Share your Passion and Talents with Nonprofits
By volunteering on the Key Skills Hub, you can connect your passion to the causes you care about, while honing and developing your knowledge and skills at the same time. Whether volunteering for a project or even just getting on a phone call to provide expert advice, you are giving so much more than your time. You are creating deeper purpose and increasing the operational capacity of nonprofits that address the issue facing your neighborhood, Greater Philadelphia and the world beyond.
Peter matched with Ron from Ordinarie Heroes for a Social Media Audit project!
Eleonora matched with Ron from Ordinarie Heroes for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Ron from Ordinarie Heroes listed an Email Layout & Template project.
Christopher from Community Development Services listed an Open Board Position consultation call.
[email protected] received an application from Siddharth for a Website consultation call.
New Covenant Church of Philadelphia received an application from Moses for a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition received an application from Anik for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Community Development Services received an application from Abidemi for an Open Board Position consultation call.
[email protected] received an application from Eric for a Website consultation call.
Rev. Constance from New Covenant Church of Philadelphia listed a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
Tiffany from [email protected] listed a Website consultation call.
Kimberly from Guiding Stars An Anthony C. Richardson Lee Foundation listed an Open Board Position consultation call.
Matthew matched with Jackie from Fayton Foundation for a Social Media consultation call!
[email protected] received an application from Walker for a Website consultation call.
[email protected] received an application from ADEDEJI for a Website consultation call.
Legacy Bridges STEM Academy, Inc. received an application from Kavitha for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
[email protected] received an application from Adejumo for a Website consultation call.
[email protected] received an application from Daniel for a Website consultation call.
Heather from The Community's Foundation listed a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Jim matched with Ron from Ordinarie Heroes for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition received an application from Rachel for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Carter Family Foundation received an application from Moyinoluwa for a Mission, Vision & Values project.
Community Enrichment Fitness Network received an application from David for a Website consultation call.
Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition received an application from Joshua for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
The People's Fridge received an application from Harrison for a Finance consultation call.
DMAX Foundation received an application from Naga Aparna for a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Jargonist Inc. received an application from Harrison for an Accounting Systems Set Up project.
Tanisha matched with Jasmine from Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition for a HR Policy Writing project!
Jasmine from Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Jasmine from Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
A from Carter Family Foundation listed a Mission, Vision & Values project.
A from Carter Family Foundation listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
A from Carter Family Foundation listed a Brand Messaging consultation call.
Chi matched with A from Carter Family Foundation for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition received an application from Grace for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Carter Family Foundation received an application from Prosper for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
The People's Fridge received an application from Moshe for a Finance consultation call.
12 Plus received an application from Tosin for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Carter Family Foundation received an application from Prosper for a Brand Messaging consultation call.
Carter Family Foundation received an application from Cornelius for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Anam matched with Beverly from Integrate for Good for a Website Audit project!
Derrick from That Could Be Me Foundation listed a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
Integrate for Good received an application from Peter for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Integrate for Good received an application from Francis for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Covenant House PA received an application from LaTrice for a Change Management Coaching project.
Legacy Bridges STEM Academy, Inc. received an application from Sophia for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Legacy Bridges STEM Academy, Inc. received an application from Satya Vinod for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Joshua matched with Dr. Joi from Legacy Bridges STEM Academy, Inc. for an Event Management consultation call!
Dr. Joi from Legacy Bridges STEM Academy, Inc. listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Tom matched with Thomas from Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable for a Visual Brand Guide project!
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 Peter A. helped Ordinarie Heroes
How Tanisha K. helped Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition
How Chi N. helped Carter Family Foundation
How Anam N. helped Integrate for Good
How Tom B. helped Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable
How Stephen Z. helped 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
How kim e. helped Stroud Water Research Center
How Chatterjee P. helped Awbury Arboretum Association, Inc.
How Maria C. helped Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
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
The Philadelphia Foundation is a connector, activator and accelerator for enhancing quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region. The Key Skills Hub seeks to empower talented and skilled volunteers to transform society by connecting individuals to the nonprofits that are effecting change in our city, the region and beyond.
The Philadelphia Foundation has positioned itself to sit at the intersection of Philadelphia’s philanthropic landscape by embracing partnerships that will build the Greater Philadelphia region. In promoting skills-based volunteerism through the Key Skills Hub, The Philadelphia Foundation seeks to bridge the public and private sectors. The best talent that any organization has is its employees and this is what The Philadelphia Foundation leverages from its corporate partners in the Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Council.
We believe that by bringing skilled volunteers to nonprofits through the Key Skills Hub, we can maximize the impact these organizations are able to make on the communities they serve. You are the talent, and the key to help the regions nonprofits achieve their goals.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]