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    Jun 22nd, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting

    How One Hour Can Make a Difference for Nonprofits and Volunteers

    Schedules these days are tight. If you work at a nonprofit, you’re probably on the hunt for quick, efficient ways to get answers and advice. And if you’re a professional searching for ways to get involved in your community, you want something that doesn’t overwhelm your busy calendar.   A one-hour Taproot Plus session could be just the opportunity you’re looking...

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    Jun 16th, 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Volunteer Consulting

    How Can You Celebrate Juneteenth? Volunteer!

    At Taproot, we are fueled by a core purpose – to drive positive social change. On the historic day of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, we especially want to recognize and amplify the nonprofits who do crucial work for racial justice. To celebrate Juneteenth, we close our offices for the day and give...

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    Jun 1st, 2022 Volunteer Consulting

    Celebrating Generosity During UK Volunteers’ Week 2022

    We’re proud to join nonprofits, charities, and volunteerism organizations across the United Kingdom in celebrating service during Volunteers’ Week 2022! June 1-7 is a time to reflect on the amazing contributions that volunteers have made towards social good over the past year and come together for more impact.  Taproot is proud to support the United Kingdom in making a difference....

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    May 18th, 2022 Tips from Taproot, Volunteer Consulting

    Your Guide to Including Skilled Volunteering Experience on Your Resume

    Updating your resume: a familiar (if not well-loved) task for all working professionals. Updating your resume can be a daunting task on its own—but trying to add your skilled volunteering, or pro bono consulting, experience presents a new challenge. We can help with that! We created this guide after asking volunteers for advice on why, where, and how to best...

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    Apr 15th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Social Impact, Volunteer Consulting

    Time to Celebrate Volunteers!

    It’s National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the power of volunteers around the world! Established in 1974, this annual celebration inspires, honors, and encourages people to volunteer and make an impact in their communities. We are so grateful to our powerful network of over 30,000 skilled volunteers who have donated more than 1.9 million hours since 2001. They truly...

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    Mar 8th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Consulting

    What is Skills-Based Volunteering?

    When you think of volunteering, images of cleaning up your local park or working in a food pantry may come to mind. While hands-on volunteering is critical to fulfilling some nonprofits’ missions, other forms of support can help all organizations. Most nonprofits don’t have access to the resources, funding, or qualified talent to function effectively. A donation of professional expertise...

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    Feb 9th, 2022 Civic Engagement, Volunteer Consulting

    Have You Ever Volunteered Your Skills? We Want to Hear From You!

    Taproot Foundation’s work wouldn’t be possible without our passionate and dedicated volunteer community members. If you’ve ever volunteered your skills through Taproot’s programs, your company, or independently—we need your insights! We’re conducting a wide-scale survey to help understand your volunteerism history and motivations so we can learn how we can better serve you, our talented Taproot volunteers. This volunteer survey...

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    Dec 9th, 2021 Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting

    Volunteer Your Skills to Your Favorite Causes This Holiday Season

    The holiday season is upon us! Nonprofits need your help to meet their end-of-year goals. While donating money is always a generous option, consider volunteering your skills if you're looking for a new way to support the causes you care about. Taproot Plus, our online volunteer matching platform, helps you find the perfect opportunity to flex your professional strengths, all...

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    Nov 18th, 2021 Nonprofit Management, Pro Bono Week, Small Business, Volunteer Consulting

    Pro Bono Week 2021: Taproot Doubles Impact for Social Good

    Thanks to all who joined us during Pro Bono Week (October 24-30), a time to celebrate pro bono service around the world. This week allows us to recognize the dedication of our volunteers who share their skills with nonprofits, along with the nonprofits striving to further their missions by collaborating with these volunteers. We set an ambitious goal this year to create 100+ pro...

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    Nov 16th, 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Nonprofit Management, Pro Bono Summit, Volunteer Consulting

    Highlights from Taproot Foundation’s 2021 U.S. Pro Bono Summit

    Taproot Foundation celebrated its annual U.S. Pro Bono Summit, exploring how the power of pro bono service can transform nonprofits, schools, and small businesses. The Summit provided innovative tips and facilitated open discussions between corporate pro bono practitioners to share their experiences, best practices, and challenges in developing skills-based volunteering opportunities. Taproot also delivered two webinars for the nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate sectors,...

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