Sep 21st, 2021 Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
3 Benefits of Volunteering Pro Bono
Volunteers are the driving force behind Taproot pro bono. Right now, tens of thousands of business professionals have signed up to generously donate their skills and time to nonprofits in our community. But why do they do it? Why are they so willing to share their valuable expertise for free? The honest answer: it varies. In Taproot’s 20 years of...
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Apr 14th, 2021 Tips from Taproot, Volunteer Consulting
Your Guide to Including Pro Bono on Your Resume
Updating your resume: a familiar (if not well-loved) task for all working professionals. Making changes to your resume can be a daunting to-do on its own—but trying to add in your pro bono experience effectively presents a brand-new challenge. We can help with that! After hearing volunteers asking how best to go about the process, we created this guide to why, where, and how to best include your pro bono experience on your resume. Why should I add pro bono to my resume? Because your pro bono work is awesome! Pro bono is about getting...
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Mar 5th, 2021 People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Marketing, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Don Mulkey
"Jump in. Not only will you be doing something with a greater purpose, but you’ll be amazed at how wonderful it feels to help others succeed. " — Don Mulkey, Advertising Creative Director Don Mulkey wanted to do something impactful with his creative side. That's when he decided to donate his years of experience pro bono. Check out our People...
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Feb 12th, 2021 People of Pro Bono, Service Area: Finance, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Neeta Shah
“Rewarding—that’s how I define my experience giving my skills through pro bono. I thoroughly enjoyed working alongside all the nonprofit professionals and teams. Everyone involved was so intelligent, creative, and humble!" —Neeta Shah, finance professional and skilled volunteer Neeta Shah has donated over 60 hours of pro bono service using Taproot Plus and she wanted to share her experience giving back with other volunteers. Check out our People of...
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Dec 16th, 2020 Programs, Tips from Taproot, Volunteer Consulting
5 Questions to Ask in Your Nonprofit Interview
You did it—you took the leap and applied to share your professional skills with a social good organization through Taproot Plus. But before you dive into giving back, it’s time to figure out if this specific pro bono project is a good fit for you and the nonprofit’s team. It can be tough to land on which questions to ask during this first meeting. That’s where we come in. Taproot is in the business of connecting nonprofits with...
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Nov 24th, 2020 Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting
Taproot Gives Thanks for Our Volunteers
We're entering this season of giving thanks especially full of gratitude. Despite navigating a pandemic and so much more, volunteer participation in our pro bono programs at Taproot Foundation has never been higher. This show of support speaks to our volunteer community's generosity and empathy, and demonstrates why each and every member of that community was a clear shoe-in for...
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Jun 12th, 2020 COVID-19, Volunteer Consulting
How to Get Started with Virtual Volunteering on Taproot Plus
Who here has wanted to try virtual volunteering? Ok, you can put your hands down—you’ve come to the right place! Now who here wants to know what they’re getting into before signing up? Ah, those same hands. And we commend you! It’s a great idea to learn some best practices before jumping in. Lately we’ve gotten a lot of questions...
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May 14th, 2020 COVID-19, Volunteer Consulting
Volunteer from Home: How You Can Support Nonprofits During This Crisis
People around the world are searching for ways to give back to their communities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past month, we’ve seen exponential growth in the number of professionals reaching out to us looking for ways to volunteer from home. Our mission at Taproot is all about helping nonprofits get the support they need pro...
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Apr 13th, 2020 Volunteer Consulting
Make a Difference in Just an Hour: Taproot Plus Sessions
One hour. One call. No need to leave the house. How does that sound for a way to change the world? Virtual pro bono programming has never been more crucial than it is right now—as quarantine keeps volunteers away from the on-site projects they would otherwise commit to and social distancing forces nonprofits to postpone or cancel events and programs....
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Apr 9th, 2020 COVID-19, Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Consulting, Volunteer Management
3 Webinars to Help You Get or Give Pro Bono
We have several webinars coming up to help you get started with pro bono—whether you’re a nonprofit looking for help during the COVID-19 crisis or a volunteer eager to share your expertise in support of organizations. Register now and mark your calendar! WEBINAR: TrustLaw—Introduction to Legal Pro Bono for Nonprofits Date: Wednesday, April 15 Time: 1:00 p.m. ET / 12...
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