Taproot Foundation announces the election of three new members to its board of directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Taproot Foundation has elected three new directors to join its national board: Suni Hartford, Brad Keown, and Jeetendra (Jeetu) Jodhpukar. Suni Hartford, based in New York City, is Citigroup Managing Director and Head of North American Markets. She first became introduced to Taproot when, as head of Citi's affinity group of female executives Citi Foundation tapped her...
Read MoreSkim Milk Marriages No More!
By Matt O'Grady, Guest Writer, Root The Supreme Court just ruled that having second-class citizens is finally passed. Its rulings in support of same-sex marriage cap a phenomenal transformation in the mores and attitudes of this country, a transformation few of us would have dared to predict just a few years ago. In striking down the so-called Defense of Marriage...
Read MoreMeet Ruth: A Taproot Fellow and Top-Notch Project Manager
Ruth Van Hecke is a dedicated Allstate employee, who was granted six moths to work as a Pro Bono Fellow at Taproot. She jumped right in, used her project management expertise, and made a huge impact on Taproot and how we work. Click here to read her story.
Read MorePro Bono as Common Currency
What if pro bono service were a worldwide norm - a "common currency" that aligned the interests of companies, professionals, and social impact organizations all over the world? The goal is hairy and audacious.The leaders at the Corporate Day at the 2013 Global Pro Bono Summit noted that implementing pro bono programs across international and cultural barriers can be done...
Read MorePromising Practices: Barriers and Bright Spots
The Corporate Day at the 2013 Global Pro Bono Summit kicked off with participants sharing their bright spots, a promising practice they brought to the table from their pro bono programs. Each table chose the bright spot they were most inspired by to present back to the larger group. Leaders from Netsuite, LinkedIn, Google, Bain, and American Express formed this...
Read MoreTaproot Foundation Projects are Staffing!
Calling all change makers!It?? that time again: Taproot Foundation projects are getting ready to staff all across the country. No matter if you??e got experience in marketing, strategy, IT, finance, or HR, there are nonprofits in need of your skills.So what?? all the hubbub about pro bono anyway?As one pro bono consultant put it: ??ro bono provides the means to...
Read MoreBold New Platform Seeks to Transform Pro Bono Service
Pro bono pioneer, the Taproot Foundation, today announced the launch of its new program platform that will serve as a one-stop shop for nonprofits and businesses engaged in the pro bono marketplace, already valued at $15 billion. The Taproot Foundation looks to expand the market by increasing accessibility and professionalization of pro bono services. Research conducted by FTI Consulting and...
Read MoreMeredith Hahn, AMEX VP of CSR joins Taproot Board of Directors
Meredith Hahn is Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility at American Express, pro bono enthusiast, and newest member of the Taproot Foundation Board of Directors. I recently had the chance to speak with Meredith Hahn about her experiences and the decision to bring her skills to the pro bono movement. Getting to know Meredith Hahn What drew you to Taproot? MEREDITH...
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