Fundación FADE

What Fundación FADE does

Fundación FADE (Fundación Ayuda, Desarrollo, Educación) is a registered Spanish nonprofit foundation established on March 2, 2004, in Murcia, Spain, operating across the Region of Murcia (Murcia, Cartagena, Albacete) and through international cooperation projects in Bolivia, India, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Ivory Coast. The foundation delivers four core intervention programs: SECUNDA (volunteer mobilization targeting vulnerable populations, with sub-programs for the elderly, children, and oncohematology patients), APORTA (employment bolsa and labor insertion services for women in social disadvantage, including training workshops and domestic-employer matching), VALORA (family strengthening through workshops, consulting, and the Familia Cuidando caregiver-training course), and Cooperación al Desarrollo (international development projects). A digital platform, Talante Solidario, provides online training and university-accredited certification (1 CRAU credit from Universidad de Murcia) for soft skills acquired through volunteering, delivered via Moodle with a national cohort of 400+ trained volunteers.

The foundation operates a volunteer-led, asset-light model with approximately 16 paid staff, supported by an extensive volunteer network and a curated partner ecosystem of 50+ organizations including regional and municipal public administrations (CARM, Ayuntamiento de Murcia, Cartagena), major Spanish foundations (Fundación la Caixa, Fundación Cajamurcia, Mutua Madrileña), healthcare institutions (Hospital Reina Sofía, Hospital Santa Lucía, Hospital de Caridad, multiple elderly residences), and universities (UMU, UCAM, UPCT). It is ISO 9001:2015 certified by AENOR and an ICONG member. Revenue derives from a mix of public grants, competitive foundation calls, corporate partnerships (CaixaBank, Radio COPE), and individual donations solicited through a freemium model in which all beneficiary services are delivered free of charge. In 2023, the foundation executed 13 local projects and 4 international cooperation projects, reaching 267 women through APORTA, 3,699 elderly through SECUNDA Senior, 446 families through VALORA, and 71 minors through socio-educational support.

Name

Fundación FADE

Legal name

Fundación Ayuda, Desarrollo, Educación (FADE)

Website

https://fundacionfade.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación FADE is a Murcia-based Spanish nonprofit foundation, founded in 2004, that delivers volunteer-led social programs (SECUNDA, APORTA, VALORA) and international development projects serving vulnerable women, elderly, families, and minors in Spain and five countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAB

Community Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPAGADAL

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPADAOAL

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) & Reporting for Donor Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Donor Coordination, Grantmaking & Development Finance Programs

Keywords

• Social services foundation
• Volunteer training programs
• Employment placement services
• Family support programs
• International development cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Murcia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations from supporters who contribute financially to fund the foundation's social programs. The foundation promotes regular donations with messaging such as 'with many small contributions we do great things'. Multiple payment methods accepted including credit/debit card, bank transfer, direct debit, and Bizum.
2. Public Administration Grants: Funding from government sources including CARM (Consejería de Política Social, Familias e Igualdad), town halls (Murcia, Cartagena), and other public institutions. The foundation is a beneficiary of competitive grant programs such as Fundación Cajamurcia's Convocatoria de Acción Social 2026.
3. Foundation & Corporate Partnerships: Collaborative funding and support from other foundations including Fundación la Caixa, Fundación Cajamurcia, Fundación Mutua Madrileña, and others. Support includes both financial contributions and in-kind resources for specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fundación FADE is a nonprofit foundation that delivers social intervention programs serving vulnerable populations in the Region of Murcia, Spain and selected international geographies. Its core programs include SECUNDA (volunteering and social competency training), APORTA (employment bolsa and skills workshops for women in social disadvantage), VALORA (family support, consulting and caregiver training), and Cooperacion al Desarrollo (international development projects in Bolivia, India, Kenya, R.D.Congo and Costa de Marfil). The foundation operates the Talante Solidario online platform (Moodle-based) that certifies volunteers' soft skills with Universidad de Murcia accreditation.

Product overview

Fundación FADE operates as a non-profit foundation offering social intervention programs through a multi-module service architecture. The core portfolio consists of four main programs: SECUNDA (volunteering and social action), APORTA (employment services for women), VALORA (family support), and Cooperacion al Desarrollo (international development). The Talante Solidario digital platform provides online competency certification for volunteers via Moodle. These programs serve vulnerable populations including elderly, women in social disadvantage, children, and families, with operations in Murcia, Cartagena, Albacete (Spain), and international projects in Bolivia, India, Kenya, R.D.Congo, and Costa de Marfil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programa SECUNDA Core volunteer program aimed at improving quality of life for vulnerable people through social volunteering and skills training, encompassing elderly accompaniment, child educational support, and oncohematology patient support activities.
• Programa APORTA Employment service and labor insertion program for women in social disadvantage situations, including a domestic-worker job bank, training workshops on social competencies, home maintenance, cooking, sewing, employability diagnosis, elderly care, and employer intermediation.
• Programa VALORA Family support program providing workshops, personalized consulting, and support tools to strengthen families, improve communication, and develop caregiver skills, including the Familia Cuidando course on home-based elderly care.
• Cooperación al Desarrollo International development cooperation program addressing health, education, nutrition and gender-based vulnerabilities among women, youth and children in developing countries through partnerships with local counterpart organizations.
• Talante Solidario Online Platform Online training, coaching and certification platform (Moodle-based) that validates soft skills acquired through volunteering. Offers 10 competencies with personalized tutor accompaniment and university-recognized certification.
• Programa CHEP (Children's Health Programme) Healthcare project in Kenya implemented with the Kianda Foundation supporting a medical dispensary that provides pediatric attention, vaccinations, nutrition support and health education to children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
• Tejiendo Futuros (Bolivia Textile Training) Occupational textile training project in El Alto, Bolivia, providing 9-week (110-hour) sewing, cutting, industrial embroidery and digital textile printing courses to 90 vulnerable youth and adults, especially women aged 16-40 who are victims of violence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 267 women in social disadvantage reached through APORTA program in 2023
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• ImpaktemosmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Venezuelan organization with experience in educational development projects. Fundación FADE has adhered to humanitarian aid campaign for earthquake victims, channeling support through Impaktemos's on-ground coordination.
• AIFUP (Costa de Marfil)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Implementing partner for HIV/AIDS prevention project supporting 200 pregnant/lactating women and malnourished children in Yamoussoukro. Fundación FADE facilitates donor coordination and technical support.
• Hospital Reina Sofía (Murcia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Signed convention for volunteer activities in Area of Health VII/Murcia-Este. Volunteers provide patient companionship, reading animation, outpatient accompaniment, and administrative support. Also hosts Family Cuidando course.
• Hospital Santa Lucía (Cartagena)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021SECUNDA Smile project provides volunteer companionship to oncohematology unit (U-55) patients and families. Volunteers create motivational materials, holiday celebrations, and emotional support.
• Hospital de Caridad - Los Pinos (Cartagena)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Weekly volunteer visits for companionship and leisure activities for patients without family support. Convention expanded from initial pilot with activity bags to regular programming.
• AENORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAENOR provides ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification to Fundación FADE, with international recognition through IQNet. Annual surveillance audits verify compliance with quality standards.
• Ayuntamiento de MurciamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal government provides venue access (Centro Municipal García Alix), co-funding for employment programs, and collaboration on district-level initiatives including Centro-Oeste district partnership for summer camp.
• Ayuntamiento de CartagenamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal government collaborates on social services including volunteering programs, elderly accompaniment (Acompañando project with Social Services), and cultural activities.
• Universidad de MurciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing official accreditation for Talante Solidario program (1 CRAU credit). Hosts information sessions, student volunteers, and collaborative training. Key contact César García-Rincón de Castro (Doctor in Sociology) serves as expert instructor.
• UCAM (Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic university collaborates on Talante Solidario training sessions and volunteer programs. Professor José María Xandri Graupera serves as clinical advisor for Family Cuidando course.
• Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnical university collaborates on Talante Solidario training sessions as part of the volunteer support network.
• Kianda Foundation (Kenia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal counterpart for CHEP (Children's Health Programme) supporting Kimlea medical dispensary in Kiambu/Tigoni region serving approximately 54,000 people. Foundation FADE provides project funding and technical support.
• Fundación Palliri (Bolivia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for textile occupational training project 'Formación ocupacional textil en El Alto, Bolivia' serving 90 vulnerable youth and women victims of violence. Jointly implemented with Fundación la Caixa funding.
• Fundación CEPAIMmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational migration foundation collaborates through Talante Solidario network. CEPAIM Lorca center participates in volunteer competency training and shares best practices.
• Fundación Proyecto Hombre (Murcia)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerAddiction prevention and treatment foundation collaborates through volunteer network and Talante Solidario. Currently has 56 volunteers, demonstrating cross-sector solidarity model.
• Colegio Diocesano AlbacetemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatholic school hosts volunteer school support program for children in Albacete. Partnership enables after-school tutoring and educational reinforcement activities.
• IES BeniajánminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSecondary school students (7 pupils) participated as volunteers in Movilizando Sonrisas digital literacy project for elderly.
• Radio COPE MurciamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner broadcasts 'Buenas prácticas para empleadores responsables' radio program on domestic worker employment topics. Enables public education on labor rights and employer responsibilities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fundación Secretariado Gitano: National Spanish foundation providing employment, education, and social inclusion services for vulnerable families and women, operating bolsa de empleo programs structurally similar to APORTA and partnering with regional public administrations.
• Fundación Mutua Madrileña: National Spanish foundation supporting volunteering and social action programs including elderly accompaniment and vulnerable-population support, listed as a FADE funding partner and operating comparable social intervention programs at greater national scale.
• Fundación ONCE: Major Spanish foundation focused on social inclusion and employment for vulnerable groups, operating bolsa de empleo, training, and family-support programs structurally analogous to FADE's APORTA and VALORA at national scale.
• Cruz Roja Española (Región de Murcia): Spain's Red Cross operates a much larger volunteer-based social services platform across the same vulnerable populations (elderly companionship, family support, employment assistance, youth programs), with regional presence in Murcia and a comparable mix of programs and partnerships.
• Fundación la Caixa (Área Social): Major Spanish foundation that funds FADE's programs (SECUNDA Senior, SECUNDA Smile, summer camps, Bolivia textile project) and operates its own nationwide elderly accompaniment, employment, and family-support programs, making it both a partner and a comparable at a much larger scale.
• Cáritas Española (Confederación): National umbrella organization for Cáritas Diocesanas across Spain, coordinating the largest network of social services, employment programs, family support, and volunteer engagement in the country—directly comparable in mission and beneficiary focus at a vastly larger national scale.

Others

• Plataforma de Voluntariado de España: National umbrella platform promoting volunteerism across Spain, coordinating networks of volunteers and providing training and certification resources that overlap with FADE's Talante Solidario volunteer credentialing function.

Direct peers

• Fundación CEPAIM: National Spanish foundation focused on migration and social inclusion that operates employment, training, and family support programs for vulnerable populations—FADE lists CEPAIM Lorca as an active Talante Solidario partner, indicating close operational overlap.
• Cáritas Diocesana de Cartagena-Murcia: Diocesan branch of Spain's largest Catholic social-services network, operating in the same Murcia region and serving overlapping beneficiary groups (women in disadvantage, elderly, families, migrants) through employment, family support, and volunteering programs—directly comparable as a regional social-services nonprofit.
• Fundación Proyecto Hombre (Murcia): National addiction-prevention foundation with a Murcia regional chapter that participates in Talante Solidario volunteer training (56 volunteers cited) and serves overlapping at-risk populations, including families and individuals in vulnerable situations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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