One of the biggest hurdles for nonprofits requesting pro bono? Creating a well-defined scope of work for themselves and their volunteer partners. If scoping out your organization’s needs into discreet, well-defined pro bono requests is something you’ve struggled with—Taproot Plus has just the tool for you.
We’ve taken some of the most frequent nonprofit challenges we hear from community members and have scoped out Taproot Plus Projects that address those needs. These templates include everything from sample outcomes to implementation guidelines. And they’re easy for nonprofits to use right from the ‘Common Projects’ drop-down menu within the Taproot Plus pro bono request page. Think of this tool as your pro bono best friend—taking the hard work out of getting connected with skilled volunteers.
Request a pre-scoped pro bono Project now on Taproot Plus.
Here are the pre-scoped ‘Common Projects’ you can request volunteer support for right now through Taproot Plus:
Information Technology
Technology Assessment and Solution Design – Having the right technology is important for a nonprofit to run smoothly, especially now that so much day-to day work is conducted virtually. Make sure your organization is running as efficiently as it could be by partnering with a technology professional to assess your team’s needs and make recommendations on what platforms or tools you’d benefit from.
This Taproot Plus Project scope was developed in partnership with VMware Foundation.
Website Design – Your website is the first thing potential donors, board members, and community members see about your organization. Its design should communicate not only who you are and what you do, but make them want to explore more. But it’s tough to describe website needs if you don’t have design or development experience yourself. Make use of our pre-scoped Website Design Project on Taproot Plus for help navigating the process with clearly defined pro bono outcomes that are already created for you.
HR & Leadership Development
Human Resource Assessment and Solution Design – Most nonprofit budgets don’t include funding for a full-time Human Resources department. This can make it tough to keep up with things like ever-changing compliance requirements , hiring best practices, and policy creation. Request a third-party assessment by a skilled HR volunteer to ensure you’re up to date on all policies and procedures.
This Taproot Plus Project scope was developed in partnership with VMware Foundation.
Human Resource Coach – Payroll, timesheets, benefits…your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to do its incredible work in the community without efficient HR processes. Invest in yourself by requesting an HR Coaching Project. That way your organization is set up for long-term success and so are your employees.
Board Recruitment – Think of this Taproot Plus Project as the first step on your way to a fully developed, successful Board of Directors. While Taproot Plus is not a board member recruitment tool, we have a network of experienced hiring professionals who’d be happy to work with your team to identify the board roles you’re looking to fill and create a plan for recruitment so that you’re able to start finding high-quality board candidates.
Business Planning & Development
Financial Analysis – “Numbers never lie” so why not make sure your nonprofit’s are in order? Request a Financial Analysis project to get the financial management and oversight guidance your organization needs. A volunteer is able to examine your current budget and financial statements to assess potential risks or areas for opportunity.
Marketing and Communications
Marketing Assessment and Solution Design – Tired of doing the same old thing on social media, your website, or newsletter but unsure where to go from here? Get advice from expert marketing volunteers who are standing by to support your nonprofit! Figure out where gaps are in your strategy through a Marketing Assessment and Solution Design project to get actionable advice on how to fill them.
This Taproot Plus Project scope was developed in partnership with VMware Foundation.
Crisis Communications – No one sees a crisis coming. Make sure your nonprofit is ready for whatever may come next by partnering with a skilled volunteer to lay out a Crisis Communications plan. This could involve an internal communications procedure, PR plan, social media policies, and more.
