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.
Josh matched with Colleen from Colleen Hafner for an AI Readiness Assessment project!
George Washington University received an application from Meghan for an Organizational One-Pager project.
YMCA BOLD and GOLD received an application from Jitendra for a Website Minor Update project.
Strategic Workforce Development received an application from Meghan for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Philly Peace in Progress received an application from Jitendra for a Google Workspace Set Up project.
Commonshare received an application from JiaYing for a Website Visual Design project.
GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. received an application from Tolulope for an AI Implementation project.
Kelvin matched with Linda from Sourcewise for a Translation project!
Kelvin matched with Linda from Sourcewise for a Translation project!
Kelvin matched with Linda from Sourcewise for a Translation project!
Ciarán matched with MARLENE from Sustainable NCW for a Website consultation call!
Samuel matched with MARLENE from Sustainable NCW for a Website consultation call!
Tetyana matched with MARLENE from Sustainable NCW for a Website consultation call!
Ayat matched with MARLENE from Sustainable NCW for a Website consultation call!
Mark matched with MARLENE from Sustainable NCW for a Website consultation call!
Keila matched with MARLENE from Sustainable NCW for a Website consultation call!
Rory matched with MARLENE from Sustainable NCW for a Website consultation call!
Yeshaya matched with MARLENE from Sustainable NCW for a Website consultation call!
Kazoo matched with Jessica from Farm Discovery at Live Earth for a Google Ads Set Up project!
Kristen matched with Karen from Mindfulness Through Movement for a Human Resources consultation call!
Laurie matched with Karen from Mindfulness Through Movement for a Human Resources consultation call!
Selena from Energy Democracy Project listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Jessi matched with Judy from Descendant Community of Milwaukee County Grounds Cemeteries, Inc for a Public Speaking Coach project!
Fadie from Tiny Tots Health Initiative listed a Finance consultation call.
Anna from Glen Canyon Institute listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Chatterjee matched with Writing from Nonprofit Organization for Philanthropic Initiatives - NOPI for a Grant Proposal Template Development project!
Radhika matched with LaCora from Los Angeles Education Partnership for a Video Editing project!
Rekhia matched with Demetria from Marian House, Inc. for an Accounting Systems Set Up project!
Katherine from Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco listed a Leadership Coaching project.
Delal from Martha's Table listed a Communications consultation call.
Rachel from GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. listed an AI Implementation project.
Katherine from Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco listed an Interview Training project.
Kayla from Reel Works listed a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
Kayla from Reel Works listed a Finance consultation call.
Rachel from GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. listed a Website Visual Design project.
Rachel from GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Kyllea matched with Rachel from GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Barbie from YMCA BOLD and GOLD listed a Website Minor Update project.
Desiree from HeadStrong listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Sadia matched with Todd from Turtle Island Restoration Network for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Ashley from Communities In Schools of Los Angeles listed a Video Editing project.
Anna matched with Chizzy from Everett Community Growers for a Merchandising project!
Anjou from Strategic Workforce Development listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Nicolas matched with Taylor from Mission of Mercy, Inc. for a Logo Design project!
Crystal from Philly Peace in Progress listed an Audio Editing project.
Shavaun from Wildseeds Fund listed a Translation project.
Patrick matched with AJ from Rock Creek Conservancy for a Logo Design project!
Thomas (Tom) matched with Maureen from The Story of Stuff Project for a Grant Application Review project!
Jade from Hearts of Empowerment listed an Identify Success Metrics project.
Mary matched with Amanda from Feeding Southwest Virginia for 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 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 Kelvin W. helped Sourcewise
How Kazoo S. helped Farm Discovery at Live Earth
How Kristen S. helped Mindfulness Through Movement
How Jessi L. helped Descendant Community of Milwaukee County Grounds Cemeteries, Inc
How Chatterjee P. helped Nonprofit Organization for Philanthropic Initiatives - NOPI
How Radhika K. helped Los Angeles Education Partnership
How Anna D. helped Everett Community Growers
How Serafima R. helped Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
How Jessica S. helped The Village: Autism Alliance
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]