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.
Teen Health, Inc. received an application from Echo for an AI Policy Design project.
Nurturing Justice received an application from Luan for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
LONON FOUNDATION received an application from tooba for an Operating Budget project.
Project STORY received an application from tooba for a Compensation Plan project.
TUMO Portugal received an application from Luan for a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Seaside Sustainability received an application from Katherine for a Merchandising project.
Farm Aid received an application from Richard for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Daron matched with Dawn from Monroe County Health Department for a Website Audit project!
Janie matched with Gail from Virginia Legal Aid Society for a Public Relations consultation call!
kim matched with Oluwaseyi from Operation Neighborhood Safety for a Website Major Update project!
Michael from Health Access Innovation listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Michael matched with Erin from NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC for a Leadership Coaching project!
Chatterjee matched with Samuel from Environment Governance Institute (EGI) for a Grant Application Review project!
Puuhonua O from Puuhonua o Wailupe listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Mallory matched with Julie from Good Samaritan Center of San Antonio for a Volunteer Manual project!
Thomas from FELLOWS listed a Visual Brand Guide project.
John matched with Timothy from Together Friends Organization Inc. for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Melissa from Face to Face Health and Counseling listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Miriam from Mums Aid Mental Health Support listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Beliz matched with K. (Kay) from MS Bright Spots of Hope for a Social Media consultation call!
Satyajit matched with K. (Kay) from MS Bright Spots of Hope for a Social Media consultation call!
Alex matched with K. (Kay) from MS Bright Spots of Hope for a Social Media consultation call!
Michael from Health Access Innovation listed a Google Ads Set Up project.
Michael from Health Access Innovation listed a Video Editing project.
Anne from Chesapeake College Foundation listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
David matched with Amy from Inseparable for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Meaghan from Ecology Project International listed a Communications consultation call.
Caren matched with Meaghan from Ecology Project International for a Communications consultation call!
Carol from FOR THE LOVE OF ZOEY listed a Program Strategy & Goals project.
Betsy from For Their Thoughts Foundation listed a Website Usability Audit project.
sandra from Jeff Industries listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Juan from R3 Student Outreach listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Maureen from Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust listed a Website Audit project.
Maureen from Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust listed a Website Audit project.
Zeina from NH Businesses for Social Responsibility listed a Website Technical Updates project.
Joe matched with Kathy from Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Priyadharshini matched with Shana from Single Dads United Inc for a Salesforce Database Customization project!
Denise from Peace River Community Housing Partners, Inc. (PORCH) listed a Time Management Coaching project.
Harry matched with Valerie from Dee Howard Foundation for a Presentation Creation project!
Nina matched with Leslie from Friends of Lincoln Park Farmers Market/DBA Lincoln Park Farmers Market for a Flyer Graphic Design project!
Mary from Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William County listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Alexandria from Farm Aid listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Alexandria from Farm Aid listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
John matched with Amy from Mrs. Claus with a Cause for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Kristen from Raincoast Conservation Foundation listed a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Nicholas matched with Andi from Charlottesville Scholarship Program for a Website Audit project!
Carley from New Braunfels Youth Collaborative listed a Branded Digital Assets project.
Casey matched with Jhimae from Invest STL for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Daniela from HECHO listed a Website consultation call.
Laurie matched with Annie from Living Room Conversations for a Public Speaking Coach 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 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 Daron R. helped Monroe County Health Department
How Janie M. helped Virginia Legal Aid Society
How Michael W. helped NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC
How Chatterjee P. helped Environment Governance Institute (EGI)
How Mallory E. helped Good Samaritan Center of San Antonio
How Harry B. helped Dee Howard Foundation
How Casey R. helped Invest STL
How John G. helped Delaware Shakespeare Festival Inc.
How Anushka B. helped T.H.U.G.G.I.N For Christ
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]