Build Your Organization's Capacity
With Support From Skilled Volunteers
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 100+ 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. If you aren't sure where to begin, start by talking to a volunteer to get advice and explore ideas.
Groundswell Community Project received an application from Lauren for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Western Slope Conservation Center received an application from Anjani for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Aubrey matched with Lisa from Black Women Stitch for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Megan matched with Robin from Organic Association of Kentucky for an Email Marketing System Set Up project!
Kristina matched with Latasha from Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Roscommon Women's Network received an application from Aga for a Website Usability Audit project.
FLOW (For Love of Water) received an application from Lauren for a Social Media Audit project.
Protect Our Winters UK received an application from Shannon for a Data Crunching & Analysis project.
Protect Our Winters UK received an application from Pamela for a Data Crunching & Analysis project.
Protect Our Winters UK received an application from Talha for a Data Crunching & Analysis project.
Protect Our Winters UK received an application from Yelena for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Changing Tides Foundation received an application from Jennifer for an Accounting Systems Review project.
Western Slope Conservation Center received an application from Carrick for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Mississippi Park Connection received an application from Jessica for a Google Analytics Set Up & Training project.
Western Slope Conservation Center received an application from Sree for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Groundswell Community Project received an application from Maggy for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Thow Chiang matched with Patricia from NW Energy Coalition for a Flexible Web Development Support project!
Executive Service Corps (ESC) received an application from Julia for a Proposal Review project.
Orca Network received an application from Tanveer for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Orca Network received an application from Abolhassan for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Roscommon Women's Network received an application from Medha for a Website Usability Audit project.
GENERATION NOW received an application from Mark for a Partnership Proposal Presentation project.
Protect Our Winters UK received an application from Ali Mateen for a Flexible Finance Support project.
Changing Tides Foundation received an application from Ali Mateen for an Accounting Systems Review project.
Orca Network received an application from Alex for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Karisa from Ocean Blue Project, Inc listed an Online Research project.
Colorado Farm & Food Alliance received an application from Mario for a Google Workspace Set Up project.
Changing Tides Foundation received an application from Paul for a Program Strategy & Goals project.
Orca Network received an application from Alex for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Changing Tides Foundation received an application from Adnane for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Benjamin matched with Troy from The Lichen Project. A project of Organizing for Change and MakeWay for a Copywriting project!
Paula matched with Lauren from Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) for a Human Resources consultation call!
Salviamo l'Orso received an application from Ayushi for a GIF Animation project.
The Gaia Foundation received an application from Dylan for a Chat (Slack) Set-up & Training project.
I Barbari received an application from Umberto for a Branded Digital Assets project.
Roscommon Women's Network received an application from Jorge for a Website Usability Audit project.
Changing Tides Foundation received an application from Atif Sultan for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Cody from Mojave Desert Land Trust listed a Visual Brand Guide project.
Dorothy from Western Slope Conservation Center listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Callie from Mississippi Park Connection listed a Google Analytics Set Up & Training project.
Callie from Mississippi Park Connection listed a Time Management Coaching project.
Liz from Columbia Riverkeeper listed a Social Media Audit project.
Kelly from FLOW (For Love of Water) listed a Social Media Audit project.
Gail matched with Xena from Ojai Valley Land Conservancy for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Dominic from Protect Our Winters UK listed a Data Crunching & Analysis project.
Steven matched with Karisa from Ocean Blue Project, Inc for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Protect Our Winters UK received an application from Ranjot for an Accounting Systems Set Up project.
Save the Yellowstone Grizzly received an application from Maggie for a Merchandising project.
Changing Tides Foundation received an application from Jan for an Accounting Systems Review project.
Northwest Natural Resource Group received an application from Benjamin for a Website Technical Updates project.
How It Works
1. Explore Available Projects
Browse through over 120 pre-scoped projects and post your own.2. Find Your Pro Bono Professional
Review applications from interested professionals and choose who you want to work with.3. Get The Help You Need
Kick off your project and start making progress.Two ways to connect!
Consultation Calls
Projects
What Do You Need Help With?
Select from 120+ pre-scoped projects or post a consultation call to get started.
Great Connections Are Made Here
Matched May 17th, 2021
How Megan G. helped Organic Association of Kentucky
Email Marketing System Set Up
Matched May 16th, 2021
How Thow Chiang C. helped NW Energy Coalition
Flexible Web Development Support
Matched May 14th, 2021
How Benjamin T. helped The Lichen Project. A project of Organ...
Copywriting
Matched May 14th, 2021
How Paula G. helped Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Ag...
Human Resources
Matched May 13th, 2021
How Steven K. helped Ocean Blue Project, Inc
Flexible Graphic Design Support
Matched May 12th, 2021
How Janene S. helped The Wahine Project
Website Audit
Matched May 12th, 2021
How swetha m. helped Ausable River Association
Online Research
Matched May 11th, 2021
How Steve S. helped Earth Law Center
Flexible Copywriting Support
Matched May 11th, 2021
How Kimberly G. helped Utah Rivers Council
Hiring Strategy
ABOUT THE VOLUNTEERS
Work With Talented Professionals From Around the World
Finding the right match is important. Each of the 100+ 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.
What Other Organizations 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!
We are partnering with Catchafire to provide access to skilled volunteers across the world for a select group of grassroots organizations. We believe that by bringing high-quality talent to you, our grantees, we can maximize the impact you are able to make for the communities you serve.
Jobs that you post on Catchafire will automatically be posted to your Patagonia Action Works profile, so that you can be connected to the skilled professionals in Patagonia’s customer and employee community.
Catchafire is an online tool that connects social 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.
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.
No. Patagonia is sponsoring your access to Catchafire, so it’s completely free for your organization.
Your access to Catchafire starts the day you post your first project and will last as long as you are a Patagonia Grantee, or if you do not receive a grant in the coming year from Patagonia, through the end of August 2020.
On average, projects are matched within two weeks. If you are not seeing the response you hoped for, please reach out to help@catchafire.org, and one of Catchafire's Nonprofit Advisors will get in touch to troubleshoot with you.
Absolutely! Schedule a call, or email your questions to help@catchafire.org and one of Catchafire’s Nonprofit Advisors will be in touch within 24 business hours.
You can work on an unlimited number of projects and calls throughout your membership. Once you finish a project, just mark sure to mark it “complete”.
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.
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. Your posted projects will also automatically appear on your Patagonia Action Works profile. Those who are interested in your organization’s cause area and who have the skills required for your project will be able to apply.
You’ll need your organization’s Cybergrants ID to set up your Catchafire account. You can find this ID number on your Patagonia Action Works dashboard’s profile page.
About This Program
Patagonia Action Works connects individuals to organizations working on local environmental issues. The Patagonia Action Works platform makes it possible for anyone to discover and connect with nearby environmental action groups and get involved with the work they do.
As part of Patagonia Action Works, Patagonia is partnering with Catchafire to provide you access to skilled volunteers across the world. We believe that by bringing high-quality talent to you, our grantees, we can maximize the impact you are able to make on the communities you serve.
Catchafire is an online tool designed to connect social 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.
Job requests made through Catchafire will automatically post to your Patagonia Action Works profile, introducing Patagonia’s audience to your nonprofit’s skill-based volunteering needs.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
For questions related to Catchafire, email help@catchafire.org.
If you have questions about Patagonia Action Works North America program, please email ActionWorks@patagonia.com.
If you have questions about Patagonia Action Works Europe program, please email europe.actionworks@patagonia.com.
