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.
1in6 Support received an application from Peter for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Great Lakes Bay Pride received an application from Chi for a Finance consultation call.
1in6 Support received an application from Temitope for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Midland Recyclers received an application from Jennifer for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Midland Recyclers received an application from Kaifee for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Sunday matched with Iris from 1in6 Support for a Logo Design project!
Friends of Hoyt Park received an application from Omotosho for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
tolulope matched with Brian from W.A.Y.G.F.T for an Event Management consultation call!
[email protected] received an application from Fahim for an Accounting Systems Set Up project.
Ashley matched with Cindy from The ROCK Center for Youth Development for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Rashi matched with Cindy from The ROCK Center for Youth Development for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
1in6 Support received an application from Tsegtsbilig for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Michael matched with Alexandria from [email protected] for a Leadership Coaching project!
1in6 Support received an application from Tyji for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Lead received an application from Venkatesh for a Google Ads Set Up project.
Friends of Hoyt Park received an application from Aryan for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
1in6 Support received an application from Shreya for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
1in6 Support received an application from Nayeli for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Iris from 1in6 Support listed an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Alexandria from [email protected] listed an Accounting Systems Set Up project.
Iris from 1in6 Support listed a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Yahya matched with Beverlee from The ROCK Center for Youth Development for a Website consultation call!
1in6 Support received an application from Sharmila Begum for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Scott matched with Melissa from Senior Services for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Great Lakes Bay Pride received an application from Kush for a Finance consultation call.
Karen matched with Melissa from Senior Services for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Lead received an application from Emilio for a Google Ads Set Up project.
Lead received an application from Logeswari for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Mika matched with Lindsay from Bay Area Women's Center for a Print Materials Design project!
Lead received an application from Neelesh for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Friends of Hoyt Park received an application from Joshua for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Lead received an application from Emmanuel for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Ajay matched with Jennifer from Arnold Center for a Copywriting project!
Lead received an application from Prashant for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Lead received an application from Hei Yee for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Lead received an application from Ajay for a Google Ads Set Up project.
Lead received an application from Bhumi for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Lead received an application from Bhargavi for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Lead received an application from Shivam for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Lisa from Lead listed a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Lisa from Lead listed a Google Ads Set Up project.
Lead received an application from Ross for a Google Ads Set Up project.
Stephen matched with Alexandria from [email protected] for a Website consultation call!
Great Lakes Bay Pride received an application from Sarayuu Reddy for a Finance consultation call.
Friends of Hoyt Park received an application from Maha for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Friends of Hoyt Park received an application from Jay for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Ahsaas matched with Nicole from United Way of Bay County for a Website Major Update project!
Beryl matched with Lindsay from Bay Area Women's Center for an Online Research project!
Friends of Hoyt Park received an application from Danny for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Friends of Hoyt Park received an application from William for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) 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
How Sunday J. helped 1in6 Support
How Ashley S. helped The ROCK Center for Youth Development
How Michael W. helped [email protected]
How Mika F. helped Bay Area Women's Center
How Ajay B. helped Arnold Center
How Ahsaas K. helped United Way of Bay County
How Shaimaa A. helped Disability Services Resource Center
How Victoria E. helped Child and Family Services
How Linda J. helped Family and Children's Services
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 150+ detailed project types.
You can work on an unlimited number of projects and calls throughout your membership. Once you finish a project, just make 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 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, 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 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, The Michigan Health Endowment Fund, 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