Oct 9th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Consulting, Volunteer Management
Taproot Foundation Announces the Average Hourly Value of Pro Bono Service is now $195
In the lead up to Pro Bono Week 2019, Taproot Foundation announces that the average hourly value of pro bono service in 2019 has increased to $195, up 30% over the 2015 valuation. The $195 valuation defines the average per hour value of time donated by business professionals to nonprofit organizations through pro bono services, including expertise in areas like...
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Sep 5th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Social Impact
Telling Your Pro Bono Story in Action: Morgan Stanley
For corporate pro bono practitioners, telling stories is critical. By communicating the impact of your pro bono programming effectively, you’ll promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally. Those efforts can help elevate your company’s brand and position in the field—that’s the power of a good story. But this guide is about more than just building brand and reputation. It’s...
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Aug 27th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Social Impact
Telling Your Pro Bono Story in Action: VMware Foundation
For corporate pro bono practitioners, telling stories is critical. By communicating the impact of your pro bono programming effectively, you’ll promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally. Those efforts can help elevate your company’s brand and position in the field—that’s the power of a good story. But this guide is about more than just building brand and reputation. It’s...
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Aug 20th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Social Impact, Strategy
New Resource: Telling your Pro Bono Story
For corporate pro bono practitioners, telling your story is critical. By communicating effectively about your pro bono programming, you can promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally. Those efforts can help elevate your company’s brand or position in the field—that’s the power of a good story. But this guide is about more than just building brand and...
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Aug 14th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Leadership
How to Lead Your Organization into the Future of Work
"Consider this analogy: If you're a fish, you likely wouldn't notice the water you live in because water is what surrounds you. You're used to it. In order for you to notice the water, you would probably need to be taken out of that environment to see it from the outside. The same applies to our leadership skills. It...
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Aug 13th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Marketing, Social Impact
Quick Consult: Jumpstart Your Corporate Storytelling
Quick Consult is a series where members of our team share insights into questions and topics we hear are top of mind for pro bono practitioners at all stages. Crystal Hendricks-Kretzer, Taproot Foundation’s Director of Marketing and Communications, shares a few tips for building out your corporate storytelling efforts. Tap into the power of storytelling Telling a good story is...
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Jun 7th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Marketing
AIG Speed Consulting Event Provides Nonprofits with Capacity-Building Support
On Thursday, April 18, 2019, AIG hosted its third annual Communications Speed Consulting event in New York City. As part of AIG’s Global Volunteer Month, 17 experts from the AIG Communications team volunteered their time and expertise to support four local nonprofit organizations, each facing critical capacity-building challenges in the area of strategic communications. In one fast-paced day, Speed Consulting allows nonprofit organizations to address several challenges by rotating through...
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May 28th, 2019 Advisory Services, Pro Bono Summits
Connections at the Global Pro Bono Summit: Takeaways from Corporate Day
Walking into the 30th floor of Thomson Reuters on Corporate Day of the Global Pro Bono Summit, the room was literally aglow. The light was almost blinding—floor to ceiling windows the carpet with sunshine, enhanced by the reflection of Times Square and New Year’s Eve ball. And the buzz of attendees chatting with new and familiar faces was equally bright....
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May 22nd, 2019 Advisory Services, Employee Engagement, HR, Leadership, Social Impact
Making a Difference by Sharing Expertise
Read the full story on MetLife's blog. MetLife Foundation focuses on improving the financial health of low-income people. And that can be done in many different ways, including by making a social impact in local communities. Thanks to MetLife volunteers, numerous nonprofit organizations have gained invaluable help and improved their futures – without spending a dollar. A professional development challenge...
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Apr 18th, 2019 Advisory Services, Global, Leadership, Pro Bono Summits, Social Impact, Technology
BNY Mellon: A History of Service
The 2019 Global Pro Bono Summit, hosted by Taproot Foundation, will take place in New York City this May. Leading up to this gathering, Taproot will be releasing a series of profiles featuring movers and shakers of the pro bono movement, from companies with cutting-edge programs to individuals working towards a more engaged society to nonprofits tapping into pro bono...
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