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.
Liz from Communities In Schools of Los Angeles listed a Communications consultation call.
Bert matched with Micah from 350 Colorado for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development (FORWARD) received an application from Maryam for a Website Major Update project.
Pablove Foundation received an application from Maryam for a Website Minor Update project.
Sourcewise received an application from Maryam for a Print Materials Design project.
Sean matched with James from Rooks Chess Cafe Inc. for a Website Major Update project!
Chaya from Mitzvah House/Mitzvah Kitchen listed a Social Media consultation call.
Joanne matched with Susie from Sisters With Purpose Inc. for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
John matched with Eric from Seaside Sustainability for a Website Copywriting project!
Fahad from The Little Garden Theater listed a Flexible Data Support project.
Victoria matched with Linda from Sourcewise for a Translation project!
Carroll matched with Martha from College Match for a Website Usability Audit project!
Nancy matched with Eileen from Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL) for a Flyer Graphic Design project!
Victoria matched with Thriving from Thriving Together for a Translation project!
Victoria matched with Thriving from Thriving Together for a Translation project!
Victoria matched with Thriving from Thriving Together for a Translation project!
Shelby matched with Molly from Weaving Voices for Health & Justice for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Tony from Latinos United For A New America listed a Financial Planning project.
Flavian matched with Kendall from Respite Care of San Antonio for a Website Audit project!
Micayla matched with Gavin from Indigenous Led for a Management consultation call!
George from Lights Back On Inc. listed a Program Strategy & Goals project.
Delia from INHS listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Lisako matched with Alta from Utah Rivers Council for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Kai matched with Parker from Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science for a Social Media Content Calendar project!
Jenny from StreetLight Community Outreach Ministries listed an AI Training project.
Genine matched with Gregg from East Central College for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Sue from The Barker Adoption Foundation listed a Succession Planning Sessions project.
Elena matched with Cori from Magdalena House for a Communications consultation call!
Zayna matched with Shanita from Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. for a GIF Animation project!
Tristan matched with Ashley from Martha's Table for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Rachel from Centenary Community Ministries Inc. listed a Website consultation call.
Victoria matched with Kira from Southside Community Development and Housing Corporation for a Translation project!
Magnolia from Bruce Lee Foundation listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Miyoba matched with Magnolia from Bruce Lee Foundation for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Diane matched with LaMara from WESTERN MASS. TRAINING CONSORTIUM for a Website Minor Update project!
Michael matched with Magnolia from Bruce Lee Foundation for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Bertin from New Jersey Tutoring Corps, Inc. listed a Finance consultation call.
Dutchie from Cardinal Productions Inc. dba Cardinal News listed a Branded Digital Assets project.
Chase from Legal Aid of Sonoma County listed a Volunteer Manual project.
Pablo from Soil & Soul listed an Online Research project.
Melanie from Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Maria matched with Jocelle from International Rescue Committee of Northern California for a Translation project!
Marta matched with Reyna from Sourcewise for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
paul matched with Sally from Happy Place Cooking Space, Inc. for a Finance consultation call!
Meghan matched with Sally from Happy Place Cooking Space, Inc. for a Compensation Plan project!
Carmen from HEAL Utah listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Kate from neba listed a Website consultation call.
Ruchira matched with Wyatt from Kalmar Nyckel Foundation for a Website consultation call!
Nikul matched with Wyatt from Kalmar Nyckel Foundation for a Website consultation call!
Rory matched with Wyatt from Kalmar Nyckel Foundation 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.
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 John C. helped Seaside Sustainability
How Victoria E. helped Sourcewise
How Carroll E. helped College Match
How Nancy H. helped Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL)
How Elena S. helped Magdalena House
How Ravisara C. helped Friends of Royal Oak Township, Inc.
How Anjali S. helped Opera Reading Project
How Faith K. helped Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc.
How Abby R. helped Economic Alliance for Michigan
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]