Catchafire: Go beyond the grant
Your grantees need more than a grant
Catchafire helps foundations build a customized capacity building program that gives every nonprofit in your cohort the skills, support, and infrastructure to thrive — not just survive the next funding cycle.
Trusted by foundations across the country
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
What grantmakers come to us to solve
Foundations partner with Catchafire when they recognize the grant alone isn't enough — and want a proven way to go further.
Grantees aren't grant-ready
Organizations have the mission but lack the financial systems, storytelling, and documentation to qualify for competitive grants — including yours.
Nonprofits are too dependent on a single funding source
When organizations rely on one funding relationship, any disruption — federal cuts, shifting priorities — can threaten the mission entirely.
Limited visibility into grantee health
Funders want real data on how their cohorts are developing — not just anecdotal check-ins.
Support diverse leaders
Catchafire serves traditionally underserved nonprofits — 61% of those using its ongoing support have BIPOC leadership, and 31% are Black-led. 56% of nonprofits benefiting from Catchafire have budgets under $499k.
Staff capacity is stretched too thin
Program officers want to provide hands-on support, but there are only so many hours in the day. Catchafire multiplies what your team can offer.
Declined grantees have no path forward
A "no" doesn't have to be a dead end. Foundations can turn rejection into a development opportunity — and build a stronger pipeline.
Tailored capacity building
A customized program your nonprofit network can use
Catchafire gives every nonprofit in your network on-demand access to pro bono experts, project templates, coaching, and peer learning — all tailored to your grantmaking initiatives. You define the focus areas. We handle the rest.
- Flexible program design tailored to your priorities
- On-demand pro bono consultants across every function
- Monthly trainings, webinars, and coaching sessions
- Real-time reporting and impact data for your team
- Custom branding so it feels like your program
Fundraising infrastructure
Help nonprofits build financial resilience, now
With federal funding cut and competitive grant landscapes tightening, your grantees need new revenue strategies — fast. Catchafire's fundraising program connects nonprofits with expert revenue strategists to diversify their funding base and build lasting financial infrastructure.
- Individual giving program setup and strategy
- Giving Day campaign planning and execution
- Grant research, readiness assessments, and reporting
- Impact storytelling and donor communications
- Ambassador and earned income strategies
Declined grantee support
Turn “no” into a pathway to grant readiness
When a grantseeker doesn't qualify this cycle, the conversation doesn't have to end. Catchafire gives declined applicants a structured path to address their gaps — building organizational capacity, financial documentation, and impact storytelling so they're stronger next time they apply.
- Strategic assistance targeting grant qualification gaps
- Organizational development across operations and finance
- Revenue plan development and diversification
- Impact storytelling that drives funder momentum
How it works for your foundation
From program design to impact reporting, Catchafire handles the infrastructure — so your team can stay focused on relationships.
Design your program
We work with your team to define program goals, focus areas, and eligibility — whether that's a full grantee cohort or a targeted subset.
Invite your grantees
Nonprofits get access to the platform on a rolling basis. We handle onboarding, training, and ongoing support.
Nonprofits get to work
Organizations match with pro bono experts, complete critical work, attend trainings, and access coaching — at their own pace, around their own needs.
You see the impact
Real-time dashboards surface engagement data, project outcomes, and dollar value created — so you can tell a compelling story to your stakeholders.
Proven impact
Built with equity at the center
Catchafire was built to reach the organizations that traditional philanthropy has historically underserved.
61%
of nonprofits on Catchafire have BIPOC leadership — nearly 2.5× the sector average.
32%
are exclusively Black-led organizations — communities most often overlooked in traditional grantmaking.
87%
of BIPOC leadership group attendees report increased confidence in nonprofit leadership skills.
25%
of all US nonprofit EDs are BIPOC — Catchafire exists to change that statistic from the inside out.
What funders say
Real results from foundations like yours
"Our partnership with Catchafire has amplified our resource model. When given the instruments to tackle their problems head on, nonprofits can solve some of the biggest challenges in their communities."
Noah Atencio, VP of Community Impact
Colorado Gives 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"When we look at how we build capacity for nonprofits, and how we provide resources that they can really use, Catchafire has been such a great way to do that."
Chris Lemon, VP for Community Investment
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Ready to go beyond the grant?
See how Catchafire can be customized for your grantee cohort — from program design through impact reporting. Most foundations are up and running in weeks, not months.