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.
Council For Court Excellence received an application from Morgan for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Wilderness Kids Alexandria received an application from Dayton for a Website Audit project.
Gulf Offshore Research Institute received an application from Dawn for a Website Content Audit project.
CoNECT, Inc. received an application from Dawn for a Website Major Update project.
Stephanie from Beauty in Bloom listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Keifer matched with Glorya from The Grandparents Community Network for a Microsoft Teams Set-Up & Training project!
Steven matched with Jessica from HER SPORTS for an Operating Budget project!
Rory matched with Vanessa from BRIC for a Website consultation call!
Joe matched with Administrative from Advokids for a Program Assessment project!
Mack from Environmental Traveling Companions listed an Email Marketing Copywriting project.
Christine from Northeast Farmers of Color listed an Artificial Intelligence consultation call.
Jim matched with Eileen from Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL) for a Copyediting project!
Ashley from Communities In Schools of Los Angeles listed a Website consultation call.
Ashley from Communities In Schools of Los Angeles listed a Social Media Audit project.
Dixita matched with Omari from Next Generation Language Access for a Human Resources consultation call!
Cameron matched with Sara from Preserve Appleton's Heritage for a Website consultation call!
Sallie from Homeward Bound of Marin listed a Website consultation call.
Michael from Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety listed an Online Research project.
Kudaja from Living Arts listed an Employee Handbook project.
Scott from Teen Health, Inc. listed an Earned Income Marketing Plan project.
Heather from Oakland Literacy Coalition listed a Marketing Materials consultation call.
Amanda from Feeding Southwest Virginia listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Desiree from HeadStrong listed a Website Minor Update project.
Kate matched with George from Lights Back On Inc. for a Program Strategy & Goals project!
Jill from Vibrant Emotional Health listed a Website consultation call.
Niko from Adjoin listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
BLESS B matched with Zania from Rock Creek Conservancy for a Social Media consultation call!
Perry matched with Daniel from Organized Parents Make A Difference, Inc. for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Beryl from S.A.G.E. Senior Adults for Greater Education listed a Volunteer Manual project.
Kyle matched with Alli from 350 Colorado for a Video Editing project!
Kevin matched with Tony from Latinos United For A New America for a Financial Planning project!
Jenny from New England Carousel Museum listed a Google Ads Set Up project.
Tige from Kids In The Spotlight, Inc. listed a Donor Segmentation & Messaging Strategy project.
Alex matched with Leah from ORG Bahamas Foundation for a Website Major Update project!
Steven matched with Sunny from Floras village for a Finance consultation call!
Michael from Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety listed a New Employee Recruiting project.
JIm from Stand.earth listed a Copywriting project.
Dawn from Floras village listed a Leadership Coaching project.
Aarif from EJS Project listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Kim from Faith in Action Washburn County, D.B.A. Neighbor to Neighbor listed a Logo Design project.
Aarif from EJS Project listed a Video Editing project.
Writing from Nonprofit Organization for Philanthropic Initiatives - NOPI listed a Grant Proposal Template Development project.
Alisa from Upstream listed a Video Editing project.
Writing from Nonprofit Organization for Philanthropic Initiatives - NOPI listed a Finance consultation call.
Tiffany from Citizens for Prison Reform listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Alexandra matched with Nathan from Ward 8 Woods Conservancy for a Website consultation call!
Alisa from Upstream listed an Individual Donor Letter project.
Eduardo from Central City Neighborhood Partners listed a Website consultation call.
Anna from Georgia River Network listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Ana matched with Daryll Joyce from Milwaukee Fellows for a Social Media 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 video consultations
One hour video consultations 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 Steven G. helped HER SPORTS
How Joe S. helped Advokids
How Jim S. helped Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL)
How Kate A. helped Lights Back On Inc.
How BLESS B N. helped Rock Creek Conservancy
How Alex F. helped ORG Bahamas Foundation
How Heather C. helped St. Louis Community Foundation
How Mike R. helped Omni Affordable Housing Inc
How Kyle S. helped Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM)
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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]