The Nonprofit Partnership

What The Nonprofit Partnership does

The Nonprofit Partnership (NPP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit capacity-building organization headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2001 as a program of The Erie Community Foundation and incorporated as an independent nonprofit in 2006, NPP operates with a lean staff of approximately seven employees and delivers a portfolio of training, consulting, peer-networking, recognition, and resource services aimed at strengthening 501(c)(3) organizations. Its primary service geography is Erie and Crawford Counties, PA via the Regional Access membership tier ($105–$885 annually by organization budget), with a National Access tier ($80–$665) extending delivery to nonprofits outside the region. The organization describes its reach as serving thousands of nonprofit professionals across the sector.

NPP's core products include a tiered annual membership, the proprietary Nonprofit Capacity Assessment Tool (NCAT) hosted at assessmynonprofit.org, Training Academies (Governance Academy and Fundraising Academy), the NPP Job Board, an Erie Gives Toolkit supporting the annual community giving day, peer-learning forums (Midday Marketing Meet-Up, Fundraising Focus, Leadership Way) and cohort programs (Anchor & Ascend Leadership Cohort, 501(c)(3) Communities), a Resource Library, a Consultant Directory, and consulting services led by the Director of Consulting Services and Executive Director. Underlying technology is predominantly off-the-shelf SaaS: NeonCRM powers the Member Portal and Partner-Shop (thenonprofitpartnership.app.neoncrm.com), Constant Contact handles the weekly Nonprofit Insider newsletter and bi-weekly Job Bulletin, MemberClicks runs the external job board (yournpp.mcjobboard.net), and Erie Gives transactions moved to MightyCause in 2026. Featured job postings are distributed to the Google Jobs Network.

NPP monetizes primarily through recurring annual membership dues, paid registration for signature events (most notably the Keystone Nonprofit Conference in May, plus Celebrate Nonprofits Week in June and Erie Gives Day in August), training-program fees, and ancillary revenue such as the $10 featured job-posting fee for non-members. Distribution is hybrid: regional in-person engagement anchored by Keystone Nonprofit Conference, Celebrate Nonprofits Week, and Erie Gives Day, supplemented by a continuous content engine (blog, email, social). A separate Associate Member tier monetizes for-profit businesses (Bloomerang, Erie Insurance, and others) seeking access to the nonprofit sector, while the Member Marketplace aggregates roughly a dozen vendor partners offering dues-paying members exclusive discounts on technology, donor management, back-office services, and retirement plans.

Name

The Nonprofit Partnership

Legal name

The Nonprofit Partnership

Website

https://yournpp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Nonprofit Partnership (NPP) is an Erie, Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) capacity-building organization that serves nonprofit organizations through tiered annual memberships, training academies, consulting, peer forums, signature events including the Keystone Nonprofit Conference, and tools such as the NCAT assessment and job board.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Support Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Capacity Building & Nonprofit Infrastructure Funders (BPAGAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Nonprofit capacity building
• Nonprofit consulting services
• Nonprofit training programs
• Membership association services
• Nonprofit sector support

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

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: Annual membership fees scaled to organization annual operating budget. Two tiers: Regional Access (Erie/Crawford Counties, PA) and National Access (outside region). Five levels based on budget size from below $50K to above $5M.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from signature events including Keystone Nonprofit Conference. Members receive free or discounted registration; non-members pay standard rates.
3. Training Programs: Revenue from specialized training programs including Governance Academy and Fundraising Academy, with member discounts available.
4. Job Board Fees: Free job postings for NPP members; non-members pay a fee to post positions. Featured job postings available for $10.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Nonprofit Partnership is a membership-based nonprofit support organization that delivers capacity building, training, consulting, peer networking, and resources to 501(c)(3) organizations. It sells tiered annual memberships (Regional and National Access), specialized training academies, consulting services, a job board, a proprietary organizational assessment tool (NCAT), and signature events including the Keystone Nonprofit Conference. Its customers are other nonprofit organizations seeking professional development, governance support, fundraising expertise, and workforce recruitment tools.

Product overview

The Nonprofit Partnership operates as a membership-based nonprofit support organization rather than a software product company. Its offering is a portfolio of programs, services, and tools centered around nonprofit capacity building. The core products include: Membership Program (organizational membership with tiered pricing based on budget), the Nonprofit Capacity Assessment Tool (NCAT) for organizational benchmarking, the NPP Job Board for nonprofit careers, and the Erie Gives Toolkit for fundraising campaign support. These are complemented by Training Academies (Governance Academy, Fundraising Academy), Peer Learning Forums, Consulting Services, the Consultant Directory, Resource Library, and signature events including the Keystone Nonprofit Conference and Celebrate Nonprofits Week with Nonprofit Excellence Awards. The organization uses NeonCRM for membership management, Constant Contact for email communications, and MightyCause for the Erie Gives platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership program for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing professional development, expert guidance, exclusive tools, community forums, networking, and capacity building resources. Offered as Regional Access (Erie and Crawford Counties, PA) and National Access tiers scaled by annual operating budget from below $50K to above $5M.
• Nonprofit Capacity Assessment Tool (NCAT)
• NPP Job Board Online career hub connecting mission-driven nonprofit organizations with job seekers in the sector. Offers flexible posting durations (30, 60, 90 days), featured job upgrades, salary transparency, and Google Jobs Network distribution. Free for NPP members; fee-based for non-members.
• Erie Gives Toolkit Comprehensive set of tools, templates, and guidance that helps nonprofit organizations plan, promote, and maximize their impact during the annual Erie Gives Day community giving event hosted by The Erie Community Foundation (held August 11).
• Training Academies (Governance Academy, Fundraising Academy) Structured training programs including Governance Academy (designed to strengthen board performance and clarify governance roles) and Fundraising Academy (online course providing hands-on learning to build sustainable fundraising strategies). Member discounts available.
• Keystone Nonprofit Conference Annual signature conference (formerly Nonprofit Day) bringing together nonprofit professionals for learning, networking, and professional development. Held May 19-20 annually; members receive free or discounted registration.
• Celebrate Nonprofits Week Annual celebration held in June recognizing nonprofit sector contributions through events, activities, and the Nonprofit Excellence Awards ceremony during the fourth week of June.
• Peer Learning Forums Conversation-driven peer learning sessions including Midday Marketing Meet-Up, Fundraising Focus, and Leadership Way forums that facilitate peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among nonprofit professionals.
• Nonprofit Excellence Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding nonprofit organizations, leaders, and volunteers, including categories: Nonprofit of the Year, CEO of the Year, Best Place to Work, Young Professional of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and the Charles H. Bracken Award in Nonprofit Governance.
• Member Marketplace Exclusive member-only platform connecting members with partner discounts on tools and services including Alliance for Nonprofit Resources (10% off back-office services), Tax990, Charityproud, Firespring (20% off), DonorDock, Revox Media, and free tools like Canva and monday.com.
• Resource Library Curated collection of tools, templates, and resources across topics including fundraising, governance, leadership, marketing, DEI, and finance. Many resources are exclusive to members via the Member Portal.
• Nonprofit Help Desk Free support service providing practical answers and guidance on nonprofit topics including governance, marketing, fundraising, starting a nonprofit, and management. Serves as a first-stop resource for sector challenges.
• Consulting Services Customized consulting engagements covering organizational capacity assessment, strategic planning, board governance, fundraising strategy, executive coaching, and organizational change. Includes free 30-minute consultations for members.
• Cohort Programs Structured cohort experiences including Anchor & Ascend: Online Leadership Cohort and 501(c)(3) Communities for sector-specific peer learning and long-term support among nonprofit leaders.
• Consultant Directory Directory connecting nonprofit members with trusted consultants across specialties including fundraising, HR, IT, marketing, governance, and strategy. Free 30-minute consultations available.
• Retirement Plan Services Retirement benefits service offering a Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan with Merrill Lynch and a Simple IRA option through Equitable Advisors, designed specifically for nonprofit organizations to offer competitive retirement benefits with reduced administrative burden.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 nonprofit organizations have signed the DEI Pledge, demonstrating sector-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered foundational, core and minor.

• The Erie Community FoundationfoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001The Erie Community Foundation is the founding organization of The Nonprofit Partnership. NPP was founded in 2001 as a program of ECF and became an independent nonprofit in 2006. ECF continues as an Associate Member and partner, hosting the annual Erie Gives Day.
• Alliance for Nonprofit Resources (ANR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration providing NPP members with 10% discount on back-office services including IT, fiscal management, HR, marketing, and compliance. ANR is a nonprofit serving other nonprofits with affordable professional services.
• Merrill LynchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan (MEAP) providing retirement benefits to member nonprofits. Offers institutional-level investment options and reduced administrative burden through pooled plan structure.
• Equitable AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlternative retirement plan partner offering Simple IRA for smaller nonprofits. Provides nonprofit-friendly retirement options with simpler administration.
• Tax990minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember Marketplace partner providing nonprofit compliance platform for IRS requirements. NPP members receive 10% off Tax990 services.
• FirespringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember Marketplace partner for website development, marketing strategy, creative design, and nonprofit printing. Members receive 20% off services.
• Nonprofit Marketing ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember Marketplace partner offering marketing education platform with hundreds of hours of courses. Members receive one free month plus $14.99/month discounted rate.
• Revox MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember Marketplace partner for professional storytelling and video production. Members receive 20% discount plus free 30-minute Storytelling Strategy Session.
• Erie InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociate Member supporting nonprofit sector through community investment in safety, community building, and environmental responsibility.
• ServErieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partner for volunteer opportunities. NPP refers nonprofits to ServErie's volunteer portal for posting volunteer positions.
• Gem City CreativeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCreative agency led by Chris Schroeder that guided NPP through logo redesign process to create visual identity reflecting organizational mission and values.
• Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiscal sponsorship partner referenced in Starting a Nonprofit webinar, offering alternatives for organizations considering fiscal sponsorship during formation phase.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BoardSource: National nonprofit focused on board governance training, tools, and consulting — directly comparable to NPP's Governance Academy and consulting practice for governance and leadership capacity building.
• La Piana Consulting: National consulting firm specializing in nonprofit strategy, capacity building, mergers, and executive transitions. Directly comparable to NPP's consulting practice on the capacity-building and strategic planning axes.
• TechSoup: Nonprofit that provides technology products, services, and capacity-building resources to other nonprofits. Comparable to NPP's member marketplace model of curating discounted tools and services for member organizations.
• NTEN (Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network): Membership organization providing technology capacity building, training, and conferences for nonprofit professionals. Comparable to NPP's training, membership, and conference model but with a technology specialization.
• National Council of Nonprofits: National network of nonprofit capacity builders providing training, advocacy, and policy support to member organizations. Most directly comparable to NPP at the sector infrastructure level, though operating at national scale rather than regional.
• Center for Nonprofit Management (Nashville): Regional nonprofit capacity builder offering consulting, training, and resources to nonprofits in Middle Tennessee. Closely comparable business model and service portfolio to NPP at the regional capacity-building level.
• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: Bay Area-based regional nonprofit capacity builder offering consulting, leadership programs, executive transition support, and research — structurally the closest regional analog to NPP's service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Independent Sector: National membership coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations advocating for the charitable sector. Comparable in mission framing and policy/advocacy role but with a national rather than regional focus.
• Candid: Major nonprofit formed from the merger of Foundation Center and GuideStar, providing data, research, and learning resources for the nonprofit sector. Overlaps with NPP's training and resource library but operates at significantly greater scale and scope.

Others

• Nonprofit Quarterly: Independent nonprofit media organization publishing analysis, research, and commentary on the nonprofit sector. Adjacent to NPP through shared content/thought-leadership function but operates primarily as a publisher rather than service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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