Jan 8th, 2021 Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Volunteer Management
People of Pro Bono: Queen Sheba Village
"Thank you, Taproot, for the remarkable opportunities you’ve given to us at Queen Sheba Village and to countless other nonprofits. Every volunteer we’ve worked with has been amazing. On top of that, you all are saving the lives of nonprofits, especially now when support and aid are difficult to come by." Queen Sheba D Cisse, Founder and Creative Director of...
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Mar 11th, 2020 Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Marketing, Service Area: Strategy, Social Impact
People of Pro Bono: Jay Levin, The Big EQ Campaign
The Big EQ Campaign is focused on bringing education on emotional intelligence to people on a mass scale. EQuip Our Kids!, a sub-campaign of The Big EQ, is a public education nonprofit focused on mobilizing support for emotional intelligence and social skills training in schools. Through Taproot, they have worked with volunteer project directors who have helped coordinate their efforts...
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Jan 30th, 2020 Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Marketing, Service Area: Strategy, Social Impact
People of Pro Bono: Barbara Bella, Golden Gate Philharmonic
Barbara Bella and the Golden Gate Philharmonic youth orchestra are using the power of music to strengthen their community. And when they faced tough communications challenges, they turned to Taproot skilled volunteers to help tell their story to new audiences. Uplifting a community through music Aristotle said “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” and we are...
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Dec 3rd, 2019 Global, People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Technology, Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Antoine Clément
An experienced software developer, Antoine is a long-time advocate for pro bono service. He has not only personally donated over 200 hours of pro bono support but, inspired by the reach and impact of skilled volunteering, has also kick-started a pro bono program at his company. A call to serve Growing up, I wanted to be a king—not because I...
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May 15th, 2019 Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Marketing, Service Area: 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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May 4th, 2018 People of Pro Bono
Pro bono in one word? Love.
Double Comfort Foods opened its doors in 2014 with the inspiring (and tasty!) mission to raise money for local food banks through the sale of delicious Southern food. So far, Mary’s organization has funded nearly 100,000 meals for those in need. Now with the support of Taproot pro bono, that number is rapidly rising. Everyone’s a winner when the food is this...
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Feb 9th, 2018 Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Marketing, Volunteer Management
People of Pro Bono: Lauren Lovett-Cohen, Reading Opens Minds
Lauren founded Reading Opens Minds with the belief that literacy can change lives. Building a nonprofit from scratch is no easy feat, but with the help and expertise of Taproot skilled volunteers, the number of people positively impacted by her start-up is rapidly on the rise. A fresh take on book club A motto that I try to live by is: “to inspire hope...
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Nov 22nd, 2017 Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Marketing, Service Area: Technology
People of Pro Bono: Michele Simos, The Dignity Institute
The Dignity Institute envisions a world in which every underserved youth feels safe, respected, and worthy of dignity, and has the skills to create a meaningful life and career. As the Co-founder and Executive Director, Michele Simos is on a journey to create systemic change. This Giving Tuesday, she turned to Taproot volunteer talent and support to further elevate her...
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Jul 12th, 2017 Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Marketing
People of Pro Bono: Jeff Coopersmith, Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
During his off hours, you can find Jeff Coopersmith deeply involved in his volunteer work for Autism Now and spending quality time with his family, friends, and neighbors. He brings that same passion and sense of togetherness to the office as the Director of External Relations, Growth & Sustainability at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, as he and his coworkers drive forward...
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Jul 6th, 2017 Nonprofit Management, Our Team and Board, People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Marketing
People of Pro Bono: Anne Holcomb, Unity Parenting and Counseling
Anne Holcomb, Supportive Services Supervisor at Unity Parenting and Counseling, gets her inspiration from gardening or reading the Sunday Times. However, nothing compares to when a teen graduates because of the support her nonprofit provided. And when skilled volunteers help the organization raise over $100,000 with a newly developed social media strategy. The best results come from clear goals Unity...
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