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.
Natalia matched with Lisa from YMCA of South Florida for a Social Media Audit project!
Girls Inc of Delaware received an application from Khushbu for a Thank You Letter project.
Girls Inc of Delaware received an application from Carissa Valentina for a Thank You Letter project.
Community Enterprise Development Services received an application from Jack for a Google Ads Campaign Support project.
United Church Outreach Ministry received an application from Sebastian Estefano for a Finance consultation call.
LearnUp Centers received an application from Jack for a Google Ads Campaign Support project.
Catholic Social Services received an application from samiullah for a Website consultation call.
Children for Change received an application from Samantha for an Email Marketing Copywriting project.
Urban Trauma Healing Institute received an application from samiullah for a Website consultation call.
Refugee Assistance Alliance received an application from Blessing for a Communications consultation call.
Emile matched with K. (Kay) from MS Bright Spots of Hope for a Social Media consultation call!
UdayShankar matched with K. (Kay) from MS Bright Spots of Hope for a Website consultation call!
Michael matched with Katie from Fight Like a Grrrl Club for an Online Research project!
Satyajit matched with Lauren from Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park, INC for a Website consultation call!
Abdullah matched with Lauren from Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park, INC for a Website consultation call!
De'Andre matched with Lauren from Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park, INC for a Website consultation call!
Kristen from Refugee Assistance Alliance listed a Communications consultation call.
Akinwumi matched with Samantha from Appalachian Promise Alliance for an Accounting Systems Set Up project!
Eric matched with Jackie from Project Yellow Inc for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Fatima from GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. listed a Program Strategy & Goals project.
Sarayl from First Nations Development Institute listed a Change Management Coaching project.
Jasgeet matched with Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® for a Flexible Data Support project!
Saheed matched with Pa Ousman from WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER for an Individual Donor Letter project!
Patricia from United Church Outreach Ministry listed a Finance consultation call.
Cherry from We Are Healers listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Rutu matched with Katie from Local Energy Alliance Program for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Panchami matched with Ticika from Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps for a Website consultation call!
Odunayo matched with Ticika from Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps for a Website consultation call!
Elaine from Sonoma County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) listed a Professional Bio Writing project.
Steve matched with Caitlin from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Leslie from The Art of Elysium listed a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
Abby from Trips For Kids Charlotte listed a Website Content Plan project.
Martha from Our Lady of Guadalupe Free Clinic listed a Website consultation call.
Lauren Brynn matched with Jennifer from John Muir Project for an Illustration project!
Stacey from Ohio River Valley Institute listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Jack matched with Emily from Neigh'tions for an Online Survey project!
Lindsey from Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta listed an Excel Training project.
Sarah from Lake Michigan Bird Observatory listed a Logo Design project.
Foxx matched with Alicia from Finally Foundation for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Lynn from Access Care Partners listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Sage from Jefferson School Foundation listed a Marketing Materials consultation call.
Sage from Jefferson School Foundation listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
I-Hung matched with Suzette from NYLaughs, Inc. for an Event Budget Creation project!
Amy matched with Mary from Suffield Community Aid for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Rachel from George Washington University listed an Organizational One-Pager project.
Tereza matched with Kristen from Youth Environmental Alliance, Inc. for a Website consultation call!
Christopher matched with Rebekah from Freshwater Land Trust for a Website consultation call!
De'Andre matched with Rebekah from Freshwater Land Trust for a Website consultation call!
Angie from Center for Working Families listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Kelvin matched with Kristen from Youth Environmental Alliance, Inc. for a Website consultation call!
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 Natalia B. helped YMCA of South Florida
How Michael S. helped Fight Like a Grrrl Club
How Satyajit B. helped Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park, INC
How Saheed O. helped WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER
How I-Hung K. helped NYLaughs, Inc.
How Kenisha F. helped Public Health Council of the Upper Valley
How Agada A. helped Sonoma County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster)
How Matt W. helped The Grandparents Community Network
How Heidi S. helped For Their Thoughts Foundation
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]