Chester County Association of Township Officials

What Chester County Association of Township Officials does

Chester County Association of Township Officials (CCATO) is a private, non-profit membership association formed in 1933 under Article XIV of Pennsylvania's Act 69 of 1933 (reenacted by Act 60 of 1995) to advocate, educate, and facilitate communications on behalf of township officials in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The organization serves elected and appointed officials (including managers, secretaries, tax collectors, treasurers, and auditors) across 57 townships, 15 boroughs, and the City of Coatesville, providing state-level advocacy through a formal resolution process that feeds into the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) policy framework. CCATO operates with a two-person staff led by Executive Director Carol De Wolf and Communications lead Jim Marks, governed by an elected Executive Board whose members represent their home townships.

CCATO's revenue model combines three streams: (1) population-tiered municipal membership dues ranging from $300 to $450 per municipality per year, with a single membership covering all eligible officials within the township; (2) a four-tier affiliate sponsorship program (Platinum $2,000, Gold $1,500, Silver $1,250, Bronze $300) that grants corporate partners advertising access, Annual Directory placements, website visibility, and hospitality suite sponsorship at PSATS conferences; and (3) annual directory sales at $4.95 per copy with free shipping on orders of three or more. The Annual Directory — a comprehensive reference of township officials, meeting schedules, and municipal resources — functions as the association's primary tangible product.

Distribution is direct and field-led: the Executive Director and elected board members recruit and renew municipalities through personal outreach, while events such as the Annual Fall Conference (next scheduled November 12, 2026 at The Desmond Malvern) and PSATS Conference hospitality suites serve as the principal engagement touchpoints. Marketing relies on the ccato.org website, email communications, and an organic Facebook/Instagram presence. CCATO has no proprietary technology platform, no software product, and no AI capabilities — its value proposition is relationship-based advocacy and convening rather than data-driven services.

Name

Chester County Association of Township Officials

Legal name

Chester County Association of Township Officials

Website

https://ccato.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Chester County Association of Township Officials (CCATO) is a 1933-founded non-profit membership association that advocates, educates, and provides networking for elected and appointed township and borough officials across Chester County, Pennsylvania. It funds operations through population-tiered municipal dues, tiered corporate sponsorships, and annual directory sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Municipal government advocacy
• Township official membership
• Professional association services
• Local government networking
• Resolution policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Exton

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Membership Dues: Municipalities pay annual membership dues based on their population tier. Membership covers all eligible officials (elected officials, managers, secretaries, tax collectors, treasurers, auditors) within each township. Dues range from $300 to $450 annually depending on municipal population.
2. Affiliate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors pay annual fees at tiered levels (Platinum $2,000, Gold $1,500, Silver $1,250, Bronze $300) to gain advertising access, hospitality suite sponsorship at PSATS conference, directory ad placements, and website visibility.
3. Annual Directory Sales: CCATO publishes and sells an Annual Directory ($4.95 per copy) containing contact information for township officials, municipal staff, meeting schedules, and local government resources. Free shipping on orders of 3 or more copies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CCATO is a nonprofit membership association formed under Pennsylvania state law that represents townships and boroughs in Chester County. It provides advocacy at the state level through PSATS, publishes an annual municipal directory, organizes networking conferences, runs a tiered corporate sponsorship program, and facilitates a resolution framework that allows member municipalities to influence state-level township policy. Membership is sold per municipality based on population tier, covering all eligible elected and appointed officials.

Product overview

Chester County Association of Township Officials (CCATO) operates as a membership association serving Chester County municipalities. Its primary offering is the annual CCATO Directory, a comprehensive reference publication that provides contact information for township officials, municipal staff, elected representatives, meeting schedules, municipal services, population statistics, and other key local government resources. The association also provides tiered municipal membership services (based on population) and corporate sponsorship opportunities at Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. Additionally, CCATO organizes events including the Annual Fall Conference, PSATS Conference gatherings, and hospitality suites. All products and services are delivered through the ccato.org website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Membership

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARRO Consulting, InccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMultidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm providing sustainable water, environmental, technology, and infrastructure solutions. Serves as Platinum Affiliate Sponsor with logo displayed on CCATO website.
• BowmancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering and consulting firm offering innovative development strategies, design concepts, and technological advancements. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm providing legal services to businesses, individuals, government bodies, and organizations since 1969. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Carroll Engineering CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the largest consulting civil engineering and surveying firms in the Greater Philadelphia region. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Delaware Valley Regional Finance AuthoritycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancing agency created by Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in 1985. Provides low-cost loans to local governments for capital projects. Has originated over $4 billion in loans. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Delaware Valley TrustscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides health, workers' compensation, and property/liability insurance to public entities. Offers stable rates, comprehensive benefits, and member dividends. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Equitable (Law Firm)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm focusing on community association law, real estate, land development, business law, and litigation. Named Best Law Firms in U.S. News. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Gawthrop Greenwood, PCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm founded in 1904, integral to Chester County and Brandywine Valley. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• H.A. ThompsoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPennsylvania's largest provider of municipal insurance. Offers full range of insurance products and services for public entities since 1934. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Keystone Collections GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative tax collection service provider with over 35 years of experience. Serves 900+ school districts and municipalities throughout Pennsylvania. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Lamb, McErlane, PCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm celebrating 50 years of excellence since 1971. Areas include litigation, business law, municipal law, real estate, and more. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• PECO Energy (Exelon)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSubsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the largest regulated electric utility in the U.S. with approximately 10 million customers. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• PennoniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational consulting practice offering engineering, design, and technology solutions. Creates sustainable solutions for infrastructure and environment challenges. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• RETTEW EngineeringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering firm offering 600+ services including engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, and safety consulting. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Unruh, Turner Burke & FreesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm serving Chester County and Southeastern Pennsylvania with focus on trusted advisory services. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Yerkes Associates, IncminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering, planning, and surveying firm founded in 1874 with 147+ years of service. Offices in West Chester and Delaware County. Platinum Affiliate Sponsor.
• Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association that receives CCATO resolutions for consideration at the PSATS annual conference. PSATS resolutions remain on the books for five years and serve as framework for state positions and policies. CCATO participates in PSATS conferences with hospitality suites and luncheons.
• Gold Level Sponsors (Various)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsors include Allan Myers Materials, Comcast, EM Kutz Inc, GFT, Gilmore & Associates Inc, Herbert Rowland & Grubic (HRG), Hough Associates, MacElree Harvey Ltd, Remington & Vernick Engineers, Ridge Support Technologies, SSM Group, TPD. Annual fee: $1,500.
• Silver Level Sponsors (Various)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsors include Boyle Construction, CBIZ, Eagle Power & Equipment Corp., Herbert E. MacCombie Jr. P.E., The HOF Law Group, Hydraterra Professional LLC, Pennsylvania American Water, Siana Law. Annual fee: $1,250.
• Bronze Level Sponsors (Various)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsors include Thomas Comitta Associates Inc, Natural Lands, Heinrich & Klein Associates Inc, Terra Tracker, Albert Federico Consulting LLC. Reserved for individuals and non-profits. Annual fee: $300.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International City/County Management Association: A professional association for local government managers and administrators, offering research, training, and networking. It is comparable to CCATO's appointed municipal-official audience and education mission, though its focus is broader and not township-exclusive.
• Pennsylvania Municipal League: A statewide association representing Pennsylvania municipalities, including cities and boroughs, with advocacy, training, and member services. It overlaps CCATO's municipal-government audience and education and networking role, although its scope is broader than township officials.
• National League of Cities: A national membership organization for cities and municipal officials that provides advocacy, research, training, and networking. It overlaps CCATO's local-government policy and member-service role, but operates at a much broader and less township-specific level.

Regional players

• Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS): The statewide professional association for Pennsylvania township supervisors. It is the closest organizational analogue to CCATO and provides advocacy, education, networking, and resolution processes for the same municipal constituency, although it operates at a broader state level.
• Indiana Townships Association: A statewide association representing Indiana townships and their officials. Its membership, advocacy, training, and conference activities closely parallel CCATO's operating model, despite serving a different state.
• County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania: A statewide association for Pennsylvania county commissioners and county governments. It is comparable as a local-government membership and advocacy network, but its constituents and policy remit are county-level rather than township-level.
• Ohio Township Association: A statewide association for Ohio townships and local officials, providing advocacy, education, and member representation. It is directly comparable to CCATO's township-focused membership and policy mission, with a different service territory.
• Wisconsin Towns Association: A statewide association serving Wisconsin towns and their elected officials through advocacy, training, and member services. It is a strong township-specific analogue to CCATO, with comparable governance and program delivery but a different region.
• Michigan Townships Association: A statewide association serving Michigan townships and their elected officials. It matches CCATO's township-specific constituency, membership dues, training, advocacy, and conference model, but operates in a different state.
• New York State Association of Towns: A statewide membership association for New York's towns and local officials. It shares CCATO's focus on municipal governance, advocacy, education, and peer networking, but covers a much larger and different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61557547094125&mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Instagraminstagram.com/officialccato?igsh=djJ2eHI0cDZycGI3
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chester-county-association-of-township-officials

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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