Welcome to
One Michigan
Strengthen your organization with the help of pro bono professionals
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 150+ 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. And if you aren't sure where to begin, start by talking to a volunteer to get advice and explore ideas.
GrieveWell received an application from Kristen for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Burt matched with Sameera from The Family Youth Institute for a Social Media consultation call!
Carol from GrieveWell listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
The Intentional Living Collective received an application from Jazlynn for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Samanta matched with Brynn from Friends of the University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society for a Marketing Channel Plan project!
Vena matched with TC from willowrunacres for a Volunteer Manual project!
Larry matched with Trilby from Friends In Deed MI for a Management consultation call!
Melissa matched with Kristen from Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan for a Website Copywriting project!
Elisa from The Intentional Living Collective listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Bronson matched with Julie from Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy for a Website Audit project!
Toufic matched with Megan from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels for a Training Plan Development project!
Anamika matched with Rosalie from Mentor2Youth for a Salesforce Report Creation project!
Andrew matched with Darryl from Mentor2Youth for a Salesforce Training project!
Ivan matched with Chandra Montgomery from Clonlara School for a Board Prospecting project!
Stephanie matched with Peri from Student Advocacy Center of Michigan for a Flexible Human Resources Support project!
Lili matched with Jessica from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels for a Translation project!
Cherisa from Women and Men Working for Change listed a Leadership Coaching project.
Women and Men Working for Change received an application from Daria for a Leadership Coaching project.
Victoria matched with Jessica from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels for a Translation project!
Charu matched with Aileen from Riverfolk Music and Arts Org for a SWOT Analysis project!
Steve matched with Aileen from Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates for a SWOT Analysis project!
Kathy matched with TC from willowrunacres for a Training Plan Development project!
Yosra matched with Jessica from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels for a Translation project!
Gregg matched with Mark from Ypsilanti Community Schools for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Victoria matched with Jessica from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels for a Translation project!
Yosra matched with Jessica from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels for a Translation project!
Dave matched with Carol from GrieveWell for a Facebook Ads Set Up project!
Deanna matched with TC from willowrunacres for a Partnership Proposal Presentation project!
Gladys matched with TC from willowrunacres for an Operating Budget project!
Brandon matched with TC from willowrunacres for a Pricing Strategy project!
Christopher matched with Christine from Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan for an Excel-Based Accounting System project!
Chad matched with Mark from Ypsilanti Community Schools for a Management consultation call!
Marian matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Bob matched with Carol from GrieveWell for a Video Editing project!
Christopher matched with Christine from Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan for a Finance consultation call!
KALI matched with TC from willowrunacres for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Lloyd matched with Sumbal from The Family Youth Institute for a Human Resources consultation call!
KALI matched with TC from willowrunacres for a Logo Design project!
Mireille matched with Amy from Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley for a Translation project!
Thomas (Tom) matched with Sameera from The Family Youth Institute for an Organization Goal Setting project!
Barron T. matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Stephen matched with Willie from Community Family Life Center for a Website Major Update project!
Katherine matched with Sasha from Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education for a Storytelling project!
Obinna matched with Joella from Journey of Faith Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for a Website Usability Audit project!
Jill B matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for a Display Materials Design project!
Sabrina matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Kelly matched with Bentley from Michigan League of Conservation Voters for a Translation project!
Chad matched with Rebecca from Michigan Ability Partners for a Human Resources consultation call!
Matt matched with Madeline from Hire MI Vet for a Communications consultation call!
Daniel matched with Lauren from International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
How It Works
1. Explore Available Projects
Browse through over 150 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 150+ pre-scoped projects or post a consultation call to get started.
Great Connections Are Made Here
Matched Jan 20th, 2022
How Burt R. helped The Family Youth Institute
Social Media
Matched Jan 11th, 2022
How Vena L. helped willowrunacres
Volunteer Manual
Matched Jan 9th, 2022
How Melissa D. helped Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid...
Website Copywriting
Matched Dec 21st, 2021
How Bronson O. helped Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
Website Audit
Matched Dec 15th, 2021
How Anamika C. helped Mentor2Youth
Salesforce Report Creation
Matched Dec 6th, 2021
How Ivan C. helped Clonlara School
Board Prospecting
Matched Dec 2nd, 2021
How Stephanie L. helped Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
Flexible Human Resources Support
Matched Dec 2nd, 2021
How Lili H. helped Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
Translation
Matched Nov 16th, 2021
How Charu A. helped Riverfolk Music and Arts Org
SWOT Analysis
ABOUT THE VOLUNTEERS
Work With Talented Professionals From Around the World
Finding the right match is important. Each of the 150+ 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 organizations 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 grantees with access to virtual, skilled volunteers. We believe that by providing this valuable resource for capacity building and strategic project work, we can help our grantees amplify and accelerate the impact they have on the communities and beneficiaries they serve.
No. Your access to Catchafire is sponsored through this program, so it’s completely free for your organization.
In order to participate, you must first register your organization and then post your first project or consultation call. Get started by visiting the Project Menu to browse through over 120 detailed project types.
You can work on an unlimited number of projects and calls throughout your membership. Once you finish a project, just make sure to mark it “complete”.
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. Those who are interested in your organization’s cause area and who have the skills required for your project will be able to apply.
Skills-based volunteers may apply to your projects from all across the country and around the world. We encourage you to engage with virtual skills-based volunteers. If you prefer to work with somebody local, please expect it to take longer than normal to receive applications from a professional in the area.
On average, projects are matched within two weeks. If you are not seeing the response you hoped for, please reach out to [email protected], and one of Catchafire's Nonprofit Advisors will get in touch to troubleshoot with you.
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.
Absolutely! Schedule a call, or email your questions to [email protected] and one of Catchafire’s Nonprofit Advisors will be in touch within 24 business hours.
About This Program
Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, the Skillman Foundation, the Washtenaw Coordinated Funders, and funders in the Great Lake Bay Region have joined together to launch a statewide nonprofit capacity-building program, “One Michigan.”
One Michigan connects nonprofits across the state with talented pro bono professionals to address a wide range of operational needs such as developing a website, building a strategic plan, designing a brochure, professional development, and other areas of critical work. One Michigan aims to empower nonprofits across Michigan to strengthen their operations, teams, and ultimately accelerate their efforts to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable communities.
Catchafire is the largest, online tool that connects social good organizations with talented professionals looking to donate their skills.
Learn more about Washtenaw Coordinated Funders, Midland Area Community Foundation, United Way of Midland County, Saginaw Community Foundation, United Way of Saginaw County, Bay Area Community Foundation, United Way of Bay County, Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties, Greenleaf Trust, The Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, and the Skillman Foundation.
For foundations interested in learning more about One Michigan and how to get involved, please contact Catchafire.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected], or schedule a Catchafire introduction call to learn more about how your organization can build capacity with help from skilled pro bono professionals
