Give Your Skills For Good
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.
Angela matched with Laura from Novelly for a GIF Animation project!
Cristina from Aviva Children's Services listed a Management Skills Coaching project.
Maria from the Service Board listed a Facilitated Strategy Session project.
Nicole from Wild response listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Erin matched with Mandi from Faith Recovery for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
James matched with Norah from Per Scholas for a Leadership Coaching project!
Amber from Carters Crew listed a Flexible Data Support project.
Leo from On The Record Institute listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Chi from Travel Unity listed a Public Speaking Coach project.
Shelley from AGR Foundation, Inc. DBA Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center and Hearts at Ease listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
John matched with Kristen from St John Singers d/b/a Sing St John for an Employee Handbook project!
Brianda from Rural Arizona Engagement listed a Thank You Letter project.
Uli from Midwest Food Connection listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Steve from Empowered To Run listed an Infographic project.
Donald matched with Leo from On The Record Institute for a Flexible Copywriting Support project!
Giuliana matched with Sharlyn from DASH Network for a Translation project!
Hana from First Tech Fund listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Coumba from AdunaKids, Inc. listed a Logo Design project.
Mark matched with Darjene from Walden Environment dba Walden Family Services for a Survey Results Analysis project!
Dylan matched with Caitlyn from curaJOY for a Tech Systems Review project!
Lisa from Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures listed a Translation project.
Gary matched with Naomi from PassivhausMaine for a Management Skills Coaching project!
Amber from Kingdom Eyes listed a Social Media consultation call.
Leonard matched with Kristen from St John Singers d/b/a Sing St John for an Accounting Systems Review project!
Shelly matched with Katie from Greater Androscoggin Humane Society for a Change Management Coaching project!
Jan matched with Wrenna from Breast Cancer Hawaii for an Accounting Systems Review project!
Mark matched with Sophia from Caribbean Genealogy Library for an Event Slideshow Creation project!
Opeoluwa matched with Alicia from Autism Families CONNECTicut for a Website consultation call!
Hannah matched with Alicia from Autism Families CONNECTicut for a Website consultation call!
Mary from Golden Visitors & Information Center listed a Brand Messaging consultation call.
Victoria matched with Juanita from AppleTree ELPCS for a Translation project!
Alexandra matched with Cristin from Project Giving Kids for a Translation project!
Lisa matched with Ellen from THE EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION for a Website Content Audit project!
LaKisha matched with Jackie from Bay County Medical Care Facility for a Press Kit project!
Basmah matched with Juanita from AppleTree ELPCS for a Translation project!
Jessica matched with Cassandra from Transitional Bridges for a Copyediting project!
Kelsey from Lockport Ice Arena and Sports Center, Inc. listed a Website Major Update project.
Ashwin matched with Freddy from Love No Ego Foundation for a Fundraising Plan Assessment project!
Kristen matched with Scott from The Masters Apprentice for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project!
Cylor from Ends Meet listed a Partnership Proposal Presentation project.
Amira matched with Danilo from Spicy Green Book for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Mas'ud matched with Benjamin from African American Registry for a Flexible Web Development Support project!
Sofia from CHICAGO UNITED FOR EQUITY listed a Pricing Strategy project.
Sasha matched with Candy from Atholton Adventist Academy for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Belle from COFI listed a Website Content Audit project.
Gary matched with Joseph from Western New York Law Center, Inc. for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Sasha matched with Darryl from Malecare Cancer Support for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Reva from International Neighbors, Inc. listed a Display Materials Design project.
Irene from AMIS Atlanta listed a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Brian matched with Pamela from St. John Wildlife and Donkey Rescue, Inc. for a Social Media Set Up project!
How It Works
1. Browse
Explore projects and questions posted by nonprofits based on your skills and causes you are passionate about.2. Apply
Submit your application and resume to let the nonprofit know you are interested.3. Match
When you and the organization decide it's a good fit, start working together!Two ways to share your skills!
Consultation Calls
Projects
Great Connections Are Made Here
Matched May 27th, 2022
How Angela G. helped Novelly
GIF Animation
Matched May 27th, 2022
How Erin G. helped Faith Recovery
Flexible Graphic Design Support
Matched May 27th, 2022
How James S. helped Per Scholas
Leadership Coaching
Matched May 27th, 2022
How John W. helped St John Singers d/b/a Sing St John
Employee Handbook
Matched May 27th, 2022
How Donald F. helped On The Record Institute
Flexible Copywriting Support
Matched May 27th, 2022
How Giuliana R. helped DASH Network
Translation
Matched May 27th, 2022
How Gary G. helped PassivhausMaine
Management Skills Coaching
Matched May 27th, 2022
How Shelly K. helped Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
Change Management Coaching
Matched May 27th, 2022
How Jan H. helped Breast Cancer Hawaii
Accounting Systems Review
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]
