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 120+ 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.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Mike for a Presentation Creation project.
Aid in Milan received an application from Frank for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Rebecca for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Community Action Network received an application from Ankit for a Market Analysis project.
Kate matched with Mackenzie from Aid in Milan for a Print Materials Design project!
Willie from Community Family Life Center listed a Google Workspace Set Up project.
Community Action Network received an application from Seung Woo for a Market Analysis project.
Sheri matched with Godfrey from DCU Next Generation for a Social Media consultation call!
Issra from The Family Youth Institute listed a Presentation Creation project.
Frank matched with Alyssa from Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan for a Website Audit project!
Callan from The Intentional Living Collective listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Godfrey from DCU Next Generation listed a Mobile App Prototyping project.
Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan received an application from Trey for a Visual Brand Guide project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Sakina for an Employee Handbook project.
Community Action Network received an application from Jeremy for a Market Analysis project.
The Hope Clinic received an application from Tiffany Nicole for an Event Management consultation call.
Mackenzie from Aid in Milan listed a Print Materials Design project.
Mackenzie from Aid in Milan listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Stevan matched with Callan from The Intentional Living Collective for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project!
Kristina matched with Nancy from Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley for an Event Management consultation call!
Erika matched with Issra from The Family Youth Institute for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Allyson matched with Meredith from Chelsea Senior Center for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project!
Sumbal from The Family Youth Institute listed an Employee Handbook project.
Alyssa from Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan listed a Visual Brand Guide project.
Patti from The Hope Clinic listed an Event Management consultation call.
Lama from The Family Youth Institute listed a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Katie from Community Action Network listed a Market Analysis project.
Sarah matched with Samer from The Family Youth Institute for a Copywriting project!
akila matched with Jaydaka from New Hope Baptist Church ABC (Anything But Classical) Orchestra Summer Music Program for a Merchandising project!
Maria matched with Maria from NAMI WASHTENAW COUNTY for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project!
Ello matched with Brynn from Friends of the University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society for a Website Content Plan project!
Remi matched with Godfrey from DCU Next Generation for a Mobile App Prototyping project!
Saliha matched with Maria from NAMI WASHTENAW COUNTY for a Website Audit project!
Filonna matched with Jaydaka from New Hope Baptist Church ABC (Anything But Classical) Orchestra Summer Music Program for a Brochure Writing project!
Lori matched with Alyssa from Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan for a Website consultation call!
Meleah matched with Ebony from United Way Of Washtenaw County for a Website Major Update project!
Ajay matched with Lama from The Family Youth Institute for a Google Ads Campaign Support project!
Maryann matched with Gabrielle from Michigan Center for Youth Justice for a Public Speaking Coach project!
Phebe matched with Laura from Clonlara School for a Board Prospecting project!
Max matched with Katie from Community Action Network for a Logo Design project!
Christina matched with Heidi from Michigan Center for Youth Justice for an Organizational One-Pager project!
Ajay matched with Darryl from Mentor2Youth for a Google Ads Set Up project!
Leon matched with Theresa from Appropriate Technology Collaborative for a Website Technical Updates project!
Carolyn matched with Darryl from Mentor2Youth for a Fundraising Plan Assessment project!
Christine matched with Jaydaka from New Hope Baptist Church ABC (Anything But Classical) Orchestra Summer Music Program for a Brochure Writing project!
Herbert matched with Sheri from Faith in Action for a Financial Planning project!
Liza matched with Chad from SEND - Sustainable ENergy Delivery for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Nix matched with Mohit from Mentor2Youth for a Management consultation call!
Kristin matched with Marilyn from Summer Camp Scholarships for a Flyer Graphic Design project!
Tritia matched with Hanan from The Family Youth Institute for a Storytelling 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 Jan 21st, 2021
How Kate W. helped Aid in Milan
Print Materials Design
Matched Jan 19th, 2021
How Sheri W. helped DCU Next Generation
Social Media
Matched Jan 19th, 2021
How Frank A. helped Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Mi...
Website Audit
Matched Jan 15th, 2021
How Allyson M. helped Chelsea Senior Center
Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity
Matched Jan 11th, 2021
How Sarah R. helped The Family Youth Institute
Copywriting
Matched Jan 6th, 2021
How akila w. helped New Hope Baptist Church ABC (Anything But...
Merchandising
Matched Jan 6th, 2021
How Maria F. helped NAMI WASHTENAW COUNTY
Customer Database (CRM) Audit
Matched Dec 16th, 2020
How Maryann G. helped Michigan Center for Youth Justice
Public Speaking Coach
Matched Dec 15th, 2020
How Phebe M. helped Clonlara School
Board Prospecting
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!
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 help@catchafire.org, 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 help@catchafire.org 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 help@catchafire.org, or schedule a Catchafire introduction call to learn more about how your organization can build capacity with help from skilled pro bono professionals
