give what you're good at: go pro bono with catchafire

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Give What You’re Good At: Go Pro Bono with Catchafire


About Catchafire

Mission: To improve the quality of the volunteer experience by providing pro bono opportunities for skilled professionals.

Vision: To make it easy for every professional to use their skills for good, and to make it easy for every nonprofit and social enterprise to access and effectively use pro bono as a way to build capacity within their organization.

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NY Creative Interns is dedicated to enabling college students and recent grads to find

internships, mentors, and inspiration through networking and meetups.



We are proud to be hosted by The Morris + King Company, a public relations firm with deep expertise in strategic marketing and branding.



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Cool people in the room. Introductions. Who You Are. One Random Thing.



Discover how pro bono work can effectively contribute towards your professional development.

Arm you with tools and resources to successfully leverage your pro bono experience to gain employment or clients.

Explore Pro Bono Opportunities with Social Good Organizations.

Engage with like-minded people over wine.

Our Goal


Understanding motivations and goals

Motivators1. Values2. Career Development3. Social Interaction4. Recognition5. Understanding6. Self-Esteem7. Personal connection

1. Make a difference2. Hone and develop skills3. Meet or work w/ new people4. Be rewarded for service5. Gain perspective6. Feel valuable7. Give in remembrance of

Goals




How can you use Pro Bono Work towards professional development? [Brainstorm and Present]

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• Refine skill sets in real-live projects • Sharpen project management skills• Develop leadership skills• Stay current and active • Strengthen Resume• Gain experience in different sectors: versatility• Networking Opportunities: Employment,

Clients, and Friends. • Build a portfolio and case study

Motivation: Professional Development



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Awesome Pro Bono Professionals



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Awesome Pro Bono Professionals



• Create a portfolio or case study• Define your strategy for success (Hire Me, Sales

Generation, Reputation Portfolio or Networking Portfolio)

• Update your resume• Social Media Case Study: Outline goals, objectives,

strategy, tactics and results. • Promote and leverage your work: Use multiple

platforms.

Capture your experience: Portfolio

Resource: http://bit.ly/jMlPM


About.me – Your Digital Resume Behance Profile – Creative Professional Platform

DeviantART: Online Portfolio TED



• Be passionate about your pro bono work • Tell a results-driven story: portfolio and case study • Communicate problem and how you solved it• Establish credibility and expertise• Educate client or employer about the process //

Teach them about language• Be honest if you are not the right fit for the job.• Build your personal brand (online)

Best Practices: How to Pitch



Pro Bono Seminar 101: Understand Your MotivationCulture of IntroductionsAmplify Thank You via Social MediaHighlighting your work and impact via BlogsBe a referenceInvite to special networking and industry eventsFeature Pro Bono on their websiteCatchafire Blog, Social Media, and Website HighlightWritten or LinkedIn Recommendation

How Catchafire Can Help?



Per Scholas: Graphic Design

MicroSociety: Social Media Plan

SWT Life: Crowdfunding

TalkAboutHealth: Website Design

Project Rousseau:Crowdfunding

NYAWC:Website Design



Develop your career by changing the world. Do good with what you are good at.


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