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.
Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer received an application from Muhammad for a Google Ads Campaign Support project.
InterFaith Works of Central New York received an application from Chris for a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Kent County Youth Agricultural Association received an application from Mahnaz for an Individual Donor Letter project.
Fideicomiso de Tierras Comunitarias para la Agricultura Sostenible received an application from Brendan for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Artvango Therapeutic Services, Inc. received an application from Brendan for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Mouvement de soutien aux defenseures de l'environnement received an application from Satyajit for a Finance consultation call.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC received an application from Terri for an Event Management consultation call.
Linda matched with Leslie from birdseed for a Human Resources consultation call!
paul matched with Monica from Remembering Cherubs for an Operating Budget project!
Keer matched with Correy from Hearts of Empowerment for a Donor Segmentation & Messaging Strategy project!
Keer matched with Fahad from The Little Garden Theater for a Flexible Data Support project!
Rachel matched with Frida from Fossil Free Culture NL for a Website consultation call!
Chad matched with Starzette from Our Spot KC for an AI Implementation project!
Paige from CommUINTY Arts STL listed a Grant Proposal Template Development project.
Brynne matched with Kofi from Sankofa Travels with Kofi for a Video Editing project!
Ileana from Green Schools Network listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Julie from Lotus Of Hope Yoga listed a Grant Proposal Template Development project.
Ava matched with Amy from Youth Orchestras of San Antonio for an Illustration project!
Phil from Community Foundation of Marquette County listed a Tech Systems Set Up project.
Patrick matched with Rebecca from Mile in My Shoes for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Anne from Milwaukee Riverkeeper listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Dave matched with Anne from Milwaukee Riverkeeper for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Meghan from a10d, Inc. listed a Translation project.
Maïlys matched with Marilyn from Exceeds Expectations, Inc. for a Board Responsibilities & Structure project!
Matthew matched with Zeina from NH Businesses for Social Responsibility for a Video Editing project!
Deja from Greater Milwaukee Foundation listed a Leadership Coaching project.
Deja from Greater Milwaukee Foundation listed an Excel Training project.
Marva from Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas listed a HR Software Setup (HRIS) project.
Tracy matched with Allie from Science on the Fly for a Website consultation call!
Kiarash matched with Allie from Science on the Fly for a Website consultation call!
Trent matched with Allie from Science on the Fly for a Website consultation call!
Prajal matched with Allie from Science on the Fly for a Website consultation call!
Jae matched with Allie from Science on the Fly for a Website consultation call!
wahiba matched with Mark from CalWild for a Communications consultation call!
Tracy matched with 350 Montana from 350 Montana for a Website consultation call!
Elena matched with 350 Montana from 350 Montana for a Website consultation call!
Margaret matched with 350 Montana from 350 Montana for a Website consultation call!
Satyajit matched with 350 Montana from 350 Montana for a Website consultation call!
Jean Noel matched with 350 Montana from 350 Montana for a Website consultation call!
Sallie from Homeward Bound of Marin listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Marva from Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas listed a Time Management Coaching project.
Madison from Hearts of Empowerment listed a Copywriting project.
Steven matched with Timothy from Together Friends Organization Inc. for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project!
Genna from SPERO MN listed a Finance consultation call.
Thomas (Tom) matched with Onoriode from EmpowerPath Community Services for a Mission, Vision & Values project!
Kavitha matched with Elizabeth from Safe-Hub Philadelphia for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project!
Jitendra matched with Shana from Virginia Highlands Festival for a Website Management Training (CMS-Based) project!
Israel matched with Taylor from Boys & Girls Club of Central Appalachia (BGCCA) for a Website consultation call!
Yen matched with Taylor from Boys & Girls Club of Central Appalachia (BGCCA) for a Website consultation call!
Brenda matched with Taylor from Boys & Girls Club of Central Appalachia (BGCCA) for a Website 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 Linda J. helped birdseed
How paul f. helped Remembering Cherubs
How Keer H. helped Hearts of Empowerment
How Chad P. helped Our Spot KC
How Ava F. helped Youth Orchestras of San Antonio
How Maïlys D. helped Exceeds Expectations, Inc.
How Jitendra J. helped Virginia Highlands Festival
How Leigh Alvarado B. helped Women's Wilderness
How James N. helped Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL)
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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]