Ready to post a project? Let's do it!

Things to know before reading:

We've divided our project menu into 8 broad categories:

We've found that these categories represent the most common needs of nonprofits. Select each category to see different bite-sized projects that you can complete:

See a project of interest? Select "More Details" to learn more about it, and "Get Started" to post it!

Have an idea of what type of project you want to post? Enter in 1-2 keywords into the search bar to see related projects!

*Having trouble finding the right project for your needs? Check out our Needs Assessment!

Once you've selected a project that meets your needs, click the blue Post This Project button to begin the posting process:

For every project, we've already outlined the final deliverables - but if there's anything extra you'd like to request, feel free to add it to your Add details about what you need section.

The Resources section shows potential volunteers that you're prepared to prioritize and support them in completing a successful project.

You can either fill in the blanks, or write your own list of resources.

Help volunteers understand why this project is so important to your organization, and how it will help in the long run in your Impact section. This will motivate them to apply!
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For every project, we've also estimated the amount of money it would cost to hire a consultant to complete the work. Finish the sentence to let volunteers know what you could do with those extra funds, and help them understand the potential impact of their work.

The last piece of your project post is to upload a cover photo. Instead of adding your logo here, pick a compelling photograph that will draw volunteers' attention. As always, feel free to scroll over to the yellow question mark on the right hand side for tips as well as a preview of how your cover photo will appear to volunteers.

This field is optional - but we recommend you fill it out! This will help potential volunteers see a glimpse of who you are, and make them excited to work with you.

Ensuring that your profile information is up to date is an essential opportunity to let volunteers put a face to the name of your project, literally! Your profile picture and organization logo are both easy ways to inspire volunteers to apply for your project.

💡 Tip: If your organization is hoping to update its logo, check out our Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project!

Before your project goes live, you'll have a chance to review your whole post. Check for any typos or inconsistencies - make sure you appear professional to potential volunteers.

Once you feel good about your project, click Post this Project in the bottom right corner to make it live! Expect to receive your first applicant within 5 days. Every time a volunteer applies, we'll send you an email from [email protected]. To ensure you find the right volunteer for your needs, we find our matching process can take anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks.

💡 Tip: After posting your project, you can use our Request a Volunteer tool to browse through profiles of highly qualified volunteers and request that they apply to your post. This can help speed up your match time!

Our team keeps a close eye on our marketplace so we can understand which projects are working well, and which projects need to be tweaked or removed if they aren't resulting in successful matches. We're also constantly adding new projects to meet the evolving needs of nonprofits. This is why your feedback is always welcome!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected], or click the blue chat bubble at the bottom of your screen.