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.
Mimi from Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Jazmine from Sweet Magnolia listed a Board Responsibilities & Structure project.
California Black Women's Health Project received an application from Matt for a Public Speaking Coach project.
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond received an application from Charlotte for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
New England Carousel Museum received an application from Priscilla for a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Take Stock in Children received an application from Charlotte for a Branded Digital Assets project.
350 Montana received an application from Margaret for a Website consultation call.
Sarah matched with Erica from Sustainable Marin Schools for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Maria Teresa matched with Elaine from Sonoma County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) for a Professional Bio Writing project!
Jenny from New England Carousel Museum listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Becca from The Celebrate Life Foundation listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Allison from Sustainable Solano listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Ileana from Green Schools Network listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Ileana from Green Schools Network listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Steven matched with Zeina from NH Businesses for Social Responsibility for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Natascha matched with Zeina from NH Businesses for Social Responsibility for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Larry matched with Zeina from NH Businesses for Social Responsibility for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Mackenzie matched with Vanessa from BRIC for a Website consultation call!
Vyshak matched with Vanessa from BRIC for a Website consultation call!
Atif Sultan matched with Ramik Jamar from Kings Against Violence Initiative for a Board Prospecting project!
Megan from Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network (JHCN) listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Lydia from Outdoor Afro listed an Employee Handbook project.
Taylor from All Girl Everything Ultimate Program listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Emily matched with Eugene from Philadelphia Youth Football Academy for a Program Assessment project!
Khusboo matched with Nikki from Redemption City for a Human Resources consultation call!
Toby matched with michelle from Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Sandra from Middlesex Immigrant Rights Alliance (MIRA) listed a Finance consultation call.
Narissa from Equality Virginia listed a Finance Process Assessment project.
Walter matched with Andrew from Armory Center for the Arts for an AI Policy Design project!
Amy from Matrix Theatre Company, Inc. listed a Management consultation call.
Anthony from Urban Roots MN listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Ernestine from The Bookworm Foundation listed a Grant Readiness Assessment project.
Chris from Black Men Ventures, Inc. listed a Website Major Update project.
Noreen matched with Holly from Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program for a Social Media consultation call!
Jessika matched with Narissa from Equality Virginia for a Volunteer Manual project!
Vivienne matched with Emily from Catalyst Sports for a Board Responsibilities & Structure project!
Sasha from Project Angel Food listed a Presentation Template Creation project.
Andy from Sharing Wheels listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Tim from Firearms Accountability Initiative listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Nathan matched with Lars from Cares of Washington for a Visual Branding consultation call!
Bonnie from Womens Voices Now Inc listed a Website consultation call.
Abdullah matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Website consultation call!
Shraddha matched with Erika from Easterseals Rehabilitation Center for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Israel matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Website consultation call!
Ciarán matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Website consultation call!
Bianca matched with heather from Chattanooga Food Center dba Gaining Ground for an Earned Income Business Plan project!
Ojo matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Social Media consultation call!
Wayne matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Social Media consultation call!
Cameron matched with Sarah F. from Gift of Chatzos for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Estherflow matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) 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 Sarah S. helped Sustainable Marin Schools
How Steven H. helped NH Businesses for Social Responsibility
How Atif Sultan K. helped Kings Against Violence Initiative
How Toby S. helped Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival
How Walter C. helped Armory Center for the Arts
How Jessika R. helped Equality Virginia
How Shraddha R. helped Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
How Dennis N. helped Grace Eyre Foundation
How Kristine P. helped Kinship Plot
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 contact Catchafire.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]