Catchafire

With federal funding slashed, Catchafire’s fundraising program helps nonprofits diversify their revenue and become self-sufficient.

The future of impactful giving lies not just in funding programs, but in building capacity.

We all benefit when nonprofits have what they need to thrive.

While ‘capacity building’ is a familiar term for grantmakers, it can mean many things. For Catchafire, capacity building is about strengthening core functions – like HR support that helps nonprofit leaders at all levels grow, contingency planning to help adapt to turbulent times, storytelling and comms that raise more funds, and technical assistance that facilitates daily operations. In turn, nonprofit leaders see their work and mission is sustainable.

Storytelling is out. Storyselling is in. Nonprofits need help telling stories that motivate supporters and drive donations. Content and copywriters! Can you volunteer virtually for a few hours this month? On catchafire.org/volunteer we have nonprofits who have collected impact data and they need storytellers to help them turn numbers into emotive pieces donors want to hear. Think… ✏️ Individual donor letters 🖍️ Website copywriting ✏️ Short story writing for an annual report 🖍️ Email/Newsletter writing ✏️ Executive summaries If you can comfortably write across formats - sales collateral, website copy, emails, and long-form content - there’s a 1-3 hour volunteer project you can work on 100% remotely for a worthy cause. Use the links in the comments to learn more about each specific writing project and nonprofit. #contentmarketing #copywriters #volunteer #nonprofits

The ripple effects of the government shutdown are hitting local food pantries hard. This is where the Catchafire community can make a real difference. If you have a few hours to spare, consider donating your professional skills—whether it’s marketing, project management, IT, HR, or logistics. Your expertise could be the lifeline these organizations need to keep serving their communities. Here are just a few food security nonprofits looking for a virtual, skills-based volunteers right now: 🧤 Alpena Senior Citizens Center prepares 350+ meals daily for seniors. They need a HR expert for a quick 1-hour brainstorm. 🥄 Leah's Pantry reached 5,000 residents with 150 food distributions and needs a marketing strategist to review their plan and another skills-based volunteer to look over their fundraising efforts. 🚪 The Open Door is looking for a SEO strategist to donate a few hours of their time. 🥨 United Way of New York City has helped 9,000 households access SNAP benefits. They’re seeking a marketing strategist for a quick 1-hour brainstorming session. 🍽️ Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA also needs 1 hour of pro bono time with a marketing strategist. *Links to get involved and more specifics on each project are in the comments. #governmentshutdown #nonprofitsgetitdone #volunteer