Sep 20th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Technology, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Tola Begbaaji
Indiana resident Tola Begbaaji is an experienced Program and Product Manager. She is one of countless professionals who stepped up this year to volunteer valuable skills to organizations fighting for human rights and equity during the ongoing national immigration crisis. I feel inspired when my work is making a difference in the world In my professional life, I am a...
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Aug 13th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Impact, Strategy, Technology
Building More Resilient Communities: Pro Bono as a Tool for Disaster Preparedness
Preparing for future crises now From massive natural disasters to complex and escalating conflicts, communities around the world experienced unprecedented incidences of crises requiring emergency response last year. The global cost for natural disasters in 2017 alone totaled $330 billion. In the wake of disasters, many companies mobilize to offer volunteers for on-the-ground rapid response activities and to provide financial...
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Jul 17th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Technology
People of Pro Bono: Yael Ellsworth, Life Teaches Foundation
Yael established Life Teaches Foundation to inspire, empower and support every individual to help triage and resolve the issues that perpetuate homelessness. With the help of Taproot skilled volunteers on projects including website design and brand development, she’s sharing her organization’s vision and expanding their impact. Eye-opening impact My pro bono experience? Enlightening. Growing up, my father didn't believe in...
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Jun 21st, 2018 Campaign Initiatives, Nonprofit Management, Technology, Volunteer Consulting, Volunteer Management
Explore Taproot’s New Supplement to Transforming Technology Pro Bono
Pro bono service has the potential to shift technology adoption and implementation in the social sector. The Taproot Foundation, in collaboration with VMware Foundation, released a new supplement to Transforming Technology Pro Bono that will ensure nonprofits can maximize the impact technology pro bono can have on their organizations. “Technology underscores everything at a nonprofit – from basic operations to innovative services,” says co-author and Taproot...
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Jun 11th, 2018 Campaign Initiatives, Strategy, Technology, Volunteer Consulting, Volunteer Management
Digging Deeper Into Transforming Technology Pro Bono
Pro bono service has the potential to shift technology adoption and implementation in the social sector. The Taproot Foundation, in collaboration with VMware Foundation, released a new supplement to Transforming Technology Pro Bono that will ensure nonprofits can maximize the impact technology pro bono can have on their organizations. “Technology underscores everything at a nonprofit – from basic operations to innovative services,” says co-author and Taproot...
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Apr 30th, 2018 Strategy, Technology, Volunteer Management
Profile of a Pro Bono Super User:
The Volunteer Connection
Conversations with Child Steps International’s Founder and President, Tenneh Johnson Kemah Tenneh Johnson Kemah is originally from Liberia. She left the country after the civil war broke out, when she was just a teenager. She promised herself that she would return, that she would be a part of healing her country – but she didn’t know how. In 2012, she founded Child...
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Mar 28th, 2018 Advisory Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Strategy, Technology
Business Value of Pro Bono: Innovate and Adapt
Find the full Business Value of Pro Bono resource here Pro bono service is a powerful way to drive social change. Yet, many corporate employees looking to bring pro bono service to their company struggle to get buy-in from leadership and other key stakeholders. Although these stakeholders may understand the social value of pro bono, they don't always see the business value....
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Jan 17th, 2018 Campaign Initiatives, Leadership, Technology
New Year, New Ways Forward for Pro Bono: Taproot’s 2018 Campaigns
Did you make a new year’s resolution? Each year many of us resolve to change a disliked trait or accomplish a personal goal. Whether you love them or hate them, resolutions serve a purpose. They encourage us to make a conscious decision to improve our life in the coming year. When Taproot launched our campaigns in 2017, we made a...
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Nov 22nd, 2017 Marketing, Nonprofit Management, People of Pro Bono, Technology
People of Pro Bono: Michele Simos, The Dignity Institute
The Dignity Institute envisions a world in which every underserved youth feels safe, respected, and worthy of dignity, and has the skills to create a meaningful life and career. As the Co-founder and Executive Director, Michele Simos is on a journey to create systemic change. This Giving Tuesday, she turned to Taproot volunteer talent and support to further elevate her...
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Oct 19th, 2017 People of Pro Bono, Technology, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono:
Michael Stanislawczyk
Mike is a man who has worn many hats throughout the course of his career. Growing up he wanted to be a truck driver; as a teen his first job was as a courtesy clerk at his local grocery store; off work hours he is a self-proclaimed BBQ pit-master; and nowadays in the office, he acts as a Technical Solutions...
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