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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

Jennifer matched with Shelly from Wild Farm Alliance for a Human Resources consultation call!

Benjamin matched with Brian from Maccabi Victoria for a GIF Animation project!

Mark matched with Karen from Connecticut Community Care for a Social Media consultation call!

Adam matched with merlin from Do Good Bus for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project!

kaguriro from UGEAFI listed a Mission, Vision & Values project.

Paula from TakeRoot Justice listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.

Marcella matched with Martin from BMEN Foundation for a Website Usability Audit project!

Agata matched with Michael from Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!

Earl from JConnect listed a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.

Lisa matched with Karen from The Justice Center for Children and Families Inc. for a Website consultation call!

Delia from Kauai Historical Society listed a Website Technical Updates project.

Human Rights Initiative received an application from Srinath for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.

JConnect received an application from Kelvin for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.

HERZ Movement received an application from LaKisha for an Event Concept & Plan project.

Green America received an application from Phil for an Illustration project.

Breastfeeding Hawaii received an application from Jennifer for a New Employee Recruiting project.

Midland Area Community Foundation received an application from Nicole for a Transcription project.

Bay Area Community Land Trust received an application from Carolyn for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.

Toberman Neighborhood Center received an application from Mani for a Salesforce Training project.

HERZ Movement received an application from Muskaan for an Event Concept & Plan project.

Vita Education Services received an application from Tasnim for a Partnership Proposal Presentation project.

Green America received an application from Tangjiahui for an Illustration project.

CeaseFirePA received an application from Tasnim for a Leadership Coaching project.

Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre received an application from Alycia for a Change Management Coaching project.

Rootead Enrichment Center received an application from RANU for a Financial Planning project.

Village HopeCore International received an application from Muskaan for a Storytelling project.

Le Collectif des organisations pour la defense des droits des communautes impactees par les projets de developpement (COD-DC) received an application from Jean Bertrand for a Flexible Web Development Support project.

Elevate Youth Inc received an application from khushi for an Infographic project.

Fireburn Foundation, Inc. received an application from Xavier for a Website Content Plan project.

VOICE Ireland received an application from Rick for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.

Urban Juncture Foundation received an application from Zhanna for an Operating Budget project.

GO! Austin / VAMOS! Austin received an application from Antonio for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.

George Phar Legler Society Inc, DBA Valley of the Moon received an application from RUTH for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.

Chicago Learning Exchange received an application from Adrien for a Website consultation call.

826CHI received an application from Rocky for an Employee Review Process project.

Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia received an application from Utkarsh for a Leadership Coaching project.

All Things Equal received an application from Crystal for a Chat (Slack) Set-up & Training project.

Light of Loving Kindness received an application from Omar for an Accounting Systems Set Up project.

VOICE Ireland received an application from Daniel for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.

Serving Kids Hope received an application from Crystal for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.

Selfless Solutions received an application from Char for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.

Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project, Inc. received an application from Char for a Flyer Graphic Design project.

Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville received an application from Ellen for a Social Media Audit project.

Latinos United For A New America received an application from Dr. Nader for a Management Skills Coaching project.

Communities in Schools Virginia received an application from Caitlin C. for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.

THE EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION received an application from Sumanth for a Website Major Update project.

Bay Area Community Land Trust received an application from Brynn for a Finance consultation call.

Smith River Alliance received an application from Adrien for a Website consultation call.

The Care Store received an application from Brynn for a Finance consultation call.

ASPIRE! Afterschool Learning received an application from Dan for a Flexible Graphic Design Support 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

EXPLORE

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]