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Jun 8th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility

Highlights from the Corporate Convening at the U.S. Pro Bono Summit

Explore highlights from the 2018 U.S. Pro Bono Summit The Taproot Foundation’s U.S. Pro Bono Summit is an annual gathering of leaders from across sectors and industries with a shared vision to make the talents and skills of the business community accessible to social change organizations. At this year's Corporate Convening, attendees engaged in a full day of sessions designed to...

Jun 7th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Marketing

AIG Speed Consulting Event Supports Local NYC Nonprofits, Builds Community, and Bridges Sectors

By Sarah Howard, Associate Consultant As part of AIG’s Global Volunteer Month, AIG hosted their second annual Speed Consulting event to provide critical capacity-building support to New York City nonprofits facing marketing and communications challenges. Representatives from nine local organizations, focused on social issues like hunger, education, and gender equality, attended this exciting half-day event along with 26 experts from...

Pro Bono Sweet Spot Framework for CSR professionals

May 1st, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Strategy

NEW TOOL: The Pro Bono Sweet Spot

Corporate pro bono service is on the rise. Pro bono is the fastest-growing type of volunteer program globally. As of 2016, more than half of all companies engaged their employees in pro bono service programs (CECP, Giving in Numbers). Here at Taproot, we are excited to see such rapid adoption amongst some of the largest and most influential companies in...

Apr 17th, 2018 Advisory Services, Campaign Initiatives, Corporate Social Responsibility

Taproot Convenes Leaders at 7th Annual U.S. Pro Bono Summit

April 17, 2018 /3BL Media/ – The social sector is rapidly evolving to meet the needs of its communities. How can corporations and their human capital step up, make an impact and address the infrastructure challenges of nonprofits? On April 18 and 19, the Taproot Foundation will convene 80+ leaders from corporations, nonprofits, philanthropies and government to explore emerging trends in pro...

Mar 28th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Impact

Business Value of Pro Bono: Take Social Impact Further

Find the full Business Value of Pro Bono resource here Pro bono service is a powerful way to drive social change. Yet, many corporate employees looking to bring pro bono service to their company struggle to get buy-in from leadership and other key stakeholders. Although these stakeholders may understand the social value of pro bono, they don't always see the business value. That's...

Mar 28th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing, Strategy

Business Value of Pro Bono: Build Your Brand

Mar 28th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Technology

Business Value of Pro Bono: Innovate and Adapt

Mar 28th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, HR

Business Value of Pro Bono: Foster a Strong Culture

Mar 28th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, HR, Leadership

Business Value of Pro Bono: Cultivate Your Workforce

Find the full Business Value of Pro Bono resource here. Pro bono service is a powerful way to drive social change. Yet, many corporate employees looking to bring pro bono service to their company struggle to get buy-in from leadership and other key stakeholders. Although these stakeholders may understand the social value of pro bono, they don't always see the business value....