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.
Sadija from Stillborn And Infant Loss Support-SAILS listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Henal matched with Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® for a Grant Prospect Research project!
The Mary Campbell Center received an application from Phari for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Capaz+IT received an application from Trung Tính for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
The Jesus Experience received an application from Phari for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Marlene's Kaleidoscope received an application from Phari for a Salesforce Training project.
KRISTE from Women's Wilderness listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Dr. Erica from Silver Care Dementia Center, Inc listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Laura from Toivoa Coaching listed a Video Editing project.
Minel matched with BIENVENUE from GIRL NOW WOMAN LATER INC for a Google Ads Campaign Support project!
Eric from Seaside Sustainability listed a Video Editing project.
Tom matched with Deneisha from Gentle Gratitude for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Trips For Kids Charlotte received an application from Ayanna for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Stand.earth received an application from Michael for a Copywriting project.
The Mankind Project of St. Louis received an application from oliver for a Brand Messaging consultation call.
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin received an application from Kamal for a New Employee Onboarding project.
Seaside Sustainability received an application from Estherflow for a Video Editing project.
Saved By Nature received an application from Estherflow for a Video Editing project.
Bridge to Brighter received an application from Kamal for an Employee Handbook project.
Friends of Great Salt Lake received an application from Kyle for a Logo Design project.
350 Colorado received an application from Caity for a Management Skills Coaching project.
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin received an application from Jennifer for an Employee Handbook project.
ProsperUs Detroit received an application from Kamal for an Employee Handbook project.
Surfers Against Sewage received an application from Kyle for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
The Rec2Connect Foundation received an application from Jaime for a Google Ads Set Up project.
Kinship Plot received an application from Kamal for a HR Policy Writing project.
Urgenda received an application from Isha for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
The B.R.A.V.E. Project® received an application from George for an AI Implementation project.
CLEAN VIRGINIA WATERWAYS INC received an application from Jason for a Membership Strategy project.
Seaside Sustainability received an application from Hunter for a Video Editing project.
The Grandparents Community Network received an application from Arjun for a Microsoft Teams Set-Up & Training project.
Alliance for Community Empowerment received an application from George for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call.
The B.R.A.V.E. Project® received an application from Maneesh for an AI Implementation project.
Collective Success Network received an application from Patrick for a Tech Systems consultation call.
Midland Soccer Club received an application from Grace for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
350 Colorado received an application from Paul for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
College Match received an application from Inez for a Website Usability Audit project.
Powered By Transformation received an application from Bala Subrahmanyam for a Tech Systems Set Up project.
Floras village received an application from Elizabeth for a Leadership Coaching project.
Chattanooga Food Center dba Gaining Ground received an application from Jonah for an Earned Income Business Plan project.
The Jesus Experience received an application from Patrick for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
RISE Coleman Park received an application from Alina for a Flexible Finance Support project.
Milwaukee Fellows received an application from Cassandra for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Northampton Department of Health & Human Services received an application from Gabriel for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Petersburg is Growing Inc. received an application from Alina for a Finance Process Improvement project.
Here for the Girls received an application from Aishwarya for a Video Editing project.
Islands of Brilliance received an application from Sanjay for a Tech Systems consultation call.
I Can Do 26 Point 2 Kids received an application from Melissa for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Environmental Traveling Companions received an application from Cassandra for a Website consultation call.
Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra received an application from Gabriel for a Visual Branding 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 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 Henal P. helped The B.R.A.V.E. Project®
How Tom D. helped Gentle Gratitude
How Muhammad S. helped canDID Expressions
How Donald T. helped Coming Home Well
How Juan S. helped Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc.
How Chatterjee P. helped Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
How Paul S. helped El Centro Hispano, Inc
How Ayat E. helped Emerald Sea Protection Society
How Al L. helped Detroit Opera
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]