National Archival Appraisal Board

What National Archival Appraisal Board does

The National Archival Appraisal Board (NAAB) / Conseil national d'évaluation des archives (CNÉA) is an independent Canadian not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Ottawa that provides monetary appraisal services for donations of archival records to Canadian cultural institutions. Its services are delivered at arm's length by qualified professionals and structured to meet Canada Revenue Agency requirements for donation receipting by archives, libraries, museums, galleries, and heritage organizations. The Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) acts as NAAB's Secretariat and Registrar, and the organization operates bilingually in English and French.

NAAB's core products are the Database of Archives' Values (DAV/BVA) — a proprietary comparable-values reference — and the Practising NAAB Appraiser (PNA / ECE) designation, a credentialing pathway for archivists seeking to qualify as monetary appraisers. Supporting offerings include the four-day Masterclass / Classe de maître training program (hybrid in-person/remote, priced at $1,650 per participant and bundled with a one-year Associate membership), a directory of credentialed appraisers, regional coordinators across Canada, webinars and workshops (priced $25-$40 for non-members, free for members), and an online appraisal request intake form. Revenue is generated through professional appraisal fees, membership subscriptions, training registration fees, and per-session webinar charges, with the Wild Apricot membership platform powering member-facing operations and JotForm handling appraisal requests.

Name

National Archival Appraisal Board

Legal name

National Archival Appraisal Board

Website

https://naab.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The National Archival Appraisal Board (NAAB) is an independent Canadian not-for-profit that provides arm's length monetary appraisal services and professional credentialing (PNA designation) for donations of archival records to Canadian cultural institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Archival Appraisal Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (53132), Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (531320)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHANAC

Real Estate Valuation & Appraisal

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Valuation, Appraisal & Forensic Services

SECONDARYFSAEAHAK

Machinery, Equipment & Fixed Asset Appraisal

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Valuation, Appraisal & Fairness Opinions

SECONDARYFSAEAJAI

Real Estate Valuation & Appraisal Advisory

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Real Estate Advisory & Brokerage

Keywords

• Archival appraisal services
• Monetary appraisal training
• Cultural heritage valuation
• Professional certification programs
• Non-profit advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Appraisal Services: NAAB provides independent monetary appraisal services for donations of archival records to Canadian cultural institutions. Services are delivered by qualified professionals at arm's length from institutions.
2. Membership Fees: NAAB operates on a membership model providing access to professional development resources, networking, and reduced-cost or free webinars for members.
3. Masterclass Training Program: Intensive 4-day training programs for professionals seeking the Practising NAAB Appraiser (PNA) designation. Registration fee is $1,650 per participant.
4. Webinar Fees: Non-members pay fees to attend webinars ($25-$40 per session), while members receive free access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The National Archival Appraisal Board (NAAB) is an independent Canadian not-for-profit corporation that provides monetary appraisal services for donations of archival records to Canadian cultural institutions (archives, libraries, museums, galleries). Its services are delivered at arm's length by qualified professionals and are required to satisfy Canada Revenue Agency rules for issuing charitable donation receipts. NAAB also offers the Masterclass training program and the Practising NAAB Appraiser (PNA) designation, the Database of Archives' Values (DAV/BVA), professional webinars and workshops, and a membership community for archival appraisers and heritage professionals.

Product overview

The National Archival Appraisal Board (NAAB) operates as a single unified service offering focused on archival monetary appraisal for Canadian cultural institutions. The core portfolio consists of the Database of Archives' Values (DAV/BVA), the Practising NAAB Appraiser (PNA) designation program, and professional appraisal services. Supporting offerings include the Masterclass training program (both in-person and remote formats), the PNA Directory for connecting institutions with qualified appraisers, webinars and workshops for professional development, regional coordinator services, and an online appraisal request system. All services are delivered through the Wild Apricot membership platform with Zoom integration for virtual components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monetary Appraisal Services Independent, arm's-length monetary appraisal of donated archival records for Canadian cultural institutions (archives, libraries, museums, galleries), delivered by qualified Practising NAAB Appraisers to support charitable donation receipts compliant with Canada Revenue Agency requirements.
• Masterclass Training Program (with Practising NAAB Appraiser designation) Intensive four-day hands-on training program for archivists and heritage professionals seeking the Practising NAAB Appraiser (PNA) designation. Covers policies and practices for NAAB and independent archival monetary appraisals, leading to a summative assessment and PNA certification. Priced at $1,650 per participant and delivered in both English and French.
• Database of Archives' Values (DAV / BVA) Proprietary database system containing archival monetary appraisal values, enabling qualified professionals to conduct and reference appraisals for donations of archival records to Canadian cultural institutions. Serves as a centralized comparables resource for the PNA appraiser community.
• NAAB Membership Annual membership providing members with access to professional development resources, networking, and free or reduced-cost access to webinars and community events, connecting members to the Canadian archival monetary appraisal community.
• Professional Webinars and Workshops Recurring professional development webinars and workshops on specialized archival monetary appraisal topics such as in-house appraisal practices, business practices for appraisers, spirit photography valuation, and the use of comparables in monetary appraisal. Free for members; $25-$40 per session for non-members.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of Toronto - St. Michael's College, John M. Kelly LibraryminorOthers · 27 July 2026Host venue for the Toronto Masterclass session (July 27-30, 2026). Instructors include Simon Rogers and Curtis Sassur.
• Simon Fraser University Library, Special Collections and Rare BooksminorOthers · 20 April 2026Host venue for the Vancouver Masterclass session (April 20-23, 2026).
• University of Manitoba ArchivesminorOthers · 17 November 2025Host venue for the Winnipeg Masterclass session (November 17-20, 2025). Instructors include Simon Rogers, Brian Hubner, and Brock Silversides.
• Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) / Conseil canadien des archivescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCA serves as Secretariat and Registrar for NAAB. The CCA office is located on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. Contact: 130 Albert, Suite 1912, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4; 613-565-1222; [email protected]

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Society of Appraisers (ISA): International professional association focused on personal property appraisers with a designation program, member directory, and education offerings — closely paralleling NAAB's PNA designation, directory, and Masterclass model.
• Appraisers Association of America (AAA): U.S. association for personal property appraisers providing education, accreditation, and a directory of qualified appraisers — directly comparable in operating a credentialed appraiser community serving cultural and personal property valuations.
• American Society of Appraisers (ASA): U.S.-based professional appraisal society offering designations across personal property, machinery, and other asset classes; comparable to NAAB in certifying qualified appraisers and providing valuation methodology standards for a defined community.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): Global professional body for property and valuation professionals with Red Book valuation standards; broader than NAAB in scope but overlaps on professional appraisal standards and credentialed valuation practice relevant to institutional clients.
• National Association of Professional Appraisers (NAPA): U.S. professional appraiser association offering designations and education across multiple appraisal disciplines; less specialized than NAAB but operates the same membership-and-credentialing model for working appraisers.

Others

• Library and Archives Canada / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada (LAC): Canada's national library and archival institution; serves as a major potential client for NAAB appraisal services and is adjacent to the same cultural-heritage valuation workflow NAAB supports.
• Canadian Council of Archives / Conseil canadien des archives (CCA): NAAB's Secretariat, Registrar, and strategic partner; comparable as an ecosystem anchor for Canadian archival institutions that connects NAAB to its donor/institutional client base and provides shared administrative infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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