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Nonprofit capacity building

Nonprofit capacity building on Catchafire

Catchafire helps grantmakers go beyond the grant, invest in community capacity building, and drive impact.

Capacity building program and platform overview

Microvolunteering and consultation calls
Microvolunteering 

Your nonprofit partners can quickly get advice on pressing questions with minimal effort, allowing staff to receive valuable insights that help expand community programs.

Full-length projects
Full-length projects

Within 5 minutes, nonprofits can post a project and receive support in key areas like strategic planning, marketing, finance, and IT.

Board service
Board service

Nonprofits can source volunteers on Catchafire to join their board, investing in deeper relationships that build long-term impact. 

In-person volunteering
In-person volunteering

Nonprofits can post in-person volunteer opportunities to connect with local volunteers and residents, building long-term connections and impact in their community.

Nonprofit advisement
Nonprofit advisement

Our nonprofit engagement team brings decades of experience, providing monthly training, 1:1 support, and networking opportunities with other nonprofit leaders.

Direct donations
Direct donations

Nonprofits can receive financial contributions through their Catchafire profile, promoting financial sustainability and new revenue streams.

“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
Vice President for Community Investment
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

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Nonprofit capacity building

The benefits of nonprofit capacity building

Nonprofit capacity building
Build organizational resiliency

By supporting organizational capacity building, grantmakers empower nonprofits to improve their infrastructure, making them more effective in fulfilling their missions. This equips nonprofits with the resources to remain agile in response to economic shifts, policy changes, or unexpected crises.

Community impact
Scale your community impact

Investing in capacity building resources like Catchafire helps nonprofits scale their programs and meet timely community needs. Embrace trust-based philanthropy, allowing nonprofits to tell you what they need and meet them in the moment.

Nonprofit capacity building
Improve impact measurement 

By building capacity in data collection and analysis, nonprofits can better track their outcomes, demonstrating the real-world impact of their programs and making it easier for grantmakers to assess effectiveness. Catchafire’s reporting tools provide real-time data to see the impact of your investment at any time.

“The big advantage of having access to Catchafire has been the opportunity to get our teams to really think about those projects they want to deliver, but haven’t started because of a lack of expertise or time. It's really encouraging blue sky thinking.”

  
  
Wendy Bray
Head of Corporate Partnerships
Child Bereavement UK

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Obici Healthcare Foundation unites with Catchafire to offer nonprofit capacity building

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Frequently asked questions

What is capacity building for nonprofits?

Capacity building for nonprofits refers to the process of developing and strengthening an organization's internal capabilities—such as leadership, operational efficiency, technology, and sustainability—so they can better achieve their mission and scale their impact.

How to build capacity in nonprofit organizations using Catchafire?

Catchafire helps nonprofits build capacity by connecting them with skilled volunteers who provide expertise in areas like strategic planning, marketing, financial management, and technology. Through these skills-based volunteer engagements, nonprofits receive pro bono support to enhance their operations and strengthen their organizational capacity.

Who is funding capacity building in nonprofits? Who are some of Catchafire’s partners? 

Many foundations, corporate donors, and grantmaking organizations fund capacity building for nonprofits. Some notable funders include Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Patagonia, Archstone Foundation, and Boehringer Ingelheim. 

What is capacity building in nonprofit organizations?

Capacity building in nonprofit organizations involves improving key operational areas such as leadership, governance, program delivery, and financial sustainability, enabling the organization to increase its effectiveness and long-term impact.

What is capacity building funding for nonprofits?

Capacity building funding for nonprofits refers to grants and financial support specifically aimed at strengthening an organization's infrastructure, such as investing in staff training, technology upgrades, or leadership development, rather than funding direct program activities.

What is considered nonprofit capacity building?

Nonprofit capacity building includes activities that improve the organization's ability to fulfill its mission more effectively, such as enhancing leadership skills, upgrading systems and technology, building a stronger board, improving fundraising strategies, or increasing financial sustainability.

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