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.
Albert N. from New Jersey Minority Educational Development (NJ MED) listed a Leadership Coaching project.
Stephanie from Robert Schalkenbach Foundation listed a Thank You Letter project.
South Jersey Cultural Alliance received an application from John for a Branded Digital Assets project.
Anthony matched with kathy from NEW JERSEY PARENTS CAUCUS, INC. for a Copyediting project!
Ivy Hill Vailsburg Center for Arts Culture and Community Activism received an application from Bharat for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Soft Bones, Inc: The US Hypophosphatasia Foundation received an application from Doug for a Branded Digital Assets project.
Dr. Nader matched with mark from The Theater Project for a Leadership Coaching project!
Becky matched with mark from The Theater Project for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Deborah from Soft Bones, Inc: The US Hypophosphatasia Foundation listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Turner Syndrome Foundation received an application from Christine for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Standish Foundation for Children received an application from Gizay for a Translation project.
Turner Syndrome Foundation received an application from Sabiq for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Emmy matched with Elisa from At The Center for a Mobile App Prototyping project!
Deborah from Soft Bones, Inc: The US Hypophosphatasia Foundation listed a Branded Digital Assets project.
Curtis matched with Deborah from Soft Bones, Inc: The US Hypophosphatasia Foundation for an Event Management consultation call!
Pedals for Progress received an application from Jocelyn for a Website Audit project.
Patrick matched with Deborah from Soft Bones, Inc: The US Hypophosphatasia Foundation for an Audio Editing project!
Martha from Music at Bunker Hill listed a Board Prospecting project.
Lucie Gayelle matched with Suma from National Center for Children in Poverty for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Brenna matched with Cara from Hope Loves Company for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Adam matched with Karen from HomeSharing Inc for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Mani matched with Karen from HomeSharing Inc for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Sarah matched with Anne from Vets Chat Inc. for an Instagram Set Up & Strategy project!
Standish Foundation for Children received an application from Olga Lucia for a Translation project.
Marcia from Ivy Hill Vailsburg Center for Arts Culture and Community Activism listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Pedals for Progress received an application from Pragathi for a Website Audit project.
The Citizens Campaign received an application from Adrian for a Membership Strategy project.
Joanna from The Citizens Campaign listed a Membership Strategy project.
Michael from Pedals for Progress listed a Website Audit project.
The Citizens Campaign received an application from Michael for a Membership Strategy project.
Embrace Relief received an application from Mohamed Abdulla for an Infographic project.
Standish Foundation for Children received an application from Tochi for a Translation project.
Diana matched with Hanna from Canaan Dog Alliance for a Social Media Content Calendar project!
Jane matched with Albert N. from New Jersey Minority Educational Development (NJ MED) for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Tracey L. matched with Elaine from PamTen Inc. for a Copywriting project!
Dominic matched with Sergio from Africa Surgery, Inc. for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Michael R. matched with Heather from National Center for Children in Poverty for a Social Media consultation call!
West Orange Arts Council received an application from Lorenzo for a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
SOFKIN (Support Organization for Kids In Need) received an application from kim for a Website Major Update project.
BobbiJo from Standish Foundation for Children listed a Translation project.
Platinum Minds received an application from Melvin for a Webinar Set Up & Training project.
Henry J. Austin Health Center received an application from Ania for a Hiring Strategy project.
Gladys matched with Patricia from West Orange Arts Council for an Operating Budget project!
John matched with Albert N. from New Jersey Minority Educational Development (NJ MED) for a Program Strategy & Goals project!
Stephanie matched with Ronald from Island Scholars for a Website consultation call!
Elizabeth matched with Nailah from Epitome of Soul, Inc. for a New Employee Recruiting project!
kathy from NEW JERSEY PARENTS CAUCUS, INC. listed a Social Media Audit project.
Chris matched with Valerie from Sanford Place Block Association & Friends, Inc. for a Website Major Update project!
Julia matched with kathy from NEW JERSEY PARENTS CAUCUS, INC. for a Website Major Update project!
Mary matched with Cynthia from Generations, Inc./Innovations Ministries for a Data & Analytics 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
Matched Jun 13th, 2021
How Anthony K. helped NEW JERSEY PARENTS CAUCUS, INC.
Copyediting
Matched Jun 11th, 2021
How Dr. Nader Z. helped The Theater Project
Leadership Coaching
Matched Jun 10th, 2021
How Emmy N. helped At The Center
Mobile App Prototyping
Matched Jun 10th, 2021
How Curtis S. helped Soft Bones, Inc: The US Hypophosphatasia...
Event Management
Matched Jun 9th, 2021
How Brenna L. helped Hope Loves Company
Marketing Strategy Consultation
Matched Jun 9th, 2021
How Sarah R. helped Vets Chat Inc.
Instagram Set Up & Strategy
Matched Jun 1st, 2021
How Gladys T. helped West Orange Arts Council
Operating Budget
Matched Jun 1st, 2021
How John J. helped New Jersey Minority Educational Developmen...
Program Strategy & Goals
Matched May 26th, 2021
How Margaret T. helped 4C'S of Passaic County, Inc.
Individual Donor Letter
ABOUT THE VOLUNTEERS
Work With Talented Professionals From New Jersey And Around the World
Finding the right match is important. Each of the 100+ 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.
We are partnering with Catchafire to provide grantees with access to virtual, skilled volunteers. We believe that by providing this valuable resource for capacity building and strategic project work, we can help our grantees amplify and accelerate the impact they have on the communities and beneficiaries they serve.
No. Your access to Catchafire is sponsored through this program, so it’s completely free for your organization.
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 120 detailed project types.
You can work on an unlimited number of projects and calls throughout your membership. Once you finish a project, just mark 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 to troubleshoot 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.
About This Program
A Culture of Health is one where good health flourishes across geographic, demographic, and social sectors, and attaining the best health possible is valued by our entire society. This program was created to leverage the power of skills-based volunteering to build a powerful Culture of Health. We are connecting New Jersey’s thriving business sector with the important work that New Jersey’s nonprofit organizations are committed to through skills-based volunteering. These experiences will build empathy across sectors.
Health means more than healthy bodies and minds – it means a tightly knit society supporting all people in achieving the physical, social, economic, and emotional conditions that influence health.
Catchafire New Jersey is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Catchafire is the largest online tool that matches nonprofit organizations with passionate professionals looking to donate their skills. Together, RWJF, the New Jersey Health Initiative, and Catchafire are striving to create a more empowered social sector, and a more compassionate world.
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 pro bono professionals
