If you can never remember the difference between Accounts Receivable and Payable or if running a P&L Statement makes you long for a spa day, then this might be the project for you. A professional with bookkeeping know-how will improve your existing system, show you how to code income and expenses efficiently and generate reports that translate into accurate budgeting. The results: better financial forecasting for your organization and ...

Did you have an unexpected windfall that you’d like to invest? Want to move funds into a high yield account? We salute your fiscal savvy! Work with an established CFA or CPA and raise money for your organization without making a single ask.

Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “Change is the only constant.” This is never more evident than in a nonprofit organization’s budget planning. Have a financial whiz review your operating budget, give it a careful reality check and a makeover for the coming fiscal year or quarter. This is a golden opportunity to uncover the discrepancies between your projected budget and actuals and discuss strategies for getting or staying in the ...

With one unforgettable image a talented visual artist can unlock a spectrum of powerful emotions: joy, hope, sadness, rage. When words fail it is the image that has the power to move us to action. Not convinced? Consider this. Work with an artist who can render your organization’s values and passions into this most potent of tools.

Got data and an audience to educate? Help them visualize it! An infographic adds glamour to weighty material in bite-sized chunks. This is a highly specialized skill and rocket fuel for your next presentation or campaign. Exhibit A: check out Catchafire’s Infographic on How It Works.

You’re doing important work and making the world a better place, but you’re having a hard time standing out in a crowded marketplace. Sound familiar? Here’s a hint: Just Do It! ™ Savvy logo design isn’t just for corporations with deep pockets anymore. A talented logo designer can distill your organization’s essence into an image that is simple, versatile and entirely unforgettable.

One great way to say “thanks for your support” is a coffee cup, green bag, ink pen or button. Emblazon with your logo and a message that will make your donor feel appreciated and market your brand at the same time. If you want to go above and beyond that personalized letter then this might be the project for you.

Picture this: it’s a starry night, the hors d'oeuvres arrive hot, the drinks are icy and the music’s not too loud or too quiet. Sounds perfect. Too bad the room’s half empty because the invitation didn’t spark your donor’s sense of fun and adventure. Avoid this unfortunate event season pitfall and bring in a crack designer to create the right Save the Date and ...

How many times have you clicked on a web page and spent full minutes trying to locate specific information that should have been immediately accessible? In technical jargon that navigational experience is called “User Interface” and executing it well is indispensable to a high functioning website. Whether you’re getting started with a web presence or looking to re-engineer, this project is a gateway to better communications with your time-pressed ...

Armed with a beautiful design that fits with your Visual Brand, scintillating copy and a road map for intuitive User Interface (UI) you are ready for the final phase before launching your glorious new WordPress website -- construction. Your pro bono professional designer brings it all together under one url and trains staff on how to update content.

In 1997 Crowdfunding was unheard of. Then a UK rock band called Marillion used it to outwit industry music labels, asking fans to underwrite a tour with small donations in exchange for first dibs on their new cd. Now it’s a familiar fundraising tool that even the President of the United States puts to good use. But it’s not as easy as it looks, requiring a motivated online ...

If your Fundraising Plan were a car, this would be like having a “40 Point Inspection”. One of our Professionals will perform a thorough analysis of your current strategy to determine what works and what needs improvement and then train you how to perform your own analyses in the future.

If your organization is membership driven then it’s critical to develop a smart strategy to target and acquire new members. Our pro bono professional will work with you to create a detailed report that includes recommendations on best methods for outreach (events, programs, customer service), innovative ways to stand out in the community and an eagle-eyed scrutiny of the current strengths and weaknesses of the competitive landscape.

If you have a critical pitch looming and limited time then this might be the project for you. Building on the philosophy of the Pro Pitching Intensive, this project is less intensive but still packs a punch. Whether your organization’s selected Executive is an old pro who needs to try out some new material or less confident and racing to get ready for a make-or-break presentation, this project offers ...

One of the most inspiring aspects of a nonprofit career is that at every level and you are united in your desire to change the world for the common good. But the best employees are set up to fail within a system in disarray. No matter the size of the organization, effective Human Resources Systems improve productivity and employee happiness. A professional with HR experience will review current practices and ...

Here is what we know about happy people: they learn quickly, make intelligent choices, think creatively, get along better with their co-workers and take fewer sick days. Bring in an expert for 4-6 Culture Coaching sessions and take the first step to transforming your staff into one that can’t wait for Monday to arrive.

You’ve all agreed the time has come and cleared your calendars. Now you must take a deep breath and dive into the Strategic Planning retreat. Consider a seasoned Professional to help you navigate this critically important and famously tricky nonprofit rite of passage. An expert facilitator with fresh eyes and ears can keep you stay the course to ensure the organization gets a powerful boost in the right direction.

A talented Annual Report copywriter can get to the heart of your organization’s success story with lean, mean writing that keeps your donors turning the pages for more.

If you feel your organization’s public face is a little behind the times then allow a Catchafire professional come to the rescue with a Branding Tune Up. Sharks must keep on moving forward and so do you.

Whether you have an old e-newsletter in desperate need of a face lift or you’re looking to transition from costly, clunky print to the immediate, budget friendly digital universe, this could be the project for you. Working with a Catchafire e-newsletter whiz you’ll get an inaugural copy of the new format with an updated template and a copywriting work over from the content you provide.

• A one page document that gives a clear and concise overview of your organization, its mission and its programs
• A one pager that can be used as a brand lens by all your employees (and shared with external stakeholders). It provides key messaging about your organization, its’ history, why it exists today, its vision for the future and how it will lead the effort in achieving that vision

When you talk about your work at cocktail parties, everyone leans in so they don’t miss a word. But by comparison your marketing materials are stiff and boring; your passion for the mission hasn’t translated to the printed page. Consider recruiting a trained storyteller to make your organization’s mission come to life through stories about the lives of individuals you serve.

A photo essay uses a carefully selected series of images and captions to set the scene, tell a story and evoke multiple emotions in the viewer. Here’s what we mean. A talented Catchafire photographer can help you realized this evocative tool for your organization.

Communications materials manage the public's perception of an organization. Consistent, compelling messaging is crucial to effective media and public relations outreach. The focus of this project is to review an organization's existing media and communications documents and ensure that an organization's message is delivered effectively via marketing materials, organization background documents, presentations, speeches, photos, videos, and more.

You have the scoop; an upcoming event, program or product launch and you want to let the media know. Sounds like you need a Catchafire Pro Bono PR Maven! A well-crafted Press Release isn’t just a who, what, when and where. It’s also a why: a clever, tightly worded pitch with the newsworthy angle that will grab the journalist’s attention so they can take it from there ...

As humans, we thrive on connection and community. In fact, we need it to survive. Social media provides your organization with multiple, interwoven platforms for spontaneous connections that are ever on the precipice of that elusive phenomenon: “going viral." If you have a large or mid-sized campaign on the horizon (an event, fundraising campaign or action alert) bring in one of our professionals to design and launch a campaign and ...

Just like a great stock portfolio, the best Boards are diversified. By identifying and recruiting members with a strategic blend of skills, talents, passions and connections you will ensure your organization is expertly advised at every level.

You had an inkling that became a thought. That thought has now developed into a full scale model and you’re right to be excited! But before you leap, consider having a financial whiz perform a Market Analysis. You’ll sleep better knowing the rest of the world agrees that it’s the best idea since sliced bread.

The good part is, you’ve come a long way, baby! The harder part is that now you need to revisit your Mission and Vision. When the time has come for a growth spurt, it’s a good idea for any organization to bring in an expert to facilitate productive discussions with key stakeholders so you can all get back to the business of making the world a better place.

Really, is there anything Google can’t do? Google Apps for Business is a suite of cloud-based technology that makes it easy for you to collaborate with your colleagues. The suite includes domain name, email addresses, storage drive, calendars, spreadsheets and word processing designed to allow you to work anywhere. We suggest poolside!

Now that you’ve got your data safely migrated to Salesforce it’s just hanging out waiting for you in the cloud. Time to get you and your staff up and running. Bring in a Salesforce expert for a full day of training and you’ll be on your way.