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.
Aundraya matched with Sumbal from The Family Youth Institute for a Human Resources consultation call!
Detroit Food Academy received an application from Emi for a Website Technical Updates project.
Bykids4kids received an application from Jude for a Board Responsibilities & Structure project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Niranjan for an Email Layout & Template project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Kelly for a Brand Messaging consultation call.
Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community listed a Website Content Plan project.
Josh matched with Amina from The Family Youth Institute for a Flexible Copywriting Support project!
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Aliyah for a Brand Messaging consultation call.
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education received an application from Ariel for a Storytelling project.
Lisa matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for a Market Analysis project!
Elad matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for a Mission, Vision & Values project!
Rachel matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for an Organizational Executive Summary project!
The Hope Clinic received an application from Vik for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
The Hope Clinic received an application from Sujeevan for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Dominic matched with Ann from Dexter Senior Center for a Tech Systems consultation call!
JIM matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for a Copyediting project!
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education received an application from Malissa for a Storytelling project.
Amina from The Family Youth Institute listed a Brand Messaging consultation call.
Saline Area Social Service received an application from Turkessa for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Kelly matched with Amina from The Family Youth Institute for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Hire MI Vet received an application from Dino for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Hire MI Vet received an application from Shlok for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Amina from The Family Youth Institute listed an Email Layout & Template project.
Chandra Montgomery from Clonlara School listed a Board Prospecting project.
Patti from The Hope Clinic listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Jason matched with Anne from Saline Area Social Service for an Event Logistics Planning project!
Rafael matched with Sreyashi from Akshara for a Video Editing project!
David matched with Grace from A Brighter Way for a HR Policy Writing project!
Alec matched with Grace from A Brighter Way for a Flexible Coaching Support project!
Ricky matched with Grace from A Brighter Way for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Christa matched with Grace from A Brighter Way for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project!
Rebecca matched with Bill from Chelsea Senior Center for a Website Major Update project!
Gaurangana matched with Sreyashi from Akshara for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Rose-Ann matched with Carol from GrieveWell for a Google Ads Set Up project!
RUTH matched with Sandy from Foundations Preschool of Ann Arbor for a Succession Planning Sessions project!
Tim matched with Rebecca from Michigan Ability Partners for a Workplace Culture Assessment project!
Bill matched with Alexandra from Ann Arbor Civic Theatre for an Organizational Chart Creation project!
Emilee from Hire MI Vet listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Jacob matched with Madison from NAMI WASHTENAW COUNTY for a Merchandising project!
Jennifer matched with Grace from A Brighter Way for an Online Research project!
Michigan Center for Youth Justice received an application from Weiwen for an Excel Training project.
Michigan Center for Youth Justice received an application from Anila for an Excel Training project.
Sasha from Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education listed a Storytelling project.
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education received an application from Meredith for a Storytelling project.
Chatterjee matched with Tammera from THERAPEUTIC RIDING, INC. for a Flexible Copywriting Support project!
willowrunacres received an application from udhesh. for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
willowrunacres received an application from susan for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
willowrunacres received an application from Hong for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Anton matched with Ann from Dexter Senior Center for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Chad matched with Ann from Dexter Senior Center for a Tech Systems 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 Jun 18th, 2021
How Aundraya W. helped The Family Youth Institute
Human Resources
Matched Jun 16th, 2021
How Lisa F. helped Many Hands Lifesharing Community
Market Analysis
Matched Jun 2nd, 2021
How Jason C. helped Saline Area Social Service
Event Logistics Planning
Matched Jun 1st, 2021
How Rafael E. helped Akshara
Video Editing
Matched May 27th, 2021
How David H. helped A Brighter Way
HR Policy Writing
Matched May 25th, 2021
How Rebecca S. helped Chelsea Senior Center
Website Major Update
Matched May 24th, 2021
How Rose-Ann T. helped GrieveWell
Google Ads Set Up
Matched May 18th, 2021
How Tim S. helped Michigan Ability Partners
Workplace Culture Assessment
Matched May 18th, 2021
How Bill M. helped Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
Organizational Chart Creation
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 mark 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
