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Taproot relaunches Taproot Plus matchmaking platform

Jul 24th, 2019 All, Corporate Social Responsibility, Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Consulting, Volunteer Management

Taproot Foundation Launches Newly Transformed Matchmaking Platform Taproot Plus

Taproot Foundation is transforming how nonprofit and social change organizations access the pro bono support they need to achieve their missions by launching the newly redesigned matchmaking platform Taproot Plus at www.taprootplus.org. Each and every day, social change organizations are tackling our communities’ most critical issues. And they often do so without access to the marketing, HR, technology, or planning...

Jun 24th, 2019 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Social Impact, Strategy, Volunteer Consulting

People of Pro Bono: Hema Kumar

Outside of the office, Organizational Change Management Lead Hema Kumar likes to absorb the beauty of nature by hiking and birdwatching. But after donating one hundred hours of pro bono support, nothing compares to the addicting rush of excitement she experiences when giving back to nonprofits through Taproot. Finding purpose through pro bono Like many children, while growing up I...

A strategy professional shares why she chooses to make a difference through pro bono service.

Mar 19th, 2019 Programs, Strategy, Volunteer Consulting

People of Pro Bono: Aya Mimura

As a corporate strategy analyst, Aya feeds off of collaboration. Factor in her desire to make a difference and you have a truly energizing pro bono experience on your hands. My pro bono experience in just one word? Enlightening. I initially decided to volunteer pro bono because I was looking to "lend" my skills to nonprofits. My friends in the...

Taproot shares 5 tips for great pro bono project management.

Feb 25th, 2019 Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Consulting, Volunteer Management

5 Tips for Managing Great Pro Bono

Through carefully managed pro bono projects, Taproot has seen entire websites built, hugely successful crowdfunding campaigns executed, and innovative new community programs designed. Use our five tips for great pro bono project management to create your own pro bono success story.

Make an impact on your community with skilled volunteers like Jill.

Oct 19th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week, Volunteer Consulting

People of Pro Bono: Jill Loomis

As an experienced fundraiser, Jill Loomis recognizes that she has incredibly valuable skills and advice to share with nonprofits in her community. After donating nearly 500 hours of pro bono support through Taproot, Jill can sum up her experience giving back in just one word - gratifying. Contributing to the common good When I’m not in the office, you can...

Traci, a PR professional, talks about the joy and purpose that comes from pro bono work.

Oct 19th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week, Volunteer Consulting

People of Pro Bono: Traci Failla

A public relations and communications pro with a passion for story-telling and service, Traci has always loved working with purpose-driven clients. Now, volunteering through Taproot allows her to keep giving back. Turning passion into action I’ve always been excited about the power of language and communication; growing up, I even wanted to be a French interpreter before pursuing communications and...

Oct 12th, 2018 Finance, HR, Marketing, Pro Bono Week, Social Impact, Strategy, Technology, Volunteer Consulting

WEBINAR: Drive Social Change with What You Do Best

Use your professional skills to make an impact Tuesday, October 23 at 10 AM PT // 12 PM CT // 1 PM ET REGISTER NOW Drive social change with what you do best and donate your time and professional skills to nonprofits in need of your expertise. On the free online platform, Taproot+, thousands of nonprofits and skilled volunteers are connecting each...

This CRM professional is making a difference with organizations fighting for immigrant rights

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...

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...