We are a network of volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.
Nonprofits
Interested in CSR?
Expertise you can trust
We provide nonprofits with choice, capacity, and wrap-around support so they can achieve their missions.
$210M+
Dollars Saved
1M+
Hours Donated
50K+
Project Matches
10K+
Organizations Matched
Strong communities, even during the hardest times
We are committed to supporting communities that are systemically disadvantaged and will be severely impacted by a recession.
Join us in our goal of helping 5,000 high-need nonprofits pull through this second crisis.
Putting partnership at the center of grantmaking
We are honored to be trusted by 130+ grantmakers and companies.
Together, we're taking action and accelerating outcomes.
What funders are saying
“This was a first year pilot for our foundation. We invested $150,000 and that money has saved nonprofits in our region over $2.5 million.”Brennan GouldCharlottesville Area Community Foundation
“Our partnership with Catchafire is really unique ...In the first year alone, working with Catchafire helped us deliver over $400,000 in impact for 30 organizations. Our ROI was nearly five times more than our initial investment!”Laura RathArchstone Foundation
“This partnership isn't just about getting time-sensitive work done for free; it's about strengthening cities and communities over the long haul.”Megan MurphyMichigan Health Endowment Fund
“If you want to grow your agency to have a greater impact on the ground, leaning on Catchafire helps with outsourcing capacity building projects that could have cost thousands of dollars.”Michael ParsonsVirginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
“When we look at how we build capacity for nonprofits, and how we provide resources that they can really use, Catchafire has been such a great way to do that.”Chris LemonAnn Arbor Area Community Foundation
“Catchafire's robust reporting provides us with actionable information we can use to better serve nonprofits and communities in the Bay Area.”Lex LeifheitSan Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Get the resources you need
Avoid burnout and focus on your mission by connecting with highly-skilled volunteer professionals who will provide pro bono work on projects related to fundraising, marketing, operations, and more.
Nonprofits receive access to Catchafire through our partnerships with grantmakers.
If it hadn't been for Catchafire, we wouldn't exist. Catchafire has impacted our operational tasks and has allowed us to rally support to help push our mission. Since completing our projects, we are more organized and run like a well-oiled machine.
Rashard Dobbins
Executive Director
Volunteers
Support your favorite cause
Become an agent of change: Build your skill set, create an instant impact through your work, and develop lasting relationships with local nonprofits.
Once the connection is made, it's so fulfilling to see the whole process and see the project have a real impact on people’s lives. It makes you feel like you've done something right, and we all need a little bit of that in our lives.
Chetna B.
Funders
Accelerate outcomes for your grantees
Catchafire helps you get to know local nonprofits and leaders, allowing you to equitably reach and invest in more of your community.
Our partnership with Catchafire has been really impactful. We invested $150,000 and that money has saved nonprofits in our region over $2.5 million. We're so thrilled to be able to launch it for a second year.
Brennan Gould
President and CEO
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Companies
Engage your employees
Multiply your corporate philanthropy impact through skills-based volunteering. Employees can diversify their skill set while building relationships with the community.
Don't miss out on critical grantmaking conversations
Join us for monthly events and connect with philanthropic leaders on the issues that matter most.
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Partner with us
You can equip nonprofits in your community with high-quality operational support that delivers immediate impact and long-term resiliency. Contact us to learn more.