Skilled volunteers, no cost: Catchafire adds grant-focused projects for AHW Partners. April 2, 2026 Posted by AHW Endowment The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is committed to strengthening the organizations working to improve the health and well-being of Wisconsin residents - and that work extends beyond funding. Through AHW's partnership with Catchafire, a skills-based volunteering platform, all AHW-funded partners - both community-led organizations and MCW researchers - and Wisconsin health departments have free access to a network of nearly 90,000 professionals ready to lend their expertise for virtual, high-impact support. Free Expert Support for AHW Partners and Local Health Departments Catchafire connects organizations with skilled volunteers across a wide range of disciplines, including marketing, IT, finance, design, fundraising, human resources, and more. Organizations can choose from 150+ ready-to-go projects or arrange one-on-one consultations for quick expert advice. On average, organizations are matched with a volunteer within five days of posting a project. Since 2022, AHW-supported organizations have saved more than $677,000 in resources and benefited from more than 2,500 volunteer hours through this collaboration. Curious what that looks like in practice? See how AHW partners are using Catchafire to move their missions forward: * AHW Partner Uses Free Resource to Amplify Health Messaging * AHW Grantee Taps Free Consulting Services to Transform Operations * AHW-Funded Partner Strengthens Workforce Impact with Skilled Volunteer Support New: Grant Support Projects Now Available For organizations working to sustain and grow their programs, grants are often a primary and highly competitive source of funding. But the grant process is demanding. Researching the right funders, developing compelling proposals, and submitting polished applications requires time, skill, and bandwidth that lean teams don't always have. A missed opportunity or a weak application can mean the difference between a program moving forward or losing traction. For these reasons, Catchafire recently launched five new, pre-scoped projects, specifically designed to support grant-seeking organizations, a first for the platform. These projects are available now to all eligible AHW-funded partners and local health departments at no cost: * Grant Readiness: Assess your organization's readiness to apply for grants and identify gaps to address before you start. * Grant Prospect Research: Get help identifying funders that align with your mission and priorities. * Grant Proposal Template Development: Work with a volunteer to build reusable proposal templates tailored to your organization. * Proposal Review: Have a skilled volunteer review a draft proposal and provide constructive feedback before you submit. * Grant Application Review: Get a thorough review of a complete grant application to strengthen your final submission. Together, these projects cover the full arc of the grant process - so whether your organization is just beginning to explore grant funding or is already deep in the application process, there's a project designed to meet you where you are. Getting Started with Catchafire AHW wants to make sure every eligible organization is taking full advantage of this resource. Once registered, you can post as many projects as you'd like, and a Catchafire nonprofit advisor is available to help you navigate the platform and make the most of your membership. If you haven't registered yet, or if it's been a while since you've logged in, now is a great time to explore everything Catchafire has to offer. Visit info.ahwendowment.org/catchafire to register or log in today.

Dominion Energy partners with Catchafire to provide nonprofit support. On any given day, a local nonprofit might be juggling far more than its mission. A staff member could be troubleshooting a website issue in the morning, drafting donor materials after lunch, and squeezing in strategic planning long after the doors close. For many organizations, the work never stops, but the capacity to strengthen operations often falls to the bottom of the list. Grants help keep the critical programs running, but what nonprofits really need is year-round support that builds long-term resilience. That's why Dominion Energy is partnering with Catchafire to provide capacity building support to nonprofits across the communities it serves. This collaboration underscores Dominion Energy's commitment to going beyond the grant, ensuring that local organizations have the tools, expertise, and strategic support needed to thrive and create lasting change. Year-round support that builds long-term resilience beyond the grant Through this initiative, Dominion Energy's grantees and partners gain free access to Catchafire's network of skilled professional volunteers. Nonprofits can connect with experts to complete more than 150 types of projects, from website development and strategic planning to marketing, finance, operations, and storytelling, at no cost to the organizations. "Catchafire gives nonprofits access to the kind of specialized support that can transform their work. It helps organizations grow their capacity, strengthen their operations, and stay focused on what matters most - their mission." - Kelly Thomasson, Executive Director, Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation This partnership strengthens the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation's mission to support basic human needs, community vitality, education, and environmental stewardship. In 2025 alone, the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation invested $13.6 million in its communities, but recognized that funding alone isn't enough. Many nonprofits lack the budget for specialized staff or consultants, leaving mission-critical needs unmet. By leveraging Catchafire's platform, Dominion Energy is providing a scalable, data-driven solution that enhances the long-term impact of its philanthropic investments. The program saves nonprofits thousands in professional service fees while helping build stronger, more resilient organizations. The impact of skills-based volunteering on nonprofits Virtual, skills-based volunteers are off to a fast start supporting nonprofits. At Heart Math Tutoring, an organization helping students build confidence and strong math foundations, the staff recently connected with a volunteer content specialist in Philadelphia. That volunteer donated her time to help the organization elevate its donor materials, transforming a storytelling challenge into a powerful fundraising asset. The project not only saved Heart Math Tutoring thousands of dollars, but it also empowered the organization to share its mission more effectively, secure vital funding, and expand its impact. It's a clear demonstration of how going "beyond the grant" can help nonprofits grow in ways that are both strategic and sustainable.