DC’s Pro Bono Week Recap
Pro Bono Week has been a smashing success in the Washington, DC region. The Taproot Foundation and its partners organized a series of events to highlight the successes of nonprofits and volunteers in the field. On Monday, in partnership with Winston & Strawn, Taproot presented a workshop on legal and business pro bono opportunities to over 20 nonprofit groups. The...
Read MoreLeading the Movement with Pro Bono Week 2013
Pro Bono Week 2013 turned out to be a bit of a surprise for everyone at Taproot. Sure, we've all over it. It's who we are, it's what we live and breathe, highlighting the impact of the work that we do here and inspiring others to follow suit. But like most organizations that have been leading a movement throughout their...
Read MorePro Bono Day NYC Top Five
This blog is being re-posted from its original source on the NPower Community Blog. We had a great time on Wednesday celebrating Pro Bono Day NYC, hosted at the Social Centre for Innovation as part of Pro Bono Week 2013. Taproot Foundation and desigNYC organized the event with sponsorship from Citi Foundation as a way to showcase and celebrate New York City's...
Read MorePro Bono + Pro Mujer = Deeper Social Impact
On September 17, Pro Mujer participated in a Pro Bono Challenge hosted by MasterCard Worldwide and organized by Taproot Foundation. When we first were invited, we were intrigued by the concept. For us, the real issue is how do you make pro bono work? How do you get valuable technical expertise through employee engagement that will have impact on an...
Read MoreTaproot Foundation Announces Inaugural Recipients of Golden Root Awards
Celebrating pro bono achievements LOS ANGELES, CA -- Taproot Foundation, a nonprofit organization that makes business talent available to organizations working to improve society, announced today the inaugural recipients of the Golden Root Awards. The Golden Root Awards recognizes individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for their pro bono achievements in the Los Angeles area. The awards will be given at...
Read MoreCapital One to Leverage Signature OneWeek Campaign in Support of the Pro Bono Service Movement
Capital One Financial Corporation will host its 4th annual OneWeek national community service initiative coinciding with National Pro Bono Week 2013, from October 21-27. Building on the company's strong tradition of employee volunteerism, Capital One associates will volunteer with hundreds of nonprofit organizations through projects designed to help address economic and social needs of the communities where they live and...
Read MoreTaproot and Out Cold Marketing Pro Bono Bus Tour Hits Chicago
From October 21-25, a Taproot Foundation Pro Bono Bus will be touring the streets of Chicago. In partnership with a campaign donated pro bono by Out Cold Marketing, the Taproot-branded Volkswagen Bus will be raising awareness around volunteerism during Pro Bono Week. Aimed at celebrating and activating the public in pro bono and volunteerism, the Pro Bono Bus will make...
Read MoreNew York City Celebrates Pro Bono on October 23rd
In partnership with the Centre for Social Innovation and DesigNYC, Taproot Foundation announces the upcoming Pro Bono Day NYC: Connecting Passion with Purpose event on Wednesday, October 23rd during National Pro Bono Week (Oct 21st –26th). Hosted by the Centre for Social Innovation, Pro Bono Day NYC will bring together nonprofits, volunteers, pro bono providers and strategic partners for a day-long...
Read MoreThe Power of Pro Bono
As we approach Pro Bono Week, it is critical that we address the big social sector questions. How do we build capacity? How do we ensure quality and impact? How do we become sustainable? The last one is particularly troublesome given the explosive demand for services, inconsistent management practices, unstable funding streams, changing philanthropic trends, and a deeply troubled economic...
Read MoreMajor Private Sector Commitment to Pro Bono a Landmark Win for the Movement
Making a commitment to pro bono Taproot Foundation, a nonprofit connecting business professionals in pro bono service to organizations working towards social good, and Deloitte, a leading professional services organization, are joining forces once again to drive the pro bono marketplace forward. Deloitte recently announced an expanded commitment to providing $110 million in pro bono services to nonprofits by...
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