Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services

What Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services does

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a Center of Excellence under The Fedcap Group, headquartered in New York. Founded in 2010 by retired Colonel David Sutherland in conversation with Ross Perot and named in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Donnie Dixon (KIA Iraq 2007), the organization functions as a national clearinghouse rather than a direct service provider: it builds the capacity of existing community-based organizations, employers, trade unions, training institutions, and government agencies to serve veterans and military families, rather than duplicating programs. It serves transitioning service members, veterans, military families, and specific sub-populations such as women veterans (who face higher suicide and homelessness risk) through a hybrid model that combines programmatic partnerships and resource referral across all 50 states and more than 700 communities.

The organization delivers its mission through three program pillars — Work with Purpose (workforce development and career placement), Heal with Honor (wellness and mental health resource coordination), and Lou Lowenkron Live with Hope (housing and basic needs) — implementing 13 total programs. Signature offerings include Operation Veteran Empowerment (OVE), the OVE Women Emergency Financial Assistance program, the Service Before Self podcast, the Female Veterans Program, and the Workforce Development & Career Placement initiative, with notable workforce partnerships including the Teamsters Military Assistance Program (TMAP), Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP), and the AMPS program with ABF Freight. The underlying technology stack comprises the cloud-based Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN) portal (HIPAA- and HUD-compliant case management) and Single Stop for benefits screening across 20-40 federal, state, and local programs. Since inception, the center has impacted over 1.4 million individuals, reached 700+ communities, and trained/employed 24,000+ transitioning service members and veterans since 2015.

The revenue model is a contributed-income nonprofit model with no fees charged to veterans. FY2020 revenue mix was 58% corporate giving, 24% foundation grants, 15% major gifts, and 3% individual giving. Marketing and fundraising operate through The Bugler eNewsletter, The Muster blog, the Service Before Self podcast, multi-platform social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky), speaking engagements, and an unusually diversified set of giving channels including crypto, stock donations, donor-advised funds, real estate referrals, and vehicle donations. The FY26 budget targets 12% growth, and 88% of FY2024 expenditures went to programming. Notable enterprise supporters include Prudential Financial (Veterans Initiatives Office), ABF Freight, Peoples Gas, Teamsters, UWUA, United Association, IUEC, Colorado Technical University, and UBS (via VEDC).

Name

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services

Legal name

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services

Website

https://dixoncenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clearinghouse under The Fedcap Group that connects veterans and military families with partner organizations across employment, wellness, housing, and basic-needs services nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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. Corporate Giving: Primary funding source comprising 58% of FY2020 revenue from corporate partners, donors, and business contributions.
2. Major Gifts: Individual major gift donations comprising 15% of FY2020 revenue.
3. Foundation Grants: Foundation funding comprising 24% of FY2020 revenue from private foundations.
4. Individual Giving: Small individual donations comprising 3% of FY2020 revenue.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dixon Center operates as a national Center of Excellence and clearinghouse that partners with community-based organizations, employers, trade unions, training institutions, and government agencies to integrate veteran services into existing programs. It implements 13 programs across three pillars—Work with Purpose (workforce development), Heal with Honor (wellness), and Lou Lowenkron Live with Hope (housing and basic needs)—delivered through technology platforms including the CAN portal and Single Stop, with services provided to veterans at no cost.

Product overview

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is a nonprofit clearinghouse and Center of Excellence organized around three program pillars—Work with Purpose, Heal with Honor, and Lou Lowenkron Live with Hope—that collectively implement 13 programs to support veterans and military families. The organization functions as a resource hub providing technical assistance, training, and resource sharing to partner organizations rather than delivering direct services. Core offerings include workforce development and career placement through partnerships with UMAP/TMAP and ABF Freight; veteran wellness through the clearinghouse and peer support networks; and housing/basic needs assistance. Key programs include Operation Veteran Empowerment (OVE) for New York veterans, the OVE Women Emergency Financial Assistance program, the Service Before Self Podcast, and the Female Veterans Program. The organization operates via the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN) portal for case management and partners with organizations including Vets4Warriors, Single Stop, Soldier On, Hope For The Warriors, VeteransPlus, Cohen Veterans Network, and Fedcap Rehabilitation Services. Since 2012, the center has impacted over 1.4 million individuals and organizations across all 50 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Service Before Self Podcast: Podcast tackling current issues impacting veterans and their families, from challenges transitioning from military service to addressing unique health needs.
• The Bugler eNewsletter
• The Muster
• Female Veterans Program (Women Veterans Program)
• Operation Veteran Empowerment (OVE)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.4 million individuals impacted since inception
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

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

• The Fedcap GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing 501(c)(3) status, back-office support including finance, HR, IT, logistics, and administration. Fedcap is a global network of top-tier nonprofit agencies operating in the US, Canada, and UK through 21 nonprofit subsidiaries.
• VEDC (Veteran Economic Development Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Development Financial Institution providing small business lending to veterans. Dixon Center provided guidance on delivering veteran lending programs, encouraging inclusion of technical assistance and business education.
• Prudential FinancialmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegacy supporter through Veterans Initiatives Office, providing training and education platform for veterans. Recognized with 2018 Eugene and Ruth Freedman Leadership Award for commitment to veteran economic well-being.
• Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram sponsored by Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) providing employment training and credentialing in gas and electric industry. Dixon Center inspired and continues to partner with UMAP to ensure veterans reach full potential. Over 700 veterans graduated.
• Teamsters Military Assistance Program (TMAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with International Brotherhood of Teamsters providing classroom and hands-on training in transportation industry with employment opportunities upon completion. TMAP has provided training to over 2,700 service members with 98% employment success rate.
• International Brotherhood of TeamsterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union partnership from 2015-2023 resulting in hundreds of transitioning service members trained, licensed/certified, and employed in transportation industry with average starting wages over $60,000/year.
• US Army Soldier for LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Army program offering veterans classroom and hands-on training in transportation industry and employment opportunities upon successful completion of program.
• ABF FreightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading transportation company that partnered with Dixon Center to design AMPS (ABF Freight Military Partnership for Supervisors) management training program for transitioning service members and veterans.
• United Association (UA) - Veterans in PipingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UA representing 384,000 members to expand Veterans in Piping (VIP) training curriculum and enhance outreach to veteran communities.
• Task Force MovementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of employers, labor unions, industry associations, academic institutions and veteran organizations creating pathways to civilian careers in transportation, cybersecurity, and healthcare sectors. Dixon Center assumed leadership role.
• International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to enhance IUEC's Veterans Assistance Program (VAP), focusing on expanding outreach, developing wellness initiatives, and connecting union veterans to essential support services.
• Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN)coreTechnology or IntegrationSecure, cloud-based platform connecting individuals in need with nationwide network of vetted nonprofit service providers. HIPAA- and HUD-compliant, used for OVE portal and streamlined service coordination.
• Single StopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit helping individuals and families access critical public benefits and community resources. Provides online screening tools to assess eligibility for 20-40 federal, state, and local programs.
• VeteransPlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit providing financial programs designed by and delivered by veterans, offering financial tools and personalized coaching for economic wellness.
• Vets4WarriorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner providing sustained, confidential peer support to veterans, service members, family members, or caregivers.
• Soldier OnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner committed to ending veteran homelessness by providing homeless veterans with transitional housing and supportive services.
• Hope For The WarriorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner offering virtual programming for overall well-being including resiliency training, stress management, telehealth, online job search and career training platform, and virtual runs.
• Cohen Veterans NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner providing high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care across the country with telehealth options available.
• Department of Labor Veterans Employment ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal resource providing employment opportunities and resources for veterans with links to state resources.
• Burn Pits 360minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization for veterans impacted by burn pits and toxic exposures, partnering on legislative efforts for VA benefits.
• Colorado Technical UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides CTU Patriot Scholarship awarding 50 scholarships annually to eligible wounded service members, spouses, non-medical attendants, caregivers and dependents.
• Fedcap Rehabilitation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Fedcap Group known for vocational rehabilitation and top-quality employees, products, and services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit combining military service skills with disaster response and community service. Comparable as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leveraging veteran talent and partnerships, though differentiated by disaster response focus vs. Dixon's broader clearinghouse approach.
• Hire Heroes USA: Veteran employment nonprofit providing free job search assistance and corporate partnerships to transitioning service members. Highly comparable in workforce development focus, employer partnership model, and target beneficiary base.
• Student Veterans of America: 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving military-affiliated students in higher education through advocacy, resources, and chapter network. Comparable as a national veterans nonprofit with partnership-driven service delivery and donor-supported model.
• American Corporate Partners (ACP): Veteran-to-corporate mentorship nonprofit connecting post-9/11 veterans with Fortune 500 professionals. Directly comparable as a nonprofit bridging veterans to employment outcomes through enterprise partnerships, with similar donor-supported model.
• The Mission Continues: Veterans service organization focused on veteran transition through community impact, leadership development, and career pathways. Comparable as a 501(c)(3) serving post-9/11 veterans with employer and community partnerships, with similar scale and operating model.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): Leading post-9/11 veterans advocacy and services nonprofit focused on policy, employment, mental health, and community for the same transitioning veteran population Dixon Center serves. Directly comparable mission, beneficiary base, and partnership-driven service model.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: The largest and most well-known veterans service nonprofit in the US, offering comprehensive direct programs in wellness, career transition, and engagement. Highly comparable as a national 501(c)(3) serving transitioning veterans and military families, though with substantially larger scale and direct-service delivery model.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): One of the largest veteran service organizations in the US, focused on disabled veterans and their families, providing benefits assistance and advocacy. Comparable as a national 501(c)(3) serving veterans with established donor base, though focused on a different veteran sub-population.
• USO (United Service Organizations): Major nonprofit supporting active-duty service members, military families, and veterans through programming, entertainment, and transition support. Comparable as a national nonprofit with corporate partnership model and donor-supported funding, though with a substantially larger brand and scale.

Emerging players

• FourBlock: Veteran career development nonprofit focused on transitioning service members entering the civilian workforce through corporate partnerships. Comparable in workforce development mission and employer partnership approach, though with a more narrow career-readiness focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=tRKBxCFPAXA
• Facebookfacebook.com/DixonCenterVets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dixon-center-vets
• Instagraminstagram.com/dixoncenter

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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