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.
John matched with Tracy from Community Lodgings, Inc. for a Proposal Review project!
Richard matched with Eva` from Cascadia Wild for a Website Major Update project!
B FREE Wellness Inc received an application from Chaithra for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Resilience Across Borders, Inc. received an application from Brenya for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Collective Tapestry received an application from Farah for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Sarah from Open Hearts Foundation listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Carmen matched with Tonya from Grown Women Dance Collective for a Storytelling project!
John matched with Timothy from Together Friends Organization Inc. for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Anthony from RECK LEAGUE listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Theo matched with Cindy from Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc. for a Social Media Content Calendar project!
Sadaf matched with K. (Kay) from MS Bright Spots of Hope for a Social Media Set Up project!
Sarad from COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF VIRGINIA listed an Event Slideshow Creation project.
Shabrae from Collective Tapestry listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Pa Ousman from WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER listed an Event Logistics Planning project.
Staley matched with LaRonda from Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendlton for a Copywriting project!
Cathy matched with Jessica from Thrive Virginia for an Excel Training project!
Aneesa matched with FIDEL from TRUE SKOOL for a Video Editing project!
Diane from LifePath listed a Market Analysis project.
T from The Platform of Hope listed a Video Editing project.
Amy from Community Action House listed an AI Policy Design project.
Marta matched with Brooke from LISC for an Illustration project!
Amine matched with Elizabeth from St. Adalbert Health and Wellness Program for a Website consultation call!
Theresa from Community & Home Supports, Inc listed a Print Materials Design project.
Sergei matched with Kelly from YWCA Tri-County Area for a Financial Planning project!
Jill matched with Margarita from West Texas Counseling & Guidance for a Grant Prospect Research project!
angel from Baptist University of the Americas listed a Grant Application Review project.
Yadira from Artvango Therapeutic Services, Inc. listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Pavani matched with Vice President from Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy for a Board Prospecting project!
Kristi from Kent County Youth Agricultural Association listed an Individual Donor Letter project.
Jerome Wolfgang from Citizens For Los Angeles Wildlife, Inc. listed a Visual Branding consultation call.
Brandee from Neighborhood Housing Services of San Antonio listed an Employee Handbook project.
Amber from San Antonio Sports listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Ross matched with Claire from Sarah Ralston Foundation for a Google Analytics Set Up & Training project!
angel from Baptist University of the Americas listed a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
M Mark matched with Pa Ousman from WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER for a Flyer Graphic Design project!
Jaillin from Building Hope Together listed an Event Management consultation call.
Andrew from Ability Skateboarding & Action Sports listed a Board Prospecting project.
Alaina from ThriveWell Cancer Foundation listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Colleen from Opera Reading Project listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Aaron from New Braunfels Youth Collaborative listed an Organizational Chart Creation project.
Lindsay from B FREE Wellness Inc listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Brandee from Neighborhood Housing Services of San Antonio listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Lindsay from B FREE Wellness Inc listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Aaron from New Braunfels Youth Collaborative listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Lindsay from B FREE Wellness Inc listed an Individual Giving Assessment project.
Lindsay from B FREE Wellness Inc listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Ana matched with Marcia from CMMB for a Grant Readiness Assessment project!
Lindsay from B FREE Wellness Inc listed an Earned Income Business Plan project.
DURGA matched with Gladys from Resilient Cities and Communities for a Financial Planning project!
Lindsay from B FREE Wellness Inc listed a Data & Analytics 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 John G. helped Community Lodgings, Inc.
How Richard M. helped Cascadia Wild
How Carmen D. helped Grown Women Dance Collective
How Sadaf R. helped MS Bright Spots of Hope
How Staley B. helped Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendlton
How Sergei N. helped YWCA Tri-County Area
How M Mark. helped WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER
How Haley E. helped At Bat
How Mario R. helped San Antonio Area 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]