New York City Celebrates Pro Bono on October 23rd
In partnership with the Centre for Social Innovation and DesigNYC, Taproot Foundation announces the upcoming Pro Bono Day NYC: Connecting Passion with Purpose event on Wednesday, October 23rd during National Pro Bono Week (Oct 21st –26th). Hosted by the Centre for Social Innovation, Pro Bono Day NYC will bring together nonprofits, volunteers, pro bono providers and strategic partners for a day-long...
Read MoreThe Power of Pro Bono
As we approach Pro Bono Week, it is critical that we address the big social sector questions. How do we build capacity? How do we ensure quality and impact? How do we become sustainable? The last one is particularly troublesome given the explosive demand for services, inconsistent management practices, unstable funding streams, changing philanthropic trends, and a deeply troubled economic...
Read MoreMajor Private Sector Commitment to Pro Bono a Landmark Win for the Movement
Making a commitment to pro bono Taproot Foundation, a nonprofit connecting business professionals in pro bono service to organizations working towards social good, and Deloitte, a leading professional services organization, are joining forces once again to drive the pro bono marketplace forward. Deloitte recently announced an expanded commitment to providing $110 million in pro bono services to nonprofits by...
Read MoreTaproot Foundation DC offering $100,000 in pro bono marketing expertise to area nonprofits during Pro Bono Week 2013
Pro Bono Week is a global celebration of the people who volunteer their professional expertise in marketing, legal services, HR, strategy and IT to support nonprofits. Inspired by the American Bar Association, Taproot Foundation works with partners around the globe to focus attention on the pro bono movement each year in the third week of October. Pro Bono Week 2013...
Read MoreYou Get What You Give
For the past six years, I’ve volunteered for Taproot Foundation. Taproot’s makes business talent available to organizations working to improve society. In other words, Taproot makes it possible for people like you and me to contribute professional skills in core business functions like IT, marketing, HR, strategy and so on to non-profit organizations. At its core, Taproot believes that: high-quality professional...
Read MoreTaproot Foundation and Winston & Strawn LLP Unite to Provide Pro Bono Training for Nation’s Nonprofits
As part of its Pro Bono Week 2013 campaign, Taproot Foundation will partner Winston & Strawn LLP to provide pro bono trainings to nonprofits across the nation. Taproot and Winston & Strawn will invite nonprofits from both their grantee networks for joint trainings that cover both business and legal Pro Bono 101. Trainings will held in each of Taproot's five...
Read MoreTaproot Foundation Announces Local Pro Bono Week Events
Across the country, local Taproot Foundation offices demonstrate the diversity of pro bono opportunities as they prepare for Pro Bono Week. Celebrated from October 20th-26th, Pro Bono Week serves the dual purpose of celebrating the pro bono ethic across all professions that use their talents to make a difference and encouraging more skilled professionals to give back and donate...
Read MoreFirst Annual Pro Bono Hall of Fame Inductees to be Announced During Pro Bono Week
This October, as part of Pro Bono Week 2013, Taproot Foundation will induct four individuals into the first annual Pro Bono Hall of Fame. These individuals are pro bono trail blazers in the HR, IT and design fields, as well as one pro bono field-builder. Inductees will be officially revealed as part of the lead up to Pro Bono Week,...
Read MoreMind the Gap: Addressing Inequalities Through Pro Bono
Post by Iris Dooling, Research and Partnerships Fellow Addressing the Justice Gap There are many gaps between the haves and the have-nots in American society: the Achievement Gap between poor and wealthy students, the Wage Gap between men and women in the workplace, and the Justice Gap--just to name a few. Although not as frequently publicized, the Justice Gap refers...
Read MoreNational Pro Bono Week: Highlights from the Bay Area
Pro Bono Week is creating quite the buzz in the Bay Area and we wanted to share a few highlights from the first two days- enjoy! Huge thanks to all the SF pro bono superstars who helped to make these events possible, and to all of you who have been following along with our events and social media efforts (If...
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