Welcome to
One Texas
Strengthen your organization with the help of pro bono volunteers
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.
Jonathan matched with Stephanie from AVANCE-Austin for a Branded Digital Assets project!
Huston-Tillotson University received an application from clarissa for a Data Collection Plan project.
Beverly from Huston-Tillotson University listed a Data Collection Plan project.
Togu matched with Joseph from DJ Bling Foundation for an Individual Donor Letter project!
The Georgetown Project received an application from ebenezer for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Huston-Tillotson University received an application from Ana for a Data Collection Plan project.
Huston-Tillotson University received an application from Rebecca for a Data Collection Plan project.
DJ Bling Foundation received an application from Madeline for a Social Media Audit project.
Huston-Tillotson University received an application from Gregg for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Zeeshan matched with Joseph from DJ Bling Foundation for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Zeeshan matched with Lesa from Williamson County Crisis Center d/b/a Hope Alliance for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Vanessa matched with Christina from Todos Juntos Learning Center for a Flexible Human Resources Support project!
AGE of Central Texas received an application from James for a Microsoft Teams Set-Up & Training project.
AGE of Central Texas received an application from Gary for a Microsoft Teams Set-Up & Training project.
AGE of Central Texas received an application from Shweta for a Microsoft Teams Set-Up & Training project.
Huston-Tillotson University received an application from ANUJ for an Illustration project.
Huston-Tillotson University received an application from ANUJ for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Ellisa matched with Cynthia from Austin Area Research Organization for a Website User Experience project!
Annette from AGE of Central Texas listed a Microsoft Teams Set-Up & Training project.
AGE of Central Texas received an application from Anitha for a Microsoft Teams Set-Up & Training project.
Huston-Tillotson University received an application from Kyle for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
The Georgetown Project received an application from Anthony for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Caleb from Huston-Tillotson University listed an Illustration project.
The Georgetown Project received an application from Muhammad for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Huston-Tillotson University received an application from Tim for an Illustration project.
People United for Mobility Action received an application from Noel for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Miri matched with Monica from Economic Growth Business Incubator for an Online Research project!
Andre matched with Monica from Economic Growth Business Incubator for an Infographic project!
Cassandra matched with Rachel from Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation for an Email Layout & Template project!
Economic Growth Business Incubator received an application from Praise for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Joseph matched with Llyas from Texas Empowerment Academy for a Video Editing project!
Solar Austin received an application from Lucy for a Flexible Finance Support project.
Monica from Economic Growth Business Incubator listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Tracey L. matched with Katie from Texas Health Institute for a Brochure Writing project!
People United for Mobility Action received an application from Larry for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Gwen matched with Jacob from Out Youth for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Sarah matched with Jacob from Out Youth for an Organizational One-Pager project!
People United for Mobility Action received an application from Mildred for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
DAWA (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action) received an application from Carlos for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Mary matched with Monica from Spirit Reins for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project!
Eric from People United for Mobility Action listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
DAWA (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action) received an application from Abraham for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Walt matched with Rob from AGE of Central Texas for a Video Editing project!
Mercedes from DAWA (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action) listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
DAWA (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action) received an application from Sher Singh for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Andrew matched with Emlyn from BRAVE Communities for a Data Collection Plan project!
Uma nandhini matched with Sharon from NAMI Central Texas for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Zeeshan matched with Monica from Economic Growth Business Incubator for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Out Youth received an application from Brittany for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
C matched with Lourdes from Financial Health Pathways for an Employee Handbook project!
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 Aug 4th, 2021
How Jonathan C. helped AVANCE-Austin
Branded Digital Assets
Matched Aug 3rd, 2021
How Togu S. helped DJ Bling Foundation
Individual Donor Letter
Matched Jul 27th, 2021
How Zeeshan A. helped Williamson County Crisis Center d/b/a H...
Brochure Graphic Design
Matched Jul 27th, 2021
How Vanessa H. helped Todos Juntos Learning Center
Flexible Human Resources Support
Matched Jul 26th, 2021
How Ellisa L. helped Austin Area Research Organization
Website User Experience
Matched Jul 16th, 2021
How Miri N. helped Economic Growth Business Incubator
Online Research
Matched Jul 15th, 2021
How Cassandra H. helped Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Co...
Email Layout & Template
Matched Jul 13th, 2021
How Joseph G. helped Texas Empowerment Academy
Video Editing
Matched Jul 6th, 2021
How Tracey L. C. helped Texas Health Institute
Brochure Writing
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
The St. David’s Foundation’s commitment to strengthening and supporting the nonprofit sector includes more than giving financial grants. We’ve heard from many of our organizations working in Central and Rural Texas that limited access to talent and human capital has made it difficult to build capacity and devise a sustainable organization for years to come.
St. David's Foundation has partnered with Catchafire to launch the One Texas program that will bring your nonprofit “on-demand” access to a network of 85,000+ consultants, pro bono, from across the country.
Catchafire is the largest, online tool that connects social good organizations with talented professionals looking to donate their skills. This resource provides organizations with expert support in areas like marketing and communications, web development, operations, strategy and more.
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
