Pro Bono In Action: Prudential Pro Bono Marathons Connect 50+ Employees With the Community
Prudential employees clear their calendars for pro bono We've all had full-day meetings where the energy simply dissipates by 2 p.m., leaving an unavoidable midday slump. Nothing could have been further from the truth at the two Pro Bono Marathons this past October, led by Taproot Foundation and Prudential Financial. Each Prudential Pro Bono Marathon was a one-day event where...
Read MoreTaproot Foundation Joins IMPACT 2030 as a Founding Stakeholder to Support U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
Originally published on 3BL Media. Engaging employees in pro bono service is an impactful way to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Taproot brings expertise in mobilizing corporate skilled volunteers to deliver critical resources to nonprofits. The Taproot Foundation joins IMPACT 2030 as a Founding Stakeholder to work together with other leaders in the volunteer and corporate social responsibility communities, to bring the...
Read MorePro Bono Reshapes the Leadership Development Playbook
A conversation with Cindy McCauley, Senior Fellow at Center for Creative Leadership Think of a time when you were pushed--we mean really pushed--in your work. How did that experience help you grow? How did it shape and develop your professional perspective? These career moments have an incredible impact. And, according to Cindy McCauley from Center for Creative Leadership--a top-ranked global provider...
Read MoreCASE STUDY: Latin United Community Housing Association
In this case study, one organization turns a list of human resources challenges into new success with pro bono. Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) supports low-to-moderate income Latino families as they navigate home ownership by combatting displacement and preserving affordable housing. LUCHA provides educational courses and a counseling program focused on the home-buying, renting and maintenance process. In addition,...
Read MoreKraft and Taproot Develop First Ever Human Resources ScopeAthon
"So we are in the process of merging," confessed a brave executive director. "We want to make sure that we're doing the best job we can to join our two cultures. We know Human Resources should be involved, but where do we begin??" Even the most seasoned corporate human resources professional might pause when faced with such a delicate and...
Read MoreLeveraging HR to strengthen nonprofit boards and drive impact
By Kristin Teti, Program & Development Manager, Taproot Foundation - Los Angeles The number-one resource for a great social sector organization is having enough of the right people willing to commit themselves to the mission." —Jim Collins, bestselling author. It seems simple enough: If we want to create strong nonprofits, we have to invest in the right people with the...
Read MorePro Bono Programs and Fostering Innovation
This blog post is the first in a series based on "Demonstrating the Business Value of Pro Bono Service," a whitepaper which identifies business benefits of pro bono and spotlights corporate best practices. In this issue, we are focusing on innovation, exploring the way that IBM has benefited by creating two pro bono programs which enhanced creativity and innovation within...
Read MoreAudio: Why Nonprofits Increasingly Compete with Google for Talent
In our November 16th webcast, Taproot President Aaron Hurst tackled the affects of unemployment and the increasingly competitive talent market on the nonprofit sector, with The Economist's US Business Editor Matthew Bishop. And together, they looked to the future, discussing the future of corporate philanthropy, pro bono and tactics nonprofits can adopt to better succeed. Now, we're happy to offer...
Read MoreWhy Nonprofits Increasingly Compete with Google for Talent
Unemployment, The Talent War, and A New Hope I was honored to be joined by Matthew Bishop of The Economist this week for our webcast titled 'Why Nonprofits Increasingly Compete with Google for Talent.' A fascinating conversation, I split it into three parts: Unemployment, The Talent War, and A New Hope, tracing the themes I'd found in Matthew's articles (especially...
Read MoreMeet the Board: An Interview with Kiko Washington
Our board members are more than just great visionaries for Taproot. They are also leaders in their own industries and communities and have lots of professional wisdom to share. For the next week, we will be spotlighting the five newest additions to our stellar board of directors through a series of interviews. Akihiko (Kiko) Washington is Executive Vice President, Worldwide...
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