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Confidently get quality work done from a pool of top pro bono consultants who can take on any project you need
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.
Laura matched with Krissy from Invent the Summer for a Display Materials Design project!
Kate from CTData Collaborative listed a Tech Systems Review project.
Laura matched with Kim from Hartford NEXT, Inc. for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Jan matched with Krissy from Invent the Summer for an Accounting Systems Set Up project!
CTData Collaborative received an application from Lauren for a Tech Systems Review project.
FootLights Performing Arts & Education program received an application from IBRAHIM for an Event Logistics Planning project.
FootLights Performing Arts & Education program received an application from Stephanie for an Event Concept & Plan project.
Chatterjee matched with Krissy from Invent the Summer for an Online Research project!
Lael Marie from FootLights Performing Arts & Education program listed an Event Logistics Planning project.
Lael Marie from FootLights Performing Arts & Education program listed an Event Concept & Plan project.
Lael Marie from FootLights Performing Arts & Education program listed an Event Budget Creation project.
FootLights Performing Arts & Education program received an application from Kefilwe for an Event Logistics Planning project.
Free Center received an application from Perry for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Alixe matched with Marisa from Jordan Porco Foundation for an Online Research project!
Free Center received an application from Edd for a Social Media consultation call.
Free Center received an application from Mark for a Social Media consultation call.
Talib matched with Marisa from Jordan Porco Foundation for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Kamran matched with Marisa from Jordan Porco Foundation for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
john matched with Marisa from Jordan Porco Foundation for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Kierra matched with Marisa from Jordan Porco Foundation for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities received an application from Lenz for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Free Center received an application from Tracy Lee for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. received an application from Rachel for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Sean matched with Bela from Sneha Inc for a Website Content Plan project!
African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities received an application from Matt for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Robert matched with Mara B from Bated Breath Theatre Company for a Website Minor Update project!
4-H Education Center at Auerfarm received an application from Shannon for an Employee Handbook project.
North Hartford Partnership received an application from Alban for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Erica from 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm listed an Employee Handbook project.
Austin matched with Sharon from Cornerstone Foundation, Inc for a Website Usability Audit project!
North Hartford Partnership received an application from Petrina for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Andrew matched with Teresa from ImmaCare, Inc. for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Shay matched with Sarah from Hartford Performs for a Website consultation call!
North Hartford Partnership received an application from Andrew for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Hope Floats Foundation received an application from Monica for an Open Board Position consultation call.
Free Center received an application from Kimberly for a Social Media consultation call.
African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities received an application from Queie for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
North Hartford Partnership received an application from Matt for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Jae matched with Gilberto from Hartford Public Access Television, Inc. for a Website consultation call!
African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities received an application from Bre for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Free Center received an application from Beau for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Hope Floats Foundation received an application from Delilah for an Open Board Position consultation call.
North Hartford Partnership received an application from Sitong for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
North Hartford Partnership received an application from Michael for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Francesca from North Hartford Partnership listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
CT Lyric Opera received an application from Austin for a Website Usability Audit project.
Patrick matched with Marisa from Jordan Porco Foundation for a Translation project!
Katherine R. matched with Ayelet from Healing Meals Foundation Corporation for a Translation project!
David matched with Krissy from Invent the Summer for a Short Video Creation Training project!
African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities received an application from Judy for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
When you join, you get unlimited access to a suite of services...
On-demand project support
Access expert pro bono consultants to fill every skill and staffing gap
On-site volunteers
Recruit in-person volunteers for your next community event
Technical training
Get technical advice and training on new software
Coaching
One-on-one coaching and professional development
Custom work, at no expense to you
Get specific deliverables done for every need including translation, website creation, donor letters, HR handbook, and more
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 Jan H. helped Invent the Summer
How Alixe Y. helped Jordan Porco Foundation
How Robert T. helped Bated Breath Theatre Company
How Shay B. helped Hartford Performs
How Katherine R. M. helped Healing Meals Foundation Corporation
How El R. helped Gifts of Love, Inc.
How Dominic M. helped UR Community Cares
How Bob K. helped Sonia Plumb Dance Company
How Brenda K. helped Fresh Start Worx
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.
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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 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.
About this program
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is committed to putting philanthropy into action to create lasting solutions that result in vibrant communities within the Greater Hartford region.
We are partnering with Catchafire to provide our grantees and partners with access to talented, passionate volunteers that are eager to support organizations like yours. We believe that by connecting you with high-quality talent, your organization can more efficiently and effectively carry out the important work you do every day.
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], or schedule a Catchafire introduction call to learn more about how your organization can build capacity with help from skilled pro bono professionals