Taproot Foundation in Chicago
“Thank you for volunteering your skills to strengthen nonprofits in Chicago-land! Our programs launched in Chicago in 2006, and have since expanded to six counties. We’ve built an amazing community of volunteers from the North side to the South side. If you haven’t signed up to volunteer, simply review our volunteer information and complete a profile online. Do it pro bono!"
Local Events
Volunteer Orientation
You must be invited to attend orientation – complete a profile online to be eligible. Upcoming orientations:
You must be invited to attend orientation – complete a profile online to be eligible. Upcoming orientations:
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CTA:
The Microsoft Technology Center is conveniently located a half block north from the Clark and Lake “L” station in downtown Chicago (on the east side of the street). This station serves all “L” trains in the city. Parking: Public parking is available on Clark Street directly across from the building at 203 N. LaSalle Street. There’s also a Lake Street entrance to the same parking facility. Parking is approximately U.S. $21.00 a day and is not reimbursed by Taproot Foundation. - There is no need to use the buzzer- please let yourself in!
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CTA:
The Microsoft Technology Center is conveniently located a half block north from the Clark and Lake “L” station in downtown Chicago (on the east side of the street). This station serves all “L” trains in the city. Parking: Public parking is available on Clark Street directly across from the building at 203 N. LaSalle Street. There’s also a Lake Street entrance to the same parking facility. Parking is approximately U.S. $21.00 a day and is not reimbursed by Taproot Foundation. - There is no need to use the buzzer- please let yourself in!
Tuesday April 15th, 6 – 8 pm
Microsoft Technology Center
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60601
(Located at Wacker and Clark, in the United Building on the Chicago River.)
Wednesday, April 23rd, 12-1:30 pm
Taproot Foundation- Chicago
435 N LaSalle St. suite 300
Wednesday, May 14th, 6 – 8 pm
Microsoft Technology Center
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60601
(Located at Wacker and Clark, in the United Building on the Chicago River.)
Tuesday, May 20th, 12-1:30 pm
Taproot Foundation- Chicago
435 N LaSalle St. suite 300
Recent Projects
At any given time, we are working with 50-80 of the most-promising nonprofits in and around Chicago. Last month alone, we completed projects with these organizations, leaving them stronger and more able to achieve their missions:
Friends of the Parks
Chicago, IL l Key Messages & Brand Strategy project
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights
Chicago, IL l Advanced Website
Chicago Jobs Council
Chicago, IL l Brochure project
Contact Us
Chicago Office
435 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois 60610
312.494.9071
chicago@taprootfoundation.org
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435 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois 60610
312.494.9071
chicago@taprootfoundation.org
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Advisory Board
Adam J Hecktman,Chair - Technology Center Director - Chicago, Microsoft
Steve Adelstein - President & CEO, Trillium Services Group
Charles J. Coustan - Equity Research Analyst, Wells Capital Management
Michael Leff - Senior Vice President & General Manager, Arc Worldwide
David Marzahl - Executive Director, Center for Economic Progress
Jason Saul - Founder & Managing Director, Mission Measurement LLC
Sarp Uzkan - Director of Technology Support Services, Chicago Tribune
Julia Vander Ploeg - Brand Marketing Director, Chicago Tribune
Jeff Zabin - Chief Evangelist, Fair Isaac Corporation
Steve Adelstein - President & CEO, Trillium Services Group
Charles J. Coustan - Equity Research Analyst, Wells Capital Management
Michael Leff - Senior Vice President & General Manager, Arc Worldwide
David Marzahl - Executive Director, Center for Economic Progress
Jason Saul - Founder & Managing Director, Mission Measurement LLC
Sarp Uzkan - Director of Technology Support Services, Chicago Tribune
Julia Vander Ploeg - Brand Marketing Director, Chicago Tribune
Jeff Zabin - Chief Evangelist, Fair Isaac Corporation
