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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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Mar 26th, 2018 HR, People of Pro Bono, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Delia Smola
Growing up wanting to be a teacher, Delia Smola now channels her passion for fostering the professional growth of others as a Global Learning and Organizational Development Professional. Through Taproot team projects, she’s found a way to share her superpowers with the community. A sense of community I’m inspired when I see and feel that I am contributing to community...
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Oct 26th, 2017 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Strategy, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Pavan Singh
As a child, Pavan wanted to be an astronaut. He loved the idea of blazing new trails and becoming the ultimate explorer. Now as a strategy and marketing expert, Pavan is using his years of experience to help nonprofits forge their new paths ahead. Rejuvenation through service During my 16 years of strategy, technology, and marketing experience, I have done...
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