The Fastest Way to Connect Your Nonprofit with Volunteers
By Kimberly Swartz, Director of Community Engagement, Taproot Foundation Could your organization benefit from advice from a marketing, HR, IT, business strategy, finance, or data expert? Are you hungry for an opportunity to creatively brainstorm with someone who can bring a fresh perspective to your nonprofit’s work? Is your team preparing for a big initiative where careful project management will...
Read MoreYou Know More Than You Think: Volunteer and Fight Imposter Syndrome
Some of the most successful people in the world have imposter syndrome: feelings of self-doubt and insecurity, low self-worth, and a sense that you are not qualified or deserving of a job. Even if you have impressive qualifications and strong skills, imposter syndrome can make someone feel isolated or as though they don’t belong. While feelings of self-doubt are common,...
Read MoreHow One Hour Can Make a Difference for Nonprofits and Volunteers
Schedules these days are tight. If you work at a nonprofit, you’re probably on the hunt for quick, efficient ways to get answers and advice. And if you’re a professional searching for ways to get involved in your community, you want something that doesn’t overwhelm your busy calendar. A one-hour Taproot Plus session could be just the opportunity you’re looking...
Read MoreCelebrating Generosity During UK Volunteers’ Week 2022
We’re proud to join nonprofits, charities, and volunteerism organizations across the United Kingdom in celebrating service during Volunteers’ Week 2022! June 1-7 is a time to reflect on the amazing contributions that volunteers have made towards social good over the past year and come together for more impact. Taproot is proud to support the United Kingdom in making a difference....
Read MoreHow to Use Taproot Plus: Post a Request and Find a Skilled Volunteer for Your Nonprofit
So you’ve signed up on Taproot Plus—now you’re ready to find the right volunteer and get things done! But how does it all work? We’ve broken down the steps on how to use Taproot Plus to post your very first request so you can set it up, find the right volunteer, and make a difference as soon as possible. Here’s...
Read More3 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Do More With Less
A whopping 63% of nonprofits reported a decrease in funding due to COVID-19. Now more than ever, you’re asked to go above and beyond with less and less. If this sounds familiar, we might have a solution for you—pro bono services. Pro bono? We can hear you saying “but I don’t need a lawyer…” Maybe you don’t. But you might...
Read MoreHow to Create a Nonprofit Strategic Plan
A strategic plan serves as a roadmap for an organization to define goals in order to achieve its mission. It also plots the course on how to reach those goals over the next three to five years. During the planning process, board and staff members collaborate with other key stakeholders to determine how to design programs, allocate resources, and measure...
Read MoreInnovations in Grantee Support: Venture Philanthropy and Skills-Based Volunteering
Family foundations play a key role in funding nonprofits at work in our communities, and more and more foundations are providing general operations funding and resources that build capacity—support that dramatically affects the longevity and effectiveness of any given program. The ‘why’ is clear: if a funder wants to offer the most-needed and least-supplied form of support, they will focus...
Read MoreHave You Ever Volunteered Your Skills? We Want to Hear From You!
Taproot Foundation’s work wouldn’t be possible without our passionate and dedicated volunteer community members. If you’ve ever volunteered your skills through Taproot’s programs, your company, or independently—we need your insights! We’re conducting a wide-scale survey to help understand your volunteerism history and motivations so we can learn how we can better serve you, our talented Taproot volunteers. This volunteer survey...
Read More4 Qualities of an Effective Nonprofit Board
A nonprofit’s board of directors helps guide an organization, encourage innovation, and support long-term success. They act as passionate advocates for your cause and steer your nonprofit through internal and external challenges. But what makes for a strong nonprofit board? Here are 4 qualities of an ideal board that can best serve your nonprofit. 1. Experienced in critical service areas...
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