Millennials & Nonprofit Boards: 10 Tips for Finding Each Other
By Kyle Gracey, Guest Blogger ** This blog is cross-posted from LinkedIn, where it was originally published.** As a young professional, I'll admit that "join a Nonprofit Board of Directors" was never on my list of career goals. Likewise, "recruit a Board Member Just Out of College,"isn't high on the strategic plan of most nonprofits. But now, I'm a 29-year...
Read MoreFirst Annual Pro Bono Hall of Fame Inductees to be Announced During Pro Bono Week
This October, as part of Pro Bono Week 2013, Taproot Foundation will induct four individuals into the first annual Pro Bono Hall of Fame. These individuals are pro bono trail blazers in the HR, IT and design fields, as well as one pro bono field-builder. Inductees will be officially revealed as part of the lead up to Pro Bono Week,...
Read MoreMind the Gap: Addressing Inequalities Through Pro Bono
Post by Iris Dooling, Research and Partnerships Fellow Addressing the Justice Gap There are many gaps between the haves and the have-nots in American society: the Achievement Gap between poor and wealthy students, the Wage Gap between men and women in the workplace, and the Justice Gap--just to name a few. Although not as frequently publicized, the Justice Gap refers...
Read MoreGetting Ready to Roll: Our 60 newest Service Grants
Over the next several weeks, new pro bono projects will begin staffing at Taproot. That means new opportunities for pro bono consultants to make a world of difference for a nonprofit. Not only are we proud to be launching more than 60 projects for incredible nonprofits across the country, but we've also excited to deliver our newest grant type, Program...
Read MoreMeet Debbye: A Finance Expert Strengthening Nonprofits
Debbye McDaniel, a finance expert, had already done a lot of pro bono work on her own when she received a recruiting e-mail from the program director at Taproot's LA office in 2009. She thought it could be another way to get into the nonprofit sector and decided to join the Taproot Community. Since then she has completed three projects,...
Read MoreArmin’s pro bono adventures reloaded week 3
By Armin Pialek, Taproot and BMW Foundation Project Manager San Francisco, more than any other city in the world, stands for technology and innovation - both of which can deeply leverage impact for nonprofits. This week I want to draw attention to a very powerful collaboration between the Taproot Foundation and LinkedIn. As the largest network of professionals in the...
Read MoreArmin’s pro bono adventures reloaded week 2
By Armin Pialek, Taproot and BMW Foundation Project Manager On Thursday, July 24th, I had the opportunity to see the power of pro bono first-hand. The Children's Creativity Museum in San Francisco opened a new exhibit for preschool kids. The exhibit (see pictures below) was designed and built pro bono by Adobe, headquartered in San Jose, CA. The designers and...
Read MoreArmin’s pro bono adventures reloaded
By Armin Pialek, Taproot and BMW Foundation Project Manager Back in the USA at last, I've restarted my deep dive into the pro bono world. The pro bono movement continues to grow, with new stakeholders, methods and countries being added to the map every day. Inspired by the work of pro bono To kick off Round 2, I met with...
Read MoreThe Taproot Foundation and the Foundation Center Announce New Strategic Partnership
New York, NY, July 25, 2013. Taproot Foundation and the Foundation Center announced today the launch of a new partnership that seeks to expand knowledge-sharing resources and support for the nonprofit sector. Strengthening the nonprofit sector through partnership Both organizations already offer trailblazing tools and services for nonprofits seeking access to pro bono resources (Taproot) and knowledge about financial grants...
Read MoreBuilding the Right Pro Bono Initiative for Your Company: How CEB Found the Right Approach to Making Social Impact
By Kim Gillman, Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services, Taproot Foundation CEB knew they could do more. The leading member-based advisory company, CEB had already made significant investments in the social sector including a Community Investment Grant program, a Global Service Day and a commitment to pro bono service. But they wanted to go further with their pro bono strategy, so...
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