Dec 23rd, 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Impact, Technology
Pop Culture Tech Podcast: The Spirit of Giving
Originally published on VMware's Radius, Taproot Foundation's President & CEO, Lindsay Firestone Gruber, sat down with VMware for a conversation on tapping into the spirit of giving to bridge the social sector resource gap. Listen to the podcast, which is hosted by Blakely Thomas-Aguilar, or read the excerpt below. The Gift that Keeps Giving Gift giving has long been part...
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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. 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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Oct 23rd, 2019 All, Pro Bono Week, Programs, Social Impact
Photo Series: The Impact of Pro Bono on Communities Around the Globe
This Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation is spotlighting nonprofits who are making a difference in their communities through pro bono support. Each and every day, nonprofit organizations are working to make their communities a better place by lifting up those they serve. And they're taking on this work with the support of business professionals sharing their expertise pro bono. This...
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Oct 16th, 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Pro Bono Week, Social Impact
Prudential Financial: A Commitment to the Community of Pro Bono
This Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation is spotlighting nonprofits, business professionals, and companies—like Prudential—who are playing key roles in bringing the impact of pro bono to life in communities around the globe. When it comes to companies making a difference in their communities, Prudential Financial stands out for their strong commitment to their hometown of Newark, New Jersey. Their dedication...
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Oct 16th, 2019 HR, Pro Bono Week, Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
Krys Doctor: Giving Back by Giving Forward
This Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation is spotlighting nonprofits, business professionals, and companies who are playing key roles in bringing the impact of pro bono to life in communities around the globe. In today’s fast-paced world, we’re up against a never-ending to-do list each and every day. It can be hard to carve out even a moment to breathe let...
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Oct 14th, 2019 Nonprofit Management, Pro Bono Week, Programs, Social Impact, Technology
Haiti Now: Changing Communities through Donated Time and Kindness
This Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation is spotlighting nonprofits, business professionals, and companies who are playing key roles in bringing the impact of pro bono to life in communities around the globe. Haiti Now is using the power of education to end child servitude in Haiti, and they’re doing so with the support of skilled volunteers thousands of miles away....
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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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Sep 5th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Social Impact
Telling Your Pro Bono Story in Action: Morgan Stanley
For corporate pro bono practitioners, telling stories is critical. By communicating the impact of your pro bono programming effectively, you’ll promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally. Those efforts can help elevate your company’s brand and position in the field—that’s the power of a good story. But this guide is about more than just building brand and reputation. It’s...
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Aug 27th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Social Impact
Telling Your Pro Bono Story in Action: VMware Foundation
For corporate pro bono practitioners, telling stories is critical. By communicating the impact of your pro bono programming effectively, you’ll promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally. Those efforts can help elevate your company’s brand and position in the field—that’s the power of a good story. But this guide is about more than just building brand and reputation. It’s...
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Aug 20th, 2019 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Social Impact, Strategy
New Resource: Telling your Pro Bono Story
For corporate pro bono practitioners, telling your story is critical. By communicating effectively about your pro bono programming, you can promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally. Those efforts can help elevate your company’s brand or position in the field—that’s the power of a good story. But this guide is about more than just building brand and...
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