# NEP Services

> NEP Services combines membership software with fundraising, websites, and communications services for unions, emergency responder organizations, and nonprofits. Its Connect Plus+ platform brings member records, messaging, documents, and payments together, while its service teams help clients organize and reach their communities.

- **Founded:** 1997
- **Headquarters:** Newport Beach, United States
- **Founders:** Drew Howitt (Founder and Chairman)
- **Team size:** Approximately 45 employees in supplied company data; not independently verified.
- **Products:** Connect Plus+, NEP Connect, Help a Hero, Community Petition, Website Development
- **Notable:** Ranked eighth in Fast Company’s North America Most Innovative Companies list for 2024., NEP reported 30% software-revenue growth over the past year in May 2026., NEP reported 111 new clients during 2025 as of November 18.

## Products & services

- **Connect Plus+** — Member management, private messaging, documents, calendars, dues, and payments across web and mobile. The mobile app dates to 2021; the company dates the integrated SaaS launch to 2024, while Fast Company describes a 2023 launch.
- **NEP Connect** — Web application for membership communications; later integrated into Connect Plus+.
- **Help a Hero** — Crowdfunding for first responders and community members in need.
- **Community Petition** — Free petition creation with supporter mobilization and outreach to decision-makers.
- **Website Development** — Custom website design, build, maintenance, and client support.
- **Digital Advocacy** — Campaign strategy, audience building, voter texting, and Member Fusion tools connecting members to elected officials.
- **Fundraising** — Direct and digital fundraising, donor management, event registration, and gift fulfillment.
- **Media and Innovation Strategies Division** — Digital magazines and newsletters with content management and advertising and sponsorship sales; announced November 2025 for January 2026.

## Achievements

- Ranked eighth in Fast Company’s North America Most Innovative Companies list for 2024.
- NEP reported 30% software-revenue growth over the past year in May 2026.
- NEP reported 111 new clients during 2025 as of November 18.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Promoted Devin Jones to VP of Operations, Amber Liebner to VP of Product and Engagement, and Michael Walker to VP of Engineering; reported 30% software-revenue growth.
- **2025-11** — Announced a magazine and newsletter division led by Jordan Tolila, scheduled for January 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://www.nepservices.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nepservices
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nepconnects
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nepconnects
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nepconnects

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Last updated: 2026-09-12