Sep 3rd, 2024 All, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Management, Social Impact, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Management
Nonprofits: Share Your Insights to Help Inform Taproot Programs
As a nonprofit leader, you know firsthand how important organizations like yours are for people across the globe. Nonprofits provide necessary services, organize and advocate for change, and build webs of connection among diverse members of our communities. At Taproot, we’re committed to getting nonprofits the support they need through skilled volunteer service. To continue to provide the most responsive...
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Jun 20th, 2024 All, Our Team and Board
Taproot Announces Election of New Board Members
Taproot is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Directors: Russatta Buford, Junna Ro, and Timothy McClimon. Each is a professional at the top of their field with expertise in operations, finance, nonprofit management, and legal compliance, as well as a passion for Taproot’s mission and the impact of skills-based volunteerism. Russatta Buford brings...
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Jun 12th, 2024 All, Our Team and Board
A Fond Farewell to Taproot CEO Lindsay Gruber
This week, Taproot will bid a fond farewell to CEO Lindsay Gruber. As we announced in February, Lindsay has decided to step down from her role after 6 years as CEO and a total of 20 years with Taproot. Under her leadership, Taproot has grown to deliver more than $300 million worth of skilled volunteer service to social good organizations. ...
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Apr 24th, 2024 All, Social Impact, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting
National Volunteer Week: Reflections on Skilled Volunteer Service
April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate and champion volunteering in all its forms. Taproot’s work is possible because of the thousands of skilled volunteers who give their time and expertise to help organizations tackling urgent social challenges around the world. Each week, on average, Taproot volunteers give 600 hours of their time to create more than...
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Feb 9th, 2024 All, Our Team and Board
Taproot Foundation Board Announces Upcoming Leadership Transition
2024 will mark Lindsay Gruber's 6th year as CEO and 20th year as a “Root” at the Taproot Foundation, and she has shared that it will also be her last as she plans to step down in June as Taproot's President & CEO. “The organization and its mission are in great hands, and it's time for me personally to take...
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Jul 27th, 2023 All, Nonprofit Management, Service Area: Marketing
Maximizing Your Impact: How Video Marketing Can Boost Your Nonprofit’s Reach and Engagement
As a nonprofit organization, you dedicate extensive efforts to running your nonprofit but may not have enough time or money dedicated to marketing and promoting your cause. And in today's digital world, your organization needs more than just word-of-mouth, print material, or even a website to reach potential supporters. Video marketing can be an incredibly effective, and inexpensive, tool in...
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Aug 11th, 2022 All, Nonprofit Management
7 Ways to Make Your Grant Proposal Stand Out
You've found a potential grant opportunity and are ready to apply for it. The grants process can be complicated at times but investing a little extra time in a few key areas can often make a significant difference in the likelihood of receiving funding. Use this list to ensure that you write a strong grant application every time you submit...
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Dec 4th, 2019 All
Taproot Announces $200 Million in Pro Bono Services Provided to the Social Sector
Taproot Foundation announces today a significant milestone for the organization—surpassing $200 million worth of pro bono services provided to the social sector through its programs. These services are available to nonprofits and social good organizations around the world, free of charge. “This is a milestone not only for the Taproot Foundation, but the social sector as a whole,” says Lindsay...
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Nov 21st, 2019 All
How Taproot Foundation Helps Nonprofits Maximize Volunteers Through Pro Bono Services
Originally posted on the Chronicle of Philanthropy This week's Business of Giving features Lindsay Firestone Gruber, president and CEO of the Taproot Foundation. The organization, founded in 2001, helps nonprofits maximize volunteer hours through its pro bono professional services. These services, such as human resources, technology, marketing, strategic planning, and legal counsel directly sustain an organization’s infrastructure and leadership. “Good...
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Nov 20th, 2019 All
Taproot Foundation Announces the Election of New Board Members
Taproot Foundation announces the election of Cisco System's Elaine Mason, madgood.co's Jason Madhosingh, and Telemundo 51 Miami's Susan Solano Vila to its Board of Directors. Elaine Mason serves as Cisco System’s Vice President of People Planning, Design, and Analytics, working alongside senior executives on key efforts related to talent and performance management, workforce analytics, and organization effectiveness. Her recent initiatives include...
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