Jul 3rd, 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Social Impact, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting
Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Read, Watch, Take Action
On July 26, 1990, after decades of advocacy and struggle, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. The ADA was the first comprehensive federal civil rights law to protect people with disabilities from discrimination in public life. Under the bill, it became illegal to deny someone access to employment, education, or transportation because of their disability. Disabled...
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Jun 14th, 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting
Celebrating Juneteenth Through Service
One of the most important anniversaries in our nation’s history, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Though President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, it didn’t take effect in states still under Confederate control. It wasn’t until Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay on June 19, 1865, that the army announced that the 250,000 enslaved...
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Jun 13th, 2024 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Philanthropy, Pro Bono Summit, Social Impact, Workforce Development
Takeaways from Taproot Foundation’s 2024 U.S. Pro Bono Summit
Taproot celebrated its annual U.S. Pro Bono Summit in New York City earlier in May, generously hosted by venue sponsor PwC at their Midtown Manhattan location. The Summit was a dynamic cross-sector gathering of practitioners from across corporate, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors, all working to amplify and support social change through skilled volunteerism. The first fully in-person Pro Bono Summit since...
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Jun 1st, 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Our Team and Board, Social Impact
Celebrating Matt O’Grady Day and Pride Month at Taproot
Since 2008, Taproot has been proud to celebrate a holiday we call “Matt O’Grady Day.” Matt O’Grady Day commemorates the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States by celebrating the wedding anniversary of long-time Taproot staff member, Matt O’Grady, to his husband Steve Van Landingham. On June 19, 2008, Matt and Steve got married at San Francisco’s City Hall,...
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Feb 1st, 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
Make a Difference in Black History Month
Since 1976, our country has celebrated Black History Month in February to recognize the contributions of Black Americans to our country's culture and history. It is an opportunity to honor the legacy, accomplishments, and societal impact of our fellow citizens. Taproot would like to highlight some of our nonprofit partners who are working in our Black communities to ensure a...
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Sep 15th, 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Volunteer Consulting
¿Cómo puede celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana? ¡Ofrézcase como voluntario!
Click to read in English Estados Unidos celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana todos los años del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre para conmemorar las diversas culturas, contribuciones e historias de las comunidades hispana y latina de nuestro país. También es una oportunidad para que aquí, en Taproot, destaquemos a nuestros socios sin fines de lucro que...
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Sep 15th, 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Volunteer Consulting
How Can You Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Volunteer!
Haga clic para leer en Español America observes Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 every year to celebrate the diverse cultures, contributions, and histories of our country’s Hispanic and Latino communities. It’s also a chance for us at Taproot to highlight our nonprofit partners working with these communities in the US and around the world. Looking for...
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Jun 14th, 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Volunteer Consulting
How Can You Celebrate Juneteenth? Volunteer!
At Taproot, we are fueled by a core purpose—to drive positive social change. On the historic day of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, we especially want to recognize and amplify the nonprofits that strive for racial justice. To honor the holiday, we close our office, so our team can get involved in their...
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Dec 14th, 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Nonprofit Management
Why Diversity on a Nonprofit Board Matters
Board diversity is critical to the success of every nonprofit’s work. And while 2021’s Leading with Intent study shows progress toward greater board diversity, more is possible. This blog illustrates the many benefits of board diversification and the actionable steps nonprofits can take. By increasing board diversity, nonprofits strengthen their connection to the people and communities they serve, reach new...
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Sep 9th, 2022 Advisory Services, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pro Bono Service Highlight: Booz Allen Hamilton and Thurgood Marshall College Fund
As part of our mission and programming, Taproot accelerates transformative value-based partnerships between organizations in the private and nonprofit sectors. Through pro bono service, Taproot is proud to support connections between companies that are passionate about advancing racial and social equity, like Booz Allen Hamilton, with organizations that are making strides in the field. Booz Allen Hamilton has partnered with...
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