Volunteer your skills to strengthen local nonprofits
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That's where you come in. By volunteering for a project, or even just getting on a phone call to provide advice, you are giving so much more than your time. You are supporting organizational growth, which enables nonprofits to have an even greater social good impact.
Alex from The Foothill Catalog Foundation listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
350 Colorado received an application from Hannah for a Video Editing project.
Honor the Earth received an application from Satyajit for a Human Resources consultation call.
S.T.R.O.N.G. Center Foundation received an application from Joel for a Website Audit project.
Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival received an application from Joel for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Wildflower Composers received an application from Shraddha for a Print Materials Design project.
Diverse City Fund received an application from Shraddha for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Jewish Interest-Free Loan Association of Georgia (JIFLA) received an application from Shraddha for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
HEAL Utah received an application from Shraddha for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
ITNCentralCT, Inc. received an application from Joel for a Board Responsibilities & Structure project.
DFO313 received an application from Joel for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Lights Back On Inc. received an application from Joel for a Board Prospecting project.
Jefferson School Foundation received an application from Richard for a Website Technical Updates project.
Spiridon matched with Augustina from Master-Pieced Inc for a Flexible Web Development Support project!
Griheet matched with Sara from SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Saranya matched with Sara from SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Olga matched with Lisa from Compass Health for a Translation project!
Kelvin matched with Lisa from Compass Health for a Translation project!
Kelvin matched with Lisa from Compass Health for a Translation project!
Aanchal matched with Clare from Lutz Childrens Museum for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Dr. Rebecca matched with Corrine from canDID Expressions for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Tamira from Diverse City Fund listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Lucia from Latino Education Advancement Foundation listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Cindy from Coming Home Well listed a Google Workspace Set Up project.
Gabbie from A BETTER WAY FOUNDATION listed a Compensation Plan project.
Holly from Western Sustainability Exchange listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Scott matched with Mariam from Services Immigrant Rights & Education for a Video Editing project!
Dane matched with Kathy from GIRLS ON THE RUN PIEDMONT for a Google Workspace Set Up project!
Perry matched with Rachel from Centenary Community Ministries Inc. for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Neal matched with Daniel from CultureWorks for a Social Media consultation call!
Cindy from Coming Home Well listed a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
Misty from Vesta Village listed an Earned Income Business Plan project.
Matthew matched with Becca from Human Service Forum for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Linda matched with Angela from SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition for an Employee Handbook project!
Allie from Science on the Fly listed a Website consultation call.
Shonet from Ausable Freshwater Center listed a Website consultation call.
Jack matched with Gilberto from MusiCoLab for a Survey Results Analysis project!
Sage from Jefferson School Foundation listed a Website Technical Updates project.
Fay from Twin Cities Prison Ministry listed a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Steven matched with Alex from Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids for a Communications consultation call!
Roman matched with Deanna from Dover Adult Learning Center (SAU 11) for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Krystal from Honor the Earth listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Audrey from CultureSource listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Minjeong matched with Victoria from Trinity Human Services Corporation for a Giving Campaign Calendar project!
Erin from Wildflower Composers listed a Print Materials Design project.
Michelle from William and Janet Strickler Nonprofit Center listed an Employee Handbook project.
Jonathan matched with Correy from Hearts of Empowerment for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Linda from Sourcewise listed a Translation project.
Ashley from Martha's Table listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Linda from Sourcewise listed a Translation project.
There's something for everyone
Projects
Our projects range from 5 to 50 hours. Put your skills into practice by working on projects related to marketing, IT, finance, and more.
One hour video consultations
One hour video consultations allow you to immediately support a nonprofit with a specific question or need.
Written Consultation or Microvolunteering
Answer a nonprofit question in 15 minutes or less.
Donate
Give direct donations to causes aligned with your values.
Volunteer event
Give back to meaningful causes and connecting different departments across the company—all in just one day.
Great Connections Are Made Here
How Spiridon K. helped Master-Pieced Inc
How Griheet T. helped SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition
How Dane C. helped GIRLS ON THE RUN PIEDMONT
How Jack B. helped MusiCoLab
How Rachel G. helped Floras village
How Jason E. helped CLEAN VIRGINIA WATERWAYS INC
How Agada A. helped The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
How Omote D. helped Good Roma Fairy Kesaj Foundation
How Steve S. helped Move2Health Equity
What Other Volunteers are Saying
Frequently asked questions
New around here? Start with the basics.
Catchafire is an online platform for virtual, skills-based volunteering. Through Catchafire, professionals are able to directly support causes they care about by helping nonprofits with projects that match their skill sets. And because projects can be completed from anywhere, Catchafire makes it possible for nonprofits and skilled volunteers to connect for good, from all around the world!
Skills-based volunteering is a high impact form of volunteering that allows individuals to donate their professional skills and expertise, which in turn allows a nonprofit to build its capacity and focus more efficiently on its mission.
Skilled volunteers help nonprofits fill critical knowledge and staffing gaps, they work as thought partners on strategic projects, and they complete specific projects that require specialized skills, training, or experience. Very often, the relationships between volunteers and nonprofits extend far beyond the scope of the initial project that brought them together.
A specific example of skills-based volunteering is a marketing professional who volunteers to help a nonprofit create a marketing strategy.
The nonprofit will review your application to decide whether they want to move forward with an interview. If so, you will be contacted by Catchafire to schedule the call. Nonprofits are encouraged to decide promptly, but there is no set timeline for when they will reply.
After the interview, you can log into your account dashboard and ACCEPT or PASS on the match. Once both parties accept, you are officially matched and can begin the project. If you need to exchange any materials or have follow-up conversations to determine if it is a good fit after the interview, you are encouraged to do so.
Yes! All projects have been designed to allow you to work with the nonprofit organization remotely.
Projects vary in length from 1 to 50 hours, depending on the project type. Estimated hours are indicated for each project.
Yes! In fact, we recommend you apply to 2-4 projects at any given time. This will maximize your chances of matching. If you end up being selected for too many projects, you can always withdraw your application before or after you interview with the nonprofit. Once you say yes, we ask that you honor your commitment to work with the organization.
About this program
Catchafire is working with major foundations throughout the Bay to strengthen local nonprofit organizations by connecting them with skilled, pro bono professionals.
Through these connections, we are hoping to build more connected communities and foster a culture of civic engagement that is an everyday part of life.
If you are interested in getting your community involved please contact Catchafire.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]