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.
Soutoura Foundation received an application from Jacklyn for a Time Management Coaching project.
Emily R. matched with Megan from Roots Tribe Yoga for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Sky Community Partners, Inc. received an application from Ivan for a Flexible Social Media Support project.
Project C.L.A.S.S.Y. received an application from Mallika for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Sky Community Partners, Inc. received an application from Greg for a Social Media Audit project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Dennis for a Fee-For-Service Strategy Sessions project.
Adoption Center received an application from Ivan for a Board Recruitment Plan project.
Jacklyn matched with kathy from NEW JERSEY PARENTS CAUCUS, INC. for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Patrick matched with David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation for a (Short) Animation Creation project!
Debra matched with David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Jacklyn matched with Jason from Turning The Page for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Blake matched with Will from Philadelphia OIC for a Website Visual Design project!
Police Athletic League of Philadelphia received an application from John for a Website Major Update project.
Sky Community Partners, Inc. received an application from Inês for a Social Media Audit project.
Boys to Men Tucson received an application from Jacklyn for a Webinar Set Up & Training project.
Building Skills Partnership received an application from Jacklyn for a Learning Management System Set Up project.
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia received an application from Rebecca for a Website Audit project.
Jacklyn matched with Marushka from South Pacific Islander Organization for a Webinar Set Up & Training project!
Tony matched with Christi from The Organizing Center for a Social Media Starter Strategy project!
Vin matched with Jason from Climate Dads for a Website consultation call!
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Chatterjee for an Individual Donor Letter project.
Police Athletic League of Philadelphia received an application from Chen for a Website Major Update project.
Police Athletic League of Philadelphia received an application from Jess for a Website Major Update project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Romel for a Storytelling project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Azmine Toushik for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Scott for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Madeline for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Nadezda Lara for a Storytelling project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Arielle for a Storytelling project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Bernadette for an Event Concept & Plan project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Pamela for an Event Concept & Plan project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Delaney for an Event Concept & Plan project.
Rebecca matched with Allison from American Helicopter Museum and Education Center for a Logo Design project!
Daniel matched with David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Ashley matched with Jason from Climate Dads for a Website consultation call!
Julie matched with David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation for a Merchandising project!
Marisa matched with David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation for a Visual Branding consultation call!
Jill matched with Diana from Phoenixville Area Time Bank for a Flyer Graphic Design project!
Mariska from Philadelphia Hospitality listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation listed a Storytelling project.
David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation listed a Fee-For-Service Strategy Sessions project.
David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation listed an Event Concept & Plan project.
David Aaron from Will Trippley Foundation listed an Individual Donor Letter project.
Gary matched with Patricia from Feast of Justice Ministries for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Jack matched with Diana from Phoenixville Area Time Bank for a Data Collection Plan project!
Ousmane from Soutoura Foundation listed a Time Management Coaching project.
Will Trippley Foundation received an application from Marisa for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Philadelphia Hospitality received an application from Purnima for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Pennyslvania Resources Council received an application from Sam for a Tech Systems 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
Matched Jun 6th, 2020
How Emily R. K. helped Roots Tribe Yoga
Organizational Strategy
Matched Jun 5th, 2020
How Patrick B. helped Will Trippley Foundation
(Short) Animation Creation
Matched Jun 5th, 2020
How Blake L. helped Philadelphia OIC
Website Visual Design
Matched Jun 3rd, 2020
How Rebecca Z. helped American Helicopter Museum and Educatio...
Logo Design
Matched Jun 3rd, 2020
How Jill M. helped Phoenixville Area Time Bank
Flyer Graphic Design
Matched May 29th, 2020
How Nancy M. helped Philadelphia Obituary Project
Facilitated Strategy Session
Matched May 29th, 2020
How Peter K. helped Penn's Village
Google Analytics Reporting
Matched May 28th, 2020
How Mary R. helped Camp Dreamcatcher
Webinar Set Up & Training
Matched May 28th, 2020
How Karen H. helped Feast of Justice Ministries
G Suite Set Up
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 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 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 40 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 though, 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 help@catchafire.org
