, collaboration opportunities, website/blog visibility, social media promotions, and linkage to the organization's nonprofit member community. The Nonprofit Cooperative has three Membership Zones across the United States; members select which Zone(s) to purchase.
2. Cooperative Membership Fees: Cooperative Members (larger for-profit companies selected to serve nonprofits nationally or multi-state) pay membership fees. Benefits include exclusive zone access (no competition with other CMs in the same zone), linkage to hundreds/thousands of nonprofits, cross-referencing and collaboration opportunities with other members, speaking opportunities, and marketing/advertising exposure to the nonprofit sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Nonprofit Cooperative is a membership-based organization that provides free capacity-building programs, workshops, bootcamps, peer-to-peer cohorts, mentoring, and networking resources to nonprofit organizations. It also operates as a two-sided community that connects nonprofits with vetted for-profit service providers through its Cooperative Membership and Small Business Membership tiers across three U.S. zones (East, Central, Pacific). All programs, events, and resources are free for nonprofit members, with revenue generated from paid for-profit membership fees.

Product overview

The Nonprofit Cooperative is a free resource network for nonprofits operating a three-tier membership structure: Cooperative Members (selected for-profit companies serving nonprofits nationally), Small Business Members (for-profits under $300K revenue), and Nonprofit Associates (free automatic enrollment for nonprofits). The cooperative provides educational programs including the Peer-to-Expert Cohort Program, expert-led Workshops covering Finance/Fundraising/HR/Legal/Operations/Technology, Capacity Building Bootcamps with CFRE credits, and Lunch & Learn sessions. Additional services include the Vetted Vendors Program, SmartMatch resource matching, the Cooperative Collaboration Network platform, and the Agency for Change Podcast featuring nonprofit leader interviews. All programs are free for nonprofits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooperative Membership
• Small Business Membership
• Nonprofit Associates Program
• Capacity Building Bootcamp
• Workshops
• Peer-to-Expert Cohort Program
• Lunch & Learn Series
• SmartMatch
• Vetted Vendors Program
• DonorAtlas Prospecting
• Agency for Change Podcast
• Cooperative Collaboration Network (mn.co)

Quantifiable outcome

• Free donor research tool (DonorAtlas) offered to all Nonprofit Associates, including personalized lists of 25 real donor profiles per organization and live 2-minute donor verification research.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Idealist / VolunteerMatchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Idealist (which merged with VolunteerMatch in 2025) partners with The Nonprofit Cooperative to support volunteer recruitment for nonprofits. The partnership enables nonprofits to post volunteer opportunities and connect with individuals seeking social-impact opportunities, strengthening the volunteer engagement ecosystem for Cooperative members.
• GrantStationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrantStation partners with The Nonprofit Cooperative to offer its grant research database to nonprofit members. The partnership provides a $139 membership offer to the Nonprofit Cooperative's members, enabling them to access thousands of grantmaker profiles, searchable databases for private and government grantmakers, and tools for building grant strategy and writing proposals.
• Candid (Foundation Center)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCandid (formerly Foundation Center) provides The Nonprofit Cooperative's members with complimentary access to Foundation Directory through the Go For Gold program. Eligible nonprofits with revenue under $1M receive upgraded access to Foundation Directory Professional, enabling identification and connection with over 240,000 U.S. grantmakers. Candid Labs also offers free AI-powered tools including an LOI writer and fundraising chatbot.
• DonorAtlascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDonorAtlas offers a free 1:1 Live Prospecting Session to all Nonprofit Associates of The Nonprofit Cooperative. Sessions include live donor research to identify donors with capacity and propensity, demonstration of verified research in under 2 minutes, and a personalized list of 25 real donor profiles connected to each organization and mission.
• Nonprofit Collective FoundationcoreOthersThe Nonprofit Cooperative is affiliated with the Nonprofit Collective Foundation, which hosts the organization's workshops, programs, and events. The foundation serves as the organizational structure supporting the Cooperative's mission of empowering nonprofits with free resources and training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BoardSource: National nonprofit focused on nonprofit governance, leadership, and board effectiveness, offering training, certification, and member services. Comparable mission around nonprofit capacity-building and a similar member-supported training model.
• Social Venture Partners: Global network of venture philanthropist affiliates that engage donors and nonprofits through capacity-building programs. Direct comparable as the founding legacy organization behind The Nonprofit Cooperative and a direct model for member-supported nonprofit infrastructure.
• VolunteerMatch / Idealist: Volunteer recruitment and nonprofit opportunity matching platform formed by the 2025 Idealist-VolunteerMatch merger. Comparable as a free nonprofit-engagement platform and an active partner of The Nonprofit Cooperative.
• TechSoup: Nonprofit technology resource hub providing discounted products, learning resources, and a global nonprofit community. Comparable two-sided model that aggregates nonprofits and curates vetted service providers, with overlapping mission around affordable capacity-building.

Emerging players

• Network for Good: Fundraising and donor-management platform purpose-built for small nonprofits, with a donor research component that overlaps DonorAtlas. Comparable as a tech-enabled, nonprofit-first capacity-building toolset for under-resourced organizations.
• FreeWill: Provides free estate planning tools to nonprofits and is funded to give away technology that legacy vendors charge for. Comparable 'free tools for nonprofits' positioning and an emerging player that could expand into adjacent capacity-building categories.

Others

• GrantStation: Subscription grant research database for nonprofits. An active GTM partner of The Nonprofit Cooperative (offering discounted access to members) and a thematic peer in nonprofit capacity-building infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• National Council of Nonprofits: Network of state and regional nonprofit associations providing advocacy, resources, and capacity-building support across the U.S. Comparable ecosystem-level support model for nonprofits and a likely institutional partner or competitor.
• Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR): Established publication and convening organization covering nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social innovation. Comparable in producing editorial content and convening events aimed at nonprofit leaders and capacity-building practitioners.
• Candid (Foundation Center + GuideStar): Largest nonprofit information source, formed by the merger of Foundation Center and GuideStar, providing Foundation Directory, nonprofit transparency data, and learning resources. Acts both as a Cooperative partner and a broad incumbent serving overlapping nonprofit capacity-building needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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