Protect the People
You Serve.
Your mission is to help vulnerable people. Ours is to make sure every person on your team — staff or volunteer — has been thoroughly vetted. Fast results. Affordable pricing. Grant-compliant documentation.
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Why Nonprofits Trust ABS
The four biggest background screening challenges for nonprofits — and how SMART Search® addresses each one.
Vulnerable Populations Require Extra Diligence
Nonprofits serve children, elderly adults, individuals with disabilities, and others who cannot protect themselves. A single unscreened hire or volunteer can cause irreparable harm — and end your organization's mission. Thorough screening is not optional.
Limited Staff, Limited Time
Most nonprofits don't have a dedicated HR team. Our streamlined digital process makes it fast and simple to screen every hire and volunteer — with results returned in 3–24 hours on average — without burdening your program staff.
Grant Compliance Requires Documentation
Federal and state grants increasingly require documented background screening for all staff and volunteers. Our FCRA-compliant reports provide the documentation your funders require — and our records are stored securely for audit purposes.
Volunteer Screening is Often Overlooked
Paid staff get screened, but volunteers are often skipped due to cost or complexity. We offer affordable volunteer screening packages that make it practical to screen everyone who has contact with the people you serve.
Screening Services for Nonprofits
Comprehensive background checks for staff, volunteers, board members, and contractors at nonprofit organizations of all sizes.
Criminal Background Check
Multi-jurisdictional criminal history search for staff, volunteers, and contractors working with vulnerable populations including children, elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
Child SafetySex Offender Registry Search
National sex offender registry search — a non-negotiable requirement for any nonprofit working with minors or vulnerable adults in programs, camps, or residential settings.
Employment Verification
Confirm past employment history for staff and leadership — particularly important for executive directors, program managers, and those with fiduciary responsibilities.
Education Verification
Verify degrees and credentials for program staff, social workers, counselors, and other licensed professionals required to hold specific educational qualifications.
Volunteer ReadyVolunteer Screening
Affordable, streamlined screening packages designed specifically for volunteer programs — protecting your organization and the communities you serve.
Professional License Verification
Verify active licenses for social workers, counselors, therapists, and other licensed professionals on your staff — required for program compliance and grant reporting.
Federal Criminal Records
Search federal district court records — important for nonprofits receiving federal grants or operating programs subject to federal oversight.
Civil Records Search
Identify civil litigation history for leadership and program staff — particularly relevant for organizations with fiduciary responsibilities or public trust obligations.
Built for Nonprofit Compliance
From child protection laws to federal grant requirements — we keep your organization compliant and your mission protected.
FCRA Compliant
All screening processes follow Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements, including proper disclosure and adverse action procedures.
Child Protection Laws
Supports state and federal child protection screening requirements for organizations working with minors.
Grant Compliance
Screening documentation supports federal and state grant compliance requirements, including HHS, DOJ, and AmeriCorps programs.
State Licensing Requirements
Professional license verification covers all 50-state licensing databases for social workers, counselors, and other licensed staff.
EEOC Guidelines
Individualized assessment process aligned with EEOC best practices — important for nonprofits with fair chance hiring commitments.
Board Member Screening
Screening packages available for board members and executive leadership — supports fiduciary duty and donor confidence.
Trusted by Nonprofits Nationwide
"We run a summer camp for children with special needs. ABS screens every staff member and volunteer before they ever interact with our campers. Their turnaround is fast and the reports are thorough."
"Our federal grant requires documented background checks for all program staff. ABS provides exactly the documentation we need and their compliance team is always available to answer questions."
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FCRA Compliant · Volunteer-Friendly Pricing · Grant Compliance Documentation Available