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 24th, 2019 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Social Impact, Strategy, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Hema Kumar
Outside of the office, Organizational Change Management Lead Hema Kumar likes to absorb the beauty of nature by hiking and birdwatching. But after donating one hundred hours of pro bono support, nothing compares to the addicting rush of excitement she experiences when giving back to nonprofits through Taproot. Finding purpose through pro bono Like many children, while growing up I...
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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 15th, 2019 Marketing, Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Technology
People of Pro Bono: Sherry Green, Building Families Together
Building Families Together is a nonprofit startup that envisions a future where incarcerated men successfully re-enter society with a promising future for themselves and their families. Led by CEO and founder Sherry Green, they are on the fast track to maximizing their efforts to support those striving to turn their lives around. Aiding families At Building Families Together, we value the importance of family. Our mission is...
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Nov 30th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Technology
People of Pro Bono: Louis Rodriguez, Step Up for Better Living
Step Up for Better Living supports their South Bronx community by providing social services and referrals for over 200 families—and that’s just the start of what they do. When they found themselves facing a variety of needs, they turned to Taproot. What makes the hard work worthwhile When I look at Step Up’s accomplishments, I know that our hard work...
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Oct 19th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week
People of Pro Bono: Brian Bollinger, Friends of Refugees
As an advocate and support system for refugees and immigrants, Brian Bollinger and Friends of Refugees have had a busy year. Through pro bono support from Taproot skilled volunteers and daily reminders of why his work matters, his organization has been able to do more to support the vulnerable. At Friends of Refugees we know that immigrants are blessings, not...
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Oct 12th, 2018 Finance, HR, Marketing, Pro Bono Week, Social Impact, Strategy, Technology, Volunteer Consulting
WEBINAR: Drive Social Change with What You Do Best
Use your professional skills to make an impact Tuesday, October 23 at 10 AM PT // 12 PM CT // 1 PM ET REGISTER NOW Drive social change with what you do best and donate your time and professional skills to nonprofits in need of your expertise. On the free online platform, Taproot+, thousands of nonprofits and skilled volunteers are connecting each...
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Oct 12th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week
People of Pro Bono: Bevin Wong, College Possible
College Possible makes college admission and success more achievable for low-income students through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. As their program grew in Portland, Bevin knew pro bono could help share their story. Starting from scratch College Possible has been around for many years but we were new to Portland, Oregon and hadn't put time or resources into...
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Aug 14th, 2018 Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Social Impact
Launching a Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign with Skilled Volunteers
Since its founding in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement. It’s a day fueled by activism, collaboration, and generosity that has become a marquee fundraising opportunity for nonprofits around the world. Aside from acting as a kick-off for holiday giving campaigns, Giving Tuesday also offers a unique...
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Jul 17th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Technology
People of Pro Bono: Yael Ellsworth, Life Teaches Foundation
Yael established Life Teaches Foundation to inspire, empower and support every individual to help triage and resolve the issues that perpetuate homelessness. With the help of Taproot skilled volunteers on projects including website design and brand development, she’s sharing her organization’s vision and expanding their impact. Eye-opening impact My pro bono experience? Enlightening. Growing up, my father didn't believe in...
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