Nov 24th, 2020 Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
Taproot Gives Thanks for Our Volunteers
We're entering this season of giving thanks especially full of gratitude. Despite navigating a pandemic and so much more, volunteer participation in our pro bono programs at Taproot Foundation has never been higher. This show of support speaks to our volunteer community's generosity and empathy, and demonstrates why each and every member of that community was a clear shoe-in for...
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Nov 23rd, 2020 Workforce Development
Women Helping Women in the Workforce: Together We Bake’s Recipe for Success
Workforce development nonprofits make sure that those with barriers to employment get the training and services they need to find jobs, build careers, and thrive in their communities. But where do these organizations go when they need resources to achieve those goals? Pro bono is a fantastic option! Over the last few months, we’ve been featuring workforce development nonprofits that...
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Nov 20th, 2020 Nonprofit Management, Social Impact, Tips from Taproot
Pro Bono in Action: Braata Productions
This is an excerpt from the Taproot's Building Resiliency Through Pro Bono resource. To develop a fuller understanding and appreciation of the vibrant art and culture of the Caribbean, look no further than Braata Productions. Their nonprofit is dedicated to bringing Caribbean folk culture, visual art, music, stories, movement, and theatre into prominence by uplifting Caribbean and Caribbean-American artists and giving them...
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Nov 19th, 2020 Grantmakers, Inclusion, Pro Bono Week
Pro Bono and the Funding Gap: How Funders Are Tackling Inequities
Traditional grantmaking doesn’t typically cover the true cost of running programs. This creates a precarious gap between available resources and program needs. Research also shows that racialized obstacles reinforce inequitable access to funding, making this gap wider and deeper for nonprofits led by people of color. At Taproot Foundation, we drive social change by leading, mobilizing, and engaging professionals in...
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Nov 18th, 2020 People of Pro Bono
People of Pro Bono: Elaine Go
"I've been doing pro bono with Taproot since 2011, participating in a service project or event at least once every year. I’ve met a lot of fantastic people and connected with some really great organizations as a result, even becoming a board member through my Taproot experience." - Elaine Go, Lifecycle Marketer Elaine has donated over 1,000 hours of service...
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Nov 13th, 2020 Workforce Development
Communication is Key: Jeff Komanetsky’s Pro Bono Story and Tips for Skilled Volunteers
The world of work is evolving, and as it does, workforce development nonprofits are making sure that people can get the training and tools they need to find careers and thrive. But where do these nonprofits turn when they need additional support? This summer and fall, we’ve been featuring workforce development nonprofits that use pro bono service as a resource...
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Nov 9th, 2020 Tips from Taproot
Virtual Facilitation Tips from the Taproot Team
The past six months have taught us a lot about facilitating large-scale virtual events, and we wanted to share what we’ve learned so far with all of you! We’ve been hosting webinars and facilitating virtual volunteering at Taproot Foundation for years, but the sudden shift to 100%-virtual meant we had to adapt some of our programs very quickly. We asked...
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Nov 2nd, 2020 Civic Engagement
What We’ll Be Doing on November 3 (and Every Day after That)
By Lindsay Firestone Gruber, President & CEO of Taproot Foundation Our values guide our work in every way at Taproot—we believe in the power of civic engagement and the importance of supporting social good organizations through pro bono service. One way we honor these values is by closing our office on Election Day every year to ensure all Taproot employees...
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Oct 30th, 2020 COVID-19 Response, People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week
People of Pro Bono: Jessica Nelson
This Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation is highlighting nonprofits, volunteers, and companies that are making a difference in the world through the power of pro bono. COVID-19 has turned to world upside-down in 2020. At Taproot we saw a wave of interest in pro bono from professionals who'd been furloughed or let go due to the pandemic. They wanted to...
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Oct 26th, 2020 COVID-19 Response, Pro Bono Week
Rebuilding Communities—Together
By Lindsay Firestone Gruber, President & CEO of Taproot Foundation The resiliency of our communities in 2020 has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. So many of you—our network of pro bono givers and receivers—have worked to move us forward in the face of countless crises. Now is the time for us to come together, bring our collective strengths to the...
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