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.
Agnes Youth and Family Center received an application from Lynn for a Grant Proposal Template Development project.
Theresa from Sophia's Hope Ranch listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Theresa from Sophia's Hope Ranch listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Colleen from Constructive Dialogue Institute listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Emilia matched with Yue from Light in the Well for a Video Editing project!
EmmanuWheelteam from EMMANUWHEEL listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Romuladus from Global Health Projects listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Joan from NH Healthy Climate listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Rod from World Water Solutions listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
idea4action matched with Rod from World Water Solutions for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Ivanna matched with Lisa from Black Women Stitch for an Illustration project!
Pa Ousman from WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER listed an Event Management consultation call.
OPERATION RENEWED HOPE FOUNDATION received an application from Nicholas for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call.
TeamSmile received an application from Akinnusi for an Online Research project.
Ascend at the Aspen Institute received an application from Nicholas for an AI Implementation project.
WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER received an application from Aniukwu for a Presentation Creation project.
Inseparable received an application from Nicholas for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call.
Unseen received an application from Antony for a Tech Systems Review project.
Music Orchard received an application from Munmun for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc. received an application from Christvie for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Count US IN (Count US INdiana) received an application from Antony for a Tech Systems consultation call.
Bexar Branches Alliance received an application from Lynn for a Website Content Plan project.
Salmon Coast received an application from Chad for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Harm Reduction Therapy Center received an application from kim for a Video Editing project.
OPERATION RENEWED HOPE FOUNDATION received an application from Nicole for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call.
NAMI Collier County received an application from kim for a Video Editing project.
The B.R.A.V.E. Project® received an application from Vijayita for a Website Audit project.
World Water Solutions received an application from Barry for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Choose 180 received an application from Alexandria for a Social Media consultation call.
WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER received an application from fatai for a Presentation Creation project.
Harm Reduction Therapy Center received an application from Ziwei for a Video Editing project.
The B.R.A.V.E. Project® received an application from Alexandria for a Social Media Audit project.
Building Futures STL received an application from Vijayita for a Website Major Update project.
CAVALRY received an application from umoru for a Website Copywriting project.
Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc. received an application from Alexandria for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Re-Imagine Education, Inc. received an application from Vijayita for a Website Minor Update project.
Grace Eyre Foundation received an application from Rodney for a Data Visualization project.
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington received an application from Lynn for a Donor Segmentation & Messaging Strategy project.
Rise Recovery received an application from Vijayita for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
HERD Foundation received an application from Luke for a Grant Prospect Research project.
Hampton Roads Refugee Relief received an application from Lynn for a Grant Prospect Research project.
Arlington Free Clinic received an application from Effie for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Neighbors, Inc. received an application from fatai for a Presentation Creation project.
Count US IN (Count US INdiana) received an application from Sifat Jahan for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
The Platform of Hope received an application from Lynn for a Storytelling project.
Magnolia Project received an application from Vijayita for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
At The Crossroads received an application from Alexis for a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Midwest Food Connection received an application from Michael for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Free Your Scalp received an application from Kwesi for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Master-Pieced Inc received an application from Vijayita for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
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 Emilia K. helped Light in the Well
How idea4action .. helped World Water Solutions
How Ivanna Z. helped Black Women Stitch
How Brendan P. helped Leah's Pantry, Inc
How Grace S. helped Girls on the Run of Bexar County
How Diparna A. helped Midland Child Advocacy Center
How Tamar K. helped Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at UC Berkeley (CSCCE)
How Yemi A. helped Sensational Fun, Inc
How Jamie W. helped HANOVER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE INC
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]