Press Release
HandsOn Connect Joins Get Connected by Galaxy Digital to Strengthen Leadership in Volunteer Management Software
Asheville, NC - February 27th, 2024 - Galaxy Digital, creators of Get Connected and a leader in volunteer management software, has exciting news to share with the nonprofit community.
Galaxy Digital announces their acquisition of HandsOn Connect, a respected provider of Salesforce-based volunteer management solutions.
The combination of Get Connected and HandsOn Connect brings together two industry-leading systems, creating innovative solutions in volunteer management software. The aim is to provide their customers with enhanced capabilities and expand their reach to support a broader network of nonprofits and organizations. This solidifies their commitment to empowering nonprofits and organizations to streamline and enhance their volunteer engagement initiatives.
"We are very excited to be supporting those non-profits that have chosen Salesforce as their CRM. And no one has provided a better product for volunteerism on a Salesforce platform than HandsOn Connect. This is an elite team of people with a deep understanding of volunteerism and how it can be implemented on Salesforce. We, at Get Connected, will be joining them with our understanding and capabilities to expand the HandsOn Connect product and develop new products serving this important segment of the nonprofit industry."
~ Walt Dickinson, CEO of Get Connected by Galaxy Digital
“We are excited to now be part of the fantastic team at Get Connected by Galaxy Digital, and to join their innovative and forward-thinking culture. By bringing our strengths together, we can deliver a more robust and broader suite of solutions for our customers, helping them to drive meaningful change in their communities through volunteer engagement, collaboration, insights, and innovation. This is an exciting milestone, bringing together our 30 years of combined experience in the world of volunteerism! We are thrilled to be a part of it.”
~ Alfredo Boccalandro, CEO of Avviato, creator of HandsOn Connect
Key details of the acquisition include:
- Unprecedented Reach: With the acquisition of HandsOn Connect, Galaxy Digital now presents a combined network offering nearly 200,000 volunteer opportunities, transforming community engagement possibilities.
- Comprehensive Documentation: Leveraging the synergy of the Get Connected and HandsOn Connect networks, Galaxy Digital is now capturing and recording over 10.3 million hours of volunteering, reinforcing its commitment to comprehensive tracking and amplifying the impact of community service.
- Community Presence: With a footprint of over 67,000 organizations in 500 community volunteer networks, the strategic alignment of Get Connected and HandsOn Connect ensures widespread accessibility, empowering individuals to engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities locally and beyond.
- Holistic Volunteer Management Solutions: With this acquisition, Galaxy Digital now offers a comprehensive suite of volunteer management solutions that can meet the needs of any organization seeking to maximize their impact through volunteerism.
- Commitment to Volunteer Center Communities: Through their combined expertise and expansive reach, Get Connected and HandsOn Connect form an unparalleled technology leadership position in the Volunteer Center space – extending their impact across 419 Volunteer Centers, Cities, and Community-Wide volunteer operations.
Stay connected with Get Connected and HandsOn Connect as they continue to innovate volunteerism-focused technology, streamline their platforms, and enhance possibilities through community-centric software. Visit their website and social media for the latest updates on volunteerism-focused technology.
About Get Connected by Galaxy Digital:
Get Connected by Galaxy Digital is a leading provider of volunteer management software, renowned for its innovative solutions that enable non-profit organizations to streamline their volunteer management, engage volunteers effectively, and make a greater impact on their communities. Led by CEO Walt Dickinson, the company is committed to enhancing volunteerism and community engagement through technology.
About HandsOn Connect:
Founded by Alfredo Boccalandro, HandsOn Connect is a top-tier provider of Salesforce-based volunteer management solutions. They have been instrumental in helping non-profit organizations leverage the power of Salesforce to enhance their volunteer programs. With a strong understanding of both volunteerism and Salesforce implementation, the HandsOn Connect team has developed a product that is highly valued in the non-profit sector.
Learn more at https://www.handsonconnect.com/.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Claire Childs
Get Connected by Galaxy Digital
Email: claire.childs@galaxydigital.com
Phone: (828) 575-5300