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.
Side by Side VA received an application from Neal for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Michael matched with Maxwell from TASHA Research Institute Africa Limited (TRIAL) for a Leadership Coaching project!
Joel matched with Linda from Recover Hope, Inc. for a Board Prospecting project!
Amisha matched with Earth from Earth Matter NY for a Website consultation call!
Shari matched with angel from Baptist University of the Americas for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Mahira from Hearts of Empowerment listed a Data Collection Plan project.
Daphne matched with Erin from Wildflower Composers for a Print Materials Design project!
Brigit from 350 Colorado listed a Branded Digital Assets project.
Ellen matched with MICHELLE from International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization for a Brochure Writing project!
Michelle from 1 FUR 1 Foundation listed a Donor Segmentation & Messaging Strategy project.
Christine from The Sandwich Project listed a Google Ads Campaign Support project.
Victoria matched with Linda from Sourcewise for a Translation project!
Victoria matched with Linda from Sourcewise for a Translation project!
Alexandra matched with Anastasia from Oregon Wild for an Illustration project!
OJ from Four Directions listed a Website consultation call.
Scott from Teen Health, Inc. listed a Board Prospecting project.
Jackie matched with Hedi from Children in Harmony for a Giving Campaign Calendar project!
Tom matched with Hanna from Move2Health Equity for a Logo Design project!
Aniket matched with Lori from Sanzuma for a Website consultation call!
Narissa from Equality Virginia listed a Volunteer Manual project.
Nathan from Ward 8 Woods Conservancy listed a HR Software Setup (HRIS) project.
Joanne from Take Stock in Children listed a Branded Digital Assets project.
Nathan from Ward 8 Woods Conservancy listed a Website consultation call.
Lauren from Happy Place Cooking Space, Inc. listed a Board Responsibilities & Structure project.
Ritchie from Sidewalk Detroit listed an Earned Income Business Plan project.
Brian matched with Narissa from Equality Virginia for a Google Workspace Set Up project!
Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Alison from Delaware Nature Society listed a Website consultation call.
Vicki from The Mary Campbell Center listed a Website consultation call.
Lori matched with Nancy from Jewish Interest-Free Loan Association of Georgia (JIFLA) for a Flyer Graphic Design project!
Yen matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Website consultation call!
Brenda matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Website consultation call!
J.C. (John Clifford) matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Website consultation call!
Ojo matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Website consultation call!
Yeshaya matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Website consultation call!
George B from MC917 Foundation listed a Website consultation call.
Renee from CAO of Orleans and Genesee listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Agada matched with Nikki from 350 Wisconsin for a Website Technical Updates project!
Amanda from Life Navigators listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Natalia matched with Chase from Legal Aid of Sonoma County for a Volunteer Manual project!
Mark from Urban Trauma Healing Institute listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Agada matched with Mark from Urban Trauma Healing Institute for a Data Collection Plan project!
Stephen matched with Mark from Urban Trauma Healing Institute for a Website consultation call!
Crystal from Philly Peace in Progress listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Crystal from Philly Peace in Progress listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Noreen matched with Kira from Southside Community Development and Housing Corporation for a Communications consultation call!
Callie from A Greener World listed a Management Skills Coaching project.
Gloria from I Am Enough Retreat listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Maria matched with Kaylin from Grow Nashua for a Translation project!
Law matched with Laura from Tallgrass Institute for a Marketing Materials 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 video consultations
One hour video consultations 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.
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 Michael W. helped TASHA Research Institute Africa Limited (TRIAL)
How Joel F. helped Recover Hope, Inc.
How Amisha P. helped Earth Matter NY
How Shari L. helped Baptist University of the Americas
How Daphne R. helped Wildflower Composers
How Ellen M. helped International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization
How Jackie C. helped Children in Harmony
How Tom D. helped Move2Health Equity
How Brian A. helped Equality Virginia
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]