People of Pro Bono: Lauren Lovett-Cohen, Reading Opens Minds
Lauren founded Reading Opens Minds with the belief that literacy can change lives. Building a nonprofit from scratch is no easy feat, but with the help and expertise of Taproot skilled volunteers, the number of people positively impacted by her start-up is rapidly on the rise. A fresh take on book club A motto that I try to live by is: “to inspire hope...
Read MoreProfile of a Pro Bono Super User: Creating a Team
Conversations with Child Steps International’s Founder and President, Tenneh Johnson Kemah Tenneh Johnson Kemah is originally from Liberia. She left the country after the civil war broke out, when she was just a teenager. She promised herself that she would return, that she would be a part of healing her country – but she didn’t know how. In 2012, she founded Child...
Read MoreNew Year, New Ways Forward for Pro Bono: Taproot’s 2018 Campaigns
Did you make a new year’s resolution? Each year many of us resolve to change a disliked trait or accomplish a personal goal. Whether you love them or hate them, resolutions serve a purpose. They encourage us to make a conscious decision to improve our life in the coming year. When Taproot launched our campaigns in 2017, we made a...
Read MoreBuilding Modern Day Leadership Through Pro Bono
Demands on corporate leaders are greater today than ever before. Companies face complex challenges characterized by increasingly collaborative contexts, numerous stakeholders, and thorny decisions. More and more, leadership development professionals at top companies are recognizing the necessity of providing their top talent with innovative, dynamic opportunities for development – particularly those that take place outside of the classroom. At the...
Read MoreDon’t have enough resources to tackle your organization’s challenges? Pro bono can help.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed at your nonprofit with the amount of work to be done and the limited financial resources and manpower you have to make it happen? You’re not alone - as a whole, nonprofits are understaffed, under-resourced, and need support. As a nonprofit ourselves, Taproot gets it – and we think that we have the solution. Pro...
Read MorePeople of Pro Bono: Michele Simos, The Dignity Institute
The Dignity Institute envisions a world in which every underserved youth feels safe, respected, and worthy of dignity, and has the skills to create a meaningful life and career. As the Co-founder and Executive Director, Michele Simos is on a journey to create systemic change. This Giving Tuesday, she turned to Taproot volunteer talent and support to further elevate her...
Read MoreHow to make the business case for pro bono at your company
Download the full Business Value flashcard set here. Those of us who have experienced pro bono service understand that it is a powerful way to drive social change. Pro bono can equip social good organizations with the expertise and support they need to serve more beneficiaries, become more efficient, and deliver on their missions more effectively. Yet, many corporate employees...
Read MoreProfile of a Pro Bono Super User: Know What You Want
Conversations with Child Steps International’s Founder and President, Tenneh Johnson Kemah Tenneh Johnson Kemah is originally from Liberia. She left the country after the civil war broke out, when she was just a teenager. She promised herself that she would return, that she would be a part of healing her country – but she didn’t know how. In 2012, she...
Read MoreLeadership Development Redefined
Download the full conversation here. Technology, globalization, and current events have transformed the corporate work environment, and experts agree that the unprecedented pace of change we are seeing will only quicken. With so much up in the air, there is one thing that remains certain: Developing those who will lead tomorrow’s companies has never been more important. Within this context,...
Read MoreHunger Action Month: Inspiring Stories of How Pro Bono is Making an Impact
September is Hunger Action Month: a month to take action, spread the word, and dedicate ourselves to ending hunger. In honor of this month, and as part of our Accelerate Change campaign, Taproot is releasing inspiring stories of pro bono making impact. Thanks to support from Alliance to End Hunger, we’re showcasing how 3 organizations are taking advantage of expertise to...
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