Give Your Skills For Good
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.
Luan from The Learning Community for Loss, Grief and Transition listed a Communications consultation call.
Megan from The River Otter Ecology Project listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Pulama from Ka Ipu Makani Heritage Center listed an Excel-Based Accounting System project.
JIM matched with Lauren from Coaching Corps for a Communications consultation call!
Jo from Saving Our Youth VA listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Lydia matched with LaTrista from The Elevation Project for a Visual Brand Guide project!
Jill B matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for a Display Materials Design project!
Annabella matched with Shana from Mandelbaum House for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
GEOFFREY from Vitendo4Africa listed a Social Media consultation call.
GEOFFREY from Vitendo4Africa listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Mike matched with Ashley from The Hub585, Inc for a Chat (Slack) Set-up & Training project!
Andrea matched with GEOFFREY from Vitendo4Africa for a Marketing Materials consultation call!
shreayoshee matched with GEOFFREY from Vitendo4Africa for a Marketing Materials consultation call!
Danny from MOTL listed a Website Copywriting project.
kim matched with Condencia from National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault for a Website Major Update project!
Tanya from All Things Equal listed a Presentation Template Creation project.
Anchu from Saahas for Cause listed a Thank You Letter project.
Clore Social Leadership received an application from Sanja for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Youth On Their Own (YOTO) received an application from Abhinaya for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
FunkEntelechy Inc. received an application from Gabrielle for a Google Workspace Set Up project.
Black Sustainability, Inc. received an application from Ryan for a Website User Experience project.
E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation received an application from Julia for a Website Content Audit project.
Together Friends Organization Inc. received an application from Jaqueline for a Storytelling project.
Art Reach of MidMichigan received an application from Lynette for a Storytelling project.
SHIELD Mentor Program received an application from Julia for a Social Media Set Up project.
Bright Star Community Development Corporation received an application from Ryan for a Website consultation call.
Empower Missouri received an application from Paul for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
JUST Community received an application from Ryan for a Website consultation call.
Partnership for Southern Equity received an application from Jaqueline for a Market Analysis project.
Tumaini Letu received an application from Jaqueline for a Display Materials Design project.
Full Circle Theater Company received an application from Ahmed for an Accounting Systems Review project.
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability received an application from Davey for an Event Slideshow Creation project.
Second Chance At Renewing Self (S.C.A.R.S) received an application from Ahmed for an Operating Budget project.
AZ Cyber Initiative received an application from Ahmed for an Accounting Systems Review project.
Art Reach of MidMichigan received an application from Maximilian for a Storytelling project.
Social Venture Partners San Antonio received an application from Joseph for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation received an application from Thomas for a Short Video Creation Training project.
FriendshipWorks received an application from Krischan for an Online Research project.
HERS received an application from Beatha for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Vitendo4Africa received an application from Imaabasi for a Social Media consultation call.
OPICA Adult Day Program & Counseling Center received an application from Omotola for a Social Media consultation call.
Mott Haven Fridge Network received an application from Lisa for a Time Management Coaching project.
The Bright Side Family received an application from sadia for a Marketing Materials consultation call.
Jobs to Move America received an application from Lisa for a Webinar Set Up & Training project.
National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault received an application from Cathy for an Excel Training project.
All Things Equal received an application from Kaitlyn for a Presentation Template Creation project.
Rise Recovery received an application from Lisa for a Leadership Coaching project.
STEP: Student Expedition Program received an application from Ulysses for a Google Ads Set Up project.
Silver Spring Village, Inc. received an application from Sofia for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
YourPassion1st received an application from Maryianne for a Volunteer Manual project.
How It Works
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
Projects
Great Connections Are Made Here
Matched Sep 25th, 2021
How JIM P. helped Coaching Corps
Communications
Matched Sep 25th, 2021
How Lydia P. helped The Elevation Project
Visual Brand Guide
Matched Sep 25th, 2021
How Annabella R. helped Mandelbaum House
Flexible Graphic Design Support
Matched Sep 25th, 2021
How kim e. helped National Organization of Sisters of Color E...
Website Major Update
Matched Sep 24th, 2021
How Alissa S. helped Forgotten Not Gone, Inc
Pricing Strategy
Matched Sep 24th, 2021
How Michael B. helped Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Fou...
Copywriting
Matched Sep 24th, 2021
How Ashley D. helped Omena
Storytelling
Matched Sep 24th, 2021
How Elizabeth R. helped reSET Social Enterprise Trust
Time Management Coaching
Matched Sep 24th, 2021
How Trang Thuy A. helped Emotion Literacy Advocates
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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 reach out to Dana Kopenhefer at [email protected]
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]
