National Association of Episcopal Schools

What National Association of Episcopal Schools does

The National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1965 and headquartered in New York City. It serves approximately 800 Episcopal-affiliated schools and early childhood education programs across the United States and abroad, providing governance resources, professional development, accreditation support, and faith formation programming specific to the Episcopal educational tradition.

NAES's product surface is anchored by an Online Community platform that connects member institutions, supplemented by access to the DASL data and reporting system via its partnership with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Additional offerings include a Career Center for faculty and staff placement, a Biennial Conference, a Leadership Certificate Program launched in 2025, and curated Episcopal-identity and faith formation content (including the Wisdom Circle program co-developed with Virginia Theological Seminary in 2025). The organization also operates programmatic partnerships with entities such as CUAC/AEC for service-learning scholarships, and produces publication and event content for its members.

NAES's revenue model is a classic trade-association structure: tiered annual membership dues (priced by each school's net tuition revenue), conference and event registration fees, professional development program fees, publication income, and philanthropic grants and donations. The organization runs on a small staff (1–10 employees) and completed a notable $1.133M 50th Anniversary fundraising campaign in 2014, with its principal donors including the Lilly Endowment, the Church Pension Group, and the National Association of Episcopal Schools Endowment Fund. Distribution is direct-to-member via enrollment onboarding with diocesan education networks, the online platform, and in-person convenings.

Name

National Association of Episcopal Schools

Legal name

National Association of Episcopal Schools

Website

https://episcopalschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 and headquartered in New York City that serves approximately 800 Episcopal-affiliated schools and early childhood programs with governance resources, professional development, accreditation support, faith formation programming, and a member online community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ)

Keywords

• Episcopal school association
• Membership services
• Education association
• Professional development
• School leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 dues from approximately 800 Episcopal schools and early childhood education programs. Dues are structured based on school size and net-tuition revenue categories.
2. Conference and Event Fees: Registration fees for biennial conferences, regional events, and professional development programs including the Biennial Conference, Episcopal Identity Summit, and NYC Summit
3. Publications and Resources: Sales of publications including 'About Episcopal Schools' pamphlet, 'Weekly Meditations' book compilations, and other educational resources
4. Grants and Foundation Support: Grant funding from foundations including Good Samaritan, Inc. ($250,000 grant 2003-2006), Edward E. Ford Foundation, and Lilly Endowment Inc. for specific programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

NAES is an independent, 501(c)(3) voluntary membership organization that supports approximately 800 Episcopal schools, early childhood education programs, and school establishment efforts throughout The Episcopal Church. It provides membership services, resources, professional development programs, conferences, and networking opportunities focused on Episcopal identity, leadership, governance, and spiritual development of school leaders.

Product overview

NAES is a membership organization (not a unified SaaS product) offering a portfolio of services to approximately 800 Episcopal schools. Core offerings include the Online Community platform for member collaboration, the DASL data platform (via NAIS partnership) for school benchmarking, and the NAES Career Center for recruitment. Professional development is delivered through the Chaplain Mentoring Program, Leadership Certificate Program, New Heads Fellowship, and Learning Pathways. Events include the Biennial Conference (next: November 2026, Los Angeles) and Episcopal Schools Celebration. Content and communication tools include Weekly Meditation (email), The Commons Blog, and Online Cycle of Prayer. The NAES Store sells publications including 'About Episcopal Schools' pamphlets and 'Weekly Meditations' books. Additional resources include Principles of Good Practice guidance documents, Episcopal Identity Self-Study tools, Culture and Climate Survey tools, and grant programs. Faith formation initiatives include the Wisdom Circle (with VTS) for early childhood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAES Online Community Member-only online platform for connecting and collaborating with fellow Episcopal school professionals, featuring profile creation, discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• DASL (Data and Analysis for School Leadership) Statistical data collection and analysis platform for Episcopal schools, provided through partnership with NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools), enabling schools to benchmark against national data.
• NAES Career Center Job board platform enabling NAES member schools to post open positions and reach thousands of prospective employees in the Episcopal school community.
• Chaplain Mentoring Program Mentoring initiative pairing first- and second-year Episcopal school chaplains with experienced mentors for one-on-one guidance, in-person gatherings, and online learning.
• Leadership Certificate Program One-year professional development program designed to equip current and aspiring heads of school, chaplains, administrators, and future Episcopal school leaders with leadership skills and ethical conviction.
• Wisdom Circle Early childhood faith formation initiative exploring how Episcopal churches and preschools can support parents in nurturing spiritual development of children aged 0-6, developed with Virginia Theological Seminary.
• Biennial Conference Premier national gathering of Episcopal school friends and leaders held every two years for learning, community, worship, and reflection. Next conference scheduled for November 18-20, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
• Episcopal Schools Celebration Annual celebration week (October 4-10, 2026) recognizing Episcopal schools and their contributions to education and faith development.
• New Heads Fellowship Support program for new and aspiring heads of Episcopal schools.
• NAES Store Online store for purchasing NAES publications and resources including the 'About Episcopal Schools' pamphlet and 'Weekly Meditations' book compilations.
• Principles of Good Practice Series of authoritative guidance documents addressing topics including Episcopal identity, parish school governance, leadership transitions, chapel and worship, study of religion, and equity and justice.
• Episcopal Identity Self-Study Self-assessment resource helping Episcopal schools evaluate and strengthen their Episcopal identity and practices.
• Learning Pathways Structured professional development resources and programs for Episcopal school leaders and educators.
• Culture and Climate Survey & Dashboard Tool Survey and data visualization tool helping schools assess and improve organizational culture and climate.
• Grants Program Grant programs including Outreach Fund grants supporting various projects and programs at member schools.
• William Randolph Hearst Service Learning Scholarship Scholarship program awarding up to two $20,000 scholarships to Episcopal high school seniors graduating in 2026 and matriculating at Episcopal colleges, emphasizing learning through service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connected network of approximately 800 Episcopal schools and early childhood programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion (CUAC) / Association of Episcopal Colleges (AEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Co-sponsorship of the Episcopal Colleges William Randolph Hearst Service Learning Scholarship. Up to two $20,000 scholarships awarded annually to Episcopal high school seniors graduating and matriculating at Episcopal colleges. Seven partner institutions: Bard College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Kenyon College, St. Augustine's University, The University of the South, Voorhees University, Université d'Haïti.
• Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2025Collaboration to launch the 'Wisdom Circle' program exploring how Episcopal churches and preschools can support parents in early faith formation. Part of VTS's Faith-filled Families initiative, funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. NAES member schools participate in developing and testing early faith formation resources.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2016Partnership for DASL (Data and Analysis for School Leadership) system to collect annual statistical information about Episcopal Early Childhood Education programs and schools. NAIS provides the platform infrastructure while NAES supports member participation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/naes_episcopal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EpiscopalSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/naes.episcopal
• Instagraminstagram.com/naes_episcopal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-association-of-episcopal-schools

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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