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.
For Their Thoughts Foundation received an application from Mofix for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Serve the World Charities received an application from Akinjay for a Board Assessment project.
Tom from LOUDOUN WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Aaron matched with Regina from Y-KNOT Inc for a Video Editing project!
Betsy from For Their Thoughts Foundation listed a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Hye Young from All Peoples Community Center listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Marla matched with Simone from SEI for a Website consultation call!
Lenna from Regional Pacific Islander Taskforce listed a Marketing Materials consultation call.
Fatima matched with Christie from Intercultural Development Research Association for a Translation project!
Olga matched with Emily from Vot-ER for a Translation project!
Faisal matched with Steve from Los Angeles Academy of Media & Technology for a Merchandising project!
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a GIF Animation project.
Marquan matched with Stephanie from St Louis Development Corporation for a Website Audit project!
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Copywriting Support project.
Sofia from Oakland Goes Outdoors listed a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a New Employee Onboarding project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Project Management Plan project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a New Employee Recruiting project.
Erin from NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC listed a Market Analysis project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Hiring Strategy project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Program Strategy & Goals project.
Adrienne from Trailhead Institute listed a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Adrienne from Trailhead Institute listed a Mission, Vision & Values project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Program Strategy Support project.
Chad matched with Jamila from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Palm Beach County for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Abdul matched with Christie from Intercultural Development Research Association for a Translation project!
Laurie matched with Erin from Coastal Watershed Council for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Ro matched with Alissa from DENISON PEQUOTSEPOS NATURE CENTER INC for an Illustration project!
Maia from Animal Agriculture Reform Collaborative (AARC) listed a Presentation Template Creation project.
Muhammad matched with Simone from SEI for a Website consultation call!
Cathy matched with Hazeda from Roots and Wings for an Excel Dashboard Creation project!
Rashid matched with Tawny from Oweesta Corp for an Individual Giving Assessment project!
Cody matched with Cat from Birdability for a Brochure Writing project!
AJ matched with Reginald from Become a Man Without a Man, Inc. for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Christine from The Oratorio Society of Virginia listed a Short Video Creation Training project.
Mary from The Cordial Eye Gallery and Artist Space Inc listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Sara from 825 Arts listed a Translation project.
Reshma matched with Jen from Empty Arms Berevement Support for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project!
Lisa matched with Rebecca from Better Because Collective for a Process Improvement project!
Lizabeth matched with Steve from Habitat for Humanity PWC for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project!
Teresa from LYSOA Inc. listed an AI Policy Design project.
Jeremiah matched with Alexis from SAISD Foundation for an Online Research project!
Jordana from New Yorkers For Parks listed a Website Content Plan project.
Darby from DC Justice Lab listed a Display Materials Design project.
Kelly from YWCA Tri-County Area listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Abby from National Organic Coalition listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support 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 Aaron S. helped Y-KNOT Inc
How Marla O. helped SEI
How Marquan W. helped St Louis Development Corporation
How Abdul B. helped Intercultural Development Research Association
How Cody M. helped Birdability
How Lisa M. helped Better Because Collective
How Lizabeth P. helped Habitat for Humanity PWC
How Jeremiah F. helped SAISD Foundation
How Shayne Low X. helped Unseen
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]