Taproot’s Chicago Office Proudly Accepts KAN-WIN Bada Award
KAN-WIN is a Chicago nonprofit whose mission is to eradicate all forms of violence against women by empowering Asian American survivors and by engaging the community through education, outreach, and advocacy.Taproot Foundation?? Chicago office is honored to accept the Bada Award from KAN-WIN given in recognition of Taproot?? support and passion for helping nonprofit agencies achieve their mission through high-quality...
Read MoreA Tale of Two Careers: How Jeff Meyer Is Making His Mark for Good in Our Community
Many of us only have the opportunity for the energy to pursue one career. Jeff Meyer, all-star Taproot pro bono consultant in New York City, took a different path. After retiring from 30 years of success with a career in the financial industry, Jeff decided to pursue something different. He wanted to leverage his experiences and professional skills to help...
Read MoreTaproot Fellow: Innovating Over Winter Break
Natasha Blackadar served as a Taproot Marketing Fellow in January as part of the Innovate Winter Break program from Brown University that provides mini-internships during winter break at organizations dedicated to social justice, impact, and entrepreneurship in Boston and NYC.This blog has been re-posted here from its original source on Swearer Center.Playful professionalism. Pragmatic optimism. Progress. Impact oriented.These words, written...
Read MoreThe Taproot Foundation Appoints Karen Hunte as Executive Director of Los Angeles
The Taproot Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Hunte as Executive Director, Los Angeles effective February 16, 2015. Karen is a seasoned executive who has worked for over 15 years at the intersection of the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. She brings strong leadership and a passion to support social impact initiatives and organizations to Taproot. "Karen...
Read MoreThe Taproot Foundation Appoints Elizabeth Schwan-Rosenwald as VP External Affairs
The Taproot Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Schwan-Rosenwald as the organization's new Vice President of External Affairs effective January 1, 2015. We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth back to the Taproot Foundation where she previously served as Executive Director for Taproot's Chicago office. Most recently, Elizabeth served as the Vice President, Partnerships for Benevolent, a start-up...
Read MoreCongratulations to Taproot, Winner of the 12 Days of Giving
This blog has been re-posted in its entirety from its original source on General Assembly. A big thank you to all those who voted for us in the 12 Days of Giving Campaign! We're excited and already planning to use the prize money to build new features for Taproot Plus. It was a fierce competition, but we're thrilled to announce...
Read MoreMasterCard Pro Bono Challenge: Using Pro Bono To Solve Nonprofit Technology Challenges
Database management. Website improvements. These are IT issues that can be particularly vexing for nonprofit organizations. At Taproot, we??e always looking for ways to support nonprofit capacity across issue areas, including technology. Luckily, we have corporate partners with the skills to do just that. Taproot and MasterCard partnered to launch the third MasterCard Pro Bono Challenge at MasterCard?? technology headquarters...
Read MoreMasterCard Pro Bono Challenge: Using Pro Bono To Solve Nonprofit Technology Challenges
Database management. Website improvements. These are IT issues that can be particularly vexing for nonprofit organizations. At Taproot, we??e always looking for ways to support nonprofit capacity across issue areas, including technology. Luckily, we have corporate partners with the skills to do just that.Taproot and MasterCard partnered to launch the third MasterCard Pro Bono Challenge at MasterCard?? technology headquarters in...
Read MoreThe Taproot Foundation Appoints Jaime Guzman as Executive Director of Chicago
The Taproot Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaime Guzman as the Chicago Executive Director, responsible for the Midwest, effective October 1, 2014. Jaime Guzman is a seasoned leader and a native Chicagoan, who has worked for over 15 years at the intersection of the private, public and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, Jaime served as the Senior Director...
Read MoreAaron Hurst Day: Cheers to Founders Everywhere
Aaron Hurst Day was instituted by Taproot's most recent Board Chair, Steve Kirmse, on the occasion of Aaron's goodbye party last June. For 13 years, Aaron was synonymous with Taproot, and Steve's decision to create Aaron Hurst Day ensures that no matter how far we go or what incredible things we do, we remember and honor his legacy. And what...
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