Catchafire: Go beyond the grant
Going beyond the grant
The capacity building platform for foundations and nonprofit partners
Catchafire gives foundations a powerful complement to grants: on-demand skills-based volunteering and pro bono consulting that build lasting infrastructure and nonprofit capacity — so every dollar you invest goes further.
Trusted by over 15,000 nonprofits, funders, and corporate teams
what makes catchafire different
The only nonprofit capacity building solution that integrates scalable technology, skills-based volunteering, and tailored programming designed specifically for your foundation’s unique community.
Grants fund programs. Skills-based volunteering builds the organizations behind them.
Financial grants provide critical resources, but a nonprofit's capacity to execute—across strategy, HR, finance, marketing, and technology—is what sustains their mission. Catchafire makes it possible for foundations to close this operational gap, ensuring they can meet the demanding and changing needs of nonprofits and the communities they serve.
Multiply the impact of every grant
Nonprofits report up to 8x the value of a grant when paired with Catchafire's skilled volunteers.
Tailored capacity building at scale
Give all your grantees access to pro bono strategy, finance, HR, tech, and marketing support — no extra program staff needed.
A complement to grantmaking
Embed Catchafire before, during, or after a grant cycle to build lasting grantee capacity at every stage.
Clear ROI reporting
Real-time dashboards show exactly how grantees are using capacity building support, with data exportable for your reporting.
Proven impact
Outcomes that speak for themselves
$326M+
in nonprofit value created
1.6M+
volunteer hours donated
15K+
nonprofits supported
5X
average funder ROI in year one
Dedicated funder support — every step of the way
From cohort selection and grantee onboarding to engagement tracking and outcome reporting, the Catchafire team is with you throughout. You get clear visibility into what's working — and a partner who helps make it work.
Help nonprofits navigate funding uncertainty and build financial sustainability
In an uncertain funding environment, organizational resilience matters more than ever. Catchafire helps your grantees build the financial sustainability and operational strength to weather change — and keep delivering impact.
What funders and nonprofits say
Real results from foundations like yours
"When we discovered that our nonprofits were time-strapped and under-resourced on the operations side, we didn't just write a bigger check. We offered access to skilled professionals who could solve the problems that standard grants rarely reach."
Danielle Y. Scott, President and CEO
Pincus Family Foundation
"In the first year alone, working with Catchafire helped us deliver over $400,000 in impact for 30 organizations. Our ROI was nearly five times our initial investment."
Laura Rath, Vice President of Programs
Archstone Foundation
"In the nonprofit world you often go seeking help and get advice instead. Catchafire doesn't do that. They actually help — while building our skills at the same time."
Jennifer Tonko, Executive Director
Nonprofit grantee
Solutions built for funders and the communities they support
For foundations and grantmakers
Offer ongoing needs assessment and capacity building programming as a grantee benefit. Track capacity building outcomes across your portfolio. Support more nonprofits without expanding your grant budget.
For corporate philanthropy and employee volunteering
Connect employees to meaningful, skills-based volunteer projects. Strengthen communities while deepening engagement and sense of purpose across your workforce.