People of Pro Bono: Lan Jensen, Adaptable Security
Lan Jensen sought out pro bono support right after the inception of her organization, recognizing that they needed expert advice and skills to make their mission a reality.
Accelerating Change: Patachou Foundation
The Patachou Foundation uses pro bono at all levels–from messaging to videography to board development to strategy.
Accelerating Change: Manna Food Center
When Mitchell approached the Manna staff with an offer to provide skills-based volunteer consulting work, his nuanced approach set him apart from the outset.
Accelerating Change: Lakeview Pantry
See how pro bono made an impact on Lakeview Pantry’s volunteer management processes.
People of Pro Bono: Kate Holby, Ajiri Tea Company
Through Taproot Ajiri Tea found enthusiastic, engaging, and talented volunteers who have worked—and are still working—to grow their organization.
People of Pro Bono: Delia Smola
Having now given over 100 hours of her time pro bono for various nonprofits, Delia celebrates the kindness, professionalism, and commitment of every one of the social good organizations she’s collaborated with.
Nonprofit Leadership Structure, Development, and Culture Case Studies
Sample pro bono projects to help you establish the leadership structure right for your organization, develop your leadership’s skills, and build your ideal environment.
People of Pro Bono: Jeff Coopersmith, Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
MMCC was not only provided an updated and innovative communications strategy, but from this support, they were able to develop and grow into a successful branding and marketing department.
People of Pro Bono: Stephanie Wilding, Chicago Family Health Center
Stephanie Willding, Chief Officer of Strategy, Planning & Development at Chicago Family Health Center, will know that her organization has ‘made it’ when health disparity is no longer an issue in the South Side of Chicago. Taproot pro bono is helping them get there.
People of Pro Bono: Chris Bzdon, Child Care Resource & Referral
Chris Bzdon, the Executive Director of Child Care Resource & Referral of Chicago, defines her experience with pro bono service using a single word: exceptional.
MetLife: Lean for the Social Sector
Taproot partnered with MetLife Foundation to explore how the principles of lean management could be applied to nonprofit capacity-building challenges while empowering employees to rapidly identify and resolve issues.
People of Pro Bono: Soek Mun Ng
When Soek isn’t practicing her communication expertise, she travesl to the ends of the earth to experience a new cuisine. Soek has also donated 500 hours of pro bono services.
People of Pro Bono: Debbye McDaniel
Debbye is a Finance and Operations Management Consultant with over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, auditing, and financial reporting. She’s also donated over 5,000 hours of her expertise.
People of Pro Bono: Clayton Hopkins
When Clayton was younger he spent his free time imagining the buildings and cities he would later bring to life with drawings or Legos. Now, Clayton is sharing his creative power as a Taproot+ skilled volunteer.
People of Pro Bono: Regina Brown
Regina Brown isn’t just a marketing expert, yoga instructor, and lover of creativity, innovation, world culture, and active wellness. As a Taproot pro bono consultant since 2006, she’s donated 450 hours of service.
People of Pro Bono: Kristina Griffin
At the “grand ole age of 12,” Kristina was a summer camp aide assigned to monitor younger kids and their activities. Now she’s an HR executive who’s donated 500 hours of pro bono service.
People of Pro Bono: Bill Tucker
Bill Tucker is a traveler and seeker of ultimate gastronomical and entertainment experiences. He’s also got nearly 40 years of business and marketing expertise, which he’s used when delivering over 1,000 hours of pro bono service.
People of Pro Bono: Anuja Singhal
As a kid, Anuja won prizes for handwriting and drawing, and decided to study biology so she could draw organs. Today, Anuja is a graphic designer and globetrotter who has donated 200 hours of pro bono service.
Accelerating Change: Lakeview Pantry
See how pro bono made an impact on Lakeview Pantry’s volunteer management processes.
Accelerating Change: Manna Food Center
When Mitchell approached the Manna staff with an offer to provide skills-based volunteer consulting work, his nuanced approach set him apart from the outset.