Jul 1st, 2024 Social Impact, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting
Public Service: As American as Apple Pie
Across the United States, family and friends will gather this week at picnics, cookouts, reunions, and other get-togethers to celebrate the Fourth of July. Besides the hot dogs and fireworks, Independence Day is an important opportunity to reflect on our relationship to the nation and what patriotism means in each of our lives. Since the founding of our country, public...
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Jun 13th, 2024 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Philanthropy, Pro Bono Summit, Social Impact, Workforce Development
Takeaways from Taproot Foundation’s 2024 U.S. Pro Bono Summit
Taproot celebrated its annual U.S. Pro Bono Summit in New York City earlier in May, generously hosted by venue sponsor PwC at their Midtown Manhattan location. The Summit was a dynamic cross-sector gathering of practitioners from across corporate, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors, all working to amplify and support social change through skilled volunteerism. The first fully in-person Pro Bono Summit since...
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Jun 1st, 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Our Team and Board, Social Impact
Celebrating Matt O’Grady Day and Pride Month at Taproot
Since 2008, Taproot has been proud to celebrate a holiday we call “Matt O’Grady Day.” Matt O’Grady Day commemorates the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States by celebrating the wedding anniversary of long-time Taproot staff member, Matt O’Grady, to his husband Steve Van Landingham. On June 19, 2008, Matt and Steve got married at San Francisco’s City Hall,...
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Apr 24th, 2024 All, Social Impact, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting
National Volunteer Week: Reflections on Skilled Volunteer Service
April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate and champion volunteering in all its forms. Taproot’s work is possible because of the thousands of skilled volunteers who give their time and expertise to help organizations tackling urgent social challenges around the world. Each week, on average, Taproot volunteers give 600 hours of their time to create more than...
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Feb 28th, 2024 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Future of Work, Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Can Skills-Based Volunteering Fulfill Your CSR Goals?
The traditional ideas of what forms a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program are changing, and skills-based volunteering (SBV) programs are at the forefront of the new face of CSR. Taproot can help you design, implement, and manage effective corporate community engagement and skilled volunteering programs as part of evolving your CSR efforts and building employee engagement. Within most corporate social...
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Feb 1st, 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
Make a Difference in Black History Month
Since 1976, our country has celebrated Black History Month in February to recognize the contributions of Black Americans to our country's culture and history. It is an opportunity to honor the legacy, accomplishments, and societal impact of our fellow citizens. Taproot would like to highlight some of our nonprofit partners who are working in our Black communities to ensure a...
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Jan 10th, 2024 Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
How Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired the Pro Bono Movement
Battling for civil rights through pro bono service On Monday, January 15, America celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a National Day of Service, to encourage people to volunteer in their communities and advance social equity across the country. Volunteering your skills and experience is one way to serve your communities on this holiday. At Taproot, honoring Dr. King’s legacy...
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Nov 6th, 2023 Social Impact, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting
Get Involved in Taproot’s Winter Volunteerism Drive
By Kimberly Swartz, Senior Director of Community Engagement, Taproot Foundation Donate your professional experience to a great cause through a free Taproot Plus account Why is now the right time to get involved? Nonprofits consistently step up for our communities. Now, it’s our turn to step up for them. Since 2020, nonprofits have been tasked with meeting rising community needs...
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Oct 20th, 2023 Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
5 Ways to Make a Difference During the Holiday Season
By Kimberly Swartz, Senior Director of Community Engagement, Taproot Foundation The holiday season is a critical period for nonprofits as they fundraise for resources to fuel their mission the following year. Unfortunately, due to inflation, the ongoing pandemic, and other factors, 2023 has been a tougher year than most, as social good organizations globally report historically low levels of volunteerism...
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Aug 29th, 2023 Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
Celebrate Labor Day by Supporting Nonprofit Employees
These days, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, a day at the beach and barbecues, but it began as a time to honor the achievements and contributions of American workers. Join us in celebrating Labor Day by supporting the dedicated nonprofit employees serving our communities! Ninety-two percent of nonprofits report a lack of critical resources and skilled volunteers—like...
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