A visit from Samsung Life Insurance’s Ji Hyun Lee
The end of the summer brought with it not only the warm weather us San Franciscans long for but also a special visitor from Seoul, South Korea. Ji Hyun Lee of Samsung Life Insurance came to Taproot's San Francisco office for three weeks to learn about pro bono and more broadly, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Creating Shared Value (CSV) practices...
Read MoreGlobal Versus Local
Local or international pro bono To go abroad or not to go abroad? That is the question. Literally. That is the question Taproot Advisory Services hears from many companies as they consider their pro bono program focus. This single question begets many others, including: How do you decide where and when to go international? How do you best balance an...
Read MoreVisiting the BMW Foundation: Entrepreneurial Spirit Appreciated!
This blog was originally published on the BMW Foundation website, and is being republished here. Ariana Gonzalez is the first Taproot BMW Foundation Fellow and recently worked for one month in the BMW Foundation's Berlin office. As a fellow, Ariana is now looking at programs to support the global pro bono movement as impactfully as possible. Week 1: The Pro...
Read MoreNew York City Celebrates Pro Bono on October 23rd
In partnership with the Centre for Social Innovation and DesigNYC, Taproot Foundation announces the upcoming Pro Bono Day NYC: Connecting Passion with Purpose event on Wednesday, October 23rd during National Pro Bono Week (Oct 21st –26th). Hosted by the Centre for Social Innovation, Pro Bono Day NYC will bring together nonprofits, volunteers, pro bono providers and strategic partners for a day-long...
Read MoreMajor Private Sector Commitment to Pro Bono a Landmark Win for the Movement
Making a commitment to pro bono Taproot Foundation, a nonprofit connecting business professionals in pro bono service to organizations working towards social good, and Deloitte, a leading professional services organization, are joining forces once again to drive the pro bono marketplace forward. Deloitte recently announced an expanded commitment to providing $110 million in pro bono services to nonprofits by...
Read MoreTaproot Foundation DC offering $100,000 in pro bono marketing expertise to area nonprofits during Pro Bono Week 2013
Pro Bono Week is a global celebration of the people who volunteer their professional expertise in marketing, legal services, HR, strategy and IT to support nonprofits. Inspired by the American Bar Association, Taproot Foundation works with partners around the globe to focus attention on the pro bono movement each year in the third week of October. Pro Bono Week 2013...
Read MoreMake it Matter from China!
At the BMW Foundation Global Leaders Forum in Beijing, China, Joel Bashevkin, Executive Director of Taproot Foundation Bay Area, shares some of his experiences. As you may know, the BMW Foundation is investing in partners who share common goals and where the partnership strengthens both organizations. Taproot Foundation was the first to create this relationship and is an example for...
Read MoreFirst Annual Pro Bono Hall of Fame Inductees to be Announced During Pro Bono Week
This October, as part of Pro Bono Week 2013, Taproot Foundation will induct four individuals into the first annual Pro Bono Hall of Fame. These individuals are pro bono trail blazers in the HR, IT and design fields, as well as one pro bono field-builder. Inductees will be officially revealed as part of the lead up to Pro Bono Week,...
Read MoreArmin’s pro bono adventures reloaded week 3
By Armin Pialek, Taproot and BMW Foundation Project Manager San Francisco, more than any other city in the world, stands for technology and innovation - both of which can deeply leverage impact for nonprofits. This week I want to draw attention to a very powerful collaboration between the Taproot Foundation and LinkedIn. As the largest network of professionals in the...
Read MoreWhat’s Your Pro Bono Social Resolution?
Palo Alto, Meet Guadalajara: How HP cut across international and technological barriers to deliver powerful pro bono. HP has thousands of highly qualified project managers in every corner of the world. They are experts at distilling the complex needs of their clients into implementable project scopes. HP also boasts thousands of nonprofit partners around the globe. Many of these nonprofits have...
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