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.
EARTH: Empowering All Relatives to Heal received an application from Ishita for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization received an application from William for an AI Implementation project.
Last Mile Health received an application from William for an AI Implementation project.
Tapestry received an application from William for an Excel Training project.
Connecticut Network for Children and Youth received an application from Abdullahi for a Grant Prospect Research project.
Out Teach received an application from Sophia for a Translation project.
Black Appalachia Coalition received an application from William for an Excel Training project.
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta received an application from William for an Excel Training project.
Mark matched with Deborah from Ch8sing Waterfalls for a Social Media consultation call!
Deborah from Ch8sing Waterfalls listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Ann matched with Christina from GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. for an Email Marketing Copywriting project!
Ian from Life is Valuable, Corp. listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Danielle matched with Lace from Central Oregon LandWatch for a Visual Brand Guide project!
Dominic matched with Adrienne from Trailhead Institute for a Google Workspace Set Up project!
Marvellous Izibentoyin matched with Crystal from Philly Peace in Progress for an Audio Editing project!
Christina from CLEAN VIRGINIA WATERWAYS INC listed a Membership Strategy project.
Gavin matched with Diego from MiniNature Reserve for a Video Editing project!
Evan matched with Sarah from Lake Michigan Bird Observatory for a Logo Design project!
Holly matched with Patty from Remember Love Recovery Project for a Website Usability Audit project!
Addi from Edmarc listed a Print Materials Design project.
Sol from Operation Social Equality listed a Website Minor Update project.
Jean Noel matched with Stephen from Motherlands Commitee On Climate Action (O'Motherlands) for a Flexible Web Development Support project!
Billy from SACRD.org listed a Website Visual Design project.
Joe matched with Administrative from Advokids for a Survey Results Analysis project!
Karen from Webster Rock Hill Ministries listed a Brochure Writing project.
Chelsea from Dementia Friendly Saline MI listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Brenya matched with Tiffany from Citizens for Prison Reform for an Illustration project!
Bill from SACRD.org listed a Data Crunching & Analysis project.
Melissa from Orleans County OFA listed a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
Debora matched with Brandee from Neighborhood Housing Services of San Antonio for an Employee Handbook project!
Kevin matched with Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Tonya matched with Stephen from Finally Foundation for a Data Collection Plan project!
Diamond matched with Kayla from Milwaukee Fellows for a Social Media Audit project!
Jim matched with Erika from Easterseals Rehabilitation Center for a SWOT Analysis project!
Austin matched with Kerry from Congregation B'nai Israel for a Membership Strategy project!
Ashley from Read to Them listed an Employee Handbook project.
Katie matched with Precious from Community Green Radio for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Alex matched with Desiree from HeadStrong for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Tonya matched with Mary from Broadscope Disability Services, Inc. for a Succession Planning Sessions project!
Amber from ACT for Women and Girls listed a Board Prospecting project.
Amber from ACT for Women and Girls listed a Website consultation call.
Gregg from East Central College listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Daphne matched with Chloe from Medical College Of Wisconsin for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Erica matched with Lisa from Multicultural Center of Marin for a Management consultation call!
Michael matched with Amber from ACT for Women and Girls for a Change Management Coaching project!
Ken from Connecticut Network for Children and Youth listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Gregg from East Central College listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Danny matched with Melissa from Lackawanna Blind Association for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Eva matched with Sandra from YWCA San Antonio for a Translation project!
Wes from Kinship Plot listed a HR Policy Writing project.
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 calls
One hour consultation calls 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.
In-person volunteering
Give back with your peers and volunteer on-site with local nonprofits.
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 Mark R. helped Ch8sing Waterfalls
How Ann T. helped GlamourGals Foundation, Inc.
How Danielle A. helped Central Oregon LandWatch
How Gavin T. helped MiniNature Reserve
How Holly E. helped Remember Love Recovery Project
How Jean Noel S. helped Motherlands Commitee On Climate Action (O'Motherlands)
How Joe S. helped Advokids
How Brenya L. helped Citizens for Prison Reform
How Tonya R. helped Broadscope Disability Services, Inc.
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]