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    Read how this software developer became a pro bono advocate and inspired coworkers to give back.
    Dec 3rd, 2019 Global, People of Pro Bono, Social Impact, Technology, Volunteer Consulting

    People of Pro Bono: Antoine Clément

    An experienced software developer, Antoine is a long-time advocate for pro bono service. Inspired by the reach and impact of skilled volunteering, he has not only personally donated over 200 hours of pro bono support but 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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    PEOPLE OF PRO BONO: TAMANNA VASWANI, BIGS & LITTLES NYC MENTORING
    Sep 9th, 2019 Marketing, Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Social Impact

    People of Pro Bono: Tamanna Vaswani, Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring

    After 116+ years of transforming the NYC community through their mentorship programs, Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring and their Director of Development Tamanna Vaswani were eager to expand their reach and impact. Now, after teaming up with Taproot skilled volunteers, their organization has been able to serve more children and families across the five boroughs. Mentoring can make all the...

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    PoPB: Hema Kumar
    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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    People of Pro Bono, Sherry Green, Building Families Together
    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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    Taproot made capacity building easy for Step Up for Better Living
    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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    Through pro bono support, Brian's nonprofit can do more to protect the vulnerable.
    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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    Make an impact on your community with skilled volunteers like Jill.
    Oct 19th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week, Volunteer Consulting

    People of Pro Bono: Jill Loomis

    As an experienced fundraiser, Jill Loomis recognizes that she has incredibly valuable skills and advice to share with nonprofits in her community. After donating nearly 500 hours of pro bono support through Taproot, Jill can sum up her experience giving back in just one word - gratifying. Contributing to the common good When I’m not in the office, you can...

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    Read how Taproot's pro bono Speed Consulting event impacted this start up nonprofit
    Oct 19th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week, Programs

    People of Pro Bono: Danielle de la Fuente, Amal Alliance

    Danielle founded Amal Alliance to empower displaced children through social development programs at refugee camps and informal settlements around the globe. She recently attended her first Taproot program, our 9/11 Day of Service pro bono Speed Consulting—and she’s already excited about what comes next! Diving in Amal Alliance is an entirely volunteer-run organization at this point. While we have been...

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    Traci, a PR professional, talks about the joy and purpose that comes from pro bono work.
    Oct 19th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week, Volunteer Consulting

    People of Pro Bono: Traci Failla

    A public relations and communications pro with a passion for story-telling and service, Traci has always loved working with purpose-driven clients. Now, volunteering through Taproot allows her to keep giving back. Turning passion into action I’ve always been excited about the power of language and communication; growing up, I even wanted to be a French interpreter before pursuing communications and...

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    This Portland nonprofit called upon an experienced Taproot PR volunteer to share their story.
    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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