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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.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Brittany for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Jonathan for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy received an application from Rinaldo for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy received an application from Jaime for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Carolyn matched with Regen from SOS Community Services for a Public Relations consultation call!
JIM matched with Regen from SOS Community Services for a Public Relations consultation call!
Stephanie matched with Sasha from Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education for a Storytelling project!
SOS Community Services received an application from Phoebe for a Presentation Template Creation project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Oscar for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc. (ATAMI) received an application from Kamaksha for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc. (ATAMI) received an application from Jeremy for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Regen from SOS Community Services listed a Presentation Template Creation project.
Patricia from Apple Playschools listed a Board Operations & Systems project.
Holly matched with iffat from The Steps Forward for an Organizational One-Pager project!
All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc. (ATAMI) received an application from Gizay for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Dr. Debby from All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc. (ATAMI) listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Melissa for a Brand Messaging consultation call.
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Ashwath for a Brand Messaging consultation call.
Julie from Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Britney N. matched with Jaime from United Way Of Washtenaw County for a Website Content Audit project!
The Family Youth Institute received an application from Danielle for an Email Layout & Template project.
Lama from The Family Youth Institute listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Diane matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for a Storytelling project!
Michigan League of Conservation Voters received an application from Elizabeth for a Human Resources consultation call.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters received an application from Elizabeth for a Human Resources consultation call.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters received an application from Paul for a Human Resources consultation call.
Jason matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for a Business Plan Review project!
Ruby from Michigan League of Conservation Voters listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Ruby from Michigan League of Conservation Voters listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters received an application from Elizabeth for a Human Resources consultation call.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters received an application from Sally for a Human Resources consultation call.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters received an application from Erica for a Human Resources consultation call.
Marianne matched with Lorna from Emerson School for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Laytoamb matched with Sumbal from The Family Youth Institute for a New Employee Recruiting project!
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council received an application from Emi for an Illustration project.
C matched with Sumbal from The Family Youth Institute for a Human Resources consultation call!
Emi matched with Wendy from Dexter Senior Center for a Branded Digital Assets project!
Bo matched with Kerry from Many Hands Lifesharing Community for a Website Content Plan project!
Emi matched with Sireesha from Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta for a Website Technical Updates project!
Jesse matched with Wendy from Dexter Senior Center for a Website consultation call!
Mark matched with Sheela from Bykids4kids for a Social Media consultation call!
Madeline matched with Sheela from Bykids4kids for a Social Media consultation call!
Chase matched with Lisa from Ypsilanti District Library for a Social Media consultation call!
Bykids4kids received an application from Russell for a Board Responsibilities & Structure project.
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.
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.
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 Jul 29th, 2021
How Carolyn R. helped SOS Community Services
Public Relations
Matched Jul 23rd, 2021
How Britney N. M. helped United Way Of Washtenaw County
Website Content Audit
Matched Jul 19th, 2021
How Diane M. helped Many Hands Lifesharing Community
Storytelling
Matched Jul 13th, 2021
How Marianne N. helped Emerson School
Elevator Pitch Coaching
Matched Jul 13th, 2021
How Laytoamb W. helped The Family Youth Institute
New Employee Recruiting
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 24th, 2021
How Rose-Ann T. helped GrieveWell
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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
