Give Your Skills For Good
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.
Patel matched with Renee from Resilience Project for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Jane matched with Suzanne from KALAMAZOO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA for an Employee Handbook project!
Dylan matched with Kate from Junior Achievement of Northern California for an Email Marketing Copywriting project!
Fatou from AIP Foundation listed an Excel Training project.
Mozhgan from Eagle Online Academy listed an Individual Donor Letter project.
Linda from La Leche League USA listed a Marketing Materials consultation call.
David from Photo Start listed a Tech Systems Set Up project.
Progressive Judaism Victoria received an application from Renata for a Video Editing project.
AfricAid received an application from Renata for a Video Editing project.
Dee Howard Foundation received an application from Maeve_ for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization received an application from Kassidy for a Website Visual Design project.
Cyber-Seniors received an application from Mohammed for a Tech Systems Review project.
Heart of the Rockies Initiative received an application from Juan for an Illustration project.
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) received an application from Juan for a Branded Digital Assets project.
New Jersey Minority Educational Development (NJ MED) received an application from Lankesh for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Adilisha received an application from HOPE for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Alliance in Mentorship/MiMentor received an application from Mekonnen for a Data Crunching & Analysis project.
Teens Thriving Together Inc. received an application from Lankesh for a Website consultation call.
Suitup Incorporated received an application from Lankesh for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Green Living Science received an application from Charles for an Excel Dashboard Creation project.
Friedens Food Pantry received an application from Ruth for a Social Media Audit project.
Suitup Incorporated received an application from Mahbub for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Adilisha received an application from Khalid for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Phoenix Center received an application from Maria Fernanda for a Translation project.
Jubilee Park & Community Center received an application from Maria Fernanda for a Translation project.
Sauti Yetu Center for African Women, Inc received an application from Alo for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
AIP Foundation received an application from Tiffany for an Excel Training project.
Eastside Community Network received an application from Patel for a Human Resources consultation call.
Alliance in Mentorship/MiMentor received an application from Shengchao for a Data Crunching & Analysis project.
Village Learning Place received an application from Nigel for a Marketing Materials consultation call.
SPCA of Texas received an application from Kawther for a Flexible Tech Support project.
East West Players received an application from Noorulhuda for a Facilitated Strategy Session project.
Tumaini Letu received an application from Joy for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation received an application from Akhi for a Logo Design project.
Powering Potential Inc. received an application from Akhi for a Logo Design project.
Freedom's Place, Inc. received an application from Akhi for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Climable received an application from Michelle for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Nicholas from Teens Thriving Together Inc. listed a Website consultation call.
Melissa matched with Renee from Resilience Project for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Nicholas from Teens Thriving Together Inc. listed a Social Media Audit project.
BIENVENUE from GIRL NOW WOMAN LATER INC listed a Website Copywriting project.
Myrna matched with Amy from Rx Partnership for an Event Management consultation call!
Kirsten from South Shore Children's Chorus listed a Website consultation call.
David matched with Kirsten from South Shore Children's Chorus for a Website consultation call!
Desirai matched with Maibort from Venezuelan American Archives Foundation Inc for a Change Management Coaching project!
Elizabeth from Earth Law Center listed an Infographic project.
Erica from Mental Health America of Wisconsin listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
luis matched with Lilith from PFLAG San Francisco for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Maryann matched with Christina from International Ballet Exchange for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Jeanose from Women on Change listed a Video Editing project.
How It Works
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
Projects
Great Connections Are Made Here
Matched Aug 10th, 2022
How Patel H. helped Resilience Project
Talent Recruitment
Matched Aug 10th, 2022
How Dylan W. helped Junior Achievement of Northern California
Email Marketing Copywriting
Matched Aug 9th, 2022
How Desirai S. helped Venezuelan American Archives Foundation...
Change Management Coaching
Matched Aug 9th, 2022
How luis r. helped PFLAG San Francisco
Brochure Graphic Design
Matched Aug 9th, 2022
How Pedro S. helped James L. West Center
Email Layout & Template
Matched Aug 9th, 2022
How Dacota H. helped Connections at Home
Board Prospecting
Matched Aug 9th, 2022
How Mark D. helped Central Terminal Restoration Corp.
Google Analytics Set Up & Training
Matched Aug 9th, 2022
How Lata H. helped Beautiful Minds
Online Research
Matched Aug 9th, 2022
How Peter O. helped Community Access Naperville
Press Release
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]
