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Should my Organization Utilize More Skills Based/Pro Bono Volunteers?

Published on 2/6/2020

According to Global Giving.org, on LinkedIn alone, there are more than four million professionals who want to use their skills for good through volunteering. Of those members, 61 percent are mid-level managers or above, and they are employed in various industries, including IT, marketing and advertising, and financial services.

Nonprofits can engage professionals for a variety of pro bono services, ranging from consultation calls to long-term projects. Below is a small sampling of projects:

Marketing: Branding, messaging, graphic design (logo, brochure)
Human Resources: Board development, employee handbook, performance management, culture coaching
Technology: Systems review/audit, website development
Finance: Auditing, earned income plan

No matter the size of your organization or the challenges you encounter, you can use the help of these skilled volunteers to tackle your projects head on.

According to the 2016 State of Pro Bono Service Survey, 95 percent of nonprofit professionals report that pro bono service improved their organization’s effectiveness. 2016 State of Pro Bono Survey

Before working with volunteers, review GlobalGiving’s blog on maximizing your nonprofit's volunteer program. Once you have a project in mind, you can find volunteer professionals by posting projects on any of these online platforms: GlobalGivingTime, VolunteerMatch, LinkedIn Volunteers, Catchafire, and Taproot+.

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