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    Honoring the origins of the pro bono movement in the fight for civil rights
    Jan 12th, 2023 Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting

    How Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired the Pro Bono Movement

    Battling for civil rights through pro bono service On Monday, January 16, America celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a National Day of Service, to encourage people to volunteer in their communities and advance social equity across the country. Volunteering your skills and experience is one way to serve your communities on this holiday. At Taproot, honoring Dr. King’s legacy...

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    Jan 11th, 2023 Nonprofit Management, Taproot Plus

    5 Ways Skilled Volunteers Can Boost Your Nonprofit Startup

    By Kimberly Swartz, Director of Community Engagement, Taproot Foundation Have you recently started a nonprofit? Congratulations! So, what’s next?   Starting a nonprofit organization can be both a thrilling and challenging time. Your to-do list is growing by the minute, but support is just a few mouse clicks away. We recognize that once you’ve received your 501(c)(3) status, it can be...

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    Dec 21st, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Service Area: Fundraising

    5 Tips to Creating Your Nonprofit’s Grant Strategy for Long-term Success

    Whether your nonprofit is building out its grant programming from scratch or hoping to gain new funders, taking the time to plan is a key first step. Making a comprehensive grant strategy can help move your development team from responsive to proactive, setting your organization up for sustainability in the long term. How can your nonprofit plan its grant strategy...

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    Dec 14th, 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Nonprofit Management

    Why Diversity on a Nonprofit Board Matters

    Board diversity is critical to the success of every nonprofit’s work. And while 2021’s Leading with Intent study shows progress toward greater board diversity, more is possible. This blog illustrates the many benefits of board diversification and the actionable steps nonprofits can take.  By increasing board diversity, nonprofits strengthen their connection to the people and communities they serve, reach new...

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    Dec 14th, 2022 Service Area: Fundraising, Volunteer Management

    Power Up Your Holiday Fundraising Campaign with Skilled Volunteers

    Holiday fundraising is an opportunity to inspire while raising awareness about your mission, but planning and running an effective fundraising campaign can be an intimidating undertaking, even if you’ve done it before. There’s good news though: experts in marketing, strategy, communications, IT, and more are on Taproot Plus right now, ready to share their expertise—pro bono! Looking for Some Examples...

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    Dec 1st, 2022 Volunteer Consulting

    Want to Boost Your Career? Volunteer Your Skills!

    Are you looking for a new job? Maybe you want to refine your skills in a new industry outside of work, or maybe you want to strengthen your leadership abilities. Volunteering your skills can be an excellent method to boost your career in any field! Here are 7 ways skills-based volunteering could benefit your career. 1. Strengthen your skills Volunteering...

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    Nov 22nd, 2022 Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting

    Volunteer Your Skills to Your Favorite Causes This Holiday Season

    The season of giving is upon us! With the winter holidays around the corner, you may be searching for worthwhile volunteer opportunities to commemorate the season. Working in your local food bank or donating money are always generous options, but why not use what you already know? Consider volunteering your professional skills in marketing, HR, strategy, technology, finance, or more,...

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    Oct 19th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Management

    Launch a Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign with Skilled Volunteers

    Since its founding in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement. It’s a day fueled by activism, collaboration, and generosity that has emerged as a marquee fundraising opportunity for nonprofits around the world. On Giving Tuesday 2021 alone, nonprofits raised an estimated $2.7 billion! Take advantage of this day of giving The movement's...

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    Oct 16th, 2022 Service Area: Fundraising, Service Area: Marketing, Volunteer Consulting

    Give Your Skills on Giving Tuesday

    Giving Tuesday, created in 2012 in response to the shopping-centered days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is a day that encourages people to give back to nonprofits and their communities. The idea is that after people have spent money shopping, they may spend money giving to others. Since its inception in New York’s 92nd Street Y, Giving Tuesday has...

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    Sep 9th, 2022 Advisory Services, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Pro Bono Service Highlight: Booz Allen Hamilton and Thurgood Marshall College Fund

    As part of our mission and programming, Taproot accelerates transformative value-based partnerships between organizations in the private and nonprofit sectors. Through pro bono service, Taproot is proud to support connections between companies that are passionate about advancing racial and social equity, like Booz Allen Hamilton, with organizations that are making strides in the field. Booz Allen Hamilton has partnered with...

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