What HandsOn Greater Phoenix does

HandsOn Greater Phoenix is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer management organization founded in 1993 (originally as Make A Difference) and headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. The organization operates a volunteer infrastructure platform connecting individuals, families, corporate teams, youth, and nonprofit organizations across the Greater Phoenix Valley and, increasingly, statewide Arizona. Its core product is an online volunteer opportunity calendar and registration system powered by the third-party HandsOn Connect platform, enabling searchable sign-ups filtered by date, issue area, location, and time commitment. Around this core, the organization runs a portfolio of specialized programs: AmeriCorps VISTA member placement (since 2010), the Corporate Volunteering Program with HandsOn at Home kitted projects, the Central Arizona Corporate Volunteer Council (CACVC), the AZ Leaders On Board board-matching program, Your Experience Counts (K-12 classroom volunteers), the Veteran Assistance Program, a Volunteer Leader Program directing 50+ monthly projects, and seasonal supply drives.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time volunteer activation fees ($25 per adult, waivable for economic hardship), per-person corporate kitted project fees ($70+), $100/year CACVC corporate memberships, individual and corporate donations (including Arizona Charitable Tax Credit-eligible contributions), and small third-party giving program referrals (Amazon Smile, Fry's Community Rewards). Distribution runs through three channels: a self-serve website for individual and family volunteers, a direct sales motion into enterprise corporate accounts, and a partner-network channel for the 400+ nonprofit organizations that post volunteer opportunities. The organization holds no external institutional funding, is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and underwent a CEO transition in June 2025 with Todd Byard succeeding long-tenured CEO Rhonda Oliver.

Name

HandsOn Greater Phoenix

Legal name

HandsOn Greater Phoenix

Website

https://handsonphoenix.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Volunteer Activation Fees: One-time $25 activation fee charged to adult volunteers upon registration for lifetime access to the volunteer opportunity calendar
2. Corporate Kitted Projects: Revenue from selling pre-packaged volunteer project kits to corporate clients at $70+ per person, including materials, supplies, and instructions for team volunteer activities
3. Corporate Volunteer Council Membership: Annual membership fees of $100 per company for the Central Arizona Corporate Volunteer Council (CACVC)
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations, including Arizona Charitable Tax Credit eligible donations
5. Third-party Giving Programs: Revenue from Amazon Smile, Fry's Community Rewards, Giving Assistant, and workplace giving programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HandsOn Greater Phoenix is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates an online volunteer management platform connecting individuals, families, corporate teams, and 400+ nonprofit partner organizations across the Greater Phoenix Valley. Its core service is the searchable Volunteer Opportunity Calendar and registration system, supplemented by tailored corporate volunteer programs, kitted at-home service projects, AmeriCorps VISTA member placement, board matching services, a Veteran Assistance Program, classroom volunteer programs, and a Corporate Volunteer Council network.

Product overview

HandsOn Greater Phoenix is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer management organization that operates a multi-faceted volunteer platform connecting individuals, families, corporations, schools, government agencies, and nonprofits. The core product is the Volunteer Opportunity Calendar and search platform, supplemented by specialized programs including the Corporate Volunteering Program (with customized projects and HandsOn at Home kitted projects), AmeriCorps VISTA Program, AZ Leaders On Board (board matching), Your Experience Counts (classroom volunteers), Volunteer Leader Program, and Corporate Volunteer Council. The organization partners with hundreds of nonprofits and manages seasonal supply drives, a Veteran Assistance Program, and various day-of-service events including MLK Day, 9/11 Service Week, and Family Volunteer Day.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Central Arizona Corporate Volunteer Council (CACVC): A network of businesses that come together to share effective practices and address community needs through workplace volunteering. Membership is $100 annually per company.
• AZ Leaders On Board
• Your Experience Counts (YEC)
• HandsOn at Home
• AmeriCorps VISTA

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ nonprofits served to build capacity to reach community goals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Points of LightflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandsOn Greater Phoenix is an affiliate of Points of Light, an innovative alliance of volunteer organizations working to build community through service and civic engagement. This affiliation provides the organization with access to best practices, resources, and recognition within the volunteer management sector.
• AmeriCorps VISTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandsOn Greater Phoenix has been managing AmeriCorps VISTA members since 2010, supporting local nonprofits and municipal governments in recruitment, training, and hosting of VISTA members who commit to a year of full-time service focused on poverty alleviation.
• AZ Leaders On BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZ Leaders On Board is a board matching program developed in partnership with Flinn Foundation and Vitalyst Health Foundation that connects civic-minded professionals with meaningful board service opportunities for Arizona nonprofits.
• Valley of the Sun United WaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization working with the Corporate Volunteer Council to engage nonprofit partners and address community needs through workplace volunteering.
• Alliance of Arizona NonprofitscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization collaborating with the Corporate Volunteer Council to support corporate and community volunteer initiatives.
• Governor's Office of Youth, Faith & FamilycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerArizona state agency partner working with the Corporate Volunteer Council to engage nonprofit partners and address community needs.
• Home Depot FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term corporate partner working with HandsOn Greater Phoenix for years in the local Phoenix/Scottsdale market and now collaborating on projects across the country. Described as one of the most trusted nonprofit partners.
• Home Depot FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary funder and supporter of the Veteran Assistance Program, providing volunteer groups to complete work on veterans' homes including weatherization, safety improvements, accessibility modifications, and general repairs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Idealist: Idealist is a leading nonprofit platform for volunteer opportunities, jobs, and internships, with a national search index similar to HandsOn's opportunity calendar. Comparable in audience (individual volunteers, do-gooders) and in offering nonprofits free posting of volunteer roles.
• All for Good: All for Good is a volunteer opportunity search engine backed by Points of Light. Directly comparable in functionality to HandsOn Greater Phoenix's opportunity calendar and serves the same audience of individual and corporate volunteers seeking nonprofit engagements.
• JustServe: JustServe is a free national volunteer matching platform that connects volunteers with local community service opportunities. Comparable to HandsOn Greater Phoenix's online opportunity calendar and nonprofit partner network model, with a focus on accessible, no-fee volunteering.
• VolunteerMatch: VolunteerMatch is a national online volunteer engagement platform connecting volunteers with nonprofit opportunities; now part of Points of Light. It is the closest direct competitor to HandsOn Greater Phoenix's online opportunity calendar and registration model, sharing the same parent affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: United Way Worldwide is the largest privately funded nonprofit in the U.S., coordinating volunteer and giving programs across thousands of local affiliates. Comparable in mission to HandsOn Greater Phoenix and active in the Phoenix market via Valley of the Sun United Way, though far larger and broader in scope.
• Points of Light: Points of Light is the national parent organization and HandsOn network operator, providing resources and brand to affiliates like HandsOn Greater Phoenix. Operates at national scale across multiple volunteer service categories; broad incumbent in the same civic engagement space.

Others

• VolunteerHub: VolunteerHub is a volunteer management SaaS platform used by nonprofits to manage their own volunteer programs. Functions as a technology enabler/competitor to HandsOn Connect, the underlying platform powering HandsOn Greater Phoenix's operations.
• Better Impact: Better Impact provides volunteer management software (Volunteer Impact) for nonprofits and corporations. Comparable in technology function to HandsOn Connect, supporting volunteer registration, scheduling, and reporting for direct competitors and adjacent volunteer infrastructure providers.

Emerging players

• Catchafire: Catchafire is a skills-based volunteering platform connecting professionals with nonprofits for pro bono service. Adjacent to HandsOn's model but specialized in skills-based and remote engagements, intersecting with the HandsOn at Home kitted project concept for remote and hybrid teams.

Regional players

• Valley of the Sun United Way: Valley of the Sun United Way is a regional nonprofit in the Phoenix area addressing community needs through workplace giving, partnerships, and volunteer coordination. Comparable in geography and overlapping corporate and nonprofit partnerships, though focused on giving rather than volunteer matching.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/handsonphx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HandsOnPhx
• Facebookfacebook.com/HandsOnGreaterPhoenix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/handsonphx
• Instagraminstagram.com/handsonphx

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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