Give Your Skills For Good
That's where you come in. By volunteering for a project, or even just getting on a phone call to provide advice, you are giving so much more than your time. You are supporting organizational growth, which enables nonprofits to have an even greater social good impact.
Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. received an application from Mariam for a Print Materials Design project.
Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. received an application from Joshua for a Print Materials Design project.
AFK - Working With Disability received an application from Mariama Ryana for a Translation project.
Alamos ICT Solutions received an application from Cliff for a Website Technical Updates project.
Gbemibori from BMGA Foundation listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Laila matched with Gbemibori from BMGA Foundation for a Human Resources consultation call!
Gbemibori from BMGA Foundation listed a HR Policy Writing project.
Alamos ICT Solutions received an application from Stanley for a Website Technical Updates project.
Center for Communication received an application from Karla for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Karen matched with Shanita from Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. for a Board Assessment project!
Amy from United Arts of Central Florida listed a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Alamos ICT Solutions received an application from Felix for a Website Technical Updates project.
Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. received an application from Ayatalla for a Print Materials Design project.
AFK - Working With Disability received an application from Ozgur for a Translation project.
Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. received an application from Renée for a Print Materials Design project.
Alamos ICT Solutions received an application from Derick for a Website Technical Updates project.
Alamos ICT Solutions received an application from Richard for a Website Technical Updates project.
Center for Communication received an application from Deval for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Institute for Local Government (ILG) received an application from Tiffany for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Confident Queen Collective received an application from Tiffany for a Finance consultation call.
Trillium House received an application from Tiffany for a Finance consultation call.
Tonucci matched with Moses Sawa from Alamos ICT Solutions for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Center for Communication received an application from Yusuf for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Mike matched with Shanita from Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. for a Fundraising Plan Assessment project!
AFK - Working With Disability received an application from Barkin for a Translation project.
Karen matched with Gloria from Take The Lead Women for an Email Marketing Copywriting project!
Carrie matched with Shanita from Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Marcus from Direct Assistant International Organization listed a Website consultation call.
Shannen matched with Marcus from Direct Assistant International Organization for a Website consultation call!
Shanita from Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. listed a Print Materials Design project.
Direct Assistant International Organization received an application from Excellent for a Website consultation call.
Tarner Community Project received an application from Hope for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Direct Assistant International Organization received an application from Victoria for a Website consultation call.
Wisconsin Medical Society received an application from Tiffany for a Human Resources consultation call.
Center for Communication received an application from Neal for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
AFK - Working With Disability received an application from Ahmad for a Translation project.
Tarner Community Project received an application from Araki for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Babarita matched with Marcus from Direct Assistant International Organization for a Website consultation call!
Shashi from AFK - Working With Disability listed a Translation project.
Community Hero Action Group (501c3) and Community Hero Impact Alliance (501c4) received an application from Tiffany for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Center for Communication received an application from Alessandra for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Richard matched with Marcus from Direct Assistant International Organization for a Website consultation call!
Chizindu matched with Marcus from Direct Assistant International Organization for a Website consultation call!
Tarner Community Project received an application from Nell for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Direct Assistant International Organization received an application from Irewolede for a Website consultation call.
Creative Institute received an application from Tiffany for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Center for Communication received an application from Archana for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Pangea Legal Services received an application from Tiffany for a Finance consultation call.
American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions received an application from Tiffany for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
AFK - Working With Disability received an application from ?lknur for a Translation project.
How It Works
1. Browse
Explore projects and questions posted by nonprofits based on your skills and causes you are passionate about.2. Apply
Submit your application and resume to let the nonprofit know you are interested.3. Match
When you and the organization decide it's a good fit, start working together!Two ways to share your skills!
Consultation Calls
Projects
Great Connections Are Made Here
How Laila K. helped BMGA Foundation
How Karen H. helped Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc.
How Tonucci G. helped Alamos ICT Solutions
How Karen W. helped Take The Lead Women
How Summer Y. helped Suitup Incorporated
How Elyse C. helped Creative Nomads
How Damiene C. helped Adjoin
How Iris G. helped Special Olympics Arizona, Inc.
How Thomas N. helped Back to Healing
What Other Volunteers are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
New around here? Start with the basics.
Serve2Gether Consulting+ is a skills based volunteering program where colleagues have an opportunity to donate their professional skills through virtual projects that provide critical, capacity-building support for nonprofit organizations. These meaningful volunteer projects enable colleagues to use their core competencies and specialized skills in a different environment to deliver valuable support to a nonprofit in need.
The program is open all American Express colleagues globally.
Colleagues who plan on participating in Serve2Gether Consulting+ should have a discussion with their manager about whether or not it is acceptable to participate during work hours.
Yes, colleagues must secure their manager’s approval prior to participating in any volunteer activity that occurs during work hours, even if the event is company-sponsored.
Visit https://amex.catchafire.org/ to complete your volunteer profile. Once you have created a profile and registered to the site, you can search for available projects or one-hour phone consultations by filtering based on your skills and cause areas of interest. Recommendations will also be sent to you via email. If you match with a project, there will be a mutual interview between you and the non-profit to ensure the right fit.
If you need help deciding if a project is right for you, feel free to email Catchafire at [email protected].
Each project varies in size, but the average project represents a 1-50 hour commitment over the course of two to three months. Nonprofits develop their project requirements through the predesigned project templates and the process is scoped out and supported to ensure a positive experience for both colleagues and nonprofits. Project examples include but are not limited to creating a marketing strategy, writing an annual report or designing a talent recruitment strategy.
An opportunity for colleagues to volunteer just one hour by sharing their expertise via phone with a nonprofit that has posted a question or challenge on the Serve2Gether Consulting+ volunteer platform. A phone consultation is a great way to start volunteering with Serve2Gether Consulting+!
If there are volunteer opportunities available in your region, you'll have the option to filter by location. However, since all Catchafire engagements are meant to be completed virtually, we encourage you to focus on finding projects that best fit your skills & interests, regardless of location.
Each project varies in size, but the average project represents a 1- 50 hour commitment over the course of two to three months. Volunteers are encouraged to work with the nonprofit to develop an agreed-upon implementation schedule and align on deadlines during the interview and planning stage. This ensures that all parties are clear from the outset - it is important to be realistic about the time available to dedicate to this work.
Yes, if you are confident of managing several work plans and deadlines, but it is recommended that colleagues start out by doing one project for their first experience.
Yes, just decide who you would like to work with at American Express, and once you have their commitment, determine which one of you will act as the project lead – that is the person that will go through the application process on the Serve2Gether Consulting+ volunteer platform. Please include the member(s) of your team in your application to the nonprofit’s project, and ensure that all members of your team will be able to attend any interview that may occur once you have submitted your application.
The nonprofit will review your application and may invite you to participate in a phone interview if they think it will be a good fit. If so, you will be contacted by Catchafire to schedule the call. Nonprofits are encouraged to decide promptly, but there is no set timeline for when they will reply.
After the interview, you can log into your account dashboard and ACCEPT or PASS on the match. Once both parties accept, you are officially matched and can begin the project. If you need to exchange any materials or have follow-up conversations to determine if it is a good fit after the interview, you are encouraged to do so. Your whole matching experience is guided from first applying to post-match.
Yes, colleagues may nominate nonprofits with which they have a strong relationship to be included in the Serve2Gether Consulting+ volunteer program by filling out this form - http://bit.ly/amex_catchafire. Once an organization has been nominated, the nonprofit with be reviewed and if eligible, will receive an invitation from the Serve2Gether Consulting+ team.
Catchafire is committed to making sure everyone who wants to volunteer their skills can do so. If you are having trouble finding a project that fits, feel free to contact Catchafire at [email protected] for help.
About American Express Serve2Gether Consulting+
American Express has created the Serve2Gether Consulting+ program to connect our talented colleagues with nonprofits. This resource provides nonprofits with professional support on over 120+ different types of projects in areas like marketing, web development, operations, and strategy.
You will work with subject-matter experts to achieve tangible deliverables (i.e., Excel training, leadership coaching, copywriting), answers to burning questions and/or solve organizational challenges.
Nonprofit effectiveness is important to American Express, and we believe that one of the best ways to improve our community is by strengthening and supporting nonprofits doing smart, innovative work all over the world. Our colleague volunteer network is made up of talented professionals who are passionate about working with social good organizations to enhance the significant difference they are already making in the community.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]