Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı

What Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı does

Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı (TOG) is a Turkish nonprofit foundation (vakıf) established in 2002, operating as a national youth volunteering platform headquartered in Kadıköy, Istanbul. The organization recruits and trains university students across all 81 provinces of Turkey through TOG Communities, equipping them to design and execute social responsibility projects spanning 12 thematic areas including ecology, child rights, education, gender equality, social solidarity, culture and arts, street animals, human rights, disability, employment, old age, and health. To date, TOG has mobilized over 100,000 community volunteers who have contributed 35,000,000+ volunteer hours and positively impacted 1,000,000+ lives, with the foundation also providing structured training programs, mentorship, and scholarships to 10,803 students under conditions requiring 2.0/4.0 GPA and 16 hours of monthly volunteer work.

TOG's core product set comprises field projects (Saha Projeleri), a scholarship program (TOG Bursları), training modules (Eğitimler — both in-person and online), a mentorship program (TOG Rehberlik), physical youth centers (İğne Deliği in Samsun established 2003, and Hatay Campus), disaster relief operations (Afet Çalışmaları), national and international projects, and donation certificates (Bağış Sertifikaları). The underlying technology stack is functional rather than proprietary: the TOG Atlas digital platform tracks and maps field projects, while JotForm is integrated for volunteer registration, scholarship applications, and document uploads. Benevity and YourCause platforms enable corporate employee volunteering hours to be converted into donations.

As a tax-exempt foundation (Cabinet Decision No. 2004/8253, 29 July 2004), TOG's revenue model is donation-driven, sourced from individual contributions (including one-time, recurring, and inheritance gifts), corporate partnerships (CSR programs, event sponsorships, employee volunteering, scholarship fund management), and the sale of themed donation certificates priced between 350 TL and 500 TL. The organization is audited by the Directorate General of Foundations (Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü) and Mazars Denge, and is governed by a Board of Trustees, Board of Directors, and Youth Council. Corporate partners span financial services (Akbank, Garanti BBVA, Denizbank), consumer goods (P&G, Elidor, Coca-Cola), energy (Shell, BP, Enerjisa), and technology (Cisco Turkey).

Name

Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı

Legal name

Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı

Website

https://tog.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı (TOG) is a Turkish nonprofit foundation founded in 2002 that mobilizes university students across all 81 provinces of Turkey to design and execute social responsibility projects, supported by training, scholarships, and disaster relief operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Emergency Student Aid & Hardship Fund Administration (EDADAHAK)

Keywords

• Youth volunteer programs
• Social responsibility projects
• Scholarship programs
• Disaster relief services
• Nonprofit foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kadikoy

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting TOG's youth empowerment and social responsibility programs. Includes one-time and recurring donation options.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate social responsibility collaborations including event sponsorships, employee volunteering programs, product partnerships, and regular corporate donations.
3. Scholarship Fund Management: TOG manages scholarship funds from corporate and individual donors, providing educational support to students who meet academic and volunteer requirements.
4. Donation Certificates: Sale of themed donation certificates (birthday, pet friends, education, children's rights) available in digital and printed formats at various price points (350TL-500TL).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı (TOG) is a Turkish nonprofit foundation that runs youth volunteer programs, social responsibility projects, training programs, scholarships, and disaster relief operations across Turkey. Its core offerings include volunteer-led Field Projects (Saha Projeleri) covering 12 themes, structured trainings, a scholarship program requiring volunteer service, mentorship, youth centers, and donation certificate products. The foundation mobilizes over 100,000 community volunteers across all 81 provinces of Turkey.

Product overview

Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı (TOG) is a Turkish non-governmental youth organization operating since 2002, offering a unified platform of interconnected programs and services centered on youth empowerment through volunteering. The core offering consists of volunteer-led Field Projects (Saha Projeleri) spanning 12 thematic areas, supported by structured Training Programs (Eğitimler), a Mentorship component (TOG Rehberlik), and Scholarship support (TOG Bursları) for student volunteers. TOG operates physical infrastructure through two Youth Centers (İğne Deliği in Samsun and Hatay Campus) and coordinates Disaster Relief operations (Afet Çalışmaları) nationwide. The organization also runs National and International Projects with corporate and institutional partners, manages donation certificates (Bağış Sertifikaları) for fundraising, and facilitates Corporate Volunteering programs. TOG Atlas serves as the digital coordination layer across all programs, and Online Trainings expand reach digitally. TOG is governed through a Board of Trustees (Mütevelli Heyeti), Board of Directors (Yönetim Kurulu), and a Youth Council (Gençlik Konseyi).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TOG Field Projects (Saha Projeleri) Social responsibility projects led by young volunteers across Turkey covering 12 thematic areas including ecology, child rights, education, gender equality, social solidarity, culture and arts, street animals, human rights, disability, employment, old age, and health.
• TOG Scholarships (TOG Bursları) Scholarship program providing financial support to university students who maintain a minimum 2.0/4.0 GPA and complete 16 hours of monthly volunteer work. Managed end-to-end including selection, disbursement, and monitoring via the Gençlik Destek Programları platform. 10,803 students have received scholarships.
• TOG Trainings (Eğitimler) Field and online training programs for volunteers including Key Trainings (volunteering, project development, fundraising, teamwork and communication), Rights-Based Work with Children, Gender Equality, Ecological Literacy, Human Rights, and Educational Board Games modules.
• TOG Atlas Digital tracking and mapping platform for volunteer projects, enabling monitoring and coordination of field activities across Turkey.
• TOG Mentorship (TOG Rehberlik) Mentorship program pairing young volunteers with professionals and experts for career guidance and personal development support.
• TOG Youth Centers (Gençlik Merkezleri) Physical youth centers providing workshop spaces, courses, informative sessions, and social responsibility project facilities. Includes İğne Deliği Youth Center (İDGEM) in Samsun (est. 2003, partnership with Atakum Municipality and Ondokuz Mayıs University) and Hatay Kampüs.
• TOG Disaster Relief (Afet Çalışmaları) Disaster response and relief operations including Support Centers, Women's Support Centers, and Mobile Support Units deployed during emergencies. Over 100,000 volunteers have participated in disaster relief efforts reaching over 1 million people.
• Online Trainings (Online Eğitimler) Digital education platform offering virtual courses on topics including gender equality, personal branding, volunteering, and AI in business.
• Donation Certificates (Bağış Sertifikaları) Digital and printed certificates available in multiple types (Birthday, Pet Friends, Education, Children's Rights) enabling donors to give meaningful gifts that support volunteer projects.
• Corporate Social Responsibility Trainings (Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk Eğitimleri) Online and in-person corporate training programs developed by TOG's expert staff, focusing on participant-oriented thinking and active engagement.
• Corporate Volunteering Events (Çalışan Gönüllülüğü Etkinlikleri) Corporate volunteer programs including online and in-person events and workshops, integration into mentorship programs, and speaking opportunities at webinars.
• National Projects (Ulusal Projeler) Large-scale national social responsibility initiatives in partnership with corporations, including programs on youth development, gender equality, anti-bullying, and employment.
• International Projects (Uluslararası Projeler) Cross-border initiatives including EmploYouth for Western Balkan and Turkey, European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering, Green Cities, Ready Project, and Young Community Leaders in Action.
• Youth Council (Gençlik Konseyi) Representative youth body within TOG's governance structure providing a voice for young volunteers in decision-making processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000+ lives positively impacted through social responsibility projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atakum MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2003Partnership established in 2003 for operating İğne Deliği Youth Center (İDGEM) in Samsun.
• Ondokuz Mayıs UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2003Academic partner in İDGEM youth center partnership, providing educational support and university student engagement.
• AkbankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnership for scholarship fund support and corporate social responsibility programs. Akbank appears as both a corporate partnership and corporate scholarship fund supporter.
• Akkok HoldingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport Center Sponsor and corporate partner supporting TOG's youth empowerment initiatives.
• ElidorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport Center Sponsor for corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• GSKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in health-related social responsibility projects.
• Procter & Gamble TurkeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport Center Sponsor for various corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Shell TurkeycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport Center Sponsor and participant in 'İyilik Peşinde Koşan Kurumlar' (Corporations Running for Good) marathon program.
• BoynerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TOG events including Youth Social Responsibility Training and Projects.
• EnerjisaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor and participant in marathon/charity runs supporting TOG's mission.
• Starbucks TurkeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with Community Store joint space initiative.
• TrendyolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TOG's social responsibility initiatives and youth empowerment programs.
• ÜnlüCo Yapı KrediminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TOG events supporting youth social responsibility projects.
• ArişminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TOG's youth empowerment and social responsibility events.
• BP TurkeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor supporting TOG's events and programs.
• Garanti BBVAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing financial support for scholarship funds and various TOG programs.
• Zorlu PSMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnership for social responsibility initiatives.
• Coca-Cola TurkeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting TOG's youth and community programs.
• Mazars DengecoreOthersIndependent audit firm providing financial auditing services for TOG as required by Foundations Law.
• Samsun UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university utilizing İDGEM youth center for social responsibility projects.
• Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü (Directorate General of Foundations)coreOthersGovernment oversight body that audits TOG's accounts per Foundations Law. TOG operates under supervision of this governmental institution.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity Turkey: Turkey affiliate of a major global nonprofit mobilizing volunteers for community development. Comparable in volunteer-led field projects, corporate partnership model, and disaster/community construction focus.
• Young Guru Academy (YGA): Turkish youth leadership nonprofit combining mentorship, project-based learning, and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable in target segment (university youth), mentorship offering, and corporate partnership model.
• Turkish Education Foundation (TEV): Turkey's largest education-focused grantmaking foundation, providing scholarships to university students. Closely comparable in mission, scholarship programs, target beneficiaries (university students), and Turkish foundation structure.
• Mother Child Education Foundation (AÇEV): Nonprofit delivering education and training programs across Turkey with volunteer mobilization. Comparable in education mission, training program design, and nationwide Turkish footprint.
• Support Foundation for Civil Society (STGM): Turkish foundation focused on capacity-building for civil society organizations. Comparable in operating model (training, grants, NGO support) and Turkish nonprofit regulatory structure.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global nonprofit mobilizing volunteers for housing and community development with corporate partnerships. Comparable operating model and beneficiary scale across multiple geographies.
• United Nations Volunteers (UNV): UN organization coordinating volunteer deployment globally. Comparable in volunteer mobilization infrastructure and youth engagement focus, but operates at a global, multilateral scale.
• Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay): Turkey's primary humanitarian aid organization with disaster relief operations and nationwide volunteer mobilization. Comparable in disaster relief scale and volunteer network, but operates at materially larger scope.
• Points of Light: Global nonprofit focused on volunteer service and civic engagement. Comparable in volunteerism mission, training programs, and corporate volunteer consulting offerings.

Emerging players

• Yuva Foundation: Turkish youth-focused nonprofit providing education and volunteering opportunities. Comparable in target segment and Turkey focus but at smaller scale and narrower program scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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