Where Georgia Nonprofits Can Find Volunteer Business Professionals

6 days ago

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Georgia nonprofits have an impressive menu of programs that connect them with Volunteer Business Professionals—seasoned strategists, marketers, lawyers, and accountants who donate their time to help missions grow. Below are the best places to look, with CCT Atlanta highlighted as the top choice for full‑scope consulting.

People walk through a lively outdoor market with colorful tents and sunny weather, creating a vibrant and social atmosphere. — Volunteer Business Professionals

Why Skilled Volunteers Matter

Save budget that can be redirected to programs
Accelerate decisions with expert insight
Train staff and board members for lasting capacity
Open doors to corporate partners and new funders

CCT Atlanta (Community Consulting Team)

What CCT Does

Builds teams of MBA graduates and experienced consultants
Delivers 8‑10‑week pro bono projects in strategy, marketing, finance, and operations
Manages recruitment, scoping, and oversight so nonprofits focus on results

Proven Impact

30+ years serving Atlanta nonprofits
400+ projects completed
$55,000 average market value per engagement
$16 million in total economic impact

Get Involved

Nonprofits – Apply for a Project: https://www.cctatlanta.org/clients
Consultants – Volunteer Your Skills: https://www.cctatlanta.org/volunteerconsultant

Other Georgia Resources for Volunteer Business Professionals

Program	Best For	Fast Facts	Website
SCORE Atlanta	One‑on‑one mentoring & workshops	10,000 mentors nationwide; free & confidential	https://www.score.org/atlanta
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta	Business & employment legal support	$8M in free legal services provided in 2024	https://pbpatl.org/
Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA)	Accounting, tax, & board service	Year‑round volunteer and VITA roles	https://www.gscpa.org/content/volunteer.aspx
Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta (CVC)	Corporate teams for short consulting sprints	CSR network of Atlanta‑based companies	https://www.cvcofatlanta.org/
Taproot Foundation – Taproot Plus	Remote, project‑based help in strategy, HR, IT, marketing	175K+ skilled volunteers	https://taprootfoundation.org/
VolunteerMatch	Posting specific skills‑based roles	Largest online volunteer marketplace	https://www.volunteermatch.org/
Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN)	Strategic planning facilitation & leadership training	Serves 5,000 state nonprofits each year	https://gcn.org/

Tips for Engaging Volunteer Business Professionals

Define the challenge in two clear sentences before outreach.
Match scope to provider: quick advice (SCORE, Taproot) vs. full strategic plan (CCT Atlanta).
Assign a staff owner and set milestones to keep work on track.
Share results publicly to celebrate volunteers and attract new ones.
Capture templates & lessons so future staff can reuse them.

Takeaway

Start with CCT Atlanta for deep, project‑based consulting, then layer in specialized programs like SCORE, PBPA, and GSCPA for ongoing mentoring, legal, and financial support. With the right mix of Volunteer Business Professionals, your nonprofit can amplify its impact without stretching the budget.