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...
Read MoreTaproot 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreVolunteer 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...
Read MorePeople of Pro Bono: Antoine Clément
An experienced software developer, Antoine is a long-time advocate for pro bono service. He has not only personally donated over 200 hours of pro bono support but, inspired by the reach and impact of skilled volunteering, has also kick-started a pro bono program at his company. A call to serve Growing up, I wanted to be a king—not because I...
Read MoreKrys Doctor: Giving Back by Giving Forward
This Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation is spotlighting nonprofits, business professionals, and companies who are playing key roles in bringing the impact of pro bono to life in communities around the globe. In today’s fast-paced world, we’re up against a never-ending to-do list each and every day. It can be hard to carve out even a moment to breathe let...
Read MoreTaproot Foundation Announces the Average Hourly Value of Pro Bono Service is now $195
In the lead up to Pro Bono Week 2019, Taproot Foundation announces that the average hourly value of pro bono service in 2019 has increased to $195, up 30% over the 2015 valuation. The $195 valuation defines the average per hour value of time donated by business professionals to nonprofit organizations through pro bono services, including expertise in areas like...
Read MoreTaproot 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...
Read MoreWEBINAR: 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...
Read MoreThe Ad Council Launches “CreateForChange” to Connect Creative and Media Professionals Across the Country With Social Causes
The Ad Council, the nonprofit leader behind iconic and impactful public service campaigns including Smokey Bear and “Love Has No Labels,” joins the Taproot Foundation to announce CreateForChange, a program that connects advertising, media, technology and communications professionals to nonprofit causes. Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council, and David Sable, Ad Council Board Chairman and Global CEO...
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