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    Read how this software developer became a pro bono advocate and inspired coworkers to give back.
    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. Inspired by the reach and impact of skilled volunteering, he has not only personally donated over 200 hours of pro bono support but 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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    Haiti Now image of a Restavek girl
    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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    VMware Transforming Technology Pro Bono
    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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    Technology pro bono two women at a computer
    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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    People of Pro Bono, Sherry Green, Building Families Together
    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...

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    VMware Transforming Technology Pro Bono
    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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    BNY Mellon Group of Volunteers
    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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    Groupon and Tableau
    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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    Taproot made capacity building easy for Step Up for Better Living
    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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