Centro de Acopio para la Tarahumara
Location: Chihuahua, Mexico
Organization Description:
Centro de Acopio para la Tarahumara (CAPTAR A.C.) is an organization that supports community projects that seek the well-being of indigenous and mestizo groups in extreme poverty and marginalization in the Sierra Tarahumara, respecting their culture and worldview. Their main project is o bring sustainable access to safe drinking water through rainwater harvesting, a system for collecting and storing rainwater on the roof of houses. The water is then transported, filtered, and finally concentrated in a special storage tank, keeping it away from light and air, thereby preventing the growth of microorganisms.
Desired Nonprofit Consulting Services:
Grant Proposal Writing
Fundraising Databases/Constituent Relationship Management Software
Fund Development Plans
Skilled Volunteer Project Description:
Provide coaching on building long-term donor relationships and cultivating major gifts.
Share best practices in creating fundraising campaigns that resonate with global audiences.
Support them in building capacity for digital fundraising, including online giving platforms and donor management systems.
Help them design fundraising events and travel experiences that connect donors more deeply with their mission and communities.
Mentor their team on how to communicate the measurable social, environmental, and economic impact of their work in a way that inspires generosity and sustained support.
Benefits for Volunteers:
Field trip to program sites
Tours of local sites
Ground transportation
