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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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...
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May 15th, 2019 Marketing, Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Technology
People of Pro Bono: Sherry Green, Building Families Together
Building Families Together is a nonprofit startup that envisions a future where incarcerated men successfully re-enter society with a promising future for themselves and their families. Led by CEO and founder Sherry Green, they are on the fast track to maximizing their efforts to support those striving to turn their lives around. Aiding families At Building Families Together, we value the importance of family. Our mission is...
Read More May 13th, 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility, Nonprofit Management, Technology, Volunteer Management
Addressing Social Sector Needs Through Technology Pro Bono
The social sector continues to lag in the adoption and use of technology due in part to lack of funding and limited staff. How can pro bono service bridge the gap between the needs of the sector and available human and financial resources? On the heels of last week’s Global Pro Bono Summit, Taproot Foundation and VMware are releasing their...
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Apr 18th, 2019 Advisory Services, Global, Leadership, Pro Bono Summits, Social Impact, Technology
BNY Mellon: A History of Service
The 2019 Global Pro Bono Summit, hosted by Taproot Foundation, will take place in New York City this May. Leading up to this gathering, Taproot will be releasing a series of profiles featuring movers and shakers of the pro bono movement, from companies with cutting-edge programs to individuals working towards a more engaged society to nonprofits tapping into pro bono...
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Jan 4th, 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility, Global, Social Impact, Technology
Making Nonprofits a More Powerful Force through Tech
Excerpt from the blog "How the Tech World Could Make Nonprofits a More Powerful Force" on the World Economic Forum By Pat Gelsinger, CEO of VMware Inc. As leaders from more than 100 countries prepare to gather at Davos, a debate continues to rage regarding the role technology will play in society going forward. Will tech innovation be a fundamental...
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Dec 3rd, 2018 Advisory Services, Pro Bono Summits, Strategy, Technology
Groupon and Tableau Team Up to Bring Data Visualization to the Nonprofit Sector
Taproot’s U.S. Pro Bono Summit is an opportunity for key stakeholders in the field of corporate pro bono to come together and discuss trends and developments across the sector. It’s also a place where practitioners can collaboratively brainstorm new ideas that will create impact for nonprofit organizations. At the Summit this year in San Francisco, Groupon and Tableau did exactly...
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Nov 30th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Technology
People of Pro Bono: Louis Rodriguez, Step Up for Better Living
Step Up for Better Living supports their South Bronx community by providing social services and referrals for over 200 families—and that’s just the start of what they do. When they found themselves facing a variety of needs, they turned to Taproot. What makes the hard work worthwhile When I look at Step Up’s accomplishments, I know that our hard work...
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Oct 26th, 2018 Technology, Volunteer Management
Case Study: LEAP Schools
This excerpt comes from Building Leadership with Skills-Based Volunteering: The Nonprofit Opportunity, published at The Conference Board. What motivates nonprofits and volunteers to engage in skills-based volunteering? Nonprofits use skills-based volunteering to strengthen their infrastructure in ways that better equip them to solve our communities’ challenges. Many volunteers give their skills to help solve a challenge for an organization addressing...
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