National Alliance of Preservation Commissions

What National Alliance of Preservation Commissions does

The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 and headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, that operates as the only national organization focused exclusively on supporting local historic preservation commissions and boards of architectural review in the United States. The organization delivers a portfolio of education, training, advocacy, and community products including its signature CAMP (Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program) customized training delivered in-person and virtually, the CRSurveyor App built on ESRI ArcGIS for field-based cultural resource surveying, monthly webinars eligible for continuing education credits, the biennial FORUM national conference, the quarterly Alliance Review publication, the Messaging Guide for Local Preservation Programs, the NAPC-L listserv, and the Professional Network Directory. Underlying technology is centered on the ESRI ArcGIS platform (Field Maps for offline data capture and ArcGIS Online for cloud storage), with the CRSurveyor App structured into three customizable modules (Architectural, Disaster Response, Archaeology) and data fields aligned to National Park Service cultural resource standards.

NAPC's business model is a hybrid membership-plus-services nonprofit model. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues across multiple tiers (individual, commission/organization, nonprofit), customized CAMP training engagements (priced on curriculum and delivery format), biennial FORUM conference registrations and sponsorships, freemium webinar access (free for members, fee-based for non-members), and donations. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: NAPC builds a national network of preservation professionals, commissioners, and volunteers, with the biennial FORUM and recurring CAMP training events serving as primary acquisition and retention levers. The customer base is horizontal and predominantly composed of local government commissions, state preservation nonprofits, individual preservation professionals, and residents of historic districts. NAPC maintains core strategic partnerships with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO), National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Park Service, and Preservation Action, which collectively reinforce its federal advocacy position on Section 106 regulations, Historic Preservation Fund appropriations, and Certified Local Government program policy.

Name

National Alliance of Preservation Commissions

Legal name

National Alliance of Preservation Commissions

Website

https://napcommissions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 that provides training, advocacy, and resources to local historic preservation commissions and boards of architectural review across the United States. Its core offerings include the CAMP training program, the CRSurveyor App on ESRI ArcGIS, the FORUM biennial conference, and federal preservation policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NAPC operates as a membership organization with various membership categories for commissions, boards, nonprofits, and individuals. Members receive benefits including free or discounted access to webinars, publications, training, and events.
2. CAMP Training Fees: Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) is offered to individual commissions, regions, or statewide events. Each CAMP is customized and priced based on curriculum and delivery format (in-person or virtual).
3. FORUM Conference Revenue: FORUM is NAPC's biennial national conference. Revenue is generated through event registrations and sponsorships.
4. Webinar Series: Webinars are free for NAPC members and available for a fee to non-members. Members also have exclusive on-demand access to past webinar recordings for 30 days after airing.
5. Donations: NAPC accepts donations from members and partners to support its mission. The organization is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) delivers customized training (CAMP program, both in-person and virtual), federal advocacy representation, educational publications and webinars, biennial conferences (FORUM), and a digital cultural resource survey tool (CRSurveyor App) for local historic preservation commissions, boards of architectural review, preservation staff, and state preservation nonprofits across the United States.

Product overview

The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions offers a comprehensive portfolio of education, training, and advocacy products for the historic preservation community. The core offerings include the CAMP (Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program) as the signature training, supplemented by specialized CAMP Resilience for disaster planning. CRSurveyor App provides digital cultural resource surveying using ESRI ArcGIS. Additional products include the annual FORUM conference, monthly Webinar Series, The Alliance Review quarterly publication, Commission Excellence Awards, the Messaging Guide for advocacy, NAPC-L listserv for peer discussion, and a Professional Network Directory connecting members with preservation consultants. These products work together to build strong local preservation programs through education, training, and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAMP (Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program): Signature training program offered by NAPC, led by qualified preservation professionals to support local preservation programs and leaders.
• CAMP Resilience
• Commission Excellence Awards
• NAPC Webinar Series
• CRSurveyor App
• Messaging Guide for Local Preservation Programs
• FORUM

Products and services

• NAPC Membership Program Annual subscription membership offered to local historic preservation commissions, boards of architectural review, state preservation nonprofits, and individuals. Members receive access to webinars (free), The Alliance Review quarterly publication, CAMP training discounts, the NAPC-L listserv, and the Professional Network Directory.
• CAMP (Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program) Signature customized training program for preservation-related boards and commissions, led by qualified preservation professionals. Each CAMP is tailored to the community's needs and includes presentations, hands-on exercises, group discussions, networking, and mentoring. Delivered in-person or virtually.
• CAMP Resilience Disaster planning and recovery training designed to strengthen a community's response and resiliency to preserve cultural resources in the face of natural disasters. Developed with National Park Service funding support.
• CRSurveyor App Cultural resource survey tool built on the ESRI ArcGIS platform (Field Maps and ArcGIS Online) that enables communities to capture location and details about historic sites digitally using phones or tablets. Data matches National Park Service cultural resource standards and National Register required fields. Structured into three customizable modules: Architectural, Disaster Response, and Archaeology.
• FORUM Biennial Conference NAPC's biennial national conference bringing together preservation professionals, commissioners, and partners for education, networking, and professional development. FORUM 2026 is scheduled for Minneapolis, MN (July 22-26, 2026). Revenue is generated through event registrations and sponsorships.
• NAPC Webinar Series Monthly educational webinars on timely topics geared toward those working and volunteering in historic preservation at the local level. Available live or on-demand, eligible for continuing education credits, and free for NAPC members (on-demand access for 30 days after airing).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 individuals have joined NAPC's Advisory Group guiding advocacy priorities and program updates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Federal Historic Preservation Program Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010In 2010, NAPC joined the Federal Historic Preservation Program Task Force, which produced a detailed report with recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the Federal Historic Preservation Program.
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983ACHP is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of the nation's historic resources and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy. NAPC has developed a partnership with ACHP since 1983, advocating together on issues affecting local preservation commissions. NAPC recently sent a letter to ACHP opposing changes to 36 CFR Part 800 that would strip local communities of participation rights in federal decisions. NAPC also partnered with ACHP on a joint webinar on Housing and Historic Preservation.
• National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983NCSHPO is the professional organization of state government officials who carry out the national historic preservation program as delegates of the Secretary of Interior. NAPC and NCSHPO collaborate on advocacy efforts including coalition letters to Congress on Historic Preservation Fund funding. NCSHPO led a coalition letter on FY25 HPF funding that NAPC joined alongside 16 other organizations.
• National Trust for Historic PreservationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded nonprofit founded in 1949 to protect and promote historic places, including a collection of 27 sites. NAPC and the National Trust collaborate on advocacy and policy initiatives. National Trust staff, including Christopher Cody (Associate General Counsel) and Christina Morris (Senior Director of Preservation Programs), serve as CAMP trainers for NAPC.
• National Park Service (NPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983The National Park Service is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior overseeing preservation programs including the National Register of Historic Places, National Historic Landmarks Program, Certified Local Government Program, and Federal Preservation Grants Program. NPS provides funding support for NAPC's CAMP Disaster Planning and Recovery curriculum. NAPC also works with NPS Technical Preservation Services on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
• Preservation ActionmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1983Preservation Action is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit created in 1974 to serve as the national grassroots lobby for historic preservation. NAPC joins Preservation Action and other partners to support legislation and policies benefiting historic preservation at all levels. Trisha Logan of NAPC serves on the Executive Committee of Preservation Action.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Planning Association (APA): Large national membership association for urban planners with similar chapter/membership structure, continuing education, and policy advocacy. Comparable as a mission-aligned professional association model.
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP): Independent federal agency advising the President and Congress on preservation policy. Comparable as a national preservation policy influencer, with regulatory authority and convening power that overlap NAPC's advocacy scope.

Direct peers

• American Association for State and Local History (AASLH): Membership-based nonprofit serving the state and local history field with training, publications, and accreditation. Comparable as a professional association delivering education, conferences, and best-practices resources to a similar local-government audience.
• National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO): Professional organization of state government officials implementing the federal preservation program. Comparable as a national US preservation membership body with overlapping advocacy, training, and policy work.
• National Main Street Center: Program of the National Trust supporting commercial district revitalization through preservation-based economic development. Comparable as a network-driven training and accreditation program serving local preservation-adjacent practitioners.
• National Trust for Historic Preservation: Privately funded nonprofit founded in 1949 with a similar preservation mission and a national advocacy footprint. Directly comparable as a national membership/advocacy organization, and an active NAPC partner that supplies CAMP trainers.
• National Preservation Institute: Nonprofit providing continuing education and training for preservation professionals. Comparable as a US-based nonprofit training provider serving the same preservation professional audience as NAPC's CAMP.
• Preservation Action: 501(c)(4) national grassroots lobby for historic preservation. Comparable as a policy-focused preservation advocacy organization, and a current coalition partner of NAPC.

Regional players

• Preservation Virginia: Virginia-based statewide preservation nonprofit that operates historic sites and advocates for preservation. Comparable as a regional preservation advocacy and education organization, though focused on a single state.

Emerging players

• Society for Historical Archaeology: International professional society for historical archaeology. Partial overlap with NAPC's CRSurveyor Archaeology module and shared audiences of preservation professionals and consultants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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