2025 Merger Page

Tech Nonprofits Team Up for Good

Together, we are creating a stronger, more innovative platform to support volunteers, nonprofits and socially responsible businesses to make a difference on a global scale as well as right in their own community. The merged organization will be known as Idealist.

You know VolunteerMatch as the go-to place for volunteers and nonprofits to connect—and that’s not changing. The tools you rely on to make and manage these connections will continue to be available just as they are today as we build something new, together.

We’re here to support you every step of the way and ensure a smooth transition as we integrate our platforms. Thank you for being a valued part of the VolunteerMatch community. We’re excited for what the future holds and look forward to continuing to serve you with even greater resources and support.

Together we can do more!

More Powerful Tools

Expanded

Reach

Faster Innovation

Our Leadership

“Together, we will offer organizations a place to find all the people they need—volunteers, interns, and staff—while inviting individuals everywhere to take action on the issues that concern them.” — Ami Dar

Two Missions, One Goal

Thursday, January 16th | 11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST

Get to know Ami, Founder and Executive Director of Idealist in conversation with Jennifer Bennett, Director of Education & Training at VolunteerMatch. Ami and Jennifer will share what this strategic merger means for your organization, and our vision for the future.

VolunteerMatch Board Members Join Idealist Board

As part of the merger, VolunteerMatch board members Meg Garlinghouse and Chris Masto will join the Idealist board. Garlinghouse is the Vice President of Social Impact at LinkedIn, and Masto is a long-time investor, advisor, and board member of entrepreneurial growth companies.

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