Dad Guild

Name

Dad Guild

Legal name

Dad Guild, Inc.

Website

https://dadguild.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parenting Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

akta.pro primary industry

Co-Parenting, Father Engagement & Caregiver Inclusion Programs (EDACALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks (EDACALAG), Playgroups (Parent–Child / Social Play) (EDACACAA)

Keywords

• Father support community
• Parent peer support
• Caregiver education workshops
• Nonprofit community programming
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, community members, and supporters. The organization accepts online donations and checks. This appears to be the primary revenue stream supporting operations.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online store selling branded merchandise including hats ($20), t-shirts ($25), and hoodies ($45). Currently processing orders via donation form due to checkout system issues.
3. Event Fees: Some events charge small fees. For example, Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart events charge $10 for packs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dad Guild operates as a nonprofit community organization that runs in-person and virtual programming (playgroups, Dads' Night Out, peer support cohorts, caregiver education workshops, sports, and social events) for fathers and masculine-identifying caregivers, primarily in Vermont. The organization supplements programming with a branded merchandise store and a podcast (Dad Pod) that publishes fatherhood-related audio content.

Product overview

Dad Guild is a community organization offering a portfolio of peer-support and social programs for dads and masculine-identifying caregivers. The primary offerings include in-person events (playgroups, Dads' Night Out, sports activities, educational workshops), virtual programming (Zoom check-ins, online support groups), structured peer-support cohorts, caregiver education workshops, and a podcast (Dad Pod). Additionally, Dad Guild operates a merchandise store selling branded apparel. The programs are organized under categories including Dads Only events, Dads & Kids events, Whole Family events, and Caregiver Education, with expansion programming across multiple Vermont counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dad Pod (Dad Guild Podcast) Free official podcast of Dad Guild featuring episodes on fatherhood topics including parenting advice, mental health, personal stories, ADHD parenting, infertility, emotional intelligence, screen time, and community conversations. Produced for fathers and masculine-identifying caregivers.
• Dad Guild Merch Store Online store selling branded Dad Guild apparel including trucker hats ($20), dad hats ($20), cuff beanies ($20), t-shirts in various colors ($25), and fashion fleece zip hoodies ($45). Checkout currently processed via donation form.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 books distributed to children in Winooski through Imagination Library program
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Let's Grow KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDad Guild assisted in collecting child care stories from fathers for Let's Grow Kids' movement to make child care affordable and equitable for all Vermont families.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDadvocate program raised over $3,300 to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to the City of Winooski, resulting in nearly 2,000 books being distributed to children.
• Winooski Mutual AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDadvocate program facilitated a community drive for Winooski Mutual Aid, raising over $400 and collecting kids' hygiene products and art kits for nearly 50 children.
• The People's KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDadvocate program hosted an event that raised over $600 for The People's Kitchen in Burlington.
• Addison County Bike ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for family bike rides, combining Dad Guild community with the bike club's expertise and routes.
• Local MotionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for family bike rides. Local Motion provides bike rentals and hosts group rides with Dad Guild at the waterfront.
• Vermont Gaming AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Vermont Gaming Academy in Rutland for Magic: The Gathering Commander nights, part of Dad Guild's expansion into Rutland County.
• Vermont French Learning HubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to offer French-speaking dad and kids playdates, serving French-speaking households in the Vermont community.
• Generator MakerspaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerator Makerspace offers tours to Dad Guild community, showcasing STEAM learning programs and tools available.
• Seed & SewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for events with Seed & Sew founder Alyssa Blask Campbell on early childhood development topics, including a workshop that brought together around 100 parents.
• Vermont Doula CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont Doula Company provides doula perspectives during the Welcome to Fatherhood (WTF) workshop for expecting dads.
• Age WellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAge Well (Area Agency on Aging for Northwestern Vermont) Caregiver Support Specialists Jennifer Harbison and Lauren Hemond participate in the 'Care for Aging Loved Ones' workshop.
• Vermont Harm Reduction AdvocatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBella Fearn from Vermont Harm Reduction Advocates appeared on the Dad Pod podcast to discuss Overdose Prevention Centers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Hand in Hand Parenting: Hand in Hand Parenting offers online courses, community, and resources for parents that overlap with Dad Guild's caregiver education and peer-support programming. It is an adjacent enabling organization rather than a direct competitor.
• ZERO TO THREE: ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit focused on early childhood development from birth to age three. It is thematically related to Dad Guild's caregiver education and early parenting work, but serves a broader audience including mothers and policymakers.
• Good+Foundation: Good+Foundation is a national nonprofit focused on ending multi-generational poverty through programs supporting fathers, including a Fatherhood Initiative. It overlaps with Dad Guild's Dadvocate and community advocacy efforts but operates at a national policy scale.

Broad incumbents

• All Pro Dad: All Pro Dad is a Fatherhood program affiliated with the NFL that runs father-child experiences, school programs, and online content. It serves a similar population of fathers but partners primarily through schools and corporate sponsorships rather than grassroots community organizing.
• National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI): NFI is a leading nonprofit dedicated to fatherhood, providing research, training programs, and resources for father-inclusive programs. It overlaps with Dad Guild's mission of supporting dads and Caregiver Education programming, but operates at a national policy and research level.
• Fatherly: Fatherly is a large digital media and commerce brand focused on fatherhood content, gear reviews, and online community. It overlaps with Dad Guild's podcast and content efforts but operates at a national, media-driven scale rather than as a community-based nonprofit.

Regional players

• Chicago Dads Group: Chicago Dads Group is another City Dads Group chapter offering local father meetups, playgroups, and parenting resources in the Chicago metro. It shares Dad Guild's community-led local programming model in a different region.
• Boston Dads Group: Boston Dads Group is a regional chapter of City Dads Group connecting fathers in the Greater Boston area through meetups and events. It is comparable to Dad Guild's regional playbook but in a different geography.

Direct peers

• City Dads Group: City Dads Group is a national network of local dad meet-up groups across multiple U.S. cities, founded to help fathers connect through playgroups, social events, and parenting support. It is the most direct analogue to Dad Guild's community-based, in-person father engagement model.
• NYC Dads Group: NYC Dads Group is a chapter of the City Dads Group network serving New York City fathers through regular meetups, playgroups, and parenting discussions. It mirrors Dad Guild's neighborhood-rooted, peer-driven programming model in a major U.S. metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups
• Xx.com/dadguild

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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