World Impact Network

Name

World Impact Network

Legal name

World Impact Network

Website

https://worldimpactnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Christian Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH), Community Development & Social Impact Programs (EDAIAGAA)

Keywords

• International Christian education
• Theological higher education
• Distance learning programs
• Leadership training
• Humanitarian aid services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through the website using PayPal, Network for Good, Venmo, or by mailing checks. The Elia Bello Maza Scholarship Fund and general donations support organizational operations.
2. Student Sponsorship: Donors can sponsor students at The New International University by making secure PayPal donations designated for TNIU, providing the gift of education to leaders in emerging nations.
3. Workplace Giving: Corporate matching programs where employers match employee charitable contributions. WIN receives support from Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Boeing, Cambia, Microsoft and other companies through workplace giving platforms.
4. In-Kind Donations: Contact-based donations where individuals contact the organization via email to make in-kind contributions to support educational and humanitarian programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

World Impact Network operates The New International University (TNIU), providing accredited American theological higher education (Associate of Christian Ministry through Doctor of Ministry) to leaders in emerging nations via a hybrid online/on-ground delivery model using the Populi college management platform. The organization also delivers Informal Leadership Training covering practical skills (micro-enterprise, business management, first aid/CPR, disaster preparedness) and operates humanitarian programs including mobile medical clinics, water well drilling, and food banking.

Product overview

World Impact Network operates as an international Christian educational organization offering two primary programs: The New International University (TNIU) for formal higher theological education delivered through hybrid online and on-ground methods, and Informal Leadership Training for practical skills development. Supporting services include a Student Sponsorship Program, Volunteer Program, and Humanitarian Aid Programs. TNIU and Leadership Training form the core educational offerings, while humanitarian initiatives complement the educational mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The New International University (TNIU): Higher theological education institution bringing American higher education to individuals and leaders in emerging nations through online and on-ground components. Programs include Associate of Christian Ministry, Bachelor of Theology, Master of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Christian Leadership, and Doctor of Ministry.

Products and services

• The New International University (TNIU) TNIU is a global university bringing American higher theological education to leaders in emerging nations through hybrid online and on-ground delivery methods. Offers degree programs including Associate of Christian Ministry, Bachelor of Theology, Master of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Christian Leadership, and Doctor of Ministry. Delivered via the Populi college management platform with bi-annual on-ground lectures in students' home countries.
• Informal Leadership Training International leadership training program networking with local agencies, non-profits, churches, and educational institutions to develop leaders through practical skills training, knowledge sharing, and cross-cultural exchange. Covers topics including Business Skills, Beauty therapy, Card Making, Environment conservation, Information Technology, Conflict resolution, Disaster management, Accounting Skills, Pastors development, Leadership Skills, Marketing, CPR, HIV & Aids.
• Student Sponsorship Program Donation program allowing donors to sponsor students at TNIU via secure PayPal contributions designated for TNIU education, providing the gift of education to leaders in emerging nations who would otherwise have no ability to access Christ-centered education at affordable prices.
• Volunteer Program Structured volunteer engagement program recruiting administrative assistants, fundraisers, interns, mentors, special events community outreach workers, and volunteer guest speakers to support WIN's educational and humanitarian initiatives globally.
• Small Business Training Practical business skills training including micro-enterprise skills (jewelry making, flower arrangement, cake decorating, sewing), construction skills, first aid, CPR, disaster preparedness, and cash flow management for developing world entrepreneurs in Uganda and other regions.
• Humanitarian Aid Programs Humanitarian initiatives including mobile medical clinics serving 100-400 people daily in Papua New Guinea, water well drilling programs that have installed 100+ wells in Papua New Guinea since 1999, and disaster relief such as Tsunami relief in Sri Lanka.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000 leaders trained globally since 1996
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bakke Graduate UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership with Bakke Graduate University to deliver higher education to leaders in emerging world, particularly in Asian regions. WIN co-developed programs that resulted in Doctor of Ministry and Masters of Divinity graduates.
• The King's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership with The King's University to provide theological higher education to students in Asia. Contributed to graduation of 24 Doctor of Ministry and 16 Masters of Divinity students.
• PopulicoreTechnology or IntegrationTNIU partnered with Populi, a leading college management software, to bring educational material to online students. Students access courses and materials through www.tniu.populiweb.com.
• Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNIU received approval from WSAC in 2017 to qualify for religious exempt status from the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. Programs include Associate of Christian Ministry, Bachelor of Theology, Master of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Christian Leadership, and Doctor of Ministry.
• Advocates Law GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeorge Tamblyn of Advocates Law Group provides legal counsel on educational efforts both internationally and in the United States.
• Judy Jones & AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSeattle-based accounting firm conducts annual independent audit reviews for financial accountability.
• BenevityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkplace giving platform enabling employee charitable contributions and corporate matching. WIN receives support through this platform from various employers.
• Spring of Life Ministry (Philippines)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal team in the Philippines trained by WIN's Papua New Guinea team to operate water well drilling program. Named their initiative Spring of Life Ministry and continues to bring clean water throughout the Philippines.
• Club Hope UgandaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWomen's micro-enterprise organization established in Uganda with WIN's five-year commitment. Provides resources, equipment, and ongoing training including jewelry making, flower arrangement, cake decorating, and sewing skills.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Youth With A Mission (YWAM): Global Christian missionary organization providing informal leadership and Discipleship Training Schools with on-ground and online components; shares WIN's international, volunteer-driven, faith-based training model.

Broad incumbents

• Fuller Theological Seminary: Major accredited theological seminary offering online and hybrid MDiv/DMin programs globally; broad incumbent in the same theological-education category as TNIU.
• Liberty University Online: Large, established evangelical university with a substantial online theological degree catalog; competes in the same online-Christian-higher-education category as TNIU but at much greater scale.
• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: Mainstream accredited seminary offering hybrid MDiv and DMin programs; comparable to WIN's theological degree offerings but with formal ATS accreditation rather than religious-exempt status.

Direct peers

• Renewal Food Bank: Non-profit spin-off of WIN (established 2013) operating food-security and humanitarian programs in the Pacific Northwest; sister organization within the WIN ecosystem with shared leadership and donor base.
• Bakke Graduate University: Former WIN academic partner that co-developed DMin and MDiv programs for emerging-nation students; a Seattle-based theological graduate school serving a similar mission-driven, internationally distributed student body.
• Africa Leadership University: Pan-African higher-education institution delivering accredited degrees to emerging-nation leaders through hybrid online and in-country models, comparable to WIN's theological focus on training in-context leaders across Africa.
• The King's University: Former WIN partner institution that helped deliver theological degrees to students in Asia; comparable faith-based higher-education provider with online and on-ground theological programs.
• In Our Backyard (IOB): Non-profit spin-off of WIN focused on human-trafficking awareness; sister organization sharing WIN's founder network, board members, and faith-based advocacy posture.
• Compassion International: Large faith-based non-profit delivering child-sponsorship, education, and leadership development in emerging nations; comparable community-led, donor-funded operating model and similar international footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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