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.
The Ari Advocacy Center received an application from Barnabas for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
A Doorway to Hope received an application from Sujay for a Tech Systems consultation call.
The Ari Advocacy Center received an application from Maya for an Individual Donor Letter project.
A Doorway to Hope received an application from Charlie for a Tech Systems consultation call.
The Ari Advocacy Center received an application from Phillip for a Brochure Writing project.
The Ari Advocacy Center received an application from Olorunfemi for an Email Layout & Template project.
The Ari Advocacy Center received an application from Marina for a Brochure Writing project.
Olivia from A Doorway to Hope listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Still I Rise Scholars received an application from Adrianne for an Event Management consultation call.
Nicole from The Ari Advocacy Center listed an Email Layout & Template project.
Nicole from The Ari Advocacy Center listed an Email Marketing Copywriting project.
Nicole from The Ari Advocacy Center listed an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Johnesha from Still I Rise Scholars listed an Event Management consultation call.
Nicole from The Ari Advocacy Center listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Nicole from The Ari Advocacy Center listed a Brochure Writing project.
Nicole from The Ari Advocacy Center listed a Volunteer Manual project.
Nicole from The Ari Advocacy Center listed an Individual Donor Letter project.
Dan matched with Amani from The Daniel Center for Math and Science for a Data Collection Plan project!
Jenifer matched with Traci from Students to Scholars for a Leadership Coaching project!
Tony matched with Helena from Golden Girlz NC for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Amani from The Daniel Center for Math and Science listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
The Daniel Center for Math and Science received an application from Michael for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Musical Empowerment received an application from Emmanuel for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Musical Empowerment received an application from Ibrahim for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Musical Empowerment received an application from Bright for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Prosper matched with Raquel from CRC for a Social Media consultation call!
Naima from Musical Empowerment listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Musical Empowerment received an application from Micheal for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Musical Empowerment received an application from Abigail for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Musical Empowerment received an application from Agbelusi for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
The Beautiful Project received an application from CHRISTOS for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Free Juice received an application from Clare for an Online Research project.
Family Star, Inc. received an application from Clare for an Online Research project.
The Beautiful Project received an application from Anshika for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Curtis matched with Beth from Village of Wisdom for a Public Relations consultation call!
Alexandra matched with Quaneisha from For Girls Like Quaneisha Mentoring Program for an Email Marketing System Set Up project!
Matthew matched with Chennelle from InterAct for a Website consultation call!
Stephen matched with Quaneisha from For Girls Like Quaneisha Mentoring Program for a Website Major Update project!
Delphine from Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) listed a Communications consultation call.
Emma Catherine matched with Delphine from Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) for a Communications consultation call!
Transplanting Traditions Community Farm received an application from Carlyn for an Employee Handbook project.
Pamela matched with The Beautiful from The Beautiful Project for a Social Media Content Calendar project!
Osvaldo matched with Raquel from CRC for an Operating Budget project!
Ginger matched with Laura from HOPE North Carolina Inc. for a Flexible Human Resources Support project!
Ree Ree from Transplanting Traditions Community Farm listed an Employee Handbook project.
Joel matched with Raquel from CRC for a Website consultation call!
Gary matched with Raquel from CRC for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Erica matched with The Beautiful from The Beautiful Project for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Shatoyia matched with Helena from Golden Girlz NC for a Communications consultation call!
Sarayuu Reddy matched with The Beautiful from The Beautiful Project for a Finance consultation call!
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
How Dan H. helped The Daniel Center for Math and Science
How Jenifer L. helped Students to Scholars
How Prosper E. helped CRC
How Alexandra B. helped For Girls Like Quaneisha Mentoring Program
How Vaibhav G. helped Transplanting Traditions Community Farm
How Nury L. helped Nourish International
How Araki A. helped Meals on Wheels of Durham
How Corbin A. helped Village of Wisdom
How Allison N. helped LatinxEd
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.
We are partnering with Catchafire to provide employees with access to virtual, skills based volunteering opportunities to provide valuable resources and operational support to nonprofit organizations.
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.
If there are volunteer opportunities available in your region, you'll have the option to filter by location. However, since all Catchafire engagements are meant to be completed virtually, we encourage you to focus on finding projects that best fit your skills & interests, regardless of location.
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
In our work to invest in community-driven solutions to advance racial and economic justice across Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties, United Way of the Greater Triangle has partnered with Catchafire to connect you, experienced and skilled professionals, with local nonprofit organizations.
We have partnered with Catchafire to connect volunteers in our community with nonprofit organizations needing professional and capacity building support, including our grantees and partners. As subject-matter experts, you will have the opportunity to donate your professional skills to help nonprofit organizations achieve tangible deliverables, answer burning questions and solve organizational challenges.
Catchafire is the largest, online tool that connects social good organizations with talented professionals looking to donate their skills. This resource provides organizations with expert support in areas like marketing and communications, web development, operations, strategy and more.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]