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.
Shanita from Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Energy Museum of Charlottesville received an application from Sai for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Legal Aid & Defender Association received an application from Sai for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Bread of Healing Clinic, Inc. received an application from Confidence for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
HopeFor Learning received an application from Confidence for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
www.refed.org received an application from Rena for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Nelson matched with Michael from Health Access Innovation for a Video Editing project!
Anthony from RECK LEAGUE listed a Public Relations consultation call.
Jackie from Project Yellow Inc listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Amy from Amy's Place listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Amy from Amy's Place listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Veloris from RedeemHer listed an Excel-Based Accounting System project.
Nicola from OUR CHILDREN OUR VILLAGE listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Davon matched with Nicola from OUR CHILDREN OUR VILLAGE for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Towana from Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach (DAPCO) listed a Grant Proposal Template Development project.
keith matched with Towana from Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach (DAPCO) for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
sandy matched with Towana from Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach (DAPCO) for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Satyajit matched with Towana from Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach (DAPCO) for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Courtney from At Liberty Services Inc. listed a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
Dr. Tristan matched with Erika from Easterseals Rehabilitation Center for a SWOT Analysis project!
Leigh from NOVA OF VIRGINIA AQUATICS INC listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Melissa from The Kindertransport Association listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Rachel from Learn Fresh Education Co listed a Public Relations consultation call.
Bert matched with Cat from Birdability for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Kirsten from Guardian Angel Settlement Association listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Mary from Broadscope Disability Services, Inc. listed a Succession Planning Sessions project.
Patti matched with Alissa from Lifebox Foundation Inc. for a Website Audit project!
Socrates matched with Sofia from Oakland Goes Outdoors for a Salesforce Database Customization project!
JD from Youth Orchestras of San Antonio listed a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Allyson from Bella's Angels listed a Visual Branding consultation call.
Frannie matched with Deanna from Milwaukee Intertribal Circle, Inc. for a Brochure Writing project!
Raina matched with Amy from Youth Orchestras of San Antonio for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Tiera from Count US IN (Count US INdiana) listed a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Chas matched with Marquis from Side by Side VA for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Erica from Bread of Healing Clinic, Inc. listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Carter matched with Hye Young from All Peoples Community Center for a Flexible Human Resources Support project!
Barbie from YMCA BOLD and GOLD listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Cameron matched with Rebeca from Somos Cultura y Mas for a Website Management Training (CMS-Based) project!
De’Vonte matched with Stephanie from Mahogany & Friends Foundation for an Accounting Systems Set Up project!
Kate from Medical College Of Wisconsin listed a Presentation Creation project.
Erin from NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Mary from Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Partecious matched with Laura from The Comfort Home MI for a Board Responsibilities & Structure project!
Chuck from HopeFor Learning listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Chuck from HopeFor Learning listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Pennie matched with Sarah from Mountain Watershed Association for a Human Resources consultation call!
Cerys matched with Cindy from Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc. for a Flexible Copywriting Support project!
Annie matched with Candice from fightGLOBESITY for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Melissa from Face to Face Health and Counseling listed a Print Materials Design project.
BUNJO matched with Susan from Freeborn County Community Foundation for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity 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 Davon W. helped OUR CHILDREN OUR VILLAGE
How Dr. Tristan M. helped Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
How Socrates O. helped Oakland Goes Outdoors
How Cameron J. helped Somos Cultura y Mas
How Partecious S. helped The Comfort Home MI
How Cerys D. helped Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc.
How BUNJO S. helped Freeborn County Community Foundation
How Bri C. helped Birdability
How Zack A. helped Environmental Justice Foundation
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]