OVERVIEW
Nonprofits don't always have access to the support they need. We're closing that resource gap.
Taproot matches nonprofits with volunteers experienced in marketing, IT, HR, finance, and more, enabling you to do more of the amazing work our communities rely on. We're committed to inclusive access—our programs and field-leading resources are completely free of cost for nonprofits.
PROGRAMS
Tap into On-Demand Volunteer Resources for Your Nonprofit
Our programs meet you and your nonprofit where you are. Through a free Taproot Plus account, you'll have access to 175,000+ highly skilled professionals—all hungry for opportunities to give back to great causes like yours. Taproot Plus pro bono is completely customizable to address your challenges, whether you need one hour or four months, virtual or in person support.
Projects
Add capacity through these multi-week volunteer partnerships that tackle a critical infrastructure need. You'll leave with a concrete deliverable, like a social media campaign, financial audit, HR handbook, and more with support from the Taproot team every step of the way.
Sessions
Get high-quality professional advice through a one-hour consult where you tackle a specific question with a skilled volunteer. Taproot Plus Sessions are virtual consultation calls that connect you directly with an experienced business professional to problem-solve, brainstorm, or prepare for a larger, more in-depth Project.
Get Support with Taproot Programming
We partner with forward-thinking companies and grantmakers to bring nonprofits access to more transformational resources. You'll learn about eligible pro bono opportunities through your Taproot Plus account.
Workshop
Invest in your skill development by learning from a talented business professional at a volunteer-led Taproot Workshop.
ScopeAthon
Diagnose a complicated infrastructure challenge with your team of carefully matched volunteers and leave this valuable event with a solutions roadmap.
Speed Consulting
The social impact version of speed dating! A fast-paced support opportunity perfect for organizations hungry for advice in multiple business areas.
Marathon
Work with a team of volunteers to address an organizational need—from start to end—in one day.
Long-Term Team-Based Projects
A radical infusion of resources—these partnerships tackle the discovery, design, and delivery of a customized solution for your top capacity need.
Explore our Pro Bono Menu
Dig into examples of how Taproot's talented and driven volunteer community members can support your organization.
EVENTS
Join our office hours to learn how to get started if you are a new Taproot volunteer or interested in giving back your skills to nonprofits in need.
Join our office hours to learn how to get started if you are a new Taproot volunteer or interested in giving back your skills to nonprofits in need.
TOOLS & RESEARCH
Webinar: Taproot for Nonprofits: Benefits of Partnering with Virtual Volunteers
Watch this webinar to learn how nonprofits partner with skilled volunteers to increase the organ…
Building Resiliency Through Pro Bono
Prepare for whatever challenge comes next using pro bono to build capacity and resiliency at you…
Webinar: Volunteer Support for Start-Up and Early-Stage Nonprofits
Calling all start-up and early-stage nonprofits! Watch this Taproot recorded webinar to learn ho…
SUCCESS STORIES
Nonprofit Raises Parkinson’s Awareness in South Asian Communities with the Help of a Skit and a Taproot Volunteer
AshaUSA partnered with a Taproot volunteer to write a script to raise awareness about Parkinson&…
Pro Bono in Action: Braata Productions
This is an excerpt from the Taproot’s Building Resiliency Through Pro Bono resource. To de…
People of Pro Bono: Sherry Green, Building Families Together
Building Families Together is a nonprofit startup that envisions a future where incarcerated men…
FAQS
How can I spread the word about Taproot to other nonprofits?
Taproot loves word-of-mouth referrals! Shoot us an email for all the information you need to share pro bono marketing, HR, IT, and strategy resources with your social good network.
What is pro bono?
Pro bono service goes far beyond the legal field. It is the donation of professional services (i.e., technology, human resources, architecture, marketing, strategy, legal) benefitting organizations working to improve society.
Where does Taproot Foundation get its funding?
We are a 501(c)3 organization with two key funding streams: grants from private and corporate foundations and revenue from consulting projects with companies and other organizations that want to learn about, support, or do pro bono service. Some companies and foundations sponsor pro bono services for their existing grantees. Other funders provide general operating support. We are also supported by associations, individuals, and our own volunteers.
Make a gift to the pro bono movement
How is pro bono different from traditional volunteering?
Traditional volunteering, such as a beach cleanup or serving at a soup kitchen, typically addresses the need for “extra hands” – a nonprofit needs people to help deliver a program. Pro bono service, however, uses specific professional skills to focus on addressing an organization’s internal strategic and infrastructure needs (often referred to as capacity building). For example, an HR professional could engage in traditional volunteer opportunity by planting a community garden, but could also provide pro bono professional services by helping an organization draft an employee handbook.
How do you measure the value of pro bono service?
The best way to measure the value is to use the hourly rate of the professionals involved in service. The current average hourly rate for pro bono service, as determined in partnership with CECP, is $195.
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