Volunteer Fairfax

What Volunteer Fairfax does

Volunteer Fairfax is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1974 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, that operates as a regional volunteer hub for the Greater Washington area. It engages over 10,000 volunteers annually and serves several hundred nonprofits and public agencies, with primary customer segments including individuals and groups seeking service opportunities, businesses pursuing corporate social responsibility programs, and nonprofit organizations needing volunteer recruitment and management support. Its core technology platform is VolunteerNow, a web-based Volunteer Management System (VMS) that functions as a searchable database of volunteer opportunities across Northern Virginia, augmented by an inclusive-volunteering filter for participants with disabilities.

The organization's product surface spans multiple specialized programs: RSVP Northern Virginia is an AmeriCorps Seniors-affiliated program for adults 55+ with personalized volunteer matching; BusinessLink serves corporate partners with skills-based volunteering and CSR offerings; the Impact Collective is a tiered corporate membership ($500-$1,000 annually) providing visibility at signature events and through digital channels; the Emergency Response Program operates as the designated lead agency for volunteer deployment during Fairfax County emergencies; and Alternative Community Service channels court-referred individuals into nonprofit placements. Signature events VolunteerFest and the MLK Day of Service (Give Together) drive large-scale one-day volunteer mobilization, while Stuff The Bus runs virtual food drives supporting regional food banks.

Revenue is generated primarily through donations from individuals, government agencies, corporations, and foundations, with secondary recurring revenue from Impact Collective corporate memberships. Volunteer engagement services are provided free of charge. The organization holds the Spur Local Seal and the Candid Platinum Seal 2026 as credibility signals, and integrates with NeonCRM, Volgistics, FormStack, and Constant Contact for back-office operations. Geographic scope is explicitly limited to Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington region, with no global expansion signaled.

Name

Volunteer Fairfax

Legal name

Volunteer Fairfax, Incorporated

Website

https://volunteerfairfax.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Volunteer Fairfax is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 that connects over 10,000 annual volunteers with several hundred nonprofits and public agencies across Northern Virginia through its VolunteerNow platform, RSVP senior program, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Management Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Volunteer & Companion Support Services (Hospice Volunteer Programs) (HSABAFAO)

Keywords

• Volunteer management services
• Nonprofit volunteer coordination
• Corporate volunteer programs
• Senior volunteer engagement
• Disaster volunteer deployment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Volunteer Fairfax is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals, government agencies, corporations, and foundations.
2. Impact Collective Membership: Corporate membership program providing tiered pricing for businesses ($500-$1000 annually) with benefits including website listing, social media acknowledgment, event recognition, and webinar mentions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Volunteer Fairfax operates a web-based Volunteer Management System (VolunteerNow) that serves as a searchable database connecting individual volunteers with nonprofit organizations and public agencies across Northern Virginia. The organization augments this core platform with signature volunteer events (VolunteerFest, MLK Day of Service), targeted programs for seniors (RSVP Northern Virginia), corporate volunteer engagement (BusinessLink, Impact Collective), disaster response coordination, and professional development training for volunteer managers.

Product overview

Volunteer Fairfax operates as a nonprofit volunteer services organization with a web-based Volunteer Management System (VMS) as its core technology platform. The core VolunteerNow VMS serves as the central hub, providing a searchable database of volunteer opportunities that connects individuals with nonprofits and public agencies across Northern Virginia. This core platform is augmented by specialized programs including RSVP Northern Virginia (an AmeriCorps Seniors program for adults 55+), the Inclusive Volunteering initiative (offering disability-inclusive resources and accommodation toolkits), BusinessLink corporate volunteering services, and the Impact Collective membership program for businesses. Signature events such as VolunteerFest and the MLK Day of Service serve as major volunteer engagement touchpoints. Additional programs include the Emergency Response Program for disaster volunteer deployment, Alternative Community Service for court-related service hours, and Stuff The Bus for food insecurity relief. The organization also provides professional development services for volunteer managers through training webinars and toolkits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RSVP Northern Virginia: A senior volunteer program for adults age 55 and older, part of the AmeriCorps Seniors network, providing volunteer opportunities across Northern Virginia.
• Stuff the Bus
• Disability Inclusive Volunteering

Products and services

• VolunteerNow (Volunteer Management System) A web-based Volunteer Management System serving as a searchable database of volunteer opportunities throughout Northern Virginia, connecting individuals with local nonprofits and public agencies. Features include inclusive volunteering filters and organizational self-identification for accommodating volunteers with disabilities.
• RSVP Northern Virginia An AmeriCorps Seniors program providing tailored volunteer opportunities for adults age 55 and older across a network of more than 40 nonprofit partners. Volunteers receive personalized opportunity matching through one-on-one connection conversations and access to group service projects.
• Disability Inclusive Volunteering A Disability Inclusive Volunteering initiative providing toolkits and training for nonprofits and volunteers with disabilities. Includes a searchable VMS filter for inclusive opportunities and guidance on reasonable accommodation requests.
• Stuff The Bus A virtual food drive initiative that directs donations to local food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens to address food insecurity in the community.
• BusinessLink Corporate volunteer program connecting businesses with volunteer opportunities, including skills-based volunteering, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and corporate partnerships and sponsorships through the Impact Collective membership tier.
• VolunteerFest Annual signature volunteer event bringing together volunteers to serve local nonprofits and government agencies in a single-day service initiative.
• Alternative Community Service (ACS) Court-related community service program connecting individuals with volunteer opportunities to fulfill court-ordered or attorney-recommended community service hours for non-violent charges across Northern Virginia.
• Emergency Response Program Designated lead agency for recruitment and deployment of affiliated and spontaneous volunteers during emergencies, mobilizing people and resources for Fairfax County and Regional Emergency Response and Recovery functions.
• MLK Day of Service (Give Together) Annual day of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., inviting participants to serve local nonprofits and government agencies.
• Volunteer Management Professional Development Training and professional development resources for volunteer managers, including webinars, toolkits, and educational materials on inclusive volunteering and volunteer engagement best practices.
• Nonprofit Partner Membership Benefits Membership program offering benefits to nonprofit partners including listing in the VMS, access to volunteer networks, training resources, and organizational support for volunteer coordination.
• Impact Collective Corporate partnership program with tiered annual membership ($500 for up to 50 employees, $750 for 51-200 employees, $1000 for 201+ employees) offering visibility through Volunteer Fairfax's network and events, including logo placement at signature events and social media acknowledgment.

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEY is a member of The Impact Collective, Volunteer Fairfax's corporate membership program that provides visibility and event sponsorship opportunities.
• RSVP Volunteer Station PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 40 nonprofit partners across Northern Virginia provide diverse service opportunities for RSVP-NV volunteers. Partners include American Red Cross, Britepaths, Fairfax County departments, Food & Friends, and many others serving various community needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VolunteerMatch: National online volunteer matching platform that connects individuals with nonprofit opportunities — a direct functional peer to Volunteer Fairfax's VolunteerNow VMS, though operating at national rather than regional scale.
• Points of Light: Global nonprofit focused on volunteer service and civic engagement, operating the HandsOn Network. Comparable to Volunteer Fairfax as a hub organization that mobilizes volunteers and supports nonprofits, but at much larger national and global scale.
• VolunteerHub: SaaS volunteer management platform serving nonprofits and volunteer centers — directly comparable to Volunteer Fairfax's VolunteerNow VMS as a technology layer for volunteer opportunity matching and management.
• Idealist (Points of Light): Volunteer and job-matching platform for nonprofit and social-impact opportunities, now part of Points of Light — a direct peer in volunteer matching, though at national scale.
• HandsOn Network: Affiliate network of volunteer action centers under Points of Light, many of which operate the same volunteer-hub model (mobilization, RSVP programs, days of service) as Volunteer Fairfax.

Regional players

• Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL): Regional volunteer center serving the San Francisco Bay Area / Sonoma region, with similar mission of connecting volunteers with nonprofits and offering RSVP-style senior programs — closely comparable operating model to Volunteer Fairfax in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of the National Capital Area: Large regional United Way affiliate serving the same Greater Washington geography as Volunteer Fairfax, with overlapping corporate partnership and volunteer mobilization programs, though broader in scope (fundraising, advocacy, and direct services).

Emerging players

• Catchafire: Skills-based volunteering platform connecting professionals with nonprofits for project-based service — overlaps with Volunteer Fairfax's skills-based BusinessLink offering but operates as a national tech-enabled marketplace.

Others

• RSVP (AmeriCorps Seniors) Programs in Other Regions: Other AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grantees across the U.S. operate the same 55+ senior volunteer engagement model as RSVP Northern Virginia, sharing federal funding frameworks and program design.
• Volunteer Fairfax Foundation / Fairfax County Government: Fairfax County government is Volunteer Fairfax's primary emergency-response partner and a likely source of grants — included as an adjacent ecosystem participant that materially shapes Volunteer Fairfax's mandate and funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VolunteerFairfax
• Xx.com/VolunteerFFX

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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