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    Jun 24th, 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Our Team and Board, Social Impact

    Celebrating Pride Month and Matt O’Grady Day at Taproot

    Since 2008, the Taproot Foundation has been proud to celebrate a holiday we call Matt O’Grady Day. Matt O’Grady Day commemorates the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States by celebrating the wedding anniversary of long-time Taproot staff member Matt O’Grady to his husband Steve Van Landingham. On June 19, 2008, Matt and Steve got married at San Francisco’s...

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    Jun 22nd, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting

    How One Hour Can Make a Difference for Nonprofits and Volunteers

    Schedules these days are tight. If you work at a nonprofit, you’re probably on the hunt for quick, efficient ways to get answers and advice. And if you’re a professional searching for ways to get involved in your community, you want something that doesn’t overwhelm your busy calendar.   A one-hour Taproot Plus session could be just the opportunity you’re looking...

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    Jun 16th, 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Volunteer Consulting

    How Can You Celebrate Juneteenth? Volunteer!

    At Taproot, we are fueled by a core purpose – to drive positive social change. On the historic day of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, we especially want to recognize and amplify the nonprofits who do crucial work for racial justice. To celebrate Juneteenth, we close our offices for the day and give...

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    Jun 1st, 2022 Volunteer Consulting

    Celebrating Generosity During UK Volunteers’ Week 2022

    We’re proud to join nonprofits, charities, and volunteerism organizations across the United Kingdom in celebrating service during Volunteers’ Week 2022! June 1-7 is a time to reflect on the amazing contributions that volunteers have made towards social good over the past year and come together for more impact.  Taproot is proud to support the United Kingdom in making a difference....

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    May 28th, 2022 Taproot Plus, Tips from Taproot

    How to Use Taproot Plus: Post a Request and Find a Skilled Volunteer for Your Nonprofit

    So you’ve signed up on Taproot Plus—now you’re ready to find the right volunteer and get things done! But how does it all work? We’ve broken down the steps on how to use Taproot Plus to post your very first request so you can set it up, find the right volunteer, and make a difference as soon as possible. Here’s...

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    May 24th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Management

    3 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Do More With Less

    A whopping 63% of nonprofits reported a decrease in funding due to COVID-19. Now more than ever, you’re asked to go above and beyond with less and less. If this sounds familiar, we might have a solution for you—pro bono services. Pro bono? We can hear you saying “but I don’t need a lawyer…” Maybe you don’t. But you might...

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    May 18th, 2022 Tips from Taproot, Volunteer Consulting

    Your Guide to Including Skilled Volunteering Experience on Your Resume

    Updating your resume: a familiar (if not well-loved) task for all working professionals. Updating your resume can be a daunting task on its own—but trying to add your skilled volunteering, or pro bono consulting, experience presents a new challenge. We can help with that! We created this guide after asking volunteers for advice on why, where, and how to best...

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    May 12th, 2022 Nonprofit Management

    How to Create a Nonprofit Strategic Plan

    A strategic plan serves as a roadmap for an organization to define goals in order to achieve its mission. It also plots the course on how to reach those goals over the next three to five years. During the planning process, board and staff members collaborate with other key stakeholders to determine how to design programs, allocate resources, and measure...

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    Apr 15th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting

    Time to Celebrate Volunteers!

    It’s National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the power of volunteers around the world! Established in 1974, this annual celebration inspires, honors, and encourages people to volunteer and make an impact in their communities. We are so grateful to our powerful network of over 30,000 skilled volunteers who have donated more than 1.9 million hours since 2001. They truly...

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    Mar 25th, 2022 Small Business, Taproot Plus

    How Skilled Volunteers Can Help Your Small Business

    Small businesses often face many of the same challenges as nonprofits, especially in recent years. The ongoing effects of the pandemic, the Great Resignation, and supply chain disruptions still impact small businesses. Both nonprofits and small businesses serve as critical building blocks of healthy, thriving communities.   Could small businesses benefit from the same skilled volunteers as nonprofits?   Absolutely! At...

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