Team Impact Events allow employees to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and the causes they care about. This feature empowers teams to come together, propose volunteer initiatives, and collaborate with nonprofits to make a real difference.
How it works for employees:
Create your event proposal
Create your team's proposal by filling out the following information:
Number of people on your team
Availability
Skills & interests
The type of project you want to run
Additional details about your group and the type of impact you want to make with this event
Post your proposal
Once your event proposal is ready, submit it for nonprofits to view. Nonprofits will be able to browse and identify opportunities that align with their mission and current needs.
Connect with a nonprofit
Nonprofits interested in your event will reach out through our platform to express their interest. You’ll receive a message from them, allowing you to review their goals and explore how your team can collaborate to support their work.
Settle on the project details
Once you've chosen a nonprofit to work with, communicate with them to finalize the project details, including the scope, timeline, and specific tasks. Ensure that both your team and the nonprofit are aligned on the expectations and desired outcomes.
Make an impact
Once everything is in place, your team will collaborate with the nonprofit to bring the event to life. This is your opportunity to put your skills and passion into action and create a lasting impact in the community.
How it works for nonprofits:
Access the list of available team proposals, each highlighting the team's skills, interests, and availability. Look for proposals that align with your organization’s needs and the causes you support.
Send a message
When you find a team proposal that catches your eye, simply click the blue "I'm interested in the proposal" button to express your interest and start the conversation. Use this opportunity to explain how their skills could help further your mission.
Finalize the project
After aligning on the project guidelines, collaborate with the volunteer team to define the project scope and key details. Make sure both parties have a clear, shared understanding of the event’s goals and expectations to set the stage for a successful collaboration.
Collaborate
Once the project is finalized, collaborate with the team of volunteers to bring the event to life, ensuring a successful and impactful initiative for your nonprofit.
Key benefits:
For teams: Bring your collective skills together to support a cause that resonates with your values while strengthening team collaboration and morale.
For nonprofits: Access skilled teams ready to dedicate their time and expertise, helping to advance your organization’s mission through meaningful projects.
FAQs:
Q: When should I start planning my event?
A: We recommend planning an event at least 6 weeks before the scheduled date. Publish your project proposal early so that you have ample time to collect nonprofit interest and work out the details of your project.
Q: When should I recruit my team?
A: Catchafire helps create a project that’s suited to your team. Therefore, it’s useful to have a sense of your team size, skills, and interests at the start of the planning process. While most teams have a sense of their makeup at the start of the planning process, it is common for teams to finalize commitment once the project scope and date are set.
Q: How should I recruit a team?
A: Reach out to your colleagues! Your team can consist of coworkers in your own department, or you can reach out to coworkers in other departments to collaborate cross-departmentally. Emphasize the benefits of participating—like team-building, networking, and making a difference in the community.
Q: What types of events can we propose?
A: You can propose a wide variety of volunteer events. From skill-based initiatives like consulting and strategy development to hands-on events like community outreach, there’s flexibility in what you can create.
Q: How much time should my team allocate for a volunteer event?
A: Volunteer events can be as short as one hour. However, we highly recommend planning a half or full day (4-8 hours) for your event. This allows your team ample time to organize, align on the project scope, explore options, and ultimately deliver a meaningful impact for the nonprofit. For shorter events, thoughtful preparation is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly. We suggest designating a project lead to liaise with the nonprofit, fine-tune the event details, and ensure your team has everything they need well in advance.
Q: What if I want to work with a nonprofit that’s not currently on the platform?
A: At this time, you can only work with nonprofits that are currently on the platform. However, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to us at [email protected] with the name of the organization you’d like to work with, and we will explore the possibility of inviting them to join the platform. We’re always looking to expand our network and welcome new nonprofits!
Get started today
Ready to make a difference with your team? Create a Team Impact Event proposal today and connect with nonprofits that need your skills and passion. Together, you’ll bring change to the causes you care about!