Background Checks for Nonprofits
Stop tracking background checks in spreadsheets.
Automated volunteer screening with Checkr & Sterling integration, FCRA-compliant workflows, and portable credentials. Set up free by our founder.
Sound familiar?
- Manually emailing background check links to each volunteer
- Tracking check statuses in a spreadsheet
- Missing FCRA compliance steps and creating legal exposure
- Re-running checks when volunteers move between programs
- Finding out a credential lapsed only when someone shows up for a shift
Every hour your staff spends on manual check coordination is an hour not spent on your mission. VolunteerReady automates the entire pipeline — from intake to credential issuance.
What you get
Enterprise-grade screening tools at a price built for nonprofits.
Checkr + Sterling built in
Connect your Checkr or Sterling account in minutes. We handle the API integration, status tracking, and webhook processing — you just click "Run Check."
Full FCRA compliance workflow
Pre-adverse action notices, waiting periods, final adverse action letters — the entire legally required process, automated. No compliance gaps.
Encrypted token storage
OAuth tokens and API keys are encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM. Key rotation supported. Your provider credentials never sit in plaintext.
Credential tracking and expiry
Background check results become portable credentials with an expiry date you set. Your credential list shows what is current and what has lapsed, and 30 days before anything lapses your team gets an email and an in-app alert — volunteers see the same warning on their own dashboard. They carry the credential between orgs.
- The default question set opens with an age gate and background-check consent — screening starts compliant, not after the fact.
- Question types go beyond yes/no — numeric and multiple-choice fields capture eligibility details a simple toggle can't.
- Add a question the moment a program's screening needs change, without opening a support ticket.
- The default question set opens with an age gate and background-check consent — screening starts compliant, not after the fact.
- Question types go beyond yes/no — numeric and multiple-choice fields capture eligibility details a simple toggle can't.
- Add a question the moment a program's screening needs change, without opening a support ticket.
Every opportunity's screening questions — age gate, background-check consent, and anything role-specific — configured in one screen.
What's it really costing you?
Drag the sliders to see how much your organization spends on manual volunteer management.
You're spending roughly
$10,400/year
on manual volunteer management (8 hrs × 52 weeks × $25/hr avg nonprofit admin wage)
VolunteerReady: $29/mo ($348/year)
That's $10,052 back in your budget every year.
Frequently asked questions
What background check providers does VolunteerReady support?
VolunteerReady integrates with Checkr and Sterling. Connect your existing account in minutes — we handle API integration, status tracking, and webhook processing.
Is the background check process FCRA compliant?
Yes. VolunteerReady automates the full FCRA compliance workflow including pre-adverse action notices, waiting periods, and final adverse action letters.
How are API keys and credentials stored?
OAuth tokens and API keys are encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM. Key rotation is supported. Your provider credentials never sit in plaintext.
Do background check results carry between organizations?
Yes. Background check results become portable credentials that volunteers carry across every organization on the platform, with configurable expiration dates.
What does this cost?
Running background checks through VolunteerReady requires the Pro plan ($149/month), which also includes the advanced analytics dashboard. There is no platform fee per check — you pay Checkr or Sterling their per-check cost directly. Setup is free either way: our founder configures your screening questions and connects your provider on a call, before you pay anything.
Ready to automate your background checks?
Our founder will personally set up your account — free. No contract, no credit card.