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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

Aubrey matched with Casey from Wild Oyster Project for an Infographic project!

Hunter from No More Deaths/ No Mas Muertes listed a Time Management Coaching project.

Hamida matched with Milo from New Voters for a Website consultation call!

Joe from Solar Village Project listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.

Sadija from Stillborn And Infant Loss Support-SAILS listed an Event Logistics Planning project.

Laur from Civic Series listed a Social Media consultation call.

Gary matched with Lilly from Apple Playschools for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!

Anna from The WorkFaith Connection listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.

Ayan from Tata Trusts listed a Workplace Culture Assessment project.

Micah from Playground of Empathy listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.

Sarah matched with Daron from Hawai'i Rise Foundation for a Visual Brand Guide project!

Micah from Playground of Empathy listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.

Veair matched with Danica from TechGirlz Charitable Foundation for a Video Editing project!

Micah from Playground of Empathy listed a Time Management Coaching project.

Wendy from Friends of the Inyo listed an Employee Handbook project.

Wendy from Friends of the Inyo listed a Management Skills Coaching project.

Tanika matched with Veronica from St John Singers d/b/a Sing St John for a Social Media Audit project!

Jessica from AfricAid listed an Event Management consultation call.

Luis matched with Valerie from Sanford Place Block Association & Friends, Inc. for a Website consultation call!

Chris matched with Valerie from Sanford Place Block Association & Friends, Inc. for a Website consultation call!

Lynette matched with Virginia from Clean Sweep Frederiksted for a Brochure Graphic Design project!

Robin matched with Bre from Foster Advocates for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!

Wendy matched with Mary from Ubuntu Community Catalyst, Inc. for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!

Anne matched with Denise from Community TV Network for a Finance consultation call!

Heather matched with Jeff from GrowSmart Maine for an Infographic project!

Jairus matched with Andrew from United Way Of Marquette County for a Video Editing project!

Nora matched with Paige from Jewish Family Service of Dallas for a Management Skills Coaching project!

Celia from Code Nation listed a Website Technical Updates project.

Stella J. matched with Darlene from Earth Law Center for a Training Plan Development project!

Kristina matched with Joanne from College AIM, Inc. for a Brochure Graphic Design project!

Mark from ConnectiKids listed an Event Management consultation call.

Symone matched with Chandra from True Colors Theatre Company for a Board Operations & Systems project!

Shruthi matched with Michelle from Meta House for a Branded Digital Assets project!

Audrey matched with Marie from Norwegian Refugee Council for a Display Materials Design project!

Dawn from Rescue Me Tucson, Inc. listed a Print Materials Design project.

Najwa from ABEN - A Black Education Network listed an Infographic project.

Katie from NY Funders Alliance listed a Human Resources consultation call.

Alex from Bridge for Hope listed a Flexible Copywriting Support project.

Michelle matched with Naomi from Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii for an Online Survey project!

Amy matched with Michelle from Rainbows United for an Infographic project!

Camille matched with Dane from California Film Institute for a Workplace Culture Assessment project!

Caroline matched with Melissa from Aloha Theatre for a Time Management Coaching project!

Niki from Detroit Institute for Children listed a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.

John matched with Karla from A Few Friends for the Environment of the World for a Mission, Vision & Values project!

Adam matched with Myriam from Everybody Solar for a Print Materials Design project!

Deanna from Families Empowered listed an Organization Goal Setting project.

Anita from Bay Area Video Coalition listed a Public Speaking Coach project.

Andrew matched with Jennifer from Dallas Innovation Alliance for an Infographic project!

Renika J. from GENERATION NOW listed a Google Ads Set Up project.

Esther from Marians Dream: Philanthropy For Animal Advocates Inc listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.

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 [email protected]

Have more questions? Drop us a line.

Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]