Donovan and Bank Foundation

Our mission is to help Special Operators bring closure to their warrior story and transition to a life of peace, contentment and balance.

We accomplished this mission through three interrelated programs: The JANUS Program, the Special Operations Experience, and The Donovan & Bank Society.

We focus on the critical elements of transition: finding a new purpose, decoupling from military identity, and staying connected to a tribe/community. We collaborate with best-in-class partners to address the mechanics of transition (resumes, mock interviews, salary negotiation, etc).

We provide access and funding to innovative wellness resources (Stellate Ganglion Block, Ketamine Infusion, MeRT, Ibogaine and others) which are difficult or impossible to access through the Department of Defense medical system or the Veterans Administration to help Special Operators transition as whole as possible.

We are purpose built to help Special Operators focus on prioritizing fulfillment over employment. We are not a job placement organization, though our process and extensive network often leads to career opportunities and successful employment for those we serve.

We are designed to energize SOF warriors to begin the transition process early. Because our team is all former Special Forces, we have a unique level of credibility and access with our constituents that allows us to reach them in a way others cannot. Though we focus on Army Special Forces (Green Berets), we have developed a culture and reputation to help any and all SOF who find their way to the foundation.

The JANUS Program delivers transition assistance products and services including one-on-one counseling, transition workshops, leadership seminars and wellness innovation education.

The Donovan and Bank Society is an active community that provides Special Operators with a way to successfully reintegrate while staying connected to their tribe. It provides them with purpose by offering opportunities to give back and gives them access to a network of extraordinary people dedicated to supporting them and their reintegration journey.

The Special Operations Experience (SOE) is the foundations primary fundraising effort. It gives civilians the chance to experience Special Operations training firsthand and serves as a pathway for them to join the Donovan & Bank Society. It also provides networking and career opportunities for transitioning Special Operators.

Since we began we delivered transition assistance to approximately 10% of the population we hope to impact. To deliver transition assistance to 100% of our community, we need to raise approximately $1.1M annually. We helped six Special Operators get access to innovative wellness at a cost of approximately $10K each, which we achieved by accessing the funds of other organizations. We hope to raise at least $2M annually to provide access to innovative wellness resources to 200 Special Operators.