People of Pro Bono: Jay Levin, The Big EQ Campaign
The Big EQ Campaign is focused on bringing education on emotional intelligence to people on a mass scale. EQuip Our Kids!, a sub-campaign of The Big EQ, is a public education nonprofit focused on mobilizing support for emotional intelligence and social skills training in schools. Through Taproot, they have worked with volunteer project directors who have helped coordinate their efforts...
Read MorePeople of Pro Bono: Barbara Bella, Golden Gate Philharmonic
Barbara Bella and the Golden Gate Philharmonic youth orchestra are using the power of music to strengthen their community. And when they faced tough communications challenges, they turned to Taproot skilled volunteers to help tell their story to new audiences. Uplifting a community through music Aristotle said “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” and we are...
Read MorePop 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...
Read MorePeople 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...
Read MorePhoto 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...
Read MorePrudential 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...
Read MoreKrys 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...
Read MoreHaiti 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....
Read MoreTelling 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...
Read MoreTelling 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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