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.
Shraddha matched with Muyuka from Lifebox Foundation Inc. for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
A Better Way Out received an application from Lynn for a Grant Prospect Research project.
Tadpole Land & Trail Conservancy received an application from Asha for a Google Analytics Set Up & Training project.
Piedmont CASA received an application from Lynn for a Grant Prospect Research project.
Scruteon received an application from Shraddha for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Toivoa Coaching received an application from Shruti for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Erik matched with Jerome Wolfgang from Citizens For Los Angeles Wildlife, Inc. for a Visual Branding consultation call!
Lamar from Teens of Color Abroad (TOCA) listed a Flexible Finance Support project.
Ritti matched with Shanita from Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. for a Website Visual Design project!
Adam matched with kuwa-jasiri from Artistic Apothecary for an Infographic project!
Ariela matched with Scott from Teen Health, Inc. for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Dawn matched with Ryan from Last Supper Foundation for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Kamryn from North City Congress listed a Branded Digital Assets project.
Kamryn from North City Congress listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Bianca matched with Julia from Behavioral Health Network of Greater St. Louis for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Carol matched with Jeannine from Alternatives For Girls for a Change Management Coaching project!
Alisa from Upstream listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Alisa from Upstream listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Sarah from Pathways to Success listed a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
Anastasia from Oregon Wild listed an Illustration project.
Patrick matched with Andi from Charlottesville Scholarship Program for a Flexible Coaching Support project!
Stam matched with Mark from Urban Trauma Healing Institute for a Website Minor Update project!
Marcus from Back to Healing listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Mary matched with Allyson from Bella's Angels for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project!
Jacob from SEI listed a Website consultation call.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Project Management Plan project.
David matched with Lisel from Mujeres Aliadas for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project!
Charles from Public Health Council of the Upper Valley listed a Change Management Coaching project.
Christin from Renaissance of Hope listed a Social Media Set Up project.
Aissa from Gateway to The Great Outdoors listed a Website consultation call.
Miyah from Braided Seeds listed a Website consultation call.
Rena matched with Jeffrey from www.refed.org for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project!
Colin from CactusToCloud Institute listed a Website consultation call.
deborah matched with Emma from IW Youth Trust for a Visual Brand Guide project!
Chatterjee matched with Christin from Renaissance of Hope for a Grant Proposal Template Development project!
Jack matched with Callie from A Greener World for an Online Survey project!
Lorna from Environmental Health Sciences listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Gloria from Get Up Project (dba Hope Medical Clinic) listed a Website Image Sourcing project.
Jordan from End Hep C SF, SF Public Health Foundation listed an Email Layout & Template project.
Steve matched with Laine from Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Linda matched with Chizzy from Everett Community Growers for an Event Concept & Plan project!
Gloria from Get Up Project (dba Hope Medical Clinic) listed a Translation project.
Ajay matched with J. Elliott from The Sum for a Google Ads Campaign Support project!
Crystal from Philly Peace in Progress listed an Audio Editing project.
Austin matched with Robin from Vanaver Caravan for a Finance consultation call!
Jeffrey matched with Robin from Vanaver Caravan for a Finance consultation call!
Aditi matched with Venton from Pillar Community Development Corporation for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Kai matched with Venton from Pillar Community Development Corporation for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Megan matched with Venton from Pillar Community Development Corporation for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Stephanie matched with Venton from Pillar Community Development Corporation for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
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 calls
One hour consultation calls 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.
In-person volunteering
Give back with your peers and volunteer on-site with local nonprofits.
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 Shraddha R. helped Lifebox Foundation Inc.
How Erik R. helped Citizens For Los Angeles Wildlife, Inc.
How Ritti M. helped Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc.
How Carol H. helped Alternatives For Girls
How Patrick H. helped Charlottesville Scholarship Program
How David S. helped Mujeres Aliadas
How Rena L. helped www.refed.org
How Ajay G. helped The Sum
How Robert B. helped Philly Peace in Progress
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]