Muslim Professionals Association

Name

Muslim Professionals Association

Legal name

The Muslim Professionals Association (MPA)

Website

https://mpaca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: MPA generates revenue through tiered monthly membership subscriptions with three levels: Basic ($37/mo), Elite ($97/mo), and Premium ($197/mo). Paid members receive exclusive benefits including mentorship access, event discounts up to 50%, digital resource libraries, leadership retreats, and recognition on the Legacy Wall.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MPA is a Canadian not-for-profit professional membership organization that sells tiered monthly memberships giving Muslim professionals access to a curated network of peers, mentorship circles, workshops, leadership labs, retreats, and a digital resource library. Membership is structured under six strategic initiatives—Job & Career Guidance (JCG), Personal Enablement (PE), Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Community Engagement & Social Impact (CESI), Islamic Education & Dawah (IED), and Business Development & Entrepreneurship (BDE)—delivered through events, workshops, and online resources.

Product overview

Muslim Professionals Association (MPA) is a not-for-profit professional membership organization that operates as a networking and career development platform for Muslim professionals in Canada. The core offering is the MPA Network, which provides access to mentorship circles, professional events, workshops, and leadership development programs organized under six strategic initiatives: Job & Career Guidance (JCG), Personal Enablement (PE), Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Community Engagement & Social Impact (CESI), Islamic Education & Dawah (IED), and Business Development & Entrepreneurship (BDE). MPA offers three membership tiers (Basic at $37/mo, Elite at $97/mo, and Premium at $197/mo) that provide escalating access to benefits including mentorship circles, workshops, digital resource library, leadership labs, retreats, and recognition. The organization is built on an Islamic values framework with focus on Character, Community, and Career development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MPA Network Membership Core tiered monthly membership of the Muslim Professionals Association providing access to mentorship circles, networking events, workshops, leadership development programs, and a digital resource library for Muslim professionals in Canada across diverse industries.
• Job & Career Guidance (JCG) Strategic initiative offering career guidance, job-related support, and career insights to MPA members through structured programming.
• Personal Enablement (PE) Strategic initiative focused on personal development and professional growth for MPA members.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Ongoing professional development programs and workshops for member skill enhancement and CPD credit-aligned learning.
• Community Engagement & Social Impact (CESI) Initiative focused on giving back to the community through social impact programs organized under an Islamic values framework.
• Islamic Education & Dawah (IED) Educational programs and outreach activities delivered under an Islamic values framework for MPA members.
• Business Development & Entrepreneurship (BDE) Programs supporting business development and entrepreneurship among Muslim professional members.
• Mentorship Circles Structured mentorship access provided to MPA paid members by experts from diverse industries who offer first-hand experience and personalized coaching.
• Leadership Labs & Retreats Member-only leadership development programs including exclusive labs and retreats for paid MPA members.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• ISNA (Islamic Society of North America): Largest umbrella Islamic organization in North America, with overlapping audience (North American Muslims) and adjacent professional/community programs. Indirect peer — broader religious and community scope rather than professional-development specialization.
• MPAC (Muslim Public Affairs Council): US-based Muslim advocacy and civic engagement organization serving a similar community. Indirect peer — overlapping audience but focused on policy advocacy and media representation rather than professional networking.
• CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations): US-based Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Indirect peer — serves an overlapping community audience but focuses on civil rights advocacy rather than professional development and career advancement.

Broad incumbents

• NABA (National Association of Black Accountants): US-based professional association advancing Black accounting and finance professionals. Comparable identity-anchored professional membership model with structured programs, events, and certification pathways, though narrower in industry focus.
• NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers): Large US-based professional organization supporting Black engineers and STEM professionals. Comparable community-anchored membership model with tiered programs, events, and mentorship offerings, though serving a different demographic niche.
• ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America): US-based professional association empowering Latino professionals through leadership development, networking, and career advancement. Closely comparable identity-anchored membership model with significantly greater scale and corporate partnerships.
• TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): Global nonprofit fostering entrepreneurship and professional development among South Asian professionals. Highly comparable identity-anchored professional network with tiered membership, mentorship, and events, operating at much greater scale and maturity.

Direct peers

• American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP): US-based membership organization serving Muslim professionals in healthcare with networking, mentorship, and advocacy programs. Directly comparable in faith-anchored professional membership model, though narrower in industry focus.
• Muslim Professionals Association (Australia): Australia-based Muslim professional network sharing an identical mission, naming convention, and apparently overlapping digital assets (referenced in MPA's news section). Most direct comparable peer — likely a sister organization with the same faith-anchored professional membership model.

Emerging players

• Ellevate Network: Subscription-based professional network for women offering mentorship circles, events, and career resources. Directly comparable tiered-membership business model and recurring-revenue structure, though without the faith-based anchoring.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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