Boston Network for International Development

Name

Boston Network for International Development

Legal name

Boston Network for International Development

Website

https://bnid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Fees: Professionals pay $95/year, students pay $50/year for individual membership providing event discounts, professional development programming, networking events, and newsletter access.
2. Organizational Membership Fees: NGO and nonprofit membership fees range from $100-$1,000/year based on annual operating budget. Benefits include free job/event postings, pro bono legal clinic, newsletter spotlights, blog posting privileges, co-hosting opportunities, and member pricing on events.
3. University Membership: University membership at $1,000/year provides all students and staff access to International Policy Bridges Program, BNID programming at no additional cost, annual mentoring sessions, institutional newsletter spotlight, and unlimited job/internship postings.
4. Corporate Partner Program: Corporate partnership at $1,500/year (founding rate 2026), $2,500/year standard from 2027. Provides promoted job postings, newsletter spotlight, two complimentary Salon registrations, speaking/tabling opportunity, logo on website, and three staff memberships.
5. Job and Event Posting Fees: Non-member organizations pay $20 per job posting or event posting. Members receive unlimited free postings.
6. Global Changemakers Salon Sponsorships: Event sponsorships at four tiers: Champion $4,000, Partner $1,500, Supporter $750, Community $400. Additional standalone opportunities include sponsored newsletter ($400/issue) and sponsored webinar/event ($750).
7. Donations: BNID is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 82-1897230) accepting tax-deductible donations via check or online portal to support operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BNID is a nonprofit membership network that connects international development professionals, students, NGOs, universities, and corporate partners in Greater Boston. It delivers value through tiered membership programs, a curated job and events board, a searchable member directory, a biweekly newsletter reaching 6,000+ subscribers, and flagship programming such as the annual Global Changemakers Salon and pro bono legal clinic.

Product overview

BNID operates as a networking and community platform for the international development sector in Greater Boston. The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather a suite of membership-based services including a Member Directory, Job Board, Events Board, and Biweekly Newsletter reaching 6,000+ subscribers. BNID's flagship programming includes the annual Global Changemakers Salon and Campus Ambassador Program. The organization offers tiered membership structures for organizations, individuals, universities, and corporate partners, providing benefits such as free job postings, pro bono legal consultations, professional development webinars, and networking events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Member Directory A searchable directory of organizations engaged in international development in the Boston area, featuring filters by geographic focus and Sustainable Development Goals. Targeted at professionals and students seeking peer organizations.
• Job Board A job listings platform featuring international development career opportunities from entry-level to senior leadership positions, including full-time, part-time, internship, fellowship, and volunteer positions. Targeted at job seekers and recruiting organizations.
• Events Board A calendar of Boston-area events related to international development, including conferences, fundraisers, lectures, networking events, training, and volunteer opportunities. Targeted at professionals, students, and organizations.
• Biweekly Newsletter A biweekly newsletter sent to 6,000+ subscribers containing curated job openings, events, blog posts, volunteer and fellowship opportunities, and sector news. Targeted at international development professionals and students.
• Global Changemakers Salon BNID's annual flagship event featuring panels, conversation, and connection for Boston's international development community, bringing together 50+ professionals. Multiple sponsorship tiers available. Held at The Foundry, Cambridge.
• Campus Ambassador Program A program where students represent BNID on campus, expanding presence through flyers, social media, and student organizations while serving as a bridge between BNID and university communities. Targeted at students at Boston-area universities.
• Organizational Membership Membership program for nonprofits and NGOs working in international development, providing free job and event postings, pro bono legal support, newsletter spotlights, and co-hosting opportunities. Tiered from $100-$1,000/year based on annual operating budget.
• Individual Membership Membership connecting international development professionals and graduate students, offering discounted event registration, professional development programming, and networking events. $95/year professional and $50/year student rates.
• University Membership University membership at $1,000/year providing students access to the International Policy Bridges Program, BNID programming, annual mentoring sessions, and unlimited job postings.
• Corporate Partner Program A year-round visibility and recruiting access program for consulting firms and private sector organizations, including promoted job postings, newsletter spotlights, and Global Changemakers Salon registrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connected over 6,000 professionals and students and nearly 50 organizations in Greater Boston
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• McDermott Will & EmerycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational law firm serving as BNID's pro bono legal partner, providing legal consultations to organizational members through a legal clinic. This partnership addresses a significant pain point for nonprofits by providing access to specialized legal expertise at no cost.
• Pixel MachinerysupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing technical support for BNID's digital infrastructure and platform needs.
• Sweeney MerriganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Global Changemakers Salon 2026, providing event support in exchange for visibility with Boston's international development community.
• Partners in HealthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMember organization and event sponsor for Global Changemakers Salon. PIH staff participate in BNID programming and utilize job board for recruiting.
• American University School of International Service (SIS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter sponsor for Global Changemakers Salon 2026, providing visibility at the annual flagship event.
• Carsey School of Public Policy at University of New HampshiresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor for Global Changemakers Salon 2026. Carsey School is also a member organization listed in BNID's member directory.
• Health Equity InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor for Global Changemakers Salon 2026. Operates St. Boniface Hospital in Haiti and is a member organization.
• Peace TracksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor for Global Changemakers Salon 2026. Youth music-focused online exchange organization and member of BNID network.
• Global WashingtonsupportingOthersBNID referenced Global Washington's resource page on foreign aid cuts as a trusted resource for organizations navigating U.S. foreign assistance changes, indicating a peer organization partnership in sharing development sector resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Idealist: Global nonprofit job board and volunteer matching platform. Comparable to BNID's job board functionality, but at global scale and serving the broader nonprofit sector rather than international development specifically.
• Interaction: Largest U.S.-based alliance of international development and humanitarian NGOs with 180+ member organizations. Comparable to BNID in serving the international development sector, but operating at national scale with policy advocacy as a core function.
• Council on Foundations: National membership association for philanthropic foundations. Comparable to BNID as a membership-based network supporting a specific social-sector niche, but at national scale focused on grantmakers.
• Independent Sector: National membership coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs. Comparable to BNID in serving as a convening body for the social sector, but national in scope and broader in mission.
• NetHope: Global consortium of ~60 international development organizations focused on technology collaboration. Comparable to BNID in convening international development organizations for shared services, but at global scale and tech-focused.
• Devex: Global media and recruiting platform for the international development sector. Comparable to BNID in serving international development professionals with job listings and news, but operating as a for-profit global platform rather than a regional nonprofit.

Direct peers

• Boston Bar Association: Greater Boston-based professional membership association. While serving lawyers rather than development professionals, it is directly comparable to BNID as a regional professional membership organization offering networking, events, and member services in the Boston metro.
• Philanthropy Massachusetts: Massachusetts-based regional association of foundations and grantmakers. Directly comparable to BNID as a Massachusetts-based nonprofit membership network serving a mission-driven professional community, with similar GTM and member-services model.

Emerging players

• Peace Direct: International NGO focused on local peacebuilding with community and network programming. Compares to BNID in serving as a convener and amplifier for the international development/peacebuilding community.

Regional players

• Global Washington: Washington-state based membership network for international development and global health organizations. Directly comparable to BNID as a regional networking/community hub for development professionals, but serving the Pacific Northwest rather than Greater Boston.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BNID.CONNECTS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boston-network-for-international-development

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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