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 the power of storytelling Telling a good story is powerful....
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Jun 18th, 2019 All, Employee Engagement, Social Impact
Milestones: Celebrating Equality and Civil Rights this Matt O’Grady Day
Celebrating, remembering, and fighting for civil rights By Mary Ruth Robinson, Business Development Associate, Taproot Foundation Today, Taproot Foundation’s offices are closed to celebrate a special holiday: Matt O’Grady Day. If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not the only one. The first time I saw this day on the calendar as a brand new Taproot employee, I was more than a little concerned that I had somehow been missing out on a national holiday my...
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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 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 25th, 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Global, Leadership, Pro Bono Summits, Social Impact
Myung Lee: Bringing Communities Together Through 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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Feb 19th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Social Impact, Strategy
Trends in the field with the State of Pro Bono: Corporate Edition
Taproot Foundation conducted an inaugural survey of companies doing pro bono to identify trends and share key observations for advancing the field.
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Oct 25th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Pro Bono Week, Strategy
Making Pro Bono an Integral Part of Your Strategy
As featured on TriplePundit This Pro Bono Week, Andrea Bertels, Director of Global Responsibility & Sustainability at Nielsen, highlighted how companies can make pro bono an integral part of their strategy. From identifying strategic focus areas to leaning into experts to empowering your people, Andrea highlights the important takeaways that she keeps in mind as they continue growing their program. Here's...
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Oct 19th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, HR, Leadership
NEW RESOURCE: Pro Bono as a People Strategy
How companies can create shared value between CSR and HR Taproot has long made the case that a strong corporate pro bono program is a triple win—nonprofits receive the support they need, companies build deeper relationships with their communities, and employees have the opportunity to apply their skills in new and meaningful ways. While a good deal of evidence supports...
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