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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.
Clonlara School received an application from Emmanuel for a Board Prospecting project.
Victoria matched with Jessica from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels for a Translation project!
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan received an application from ERUM for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Ryan for a Storytelling project.
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels received an application from Juandhiego Mendez for a Translation project.
Charu matched with Aileen from Riverfolk Music and Arts Org for a SWOT Analysis project!
Chandra Montgomery from Clonlara School listed a Board Prospecting project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Nyaradzo for a Market Analysis project.
Steve matched with Aileen from Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates for a SWOT Analysis project!
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Jake for a Human Resources consultation call.
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!
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels received an application from Hugo Gabriel for a Translation project.
Yosra matched with Jessica from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels for a Translation project!
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Soumya for a Human Resources consultation call.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Jalana for a Human Resources consultation call.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Katy (Haoyi) for a Market Analysis project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Robert for a Human Resources consultation call.
Dave matched with Carol from GrieveWell for a Facebook Ads Set Up project!
Jessica from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels listed a Translation project.
Jessica from Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels listed a Translation project.
Deanna matched with TC from willowrunacres for a Partnership Proposal Presentation project!
Jean matched with TC from willowrunacres for a Volunteer Manual project!
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Catherine for a Market Analysis project.
Sumbal from The Family Youth Institute listed a Human Resources consultation call.
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!
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Angelina for a Market Analysis project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Jennifer for a Storytelling project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Upasna for a Market Analysis project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from GASTON for a Storytelling project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Dongchen for a Market Analysis project.
Amina from The Family Youth Institute listed a Market Analysis project.
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan received an application from Jennifer for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Marian matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Amina from The Family Youth Institute listed a Market Analysis project.
Amina from The Family Youth Institute listed a Storytelling project.
Peri from Student Advocacy Center of Michigan listed a Flexible Human Resources Support 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!
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 Nov 22nd, 2021
How Victoria L. helped Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
Translation
Matched Nov 16th, 2021
How Charu A. helped Riverfolk Music and Arts Org
SWOT Analysis
Matched Nov 11th, 2021
How Kathy R. helped willowrunacres
Training Plan Development
Matched Nov 11th, 2021
How Gregg D. helped Ypsilanti Community Schools
Brochure Graphic Design
Matched Nov 8th, 2021
How Dave O. helped GrieveWell
Facebook Ads Set Up
Matched Oct 20th, 2021
How Marian C. helped Many Hands Lifesharing Community
Elevator Pitch Coaching
Matched Oct 11th, 2021
How Lloyd G. helped The Family Youth Institute
Human Resources
Matched Sep 8th, 2021
How Mark D. helped Hutan
Google Analytics Set Up & Training
Matched Aug 16th, 2021
How Lairalaine W. helped Apple Playschools
Board Operations & Systems
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
