Name

HandsOn Twin Cities

Legal name

HandsOn Twin Cities

Website

https://handsontwincities.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nonprofit Membership Fees: Annual membership fees on a sliding scale based on organizational budget, providing access to volunteer recruitment database, Connected For Change events, corporate project partnerships, and promotional opportunities
2. Corporate Partnership Programs: Fee-based corporate volunteer programs including fully managed hands-on projects, pro bono engagements, and skills-based volunteer coordination for companies of all sizes
3. Connected For Change Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for the Connected For Change day-long hackathon events covering Marketing, Finance/HR/Strategy, and Tech focus areas

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HandsOn Twin Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer center that connects nonprofits, individual volunteers, and corporate partners to deliver high-impact volunteer experiences in the Twin Cities metro area. The organization operates a searchable Galaxy Digital database of opportunities from 750+ nonprofits and provides end-to-end managed corporate volunteer programs, a Pro Bono Advisory Program matching skilled corporate volunteers with nonprofits, and hackathon-style Connected For Change events.

Product overview

HandsOn Twin Cities operates as a volunteer center and nonprofit support organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. At its core is the Volunteer Opportunity Database (Galaxy Digital), a searchable platform hosting thousands of opportunities from over 750 nonprofits. This platform feeds into the Corporate Projects Program, which provides end-to-end managed volunteer experiences for companies. Complementing this is the Pro Bono Advisory Program (launched 2018), which facilitates skilled volunteering through structured engagements including the flagship Connected For Change day-long hackathon events. The Project in a Box offering provides kit-based volunteer activities for remote or distributed teams. The organization also offers a tiered Nonprofit Membership Program with annual fees providing priority access to programs and promotional benefits, alongside free training offerings including the Pro Bono Scoping Workshop and ongoing capacity-building sessions. CSR Leader Connections provides peer networking for corporate social responsibility professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volunteer Opportunity Database (Galaxy Digital) A searchable online database hosting thousands of volunteer opportunities from over 750 nonprofits, allowing individuals and companies to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities filtered by cause, location, and team size.
• Corporate Projects Program End-to-end managed volunteer programs for corporate partners including project design, logistics, onsite coordination, and impact measurement for both hands-on and pro bono engagements, serving groups of 25 to 1,000+ employees.
• Pro Bono Advisory Program A program connecting nonprofits and small businesses with skilled corporate volunteers offering pro bono consulting across finance, HR, marketing, and technology. Includes delivery of 30,200 hours of pro bono with $6 million+ in value.
• Connected For Change Day-long, hackathon-style events pairing nonprofits needing capacity-building support with teams of expert volunteers who develop tangible solutions in Finance, HR, Marketing, and Tech. Free for nonprofits.
• Project in a Box Pre-packaged volunteer activity kits containing all materials and instructions for individuals or teams to complete hands-on volunteer projects at home or in-office, including no-sew fleece blankets, snack packs, sock bundles, hygiene kits, school supplies, and reading buddies.
• Nonprofit Membership Program Annual membership program for Twin Cities nonprofits offering priority access to Connected For Change (~$6,000 value), corporate project partnerships, promotional opportunities, and peer networking, with sliding-scale fees from $60 to $660/year based on organizational budget.
• Pro Bono Best Practices & Scoping Workshop Free interactive workshop for nonprofits covering pro bono best practices and guiding organizations through creating a scope of work to define project goals, set expectations, and identify the right pro bono expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000 volunteers engaged annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• General MillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-round corporate volunteer partnership including hands-on events and GoodWorks skills-based volunteer program. Completed 30+ long-term projects since 2020 covering MLK Day, Global Volunteer Week, and food-focused initiatives.
• TargetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for 50 on-site volunteer projects annually, plus 300+ pro bono engagements supporting emerging brands and diverse founders equating to $12 million+ in capacity-building support.
• Boston ScientificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Week of Caring coordination engaging ~800 employees in up to 18 hands-on projects, plus annual pro bono Connected Day events for finance, HR, operations, and change management.
• 3McoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-round volunteer engagement including May 2025 event for 800+ employees assembling school supplies and STEM kits for Kids in Need Foundation.
• HB FullercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual day of service with diverse projects including adoptee kits, landscaping, painting, and flower arrangement recycling at partner nonprofits.
• Geronimo PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoliday season service projects for St. Therese of Oxford Lake, Oasis for Youth, and VA Fisher House including blanket-making, gift wrapping, and breakfast preparation.
• Securian FinancialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected Day pro bono events matching employee volunteers with nonprofits needing capacity-building support in finance and other areas.
• Land O'LakescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for skills-based volunteering; provides positive feedback on HandsOn Twin Cities' coordination, flexibility, and professional program management.
• Xcel EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for pro bono consulting projects supporting Twin Cities nonprofits through capacity-building engagements.
• Andersen Windows & DoorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro bono partnership since 2021; supports Twin Cities nonprofits through 12-week consulting projects in technology and marketing, plus small business support in multiple cities.
• ThriventcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected For Change sponsor and corporate partner supporting nonprofits with long-term pro bono consulting projects and consulting session events.
• Allianz LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected For Change sponsor providing financial support for day-long pro bono events and reserved volunteer spots for employees.
• EcolabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner engaged in volunteer programs and pro bono engagements supporting community organizations.
• UnileverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported small businesses in Twin Cities in partnership with Genesys Works providing holistic pro bono support.
• Ameriprise FinancialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected For Change sponsor supporting day-long pro bono events for nonprofits with reserved employee volunteer spots.
• Best BuycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected For Change sponsor providing financial support and employee participation for pro bono events.
• Prime TherapeuticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner featured in corporate volunteer program listings.
• Minnesota VikingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner engaged in volunteer projects and community engagement programs.
• Galaxy DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform partner providing the volunteer opportunity database used to connect 750+ nonprofits with volunteers and manage opportunity postings, search, and applications.

Scale indicators13 records

Direct peers

• Idealist: Online platform listing volunteer opportunities and nonprofit jobs across the U.S. and internationally. Comparable as a volunteer and nonprofit opportunity database serving both individual volunteers and organizations seeking capacity support.
• Points of Light: Largest volunteer engagement network in the U.S., operating the HandsOn affiliate network of volunteer centers. Directly comparable mission and operating model to HOTC as a regional volunteer center running corporate volunteer programs and nonprofit capacity-building services.
• VolunteerMatch: National online volunteer matching platform connecting individuals with nonprofit opportunities. Directly comparable to HOTC's Galaxy Digital database — both operate two-sided volunteer opportunity marketplaces for nonprofits and individual volunteers.
• Taproot Foundation: National nonprofit that engages employees of major corporations in pro bono consulting engagements for social good organizations. Directly comparable to HOTC's structured pro bono consulting projects (12-week engagements) and Connected For Change day-long hackathons.
• Catchafire: Skills-based volunteer matching platform that connects nonprofits with professionals offering pro bono services. Directly comparable to HOTC's Pro Bono Advisory Program and Connected For Change events, both of which match nonprofits with skilled corporate volunteers.

Broad incumbents

• United Way: Large national community impact organization running workplace giving campaigns and corporate volunteer programs. Comparable as a corporate-funded community impact intermediary, though broader in scope and serving all 50 U.S. states versus HOTC's Twin Cities focus.

Others

• 211: Free, confidential community resource referral service connecting people to local health and human services programs. Comparable as a community resource database and referral intermediary, though focused on social services rather than volunteer engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HandsOnTC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/handson-twin-cities
• Instagraminstagram.com/handsontwincities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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