Strengthen Your Organization
With Help from Skilled Volunteers
Connect With Talented and Engaged Professionals
This program connects you with talented professionals looking to give back, allowing you to access expertise in areas such as marketing, web development, operations, strategy, and more.
Catchafire's menu of 150+ pre-scoped projects, each with specific deliverables and project steps, makes it easy to find what you need and match with a volunteer with the right skills for the job. And if you aren't sure where to begin, start by talking to a volunteer to get advice and explore ideas.
American Friends of HelpAge India received an application from Iley for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
GACI Global received an application from Cameron for an Infographic project.
eGirl Power #StopGBV #GenderEquality received an application from Mari for an Online Research project.
NECIC received an application from Pranav for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Dennis matched with Holistic from Holistic Kids Foundation for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project!
Joe from The Chicago Music Consortium listed a GIF Animation project.
Tammy from National Volunteer Caregiving Network listed a Copywriting project.
Meena matched with Elizabeth from NECIC for a Social Media Content Calendar project!
Meena matched with Elizabeth from NECIC for a Visual Brand Guide project!
Kelli from Limitless Ambition listed an Event Concept & Plan project.
Ajay matched with Cynthia from Assuaged Foundation, Inc. for a Google Ads Set Up project!
Guardian Angel Settlement Association received an application from Victoria for a Leadership Coaching project.
The Legacy of HOPE Foundation received an application from Jaylin for a Website Major Update project.
Girls in the Game received an application from Mary Kathleen for a Public Speaking Coach project.
Teens Thriving Together received an application from Phynela for an Online Survey project.
Los Angeles Academy of Media & Technology received an application from Paula for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Solar Austin received an application from Lange for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Selfless Solutions received an application from Devin for a Data Collection Plan project.
Teen Health received an application from Carlisha for a Project Management Plan project.
Brothers Building A Better Nation received an application from Rabby Ahamed for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Sunrise Service Dogs, Inc. received an application from Robert for an Employee Handbook project.
Healing Schools Project received an application from Cherrilynn for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
WeINSPIRE Movement received an application from Folord for an Event Logistics Planning project.
GRO Health Center received an application from Okata for an Excel-Based Accounting System project.
TrashMob received an application from Abdullah Ashik for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
impacthumanity received an application from Arfa for a Project Management Plan project.
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation received an application from Meredith for a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
Los Angeles Academy of Media & Technology received an application from JUAN for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Sunrise Service Dogs, Inc. received an application from Pamelia for an Employee Handbook project.
The Legacy of HOPE Foundation received an application from Ngonyo for an Employee Handbook project.
HealthRight International received an application from Farouk for a Display Materials Design project.
NECIC received an application from Cat for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Solar Austin received an application from Benjamin for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Inland Empire Funders Alliance received an application from Jaylin for a Website consultation call.
Asian American Voices for Education received an application from Bushra for a Data Collection Plan project.
Girls in the Game received an application from Navneetha for a Public Speaking Coach project.
Selfless Solutions received an application from Fangning for a Data Collection Plan project.
Asian American Voices for Education received an application from Devin for a Data Collection Plan project.
Limitless Ambition received an application from Daniel for a Training Plan Development project.
American Friends of HelpAge India received an application from Rabby Ahamed for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Reap Goodness received an application from Okata for an Excel-Based Accounting System project.
American Friends of HelpAge India received an application from Abdullah Ashik for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
LearnUp Centers received an application from Sukaina for a Video Editing project.
Project Petals Inc. received an application from Mustafa Kamal for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Beauty Marks for Girls received an application from Alexandra for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Solar Austin received an application from Jaylin for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Meghan matched with Tammy from National Volunteer Caregiving Network for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Christine from GACI Global listed an Infographic project.
Siobhan matched with Crystal from Philly Peace in Progress for an Instagram Set Up & Strategy project!
Benjamin matched with Amanda from Ms President US for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
How It Works
1. Explore Available Projects
Browse through over 150 pre-scoped projects and post your own.2. Find Your Pro Bono Professional
Review applications from interested professionals and choose who you want to work with.3. Get The Help You Need
Kick off your project and start making progress.Two ways to connect!
Consultation Calls
Projects
What Do You Need Help With?
Select from 150+ pre-scoped projects or post a consultation call to get started.
Great Connections Are Made Here
How Dennis M. helped Holistic Kids Foundation
How Meena P. helped NECIC
How Ajay G. helped Assuaged Foundation, Inc.
How Meghan M. helped National Volunteer Caregiving Network
How Siobhan C. helped Philly Peace in Progress
How Benjamin B. helped Ms President US
How Gwen K. helped Literacy Alliance
How Kate M. helped Project Medishare for Haiti
How Yuli M. helped REACH OUT WEST END INC
ABOUT THE VOLUNTEERS
Work With Talented Professionals From Around the World
Finding the right match is important. Each of the 150+ pre-scoped projects contains prerequisite skills and experience, core deliverables, and time estimates, so volunteers know exactly what is required when they apply to work with you.
The rigorous application process, which includes work experience, portfolios, and statements of interest, limits applicants to those who are serious about working with you. It's not a one-click application, and it shouldn't be.
You can review up to three applications at a time, and interview candidates before deciding. The decision is yours.
What Other Organizations 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 organizations 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.
In order to participate, you must first register your organization and then post your first project or consultation call. Get started by visiting the Project Menu to browse through over 150+ detailed project types.
You can work on an unlimited number of projects and calls throughout your membership. Once you finish a project, just make sure to mark it “complete”.
Your posted projects are visible to Catchafire’s entire skills-based volunteer community of 40,000+ talented professionals on the platform, and millions more via Catchafire's partnership with LinkedIn. Those who are interested in your organization’s cause area and who have the skills required for your project will be able to apply.
Skills-based volunteers may apply to your projects from all across the country and around the world. We encourage you to engage with virtual skills-based volunteers. If you prefer to work with somebody local, please expect it to take longer than normal to receive applications from a professional in the area.
On average, projects are matched within two weeks. If you are not seeing the response you hoped for, please reach out to [email protected], and one of Catchafire's Nonprofit Advisors will get in touch with you.
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.
Absolutely! Schedule a call, or email your questions to [email protected] and one of Catchafire’s Nonprofit Advisors will be in touch within 24 business hours.
Nope! This resource is 100% free for your organization.
About Catchafire
Catchafire is the leading skills-based volunteering platform connecting high impact organizations in need with talented professionals eager to give back their skills. Through Catchafire’s technology, pre-scoped project opportunities, and ongoing customer support, we provide meaningful, transformational volunteer experiences for every volunteer and organization in the community.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected], or schedule a Catchafire introduction call to learn more about how your organization can build capacity with help from skilled volunteers.
