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.
Sophia from Hearts of Empowerment listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
New England Carousel Museum received an application from Danilious for a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper received an application from Francis for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
YWCA Tri-County Area received an application from Hang for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Riverwatch - society for the protection of rivers received an application from John for a Tech Systems consultation call.
WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER received an application from алиева for a Presentation Creation project.
Fadie from Tiny Tots Health Initiative listed a Website Major Update project.
Satyajit matched with Anthony from Urban Roots MN for a Human Resources consultation call!
Estherflow matched with Anthony from Urban Roots MN for a Human Resources consultation call!
Andy matched with Alex from ScreenSense for a Website consultation call!
Inez matched with Alex from ScreenSense for a Website consultation call!
Chinweike matched with Alex from ScreenSense for a Website consultation call!
Ojo matched with Alex from ScreenSense for a Website consultation call!
Olivia matched with Alex from ScreenSense for a Website consultation call!
Jean Noel matched with Alex from ScreenSense for a Website consultation call!
El matched with Dream from Dream Catchers for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Raissa from Freedom Forward listed an AI Policy Design project.
David matched with Raissa from Freedom Forward for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call!
Gauraksh matched with Raissa from Freedom Forward for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call!
Sadia matched with Raissa from Freedom Forward for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call!
Chad matched with Raissa from Freedom Forward for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call!
Michael from Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety listed a Flexible Copywriting Support project.
Anne from Pathway Homes, Inc. listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Larissa from The City of Medicine Volunteer Medical Corps listed an Illustration project.
Sara from SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Jordan from End Hep C SF, SF Public Health Foundation listed a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
Skyler matched with Larissa from The City of Medicine Volunteer Medical Corps for an Illustration project!
Natalia matched with Erica from Harm Reduction Therapy Center for a Storytelling project!
Judy from Descendant Community of Milwaukee County Grounds Cemeteries, Inc listed a Public Speaking Coach project.
Tetyana matched with Lesley from Marin Shakespeare Company for a Website consultation call!
Jean Noel matched with Lesley from Marin Shakespeare Company for a Website consultation call!
Jeninne M.K. from Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society Inc. listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Victoria matched with Beth from Out Teach for a Translation project!
Kim matched with Audrey from Tammy's Angels for an Online Survey project!
Elizabeth from Safe-Hub Philadelphia listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Joel matched with George from Lights Back On Inc. for a Board Prospecting project!
Scott matched with Timeka from RISE Coleman Park for a Flexible Finance Support project!
Xinyue matched with Christie from Intercultural Development Research Association for an Online Research project!
Gouri matched with Leslie from San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation for a Tech Systems Review project!
Ariela matched with Mack from Environmental Traveling Companions for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Marilyn from Exceeds Expectations, Inc. listed a Board Responsibilities & Structure project.
Victoria matched with Jeremy J. from Suffolk Public Library for a Translation project!
Kristie from YWCA Tri-County Area listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Anne from Milwaukee Riverkeeper listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Shana from Virginia Highlands Festival listed a Website Management Training (CMS-Based) project.
Marilyn from Exceeds Expectations, Inc. listed a Website Major Update project.
Timothy from Together Friends Organization Inc. listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Angela from SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition listed a Human Resources consultation call.
David from The Chromosome Research & Registry Society listed an Accounting Systems Review project.
Katie from Chambliss Center for Children listed a Leadership Coaching 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 Satyajit B. helped Urban Roots MN
How El R. helped Dream Catchers
How Skyler H. helped The City of Medicine Volunteer Medical Corps
How Victoria E. helped Out Teach
How Scott M. helped RISE Coleman Park
How Gouri R. helped San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
How Nii A. helped Jefferson School Foundation
How Hicham B. helped Independent Housing Initiative, Inc.
How Stuart W. helped Pottstown Regional Community Foundation
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]