CATCHAFIREWhere Talent Meets PurposeMedia InquiriesContact our Storytelling Officer, Hayley Samuelsonhsamuelson@catchafire.org646.205.9500 (Keep in mind our Headquarters are in NYC, so we run on EST)What is Catchafire?Catchafire matches professionals who want to give their skills with nonprofits who desperately need them. Weare the largest online provider of pro bono, connecting talented individuals with purpose-driven organizationsdaily on well-scoped, discrete projects. We also help companies effectively develop and scale skills-basedemployee volunteer programs.Check out a quick video overview here.Why do nonprofits and social enterprises use Catchafire?Nonprofits use Catchafire to connect to our community of talented professionals and quality nonprofits. Oncethey identify their primary areas of need, they seek to get matched with a professional whose work will bolstertheir organization. For nonprofits, value is created through discrete deliverables, strategic advice, systemsimplementation, and knowledge transfer.What type of projects does Catchafire offer?Our projects run the gambit, ranging from finance, marketing, and communications to design, strategy, andtechnology. Projects are matched based on a nonprofits needs, and a professionals acumen, cause interests andtime availability. For a full list of projects, check out our Project Menu.Catchafire StatsCurrently, our nationwide community consists of over 13,000 professionals and 3,000 registered nonprofits.To date, Catchafire Consultants have volunteered 45,000 Hours resulting in $11 Million in direct savings for thenonprofits we work with.Notable PressDonating the professional skills they are trying to hone, even in short blocks of time, is a way for 20-somethings todo good for both their chosen causes and careers. --Wall Street JournalWhat amounts to an eHarmony for not-for profits.--Fast CompanyHere youre meeting people who have a passion for what they do...you feel youre helping make a change. --NYTimesAn innovative for-profit company that excels in corporate and non-profit volunteer matching.--ForbesAlleviateyour soul-crushing guilt by giving back.-- CNNThought LeadershipThe New Giving will Transform Philanthropy on GOODCharitable giving is a part of life for most Americans. 65 percent of households with incomes less than $100,000donate, and 98 percent of high net worth households donate. I predict that the future of giving is getting evenbrighter. I think that more Americans will give, and I think that more Americans will give more and smarter.Generosity Series on FastCo.ExistA multi-month celebration and investigation of bold generosity with the goal of understanding its causes, its benefits,and how to inspire more giving. Well be interviewing a long list of impressive change makers who have demonstratedtheir generosity through acts of service, rather than exclusively through deep-pocketed philanthropy.Follow #CatchafireCSR on twitter for a curated list of what we find to be the most compelling ideas inCSR today.Impact on ConsultantsCatchafire is a very simple, uncluttered way to get a good job done. I love the fact that the organizations arevetted. I also appreciate the good balance Catchafire maintains between managing the volunteer-organizationrelationships and letting us handle the details of the project on our own.~ Maria,Creative Director,6 Projects CompletedI like to know that beyond my full-time job, I can use and improve my professional skills while helping others. I alsothink that the donation of your time and skills is more meaningful and rewarding than giving money. TheCatchafire projects have truly been mutually beneficial.~ Samantha, Senior Marketing Analyst at American Express, 5 Projects CompletedImpact on NonprofitsCatchafires concept, is terrific. We all wrestle with having enough resources to get done what we need to and weare tremendously grateful to Catchafire for connecting us with Paul, hes impressive, highly dedicated and hasbecome a member of the team.Its a huge difference to work with someone who has such in-depth knowledge.~Susan Schwartz, Communications Director, MOUSECatchafire fills an important role in the social sector. As a young social-enterprise start-up, Prosperity Candlestruggled with our limited resources and huge ambitions. Catchafire offered a perfect solution--with a smallinvestment we can get fantastic talent that truly delivers on the proposed scope. The service removes so many ofthe unknowns involved in recruiting volunteers and interns.~Siiri Morely, Founder of Prosperity CandleA little background on our founder & CEO, Rachael ChongRachael is a social entrepreneur and a visionary leader. At the age of 24, alongside Susan Davis, Rachael helpedstart up BRAC USA by strategically utilizing pro bono talent. Fresh off this success, Rachael founded Catchafire in2009 with a vision to create a more efficient and effective social good sector, and a world where it iscommonplace to serve for the greater good. Rachael has a Masters of Public Policy Degree from Duke Universityand graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College at Columbia University. Born in Australia, Rachael grew upall over Asia. She loves all things outdoors, cycling, yoga and music festivals.The rest of our Leadership team consists of Lead Software Engineer Jared Nuzolillo, Product Lead Chris Maguire,and VP of Operations Scott Smith. As one of the first engineers at Etsy.com, Jared served as senior softwareengineer before going on to help build educational nonprofit, parachutes.org. A serial entepeneur, Chrisco-founded Etsy.com and served as its Director of Software Development before going onto foundingPostling.com. Scott began his career as a trader at Goldman Sachs before becoming a Portfolio Manager atBlueMountain Capital, a NY-based hedge fund.Meet the rest of our wonderful team here.How we got our start...Before there was Catchafire, Rachael Chong, was a successful investment banker looking to give back to hercommunity in a meaningful way. One day, her firm offered a volunteer opportunity to help build a house in theBronx. As Rachael's 5'2" frame slowly hauled lumber across the schoolyard, she realized that she wasn'tvolunteering in the most effective way. So, she spent the next six months looking for a better way to volunteer hertime. Rachael was shocked at the lack of opportunities to volunteer her hard-earned skills and expertise.Frustrated by her inability to serve the greater good while juggling a demanding career, Rachael left the corporateworld for the nonprofit one.A couple years later, Rachael was tasked with the challenge to help start up the US affiliate of BRAC, one of thelargest nonprofit organizations in the world. To accomplish this daunting task with limited staff and budget,Rachael had to think of inventive ways to use her resources. She turned to her network of friends and formercolleagues, getting each to volunteer their time and expertise on short-term, discrete, and individual projects. Bydoing this, Rachael helped to free up the time of BRAC USA's full-time staff to raise millions of dollars in theorganization's first year.After her success at BRAC, shefounded Catchafire with the goal of making it easy for every professional to givetheir skills (without having to quit their well-paying jobs) and to make it easy for every nonprofit & socialenterprise to leverage the goodwill of professionals.More FAQWe are proud to be a part of the following communities:Certified B Corporations are a type of corporation that use the power of business to solve social andenvironmental problems. They work to create greater economic opportunity, strengthen local communities andpreserve our environment. B Corps meet rigorous, independent social and environmental performance standards.They are certified by BLab, a nonprofit organization, the same way Transfair certifies Fair Trade coffee or USGBCcertifies green buildings. Through a companys B Impact Assessment, anyone can access performance data aboutthe social and environmental practices that stand behind their products.What does it mean to be Made in NY?This little mark certifies that we are a member of New Yorks vibrant and blossoming tech community. Wereceived this certification because we fit the following requirements: Over 75% of our development is in New York City Catchafires site receives at least 10K users/monthly visitors