Sep 14th, 2021 Programs, Social Impact, Taproot Plus
Taproot Foundation Deepens Community Impact with Online Program
Taproot Foundation was founded on a core belief: that greater change can be achieved in the world when we help to strengthen the organizations that are tackling society’s greatest challenges. Twenty years later, we’ve seen the evidence. Eighty-five percent of nonprofits believe their project with Taproot will increase their organization’s effectiveness. We’ve worked hard to harness the passion and commitment...
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Sep 9th, 2021 Service Area: Fundraising, Service Area: Marketing, Taproot Plus
Fundraising Pro Bono Highlight: Search Engine Optimization
This is a part of a series highlighting how impactful business pro bono support can be for nonprofit fundraising. Click here for information on the full series. Let’s get your nonprofit the extra (expert!) helping hands you need to fundraise successfully. Linking up with a digital marketing volunteer for a project focused on search engine optimization is a great place...
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Sep 2nd, 2021 Service Area: Fundraising, Service Area: Marketing
Webinar Recap: Fuel Your Fundraising With Pro Bono
There’s a massive resource gap present in the social sector. Organizations who have solutions for society’s most pressing challenges simply don’t have the financial means or staff capacity to carry out those missions to their fullest extent. It’s why Taproot was founded: to bridge that gap by activating business professionals in support of these vital causes. The pandemic has exacerbated...
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Aug 26th, 2021 Programs, Small Business, Taproot Plus, Tips from Taproot
Taproot Plus Sessions: Ideas for Impactful Consultations
Have you heard about the best kept secret on Taproot Plus? Let’s introduce you to Sessions! Taproot Plus Sessions are one-hour, one-time virtual consultation calls with experienced business professionals. They’re an amazing way for nonprofits, small businesses, or public schools to quickly problem-solve, brainstorm creative ideas, or plan for ambitious projects. And, just like the rest of Taproot’s pro bono...
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Jul 30th, 2021 Service Area: Fundraising
Power Up Your Holiday Fundraising Campaign with Pro Bono!
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 marketing, strategy, communications, and tech are on Taproot Plus right now, ready to partner with your nonprofit pro bono! Looking for Some Examples...
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Jul 16th, 2021 Taproot Plus, Tips from Taproot
How to Use Taproot Plus: Post a Request and Find a Volunteer
So you’ve signed up—now you’re ready to find the right volunteer and get things done! But how does it all work? We’ve broken down how to use Taproot Plus posting your very first request step-by-step so you can set it up, find the right volunteer, and get back to making a difference as soon as possible. Here’s how to use...
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Jun 30th, 2021 Service Area: Marketing, Tips from Taproot
Marketing Pro Bono Project Highlight: Social Media Strategy
Nonprofits around the world handle shifts in fundraising and fluctuating resources every day, all while playing a crucial role in meeting community needs. Marketing pro bono can help these organizations make a communications plan and share their missions with the world. We’re breaking down our webinar ‘Everything You Need to Know About Marketing Pro Bono’ project by project to highlight...
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Jun 17th, 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Commemorating Juneteenth at Taproot Foundation
At Taproot, our mission is anchored to a core purpose that fuels us—driving positive social change. When it comes to an important historical day like Juneteenth, we recognize it both by amplifying the nonprofits who specialize in this crucial work, and giving our team the opportunity to reflect, learn, and get involved by closing our office. Roots (what we call...
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Jun 11th, 2021 Service Area: Technology, Tips from Taproot
Resiliency Pro Bono Project Highlight: Tech Assessment
Communities rely on nonprofits in emergencies, but nonprofits often face struggles of their own: sourcing the funding, volunteer support, and tools to carry out their mission during those emergencies. Pro bono is one tool they can use to tackle those struggles head on. We’re breaking down our nonprofit resource, Building Resiliency Through Pro Bono, project-by-project to show how organizations can prepare...
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Jun 4th, 2021 Our Team and Board, Social Impact
Celebrating Pride Month and Matt O’Grady Day at Taproot
Since 2008, Matt O’Grady Day has been a Taproot Foundation holiday that commemorates the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States by celebrating the wedding anniversary of former Taproot executive Matt O’Grady. The day has always been about more than one particular person’s marriage—it’s about justice, civil rights, and celebrating the victories made in the continued fight for LGBTQ+...
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