Nonprofit Resources Beyond Grants
We care deeply about the success of the nonprofit sector and its ability to implement community-led solutions.
In addition to our grantmaking, we offer resources to help our nonprofit partners across the state build capacity to fulfill your mission.
Catchafire
Our foundation partners with Catchafire to offer Minnesota nonprofits a way to connect with volunteers who can provide expertise and complete short-term projects for nonprofits in a variety of areas.
Catchafire is an online platform that matches skilled professional volunteers with nonprofits to help them increase their capacity and achieve their missions. Through Catchafire, nonprofits can schedule a phone call with an expert in a particular field or have volunteers complete a project. Project examples include creating a new logo, developing a marketing or fundraising strategy, database training, financial planning or budgeting.
Since April 2018, our foundation has made it possible for hundreds of nonprofits across the state to access Catchafire. Nonprofits have gained tremendous value through the short-term projects and calls, with services adding up to $4.2 million in value through Catchafire as of May 2023.
Watch How Catchafire Works
Interested in Catchafire?
We offer Catchafire resources to nonprofits around the state of Minnesota.
Is your nonprofit organization interested in using the Catchafire platform? Contact us by email to learn more about this capacity building resource.
“This experience has been wonderful for our nonprofit. To have our promotional materials professionally done and to have someone take the time to update our volunteer handbook is wonderful.”
Dawn L. Selle, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Director of External Affairs
Measuring the Impact
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