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Give Your Skills For Good

Your skills are valuable. Unfortunately, many nonprofits can't pay for professional services such as copywriting, graphic design, or website development. This type of work is essential to building operational effectiveness, but it is often left on the to-do list while the nonprofit focuses on its critical mission work.

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.
HAPPENING NOW

Angelina from Campax listed a Flexible Social Media Support project.

Angelina from Campax listed a Social Media consultation call.

Ginger from The ROCK Center for Youth Development listed an Employee Handbook project.

Claire from American Public Square listed a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.

Beverlee from The ROCK Center for Youth Development listed a Business Plan Review project.

Devin from ASPIRE! Afterschool Learning listed a Press Release project.

Beverlee from The ROCK Center for Youth Development listed a Partnership Proposal Presentation project.

Joseph from The Artist Outreach listed a Board Recruitment Plan project.

Riccardo matched with Lucie from A Sud - Ecologia e Cooperazione for a Management consultation call!

Kim from Jobortunity listed a Partnership Proposal Presentation project.

Tina from PsychArmor Institute listed a Mission, Vision & Values project.

Samantha matched with Stephan from Clean River Project for a Fundraising consultation call!

Tina from PsychArmor Institute listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.

Jack matched with John from Twende for a Partnership Proposal Presentation project!

Mark matched with Joshua from Opening the World for a Flexible Coaching Support project!

Hartford Performs received an application from Reejima for a Market Analysis project.

Compeer West received an application from Waverly for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.

Downtown Women's Center received an application from Gillian for an Email Layout & Template project.

Literacy for Environmental Justice received an application from Ratna for an Annual Report Design (Digital Only) project.

Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI-Tata Trusts) received an application from Agnes for a Proposal Review project.

Out of Hand Theater received an application from Waverly for a Logo Design project.

Out of Hand Theater received an application from Agnes for a Logo Design project.

Regional Theatre Of the Palouse received an application from Agnes for a Logo Design project.

Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI-Tata Trusts) received an application from yasmeen for a Proposal Review project.

Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse, Inc. received an application from Paula for a Storytelling project.

Hartford Performs received an application from Tina for a Market Analysis project.

Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association received an application from Keelon for a Branded Digital Assets project.

OLAM received an application from Kevin for a Social Media consultation call.

United Way of Southeast Missouri received an application from Jaspher for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.

Downtown Women's Center received an application from Alok for a Google Ads Set Up project.

Out of Hand Theater received an application from Coral for a Logo Design project.

Regional Theatre Of the Palouse received an application from Coral for a Logo Design project.

Ocean Blue Project, Inc received an application from Christine for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.

Open Door Preschools received an application from Coral for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.

Ocean Blue Project, Inc received an application from Helena for a Presentation Template Creation project.

Hartford Performs received an application from Mario for a Market Analysis project.

College Bound Dorchester received an application from Reid for a Data & Analytics consultation call.

Coastal Watershed Council received an application from Alessandra for a Management consultation call.

Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Kartike for an Event Slideshow Creation project.

Days for Girls International received an application from Sabrina for a Flexible Copywriting Support project.

U.S. Right to Know received an application from Pratham for a Social Media Audit project.

Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Pratham for a Social Media Audit project.

Ocean Blue Project, Inc received an application from Beauchamp (Beach) for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.

Birth In Color RVA received an application from Ruth for a (Short) Animation Creation project.

Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts received an application from Cara for a Membership Strategy project.

Baltimore Hunger Project received an application from Cara for a Storytelling project.

Blakey Weaver Counseling Center Inc. received an application from Sang for a Website Visual Design project.

Tristan matched with Carly from River Network for a Social Media consultation call!

David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation listed a Social Media Audit project.

Michael from Regional Theatre Of the Palouse listed a Logo Design project.

How It Works

Support a cause you care about by volunteering for a project or consultation call. With over 140 different project types, there is an opportunity to give back that matches your skills and time availability.
1. Browse
Explore projects and questions posted by nonprofits based on your skills and causes you are passionate about.
2. Apply
Submit your application and resume to let the nonprofit know you are interested.
3. Match
When you and the organization decide it's a good fit, start working together!
Two ways to share your skills!
Consultation Calls
Consultation Calls
Get on the phone with a nonprofit to help answer burning questions, brainstorm organizational challenges, or give feedback.
Projects
Projects
Work with a nonprofit to complete critical projects such as graphic design, website development, copywriting, database customization, and more.

How Do You Want to Give Back?

Find projects that match your skills and interest areas

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What Other Volunteers are Saying

“Working with Tecnosol was a wonderful experience – they provided me with all the information I needed to write a comprehensive donor letter. Plus it was wonderful to be able to contribute to such an impactful organization.”
Elle Freelance Writer and Agency Copywriter, worked with Tecnosol
“I joined Catchafire because I wanted to give something back to inspirational non-profit organizations and charities, as well as build my portfolio. I have already had the opportunity to work with some amazing people from several organizations. I highly recommend Catchafire to professionals who are interested in getting involved.”
Sharon Freelance Designer, Five Projects Completed

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 an individual to donate his or her 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 40 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 though, 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 reach out to Dana Kopenhefer at dk@catchafire.org.

Have more questions? Drop us a line.

Email the Catchafire team at help@catchafire.org