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.
Philadelphia VIP, Inc. received an application from Ciprian for a Salesforce Database Customization project.
TechGirlz Charitable Foundation received an application from David for a Video Editing project.
Martin matched with Della from Nee Danse/Theatre for an Accounting Systems Set Up project!
Danica from TechGirlz Charitable Foundation listed a Video Editing project.
Devon from Bighorn Basin Paleontological Institute listed a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Kim from Philadelphia Orchard Project listed a Google Workspace Set Up project.
Yuval matched with Adrienne from Face to Face for a Finance consultation call!
Julie from Wharton Esherick Museum listed a Tech Systems Review project.
Suneeta matched with Felix from MVP360 Leadership Development Programs, Inc. for a Program Strategy & Goals project!
Annie matched with Heather from The Community's Foundation for a Logo Design project!
Global Philadelphia Association received an application from Sharmin for a Copywriting project.
Wharton Esherick Museum received an application from Hari for a Tech Systems Review project.
TechGirlz Charitable Foundation received an application from Chase for a Video Editing project.
Dare to Imagine received an application from Anthony for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Sean matched with Ingrid from The One Less Foundation for a Merchandising project!
Saving And Supporting Individuals Limited received an application from Kelly for a Human Resources consultation call.
Saving And Supporting Individuals Limited received an application from Trina for a Human Resources consultation call.
Saving And Supporting Individuals Limited received an application from Y'vette for a Human Resources consultation call.
Claire from Restorative Practices in Action listed a Storytelling project.
Jazmine from Saving And Supporting Individuals Limited listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Jazmine from Saving And Supporting Individuals Limited listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Deon matched with Jazmine from Saving And Supporting Individuals Limited for a Human Resources consultation call!
African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) received an application from Deon for an Employee Handbook project.
Jubilee School received an application from Martin for a Flexible Program Strategy Support project.
Centro de Apoyo Comunitario received an application from Basel for a Flexible Tech Support project.
Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia received an application from Elizabeth for a Social Media Audit project.
Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation received an application from Margaret for a Webinar Set Up & Training project.
Tyler matched with Madison from Inner Strength Foundation for a Social Media consultation call!
Brian matched with Nicholas from Bucks County Housing Group for a Process Assessment project!
Layla from Centro de Apoyo Comunitario listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Peter matched with Danica from TechGirlz Charitable Foundation for a Video Editing project!
Alexandria from Hope Partnership for Education listed a Video Editing project.
Nisha matched with Layla from Centro de Apoyo Comunitario for a Website consultation call!
Danica from TechGirlz Charitable Foundation listed a Video Editing project.
Debra matched with Rhea from Gratitude 4 Grandparents, Inc. for a Copywriting project!
deborah matched with Joy from The Institute for the Preservation of African American Music (IPAAM) for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project!
Saving And Supporting Individuals Limited received an application from Elizabeth Anne for a Human Resources consultation call.
Jubilee School received an application from Isabel for a Flexible Program Strategy Support project.
Centro de Apoyo Comunitario received an application from Jack for a Flexible Tech Support project.
Saving And Supporting Individuals Limited received an application from Eryn for a Human Resources consultation call.
Linda matched with Catherine from Musicopia for an Employee Handbook project!
Rebecka matched with Sarah from cineSPEAK for an Email Layout & Template project!
Claire matched with Michelle from The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Carol matched with Melinda from Orion Communities for an Event Management consultation call!
Global Philadelphia Association received an application from Shane for a Copywriting project.
Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts received an application from Andrew for an Operating Budget project.
STROUD WATER RESEARCH CENTER INC received an application from Nolan for a Website consultation call.
Saving And Supporting Individuals Limited received an application from Earl for a Human Resources consultation call.
Karen from Jubilee School listed a Flexible Program Strategy Support project.
Thomas Scott matched with Danica from TechGirlz Charitable Foundation for a Video Editing 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
Matched Jan 25th, 2021
How Martin L. helped Nee Danse/Theatre
Accounting Systems Set Up
Matched Jan 25th, 2021
How Yuval N. helped Face to Face
Finance
Matched Jan 25th, 2021
How Suneeta P. helped MVP360 Leadership Development Programs,...
Program Strategy & Goals
Matched Jan 24th, 2021
How Sean F. helped The One Less Foundation
Merchandising
Matched Jan 22nd, 2021
How Brian B. helped Bucks County Housing Group
Process Assessment
Matched Jan 22nd, 2021
How Peter R. helped TechGirlz Charitable Foundation
Video Editing
Matched Jan 22nd, 2021
How Debra B. helped Gratitude 4 Grandparents, Inc.
Copywriting
Matched Jan 21st, 2021
How Linda J. helped Musicopia
Employee Handbook
Matched Jan 21st, 2021
How Rebecka M. helped cineSPEAK
Email Layout & Template
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
