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Give Your Skills For Good

Your skills are valuable. Unfortunately, many nonprofits can't pay for professional services such as copywriting, graphic design, or website development. This type of work is essential to building operational effectiveness, but it is often left on the to-do list while the nonprofit focuses on its critical mission work.

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.
HAPPENING NOW

Ivana from Postpartum Support Center listed a Finance consultation call.

JIm from Stand.earth listed an Online Research project.

JIm from Stand.earth listed an Online Research project.

Hope Clinic of McKinney received an application from Annika for a Social Media Content Calendar project.

Books for Classrooms received an application from Abdul Rehman for a Search Engine Keyword Research project.

Class Act Detroit received an application from Eric for a Livestream Set Up & Training project.

Abilities Dance Incorporated received an application from Amber for a Board Recruitment Systems project.

New Jersey Highlands Coalition received an application from Sajal for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.

Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities received an application from Adam for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.

HOPE, Inc. received an application from Nick for a Website consultation call.

SAVI - Strategic Alliance Veteran Integration received an application from Arpit for a Salesforce Database Customization project.

Buffalo Field Campaign received an application from Liam for an Audio Editing project.

Raising Expectations Inc. received an application from Elham for a Website Minor Update project.

Prachi matched with Loreen from FunkEntelechy Inc. for a Storytelling project!

Courtney from Envision Education listed a Video Editing project.

Emily matched with Rebecca from Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center for a Marketing Materials consultation call!

Elisa from At The Center listed an Organizational Executive Summary project.

Michael matched with Elisa from At The Center for a Finance consultation call!

Nikki from Golden Age Ranch listed a Website consultation call.

Raziya from Every Bottom Covered listed a Copywriting project.

Elisa from At The Center listed a Business Plan Review project.

Mariana matched with Jessica from Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan for a Visual Branding consultation call!

Fawn from Take Action Mon Valley listed a Human Resources consultation call.

Raziya from Every Bottom Covered listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.

Jacob matched with Ashley from Brookwood in Georgetown for a Video Editing project!

Williams matched with Kayla from The Green Consumer Project for a Google Analytics Set Up & Training project!

Leslie from DRAWDOWN Bay Area listed a Website Major Update project.

Elisa from At The Center listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.

Nicole from Haitian Vision Foundation listed an Organizational Executive Summary project.

Elisa matched with Mackenzie from Aid in Milan for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!

Elisa from At The Center listed a Website consultation call.

Ashley Rose matched with Barbara from Cancer Care of Marquette County for a Search Engine Keyword Research project!

Kiddada from Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association listed a Press Release project.

Komal matched with Talisa from The Training Source, Inc. for a Website Management Training (CMS-Based) project!

Veronica matched with Taylor from The Welman Project for a Hiring Strategy project!

Duane from The Gratitude Network listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.

Emi matched with Jamal from LPKNC for a GIF Animation project!

Scott matched with Ciara from UpRoot Colorado for a Finance consultation call!

Eva from Inclusive Action for the City listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.

Bryzhane matched with Kira from MitoAction for an Audio Editing project!

Kurt matched with Kylee from A Moment of Magic for a HR Policy Writing project!

Michal matched with Gwynne from Choral Arts & The Bach Festival of Philadelphia for a Program Strategy & Goals project!

Lajuanda from Second Chance Studios listed a Board Operations & Systems project.

Kassia matched with Sarah from MAKE Literary Productions, NFP for a Social Media Content Calendar project!

Valerie from San Francisco 49ers Academy listed a Flexible Copywriting Support project.

Yvette from Eastern Los Angeles Family Resource Center listed a Website consultation call.

Chris matched with Gini from The Haven Project for a Social Media consultation call!

Jami from Mayanza listed an Accounting Systems Review project.

Cathy from MORE listed an Excel Training project.

Leslie from DRAWDOWN Bay Area listed a Logo Design project.

How It Works

Support a cause you care about by volunteering for a project or consultation call. With over 150 different project types, there is an opportunity to give back that matches your skills and time availability.
1. Browse
Explore projects and questions posted by nonprofits based on your skills and causes you are passionate about.
2. Apply
Submit your application and resume to let the nonprofit know you are interested.
3. Match
When you and the organization decide it's a good fit, start working together!
Two ways to share your skills!
Consultation Calls
Consultation Calls
Get on the phone with a nonprofit to help answer burning questions, brainstorm organizational challenges, or give feedback.
Projects
Projects
Work with a nonprofit to complete critical projects such as graphic design, website development, copywriting, database customization, and more.

How Do You Want to Give Back?

Find projects that match your skills and interest areas

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What Other Volunteers are Saying

“Working with Tecnosol was a wonderful experience – they provided me with all the information I needed to write a comprehensive donor letter. Plus it was wonderful to be able to contribute to such an impactful organization.”
Elle Freelance Writer and Agency Copywriter, worked with Tecnosol
“I joined Catchafire because I wanted to give something back to inspirational non-profit organizations and charities, as well as build my portfolio. I have already had the opportunity to work with some amazing people from several organizations. I highly recommend Catchafire to professionals who are interested in getting involved.”
Sharon Freelance Designer, Five Projects Completed

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 an individual to donate his or her 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 40 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 though, 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 reach out to Dana Kopenhefer at dk@catchafire.org.

Have more questions? Drop us a line.

Email the Catchafire team at help@catchafire.org