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Mar 25th, 2020 blog, Marketing, Strategy, Technology

Pro Bono Project Scopes Just Got Easier on Taproot Plus

If you’ve ever tried to search the internet for a solution to a problem, you know that the first challenge is often the toughest: how do you even explain what it is that you need? We’ve seen this kind of challenge again and again. A wonderful nonprofit has a tech, HR, or marketing issue in mind, and they know a...

Mar 11th, 2020 Marketing, Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Social Impact, Strategy

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...

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Mar 3rd, 2020 All, Future of Work, Inclusion, Pro Bono Summits, Social Impact, Strategy

Pro Bono in 2020 and Beyond

By Lindsay Firestone Gruber, President and CEO, Taproot Foundation The Nonprofit Finance Fund released a report recently finding that 86% of nonprofits are experiencing an even greater increase in demand for their programs and services. And yet, more than half of those nonprofits say they anticipate being unable to meet the demand in the coming year. These numbers should concern...

Jan 30th, 2020 Marketing, Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Social Impact, Strategy

People 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...

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...

Jun 24th, 2019 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Social Impact, Strategy, Volunteer Consulting

People of Pro Bono: Hema Kumar

Outside of the office, Organizational Change Management Lead Hema Kumar likes to absorb the beauty of nature by hiking and birdwatching. But after donating one hundred hours of pro bono support, nothing compares to the addicting rush of excitement she experiences when giving back to nonprofits through Taproot. Finding purpose through pro bono Like many children, while growing up I...

Jun 6th, 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility, Strategy, Technology, Volunteer Management

Supporting Nonprofits in their Digital Journey

Originally posted on VMware's blog. At VMware, we’re on a journey to put back more than we take, delivering long-term shared value for our stakeholders, and unlocking opportunities for all. As part of that journey, for the past three years, we’ve been working with the pro bono experts at Taproot Foundation, investing in tools and resources to help nonprofits build...

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May 15th, 2019 Nonprofit Management, Strategy, Technology, Volunteer Management

When Jumping to Solutions Gets You Nowhere Fast

Technology is a valuable tool for nonprofits. It can fundamentally transform the way you serve your community. But when you and your organization are short on time, budget, and resources, finding and implementing the right tech solution can feel overwhelming or unmanageable. That’s where pro bono support can make a big difference for your organization. Taproot teamed up with the...

A strategy professional shares why she chooses to make a difference through pro bono service.

Mar 19th, 2019 Programs, Strategy, Volunteer Consulting

People of Pro Bono: Aya Mimura

As a corporate strategy analyst, Aya feeds off of collaboration. Factor in her desire to make a difference and you have a truly energizing pro bono experience on your hands. My pro bono experience in just one word? Enlightening. I initially decided to volunteer pro bono because I was looking to "lend" my skills to nonprofits. My friends in the...