Strengthening Local Communities. Empowering Collective Impact.
Our Why
We believe that local access changes everything—because those who served shouldn’t have to fight for support that meets them where they are.
We believe the strength of our nation is reflected in how we care for those who’ve served it. Too often, Veteran and military-connected communities face fragmented systems, underfunded local resources, and missed opportunities to thrive.
We believe that empowering Veteran-led nonprofits, investing in community-led innovation, and building trust-based networks from the ground up will transform how support is delivered—closing the space between need and access.
We believe that when Veterans lead, communities heal and that when we collaborate, everyone moves forward.
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Veterans Collaborative serves active-duty service members, Veterans, and their families by leveraging resources and capabilities to strengthen accessibility to vital support and opportunity through a centralized network.
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Veterans Collaborative envisions a nation where every Veteran, service member, and military-connected family has equitable access to the resources, opportunities, and community support they need to thrive—locally and beyond.
We believe in the power of adaptive philanthropy, trust-based partnerships, and community-led innovation to close the gap between service and support.
From Fiscal Sponsorship and Community Programs to Collective Impact Funds that support lifelong wellness—Veterans Collaborative is redefining what's possible when solutions are driven by those who’ve served our Nation.
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At Veterans Collaborative, we take a ground-up, community-first approach to transforming Veteran support systems. We believe those closest to the challenges—Veterans, military families, and the organizations that serve them—are best positioned to lead the solutions.
We activate and amplify underfunded, high-impact efforts through fiscal sponsorship, collaborative grantmaking, and public-private partnerships designed to close critical gaps in care, access, and opportunity.
Our ecosystem approach connects nonprofits, donors, innovators, and government partners to create scalable, community-driven solutions that prioritize trust, dignity, and local leadership. Whether it’s launching a new initiative, funding a Veteran-led project, or bridging regional networks, we meet communities where they are—and help them go further.
How We Drive Access
At Veterans Collaborative, we live by our motto: Advise, Connect, Serve to connect our Veteran community and drive access at the local level.
Advise
We guide Veteran-serving leaders and charitable initiatives with strategic insight, mentorship, and capacity-building support.
Fiscal Sponsorship – Full legal, financial, and administrative infrastructure for Veteran-led or serving charitable initiatives. Grow your project with our guidance and support.
Nonprofit Advising – 1:1 consulting for Veteran-led organizations. We are experts on compliance, governance, fundraising, and growth.
Leadership Circles – Peer-based learning and mentorship groups for Veteran nonprofit leaders through our program, Mission Forward.
Connect
We build bridges—linking Veterans, service organizations, donors, and systems for greater access to resources and opportunity at the local level.
Veterans Interstate Network (VIN) – A national model that enhances public and private partnerships by connecting local services, community partners, and state agencies.
RADAR Network – Our Veteran Community Resource Platform that identifies, spotlights, and elevates local Veteran-serving organizations that are trusted and vetted.
Local Collaborations – Through initiatives like our Veterans Community Alliance (VCA), we foster cross-sector collaborations and and partnerships that directly serve high-impact but under-resourced nonprofits.
Serve
We deliver mission-aligned programming that directly serves Veterans, service members, and their families through targeted community building.
Collective Impact Funds & Grantmaking – Targeted investment into Veteran-led or serving nonprofits with operating budgets under $1M.
On-the-Ground Program Development – Localized, co-created service pilots with community partners.
Mission-Driven Engagement – Issue driven discussions and education through our VET Talks podcast and SITREP blog that help build awareness.