Association for Conflict Resolution – Greater New York Chapter

What Association for Conflict Resolution – Greater New York Chapter does

Association for Conflict Resolution – Greater New York Chapter (ACR-GNY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization (EIN 86-1061872) founded in 2001 to promote and strengthen alternative dispute resolution (ADR) across the Greater New York region, including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The organization serves mediators, arbitrators, facilitators, restorative justice and peacebuilding practitioners, government employees in ADR/EEO roles, lawyers, educators, and students through year-round educational programming and networking. Its core offerings comprise an annual conference (the 25th edition in June 2026, expanded to four days), Monthly Roundtable Breakfasts co-sponsored with the CUNY Dispute Resolution Center at John Jay College (12 per year, nearly 300 speakers since inception), Mediation Settlement Day, Practice Groups, monthly FORUM events, a public member directory, a video library, and the Resolution Roundtable Blog relaunched under ACR-GNY in 2025.

ACR-GNY does not develop proprietary technology; its operational stack is built on Wild Apricot for membership and event management, Zoom for virtual programming, LinkedIn for outreach, and email (including the 5,000+ subscriber NYC Dispute Resolution Listserv hosted by John Jay College). Distribution is direct-to-member via acrgny.org, with hybrid in-person elements hosted at venues such as the American Arbitration Association's Midtown Manhattan offices. The business model is a blended nonprofit funding stack: tiered annual membership dues (Student $25, CDRC Active Volunteer $35, Individual $95, Organizational $395 for up to 5 seats), tiered conference registration ($25-$190 with member discounts), multi-tier corporate sponsorships ($250 to a $5,000 365 Year-Long Sponsorship), and tax-deductible donations. Acquisition is community-led—driven by the marquee conference, Mediation Settlement Day, monthly programming, member referrals, and a recently awarded $10,000/month in-kind Google Ads Grant—with 1,400+ LinkedIn followers, ~30 events per year reaching roughly 3,600 annual event exposures, and 5,000+ email subscribers.

The organization's strategic posture emphasizes breadth across ADR practice areas (commercial arbitration, community mediation, restorative justice, peacebuilding, governmental, organizational, coaching, consulting) and ecosystem partnerships with AAA/ICDR, JAMS, NYSDRA, and ADR Notable. The 2026 conference signals ongoing programmatic expansion, while the absence of disclosed financial figures, funding rounds, or M&A activity is consistent with a steady-state membership nonprofit operating at modest scale with 11-50 staff.

Name

Association for Conflict Resolution – Greater New York Chapter

Legal name

Association for Conflict Resolution - Greater New York Chapter

Website

https://acrgny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACR-GNY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 2001 that delivers year-round professional development, networking, and educational programming—including an annual conference, monthly roundtables, practice groups, and a member directory—to alternative dispute resolution professionals across the Greater New York tri-state region.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individuals, students, CDRC volunteers, and organizations (bundles up to 5 members). Primary revenue stream supporting year-round programming.
2. Conference Registration Fees: Tiered ticket pricing for the annual conference. ACR-GNY members receive significant discounts ($25-$75) compared to non-members ($35-$190). Bundles combining conference ticket and membership are also offered.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate and organizational sponsorships at multiple levels including 365 Year-Long Sponsorship ($5,000/year), Conference Sponsorship ($250-$2,500), and Mediation Settlement Day Sponsorship ($500-$3,500). Sponsors receive logo recognition, guest allocations, and brand visibility across events and communications.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and organizations. ACR-GNY is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 86-1061872). Donors can also gift memberships to students, mediators, or practitioners.

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Core offering

ACR-GNY is a nonprofit professional membership organization that delivers alternative dispute resolution (ADR) education, networking, and professional development to the Greater New York region. Its core offering is a tiered membership program (Individual, Student, CDRC Active Volunteer, Organizational) bundled with year-round programming including a multi-day Annual Conference, monthly Roundtable Breakfasts, Practice Groups, FORUM events, and the annual Mediation Settlement Day, plus access to a member directory and video library.

Product overview

ACR-GNY operates as a nonprofit membership organization offering a portfolio of professional development and networking services for the conflict resolution community. The core offering consists of educational programming including an Annual Conference (the 25th annual in 2026), Monthly Roundtable Breakfasts, Practice Groups, and FORUM events on timely topics. The organization provides tiered Membership Programs (Individual, CDRC Active Volunteer, Organizational, Student) granting access to events, practice groups, member directory listings, and video libraries. Additional services include Mediation Settlement Day celebrations, the Resolution Roundtable Blog (relaunched in 2025), and sponsorship programs at various investment levels. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform—it is a service-based professional association.

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Quantifiable outcome

• ~30 events per year reaching 3,600+ annual attendees, with 5,000+ email subscribers and 1,400+ LinkedIn followers

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ADR NotablecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerADR Notable is the presenting sponsor for ACR-GNY's 2026 Annual Conference and provides an exclusive member benefit: a complimentary 1:1 onboarding session when members subscribe to ADR Notable, a secure cloud-based platform for neutrals. The partnership is prominently featured across the website footer and event materials.
• CUNY Dispute Resolution Center at John Jay College of Criminal JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the NYC-DR Monthly Roundtable Breakfasts since 2001, organized by Professor Maria R. Volpe in the aftermath of September 11 attacks. The partnership delivers 12 virtual roundtable events per year reaching 200-300 attendees each. Also hosts the NYC Dispute Resolution Listserv (5,000+ subscribers).
• American Arbitration Association / International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAA/ICDR serves as the host and special event sponsor for the in-person conference event on June 11, 2026 (fireside chat with honorees Damali Peterman and Maurice Q. Robinson) at their Midtown Manhattan offices at 150 East 42nd Street, 17th Floor.
• NYSDRA (New York State Dispute Resolution Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSDRA is a conference sponsor for the 2026 Annual Conference, supporting the event and the broader ADR community in New York State.
• JAMSmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerJAMS is a sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference, serving as a full-day sponsor (Friday, June 12) and supporter sponsor for the special in-person event. JAMS is also the organization where conference honoree Damali Peterman serves as a distinguished mediator, arbitrator, and ombudsman.
• GooglemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle provides a $10,000/month in-kind Google Ads Grant to ACR-GNY with no expiration date. This grant significantly expands the organization's online visibility, directing new audiences to events, membership, and sponsors during promotional campaigns.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JAMS: Major private ADR provider of mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution services. JAMS sponsors ACR-GNY's annual conference and shares the same mediator/arbitrator professional audience, though it operates primarily as a case administration provider rather than a membership association.
• American Arbitration Association (AAA) / ICDR: Largest U.S. provider of alternative dispute resolution services with institutional membership and event programming. AAA/ICDR serves as host and special event sponsor for ACR-GNY conferences and addresses the same practitioner community from a larger, broader institutional perspective.
• American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution: National ABA member section serving lawyers and ADR professionals through publications, conferences, and advocacy. Comparable as a professional membership body for ADR practitioners with conferences and educational programming, though anchored in the legal profession.

Direct peers

• New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA): Statewide ADR membership organization for New York. NYSDRA serves the same New York ADR professional community as ACR-GNY through conferences, training, and member services, and is itself a sponsor and partner of ACR-GNY's annual conference.
• Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR): National parent professional association for the conflict resolution field. ACR-GNY is an independent chapter of ACR, so the two share mission, member base, and programming philosophy (membership, conferences, professional development) and directly serve overlapping ADR practitioners.
• CPR International Institute for Conflict Prevention: International nonprofit focused on conflict prevention and ADR practice, serving corporate counsel, mediators, and arbitrators through training, conferences, and policy work. Comparable as a peer professional membership organization with conference and educational programming aimed at the ADR practitioner community.
• International Mediation Institute (IMI): International nonprofit that promotes mediation quality and credentialing. Comparable as an ADR professional membership and credentialing body serving mediators with directories, certifications, and standards-setting functions overlapping ACR-GNY's audience.

Emerging players

• Mediate.com: Online ADR community and directory serving mediators and arbitrators worldwide. Comparable as a digital hub for ADR practitioner connection, though more directory/community than membership association and lacks the regional conference programming of ACR-GNY.

Regional players

• New York Peace Institute: New York-based nonprofit providing community mediation services and ADR training. Comparable as a New York-focused ADR organization (Chuck Newman Award recipient in 2022) sharing the same regional practitioner community and a focus on community mediation practice.
• Center for Court Innovation: New York-based court and community reform organization with deep ADR programming and problem-solving courts. Comparable as a New York ADR ecosystem institution (2026 ACR-GNY honoree) with practitioner engagement and conferences serving the same regional audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acrgny
• Xx.com/acrgny
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACRGNY

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