Industry-leading Companies Move Fast, and Their Work in the Social Sector is No Exception
Five years ago corporate pro bono programs were few and far between. Today more than 500 companies provide skills-based support to the nonprofit sector. With pro bono programs becoming an industry standard for employee engagement and social impact, more and more companies are looking for creative ways to stand out. Signature pro bono program For many companies, the next step...
Read MoreRising Above the Pack through Targeted Pro Bono Program Design
Pro bono service is no longer the new kid on the block in the corporate volunteerism space. More and more companies have pro bono programs or active plans to build one. As pro bono continues to gain traction, companies are no longer asking themselves if they will create a pro bono program, but instead increasingly exploring how they can create...
Read MoreIs Your Nonprofit’s Pro Bono Muscle in Shape?
How nonprofit organizations go from not using pro bono service to regularly relying on the talents of experienced business professionals as a "go to" resource to support their missions. To go from zero to four-day-per-week workouts is tough. Really tough. But once you have your thing, whether it’s lifting weights, walking, spinning, or kickboxing, after a while it gets easier....
Read MoreBring Your Challenge – Take Home A Solution
Last month, Taproot partnered with the Ford Foundation to host a Pro Bono Lab as part of its pilot Spectrum of Service offerings. These offerings provide wrap-around pro bono support leveraged to address key challenges in nonprofit infrastructure. The Pro Bono Lab's half-day consulting workshop supported seven nonprofit organizations serving NYC across a range of issue areas. Teams of Taproot's...
Read MoreSmall Business ScopeAthon – New Audience, Same Results
In June 2015, Taproot Foundation and the Chicago Community Trust partnered together to deliver a ScopeAthon, a half-day workshop for small business owners in Chicago. Through this pro bono consulting event, Taproot looked to connect business owners to a team of consultants--volunteer experts in HR, marketing, IT and strategy--that would support the business in developing an action plan to tackle...
Read MoreCapital One Hosts Problem-Solving ScopeAthon for Nonprofits at Plano, Texas Campus
This guest blog was written by Monica Shortino, South Central Community Relations at Capital One. Nonprofits are an inspiration for their selfless giving and dedication to making the world a better place. As they focus time and energy on helping people, businesses and communities in need, they also face internal, administrative challenges. As a leading corporate citizen committed to investing...
Read MoreHere’s how over 400 Project Managers Used their Skills to Impact the DC Area | #ScopeForChange Recap
What does the largest pro bono day of service in history look like? Read the original #ScopeForChange press release. The Project Management Institute (PMI), Taproot Foundation and A Billion + Change joined together on Monday, January 19 during MLK Day of Service for the largest pro bono ScopeAthon ever. Over 400 project managers participated to identify one organizational challenge for nearly...
Read MoreI Scoped For Change!
Wandering around the cavernous room with countless tables filled with people, I was struck by the hum of the crowd. The US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker, had kicked off the day. Now, hands were waving excitedly to illustrate a point; data was being scribbled on flip charts; heads were nodding in agreement; and computers were clacking away. On this...
Read MoreCalling All Consultants! Projects Will Soon Be Staffing!
If you've been on our home page recently, you may have noticed the value of pro bono services delivered by Taproot to date has climbed above $140 million. We're proud of that number. But you know what would make us even prouder? If you helped us reach $150 million - and beyond. Here's more good news: Four times a year,...
Read MoreCapital 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,...
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