Capital One NYC ScopeAthon: Digital Innovation – for good!
This guest blog was written by Jessa Thomas in Community Affairs at Capital One. As a local bank, Capital One is committed to expanding economic opportunities for individuals, families, and small business owners in New York. During National Pro Bono Week, Capital One teamed up with the Taproot Foundation in New York City to host the first ScopeAthon, to date,...
Read MoreOrange & Black in the Bay Area – The Colors of October
It's back: our Pro Bono Resource Fair! Orange and Black. No, I'm not talking about Halloween although I'm quite excited to see my 5 year old in her unicorn costume after spending five hours online looking for the PERFECT one. And no, I'm not even talking about the SF Giants, although as of this morning, I can feel the World Series...
Read MoreSmall business does BIG pro bono
Volunteer or pro bono engagements may seem overwhelming for a small business. Most of them don't have an employee engagement, HR or marketing department, but still want to be present and active in the communities where they operate and to be recognized as a socially responsible business. How can they support local nonprofits without overwhelming their staff and operations? Teamwork...
Read MorePro Bono Poetry
Pro Bono Week came and then Pro Bono Week went. In sum: Time well spent! It spread like wildfire: The power of pro bono. Sparks have grown to flames! Two little haikus, Both from us, poemed for you Will you write one too? If you enjoyed Pro Bono Week and all of its festivities as much as we...
Read MoreDC’s Pro Bono Week Recap
Pro Bono Week has been a smashing success in the Washington, DC region. The Taproot Foundation and its partners organized a series of events to highlight the successes of nonprofits and volunteers in the field. On Monday, in partnership with Winston & Strawn, Taproot presented a workshop on legal and business pro bono opportunities to over 20 nonprofit groups. The...
Read MoreLeading the Movement with Pro Bono Week 2013
Pro Bono Week 2013 turned out to be a bit of a surprise for everyone at Taproot. Sure, we've all over it. It's who we are, it's what we live and breathe, highlighting the impact of the work that we do here and inspiring others to follow suit. But like most organizations that have been leading a movement throughout their...
Read MorePro Bono Day NYC Top Five
This blog is being re-posted from its original source on the NPower Community Blog. We had a great time on Wednesday celebrating Pro Bono Day NYC, hosted at the Social Centre for Innovation as part of Pro Bono Week 2013. Taproot Foundation and desigNYC organized the event with sponsorship from Citi Foundation as a way to showcase and celebrate New York City's...
Read MoreTaproot Foundation Announces Inaugural Recipients of Golden Root Awards
Celebrating pro bono achievements LOS ANGELES, CA -- Taproot Foundation, a nonprofit organization that makes business talent available to organizations working to improve society, announced today the inaugural recipients of the Golden Root Awards. The Golden Root Awards recognizes individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for their pro bono achievements in the Los Angeles area. The awards will be given at...
Read MoreCapital One to Leverage Signature OneWeek Campaign in Support of the Pro Bono Service Movement
Capital One Financial Corporation will host its 4th annual OneWeek national community service initiative coinciding with National Pro Bono Week 2013, from October 21-27. Building on the company's strong tradition of employee volunteerism, Capital One associates will volunteer with hundreds of nonprofit organizations through projects designed to help address economic and social needs of the communities where they live and...
Read MoreTaproot and Out Cold Marketing Pro Bono Bus Tour Hits Chicago
From October 21-25, a Taproot Foundation Pro Bono Bus will be touring the streets of Chicago. In partnership with a campaign donated pro bono by Out Cold Marketing, the Taproot-branded Volkswagen Bus will be raising awareness around volunteerism during Pro Bono Week. Aimed at celebrating and activating the public in pro bono and volunteerism, the Pro Bono Bus will make...
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