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    Jun 22nd, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting

    How One Hour Can Make a Difference for Nonprofits and Volunteers

    Schedules these days are tight. If you work at a nonprofit, you’re probably on the hunt for quick, efficient ways to get answers and advice. And if you’re a professional searching for ways to get involved in your community, you want something that doesn’t overwhelm your busy calendar.   A one-hour Taproot Plus session could be just the opportunity you’re looking...

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    May 24th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Management

    3 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Do More With Less

    A whopping 63% of nonprofits reported a decrease in funding due to COVID-19. Now more than ever, you’re asked to go above and beyond with less and less. If this sounds familiar, we might have a solution for you—pro bono services. Pro bono? We can hear you saying “but I don’t need a lawyer…” Maybe you don’t. But you might...

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    May 12th, 2022 Nonprofit Management

    How to Create a Nonprofit Strategic Plan

    A strategic plan serves as a roadmap for an organization to define goals in order to achieve its mission. It also plots the course on how to reach those goals over the next three to five years. During the planning process, board and staff members collaborate with other key stakeholders to determine how to design programs, allocate resources, and measure...

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    Apr 15th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting

    Time to Celebrate Volunteers!

    It’s National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the power of volunteers around the world! Established in 1974, this annual celebration inspires, honors, and encourages people to volunteer and make an impact in their communities. We are so grateful to our powerful network of over 30,000 skilled volunteers who have donated more than 1.9 million hours since 2001. They truly...

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    Mar 8th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Consulting

    What is Skills-Based Volunteering?

    When you think of volunteering, images of cleaning up your local park or working in a food pantry may come to mind. While hands-on volunteering is critical to fulfilling some nonprofits’ missions, other forms of support can help all organizations. Most nonprofits don’t have access to the resources, funding, or qualified talent to function effectively. A donation of professional expertise...

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    Dec 15th, 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Leadership, Nonprofit Management

    4 Qualities of an Effective Nonprofit Board

    A nonprofit’s board of directors helps guide an organization, encourage innovation, and support long-term success. They act as passionate advocates for your cause and steer your nonprofit through internal and external challenges. But what makes for a strong nonprofit board? Here are 4 qualities of an ideal board that can best serve your nonprofit. 1. Experienced in critical service areas...

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    Nov 18th, 2021 Nonprofit Management, Pro Bono Week, Small Business, Volunteer Consulting

    Pro Bono Week 2021: Taproot Doubles Impact for Social Good

    Thanks to all who joined us during Pro Bono Week (October 24-30), a time to celebrate pro bono service around the world. This week allows us to recognize the dedication of our volunteers who share their skills with nonprofits, along with the nonprofits striving to further their missions by collaborating with these volunteers. We set an ambitious goal this year to create 100+ pro...

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    Nov 16th, 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Nonprofit Management, Pro Bono Summit, Volunteer Consulting

    Highlights from Taproot Foundation’s 2021 U.S. Pro Bono Summit

    Taproot Foundation celebrated its annual U.S. Pro Bono Summit, exploring how the power of pro bono service can transform nonprofits, schools, and small businesses. The Summit provided innovative tips and facilitated open discussions between corporate pro bono practitioners to share their experiences, best practices, and challenges in developing skills-based volunteering opportunities. Taproot also delivered two webinars for the nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate sectors,...

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    Feb 18th, 2021 Nonprofit Management, Service Area: Marketing, Service Area: Technology

    Pro Bono in Action: Junior Achievement of Northern California

    This is a part of Taproot’s series featuring resilient nonprofit leaders. Download the nonprofit resource, Building Resiliency Through Pro Bono, for additional project highlights and nonprofit case studies. Raise your hand if you were a Junior Achievement kid! With over 100 chapters around the country, Junior Achievement (JA) has impacted the lives of countless students, empowering them to make smart...

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    Feb 5th, 2021 COVID-19, Nonprofit Management, Service Area: HR, Service Area: Marketing, Service Area: Strategy, Service Area: Technology

    The Support Your Nonprofit Needs, When You Need It

    The work of social good organizations like yours has been a healing balm during this past year, leading recovery efforts for communities around the globe. From adoption events that paired the isolated with furry friends, to arts institutions whose online exhibitions gave us a much-needed escape, to the social justice organizations who’ve never stopped pushing us towards equity—your work has...

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