What Ignatian Volunteer Corps does

Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 that recruits, screens, and places adults aged 50 and older into long-term volunteer service roles at community-based nonprofit organizations across the United States. IVC operates through 16 regional offices located in Jesuit high schools, universities, and parishes spanning 25 cities, plus a nationwide Virtual Program launched in 2020. The organization curates a community of 550+ corps members (volunteers) and 350+ nonprofit partner organizations, using a discernment-based matching process rooted in Ignatian Spirituality, supplemented by monthly reflection gatherings, retreats, and spiritual formation.

The nonprofit runs no proprietary technology platform; operations rest on standard web-based tools including Zoom for remote service delivery, gifttool.com for online donations and registration, and email/newsletter outreach. Corps members commit 1–2 days per week (352–704 hours annually) for an average placement tenure of approximately five years, providing skilled labor in tutoring, mentoring, case management, healthcare interpretation, grant writing, and administrative support to partners that include schools, homeless shelters, free medical clinics, and advocacy organizations.

IVC's revenue model is a hybrid of earned and contributed income. Approximately 40% of funding is earned revenue in the form of annual partnership fees charged to nonprofit partners, tiered at $2,000–$4,000 per year based on the level of weekly volunteer commitment, implying an effective cost to partners of roughly $5 per hour of skilled volunteer service. The remaining 60% is contributed revenue from individual donations, foundation grants, special events, a monthly giving program (Companions Circle), and a planned-giving society (Isabel Roser Society). In 2025 IVC launched the Imagine IVC Campaign, a $3 million capital initiative aimed at doubling the corps to 1,000+ members by decade-end and expanding into additional cities.

Name

Ignatian Volunteer Corps

Legal name

Ignatian Volunteer Corps

Website

https://ivcusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ignatian Volunteer Corps is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that places adults 50+ into long-term, skilled volunteer roles at 350+ community-based nonprofits across 16 U.S. regional offices and a virtual program, grounded in Ignatian Spirituality and Jesuit community ties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Matching and Nonprofit Capacity Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Volunteer matching services
• Senior volunteer programs
• Nonprofit partnership programs
• Faith-based service corps
• Spiritual formation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Nonprofit Partner Fees: IVC charges nonprofit partner organizations an annual partnership fee ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 per year depending on the level of weekly commitment from corps members. This accounts for approximately 40% of IVC's funding and covers recruitment, screening, placement, and ongoing support of corps members.
2. Individual Donations and Fundraising: The majority of IVC funding (60%) comes from fundraising efforts including individual donations, foundation grants, and special events. The organization conducts an annual Imagine IVC capital campaign ($3 million goal) to fund strategic growth initiatives.
3. Monthly Giving Program (Companions Circle): Monthly recurring donations at various levels ($10, $25, $50, $100+/month) providing stable funding for recruitment, training, and spiritual formation programs.
4. Planned Giving (Isabel Roser Society): Bequests, beneficiary designations, qualified charitable distributions from IRAs, donor-advised fund grants, charitable gift annuities, and retirement asset donations for long-term sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) recruits adults aged 50 and older and matches them with community-based nonprofit organizations for long-term volunteer service (1-2 days per week, 352-704 hours annually). Nonprofits pay annual partnership fees of $2,000-$4,000 to receive screened, skilled volunteer support. Corps members receive ongoing spiritual formation rooted in Ignatian Spirituality, including monthly faith-sharing and retreats.

Product overview

Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) is a single, unified volunteer service offering that connects adults aged 50 and older with meaningful service opportunities at nonprofit organizations across the United States. The organization operates through regional offices in 16 cities and a Virtual Program, all grounded in Ignatian Spirituality. Core offerings include regional volunteer programs, the IVC Virtual Program for remote service, nonprofit partner matching services, and spiritual formation programs. Supplementary offerings include donation programs (Companions Circle, Isabel Roser Society) and the Imagine IVC capital campaign for expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Imagine IVC Campaign: A $3 million capital campaign to double the corps and expand IVC's reach nationwide.
• Companions Circle
• Isabel Roser Society

Products and services

• IVC Regional Volunteer Programs IVC operates 16 regional volunteer programs that connect adults 50+ with community-based nonprofit organizations for long-term service of 1-2 days per week. Each regional office delivers localized volunteer matching, screening, placement, monthly faith-sharing, and spiritual formation rooted in Ignatian Spirituality.
• IVC Virtual Program A nationwide virtual extension of IVC that enables adults 50+ to serve nonprofit organizations remotely via email, Zoom, phone, and digital tools. Offers flexible volunteer opportunities including tutoring, mentoring, administrative support, grant writing, and translation without geographic limitations.
• Nonprofit Partner Services IVC matches nonprofit organizations with skilled, experienced retired professionals who serve 1-2 days per week for an annual partnership fee of $2,000-$4,000. Partners gain reliable long-term volunteer support at approximately $5/hour of effective labor cost, including screening, placement, and ongoing support from a Regional Director.
• Spiritual Formation Program Spiritual formation program delivered to all corps members, consisting of monthly faith-sharing meetings, occasional retreats, and one-on-one spiritual reflection opportunities rooted in the Ignatian Spirituality tradition. Supports personal and faith growth alongside volunteer service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average corps member serves 5 years with a placement, providing consistent long-term support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jesuit InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025IVC is rooted in Ignatian Spirituality inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola and maintains close ties with Jesuit organizations including Jesuit high schools, universities (Loyola, Georgetown, Xavier), and Jesuit parishes. Many corps members are Jesuit-educated and the organization's spiritual formation is Jesuit-directed.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Volunteer Network: Catholic Volunteer Network is an umbrella organization that connects prospective volunteers with Catholic faith-based service programs (including IVC). It directly competes for faith-driven volunteers and shares the same Catholic ministry ecosystem.
• Taproot Foundation: Taproot Foundation pro bono service engages professionals (often mid-to-late career) to deliver consulting, marketing, and technology services to nonprofits. Its capacity-building model and nonprofit partner pricing structure directly parallel IVC's skilled volunteer placement offering.
• Mercy Volunteer Corps: Mercy Volunteer Corps places young adults in full-year service with Sisters of Mercy ministries. As a faith-rooted volunteer placement program, it competes for the same pool of mission-driven Catholic volunteers though with a younger demographic and shorter time commitments than IVC.
• Jesuit Volunteer Corps: Jesuit Volunteer Corps places young adults (typically post-college) in full-time service roles at nonprofits across the U.S. and internationally. Like IVC, it is a Jesuit-rooted, faith-driven volunteer placement organization but serves a younger demographic on a different time-commitment model.
• Lutheran Volunteer Corps: Lutheran Volunteer Corps places volunteers (primarily young adults) in service roles rooted in a Christian faith tradition. Like IVC, it is a faith-rooted service placement program with spiritual formation components, making it a parallel though demographically distinct peer in the faith-based service space.

Broad incumbents

• VolunteerMatch: VolunteerMatch is the largest online volunteer matching platform in the U.S., connecting nonprofits with volunteers across all causes and demographics. It competes with IVC for nonprofit partner relationships and volunteer signups, though it lacks IVC's faith-based formation and long-term commitment model.
• Points of Light: Points of Light is a major nonprofit focused on volunteer engagement and civic service, operating the HandsOn Network of volunteer-led affiliates. It overlaps with IVC on nonprofit capacity-building through volunteerism and represents a scaled incumbent in the broader service ecosystem.
• Encore.org: Encore.org is a nonprofit advocating for and convening encore-stage adults (50+) in second careers of purpose, including service and social impact. It is conceptually analogous to IVC — both serve the same demographic — though it focuses on movement-building and research rather than direct volunteer placement.
• AmeriCorps Seniors (formerly Senior Corps): AmeriCorps Seniors is a federal program engaging adults 55+ in volunteer service through RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs. It is the largest incumbent in the older-adult volunteer space and a comparable national alternative to IVC for both volunteers and nonprofit partners.

Others

• BoardSource: BoardSource supports nonprofit governance and recruits skilled professionals for nonprofit board service. It is not a direct competitor but addresses the same need for skilled professionals serving nonprofits — often the same volunteers IVC courts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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