Compass Pro Bono Marks 25 Years of Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships

The organization’s growth stems from a hyper-local strategy that pairs business talent with specific nonprofit needs. This high-touch model has proven particularly effective in the Washington, D.C. region, where 5,700 volunteers have delivered $94 million in pro bono consulting. By connecting professionals with organizations in their own neighborhoods, the group has fostered relationships that often evolve into long-term community investment.

A Legacy of Local Impact

CEO Bethany Rubin Henderson notes that the value of these engagements extends beyond individual project deliverables. For volunteers, the experience provides new professional perspectives, while nonprofits gain the operational support necessary to scale their missions. The anniversary event will highlight this dual benefit through testimonials from early-career volunteers who have ascended to project leadership roles and nonprofit directors who have utilized these services to stabilize their operations. Looking forward, the organization plans to replicate this regional success by expanding its footprint into new geographies, maintaining its commitment to skill-based community development.