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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.
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Alexis from Out of Hand Theater listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.

Rachel matched with Wai from Hot Bread Kitchen for a Video Editing project!

Vanessa matched with Barry from GreenTreks Network for a SWOT Analysis project!

Justinn from Coosa Riverkeeper listed a Translation project.

Sheryl matched with Silas from Boston Youth Wrestling Inc. for a Website Major Update project!

Glenn matched with Dup from California Wilderness Coalition for a Logo Design project!

Kathy matched with Emily from A Greener World for an Infographic project!

Debra matched with Gabriella from Read-Aloud Volunteer Program for a Board Structures & Role Definitions project!

Gaines matched with Raziya from Every Bottom Covered for an Identify Success Metrics project!

Tom matched with Jennifer from Essential Theatre, Inc for a Website Accessibility Audit project!

Kelley from Forgotten Not Gone, Inc listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.

Christine matched with Kristan from Robert H. Jackson Center for a SWOT Analysis project!

Lauren matched with Gail from ForWords Literacy Lab for an Event Management consultation call!

Kimberly from West Orange Habitat for Humanity listed a Communications consultation call.

JIM matched with Kimberly from West Orange Habitat for Humanity for a Communications consultation call!

Robyn from Judy Dworin Performance Project listed a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.

Oliver matched with Mark from Turnout Nation for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!

Dalia matched with Tamara from Girls in the Game for a Human Resources consultation call!

Trina matched with Tamara from Girls in the Game for a Human Resources consultation call!

Natalia from Identity, Inc. listed a Tech Systems consultation call.

Mila from Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium Board listed a Search Engine Keyword Research project.

laura from West Kootenay EcoSociety listed a Presentation Template Creation project.

Andrea matched with Marina from Mosaic Georgia for a Data & Analytics consultation call!

Steve matched with Rahel from Physicians for Social Responsibility - Los Angeles for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!

Alyssa matched with Kaitlyn from Blakey Weaver Counseling Center Inc. for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!

Joseph from Bay Community Tennis Association listed an Organizational Executive Summary project.

Mara from Midland County Cancer Society. DBA - Cancer Services listed a Google Analytics Set Up & Training project.

Padmashree matched with Suzy from Border Community Alliance for a Website consultation call!

Natalia from Identity, Inc. listed a Tech Systems consultation call.

Mary from Adirondack Council listed a Website Copywriting project.

Kathleen from Edison Memorial Tower Corp dba/ Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park listed a Merchandising project.

Rachel from Regional Housing Legal Services listed a Compensation Plan project.

Mayuko matched with Kazi from Ongoza for an Event Concept & Plan project!

Roger from Family Assistance Resource Center NJ listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.

Ashley from Atlantic Impact listed an Instagram Set Up & Strategy project.

Thomas matched with Jasen from Northern Michigan Alliance for Children for a Social Media Audit project!

Miroslava matched with Kazi from Ongoza for a Marketing Materials consultation call!

Barry matched with Aimee from La Luz Centro Cultural for a Data Collection Plan project!

Gaines matched with Stephanie from Behavioral Health Innovators for an Online Survey project!

Kevin matched with Andre from Greater Mount Nebo A.M.E Church for a Website consultation call!

Chatterjee matched with Roger from Family Assistance Resource Center NJ for a Website Copywriting project!

Lauren from A Greener World listed an Infographic project.

Casey from Nuru International listed a Survey Results Analysis project.

Kristen matched with Katie from Urban Neighborhood Initiatives for a Finance consultation call!

Nancy from Wayfinder Family Services listed a Process Improvement project.

Natalia from Identity, Inc. listed a Communications consultation call.

Allie matched with Kylie from The ROCK Center for Youth Development for a Visual Brand Guide project!

SASD Design matched with Robert from MSSPA for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!

Etta from Apple Playschools listed a Finance consultation call.

Mary from Mount Carmel Guild listed a Talent Recruitment consultation call.

How It Works

Support a cause you care about by volunteering for a project or consultation call. With over 140 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 dk@catchafire.org.

Have more questions? Drop us a line.

Email the Catchafire team at help@catchafire.org