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.
Kamal matched with Dan from Sin Barreras Without Barriers Inc. for a Human Resources consultation call!
Flip4Good received an application from Samanta for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) received an application from David for a Website consultation call.
United Mothers of Loss Foundation received an application from Nantabaazi for a Social Media Audit project.
Sankofa Travels with Kofi received an application from Nantabaazi for a Social Media Set Up project.
Independence Now received an application from Phari for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Cameron matched with Fadie from Tiny Tots Health Initiative for a Website Major Update project!
Flavian matched with Billy from SACRD.org for a Website Visual Design project!
Kai matched with Eve from DrawBridge for a Social Media Content Calendar project!
Diane from United Mothers of Loss Foundation listed a Social Media Audit project.
Diane from United Mothers of Loss Foundation listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Diane from United Mothers of Loss Foundation listed an Accounting Systems Review project.
Ianne matched with Cyrus from Esperanza Community Housing Corporation for a Website Minor Update project!
John matched with Chikaodi from I Can Do 26 Point 2 Kids for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Dione from Vertical Church listed a Finance consultation call.
Pamela from People of Color Outdoors listed an Event Concept & Plan project.
Matthew matched with Starzette from Our Spot KC for a Salesforce Database Customization project!
Angie from Philadelphia Foundation listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Caren matched with Shawn from Coastal Outreach Academies DBA Coastal Outreach Soccer for a Fundraising Plan Assessment project!
Alba M. from Los Angeles Food Policy Council listed a Marketing Channel Plan project.
Robert matched with Crystal from Philly Peace in Progress for a Flexible Human Resources Support project!
Nancy matched with Audrey from Tammy's Angels for an Email Layout & Template project!
Cathy matched with Michelle from 1 FUR 1 Foundation for a Donor Segmentation & Messaging Strategy project!
Cindy from The Village: Autism Alliance listed a Grant Readiness Assessment project.
Agada matched with Gwendolyn from Trades Builder for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project!
Bianca matched with Heather from Oakland Literacy Coalition for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Nancy matched with Alice from Public Health Council of the Upper Valley for an Email Marketing System Set Up project!
Joe from The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H. Frank Dominguez dba Dominguez Dream Academy listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Satyajit matched with Alice from Public Health Council of the Upper Valley for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Jeffrey matched with Alice from Public Health Council of the Upper Valley for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Elissa from Last Mile Health listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Jayce matched with Bobby from San Antonio Area African American Community Fund for a Logo Design project!
Christina from Marin City Community Development Corporation listed a Website consultation call.
Misty from Council For Court Excellence listed a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Rachel from Centenary Community Ministries Inc. listed a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
Robert matched with Kim from Hilltown Community Health Center for a Social Media Set Up project!
Luisa matched with Jonathan from Sussex Montessori School, Inc. for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Alesha from PeacePlayers Brooklyn listed an Event Concept & Plan project.
Mimi from Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Irena matched with Mimi from Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Natascha matched with Gwendolyn from Trades Builder for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Max from MiningWatch Canada listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Nancy matched with Becky from Social Venture Partners San Antonio for an Employee Handbook project!
Kim from The Friends Collaborative listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Andrew matched with Jessica from Thrive Virginia for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Team from Team Naturaleza listed a Board Prospecting project.
Armando matched with Magnolia from Bruce Lee Foundation for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Armando matched with Sherin from Trial Impact Project for a Website consultation call!
Kavitha matched with Elizabeth from Safe-Hub Philadelphia for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Tiziana matched with Bianca from Milwaukee Fellows for a Website Audit 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 Kamal S. helped Sin Barreras Without Barriers Inc.
How Cameron J. helped Tiny Tots Health Initiative
How Kai W. helped DrawBridge
How Matthew H. helped Our Spot KC
How Caren M. helped Coastal Outreach Academies DBA Coastal Outreach Soccer
How Robert B. helped Philly Peace in Progress
How Cathy F. helped 1 FUR 1 Foundation
How Agada A. helped Trades Builder
How Bianca A. helped Oakland Literacy Coalition
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]