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.
Nita from A Healthier, Happier Me Foundation listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Ocean Connectors received an application from Janvi for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call.
Papermill Creek Children's Corner received an application from Sajan for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Papermill Creek Children's Corner received an application from Priyadharsini for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
A Healthier, Happier Me Foundation received an application from Silver for a Flexible Tech Support project.
Artvango Therapeutic Services, Inc. received an application from Julian for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
A Healthier, Happier Me Foundation received an application from Arif for a Flexible Tech Support project.
The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation LLC received an application from Neil for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Tree House Family Resources received an application from Dottie for a Social Media consultation call.
Chesterfield Children's Theatre received an application from Anna for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio received an application from Julian for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Lisa from Compass Health listed a Translation project.
Lisa from Compass Health listed a Translation project.
Lisa from Compass Health listed a Translation project.
Lisa from Compass Health listed a Translation project.
Lisa from Compass Health listed a Translation project.
Lisa from Compass Health listed a Translation project.
Cecilia matched with Kaylin from Grow Nashua for a Translation project!
Paula matched with BIENVENUE from GIRL NOW WOMAN LATER INC for a Website Copywriting project!
Caleb matched with Alexa from Bridges Outreach, Inc. for a Finance consultation call!
Aurelia matched with Shoareged from It Takes A Village Collaborative for a Website Major Update project!
Nino matched with Alexa from Bridges Outreach, Inc. for a Finance consultation call!
Jerome Wolfgang from Citizens For Los Angeles Wildlife, Inc. listed a Visual Branding consultation call.
Erik matched with Jerome Wolfgang from Citizens For Los Angeles Wildlife, Inc. for a Visual Branding consultation call!
Lisa from Pets Helping People, Inc. listed a Website Major Update project.
John from The Village: Autism Alliance listed a Website Audit project.
Wendy from Friends of the Inyo listed a Website Audit project.
Mark from The Miracle League of Bay City listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Jun from College Match listed an Accounting Systems Review project.
Diana from Chesterfield Children's Theatre listed a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Elaine from Sonoma County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) listed a Website consultation call.
Patrick matched with Laura from Toivoa Coaching for a Website Visual Design project!
Zhiyao matched with Erica from Bread of Healing Clinic, Inc. for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Lourdes from Papermill Creek Children's Corner listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Karyn from Roots and Wings listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Ron matched with Kate from Tri-County Office on Aging for an Excel Dashboard Creation project!
Julia from Behavioral Health Network of Greater St. Louis listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Lizmarie from Family Lifeline listed an Event Slideshow Creation project.
Brooke from Atlanta Rabbinical Association listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Chatterjee matched with Shanita from Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. for a Grant Proposal Template Development project!
Deborah matched with Carolina from Amherst Neighbors for a Board Prospecting project!
Marissa from Limen Recovery + Wellness listed a Process Assessment project.
Shelby from Communities In Schools of Chesterfield listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Kerry from Congregation B'nai Israel listed a Membership Strategy project.
Administrative from Advokids listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Claire from The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation LLC listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Jeannine from Alternatives For Girls listed a Change Management Coaching project.
Katie from Local Energy Alliance Program listed a Grant Prospect Research 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 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 Cecilia F. helped Grow Nashua
How Paula F. helped GIRL NOW WOMAN LATER INC
How Caleb G. helped Bridges Outreach, Inc.
How Ron K. helped Tri-County Office on Aging
How R.J. W. helped Building Futures STL
How Nicholas L. helped New England Ballet Theatre
How Beth C. helped EuroNatur
How Brenya L. helped Citizens for Prison Reform
How Gerard F. helped Hope of Buffalo, Inc (dba Peaceprints of WNY)
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]