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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The Volunteer Connection
Conversations with Child Steps International’s Founder and President, Tenneh Johnson Kemah Tenneh Johnson Kemah is originally from Liberia. She left the country after the civil war broke out, when she was just a teenager. She promised herself that she would return, that she would be a part of healing her country – but she didn’t know how. In 2012, she founded Child...
Read MoreNeed Help at Your Organization, but Not Sure How to Get It? Check Out Pro Bono.
Read the full 2017 State of Pro Bono Service Report here. Do you ever feel overwhelmed at your nonprofit with the amount of work to be done and the limited budget and manpower you have to make it happen? You’re not alone - as a whole, nonprofits are understaffed, under-resourced, and need support. As a nonprofit ourselves, Taproot gets it...
Read MorePeople of Pro Bono: Lauren Lovett-Cohen, Reading Opens Minds
Lauren founded Reading Opens Minds with the belief that literacy can change lives. Building a nonprofit from scratch is no easy feat, but with the help and expertise of Taproot skilled volunteers, the number of people positively impacted by her start-up is rapidly on the rise. A fresh take on book club A motto that I try to live by is: “to inspire hope...
Read MoreProfile of a Pro Bono Super User: Creating a Team
Conversations with Child Steps International’s Founder and President, Tenneh Johnson Kemah Tenneh Johnson Kemah is originally from Liberia. She left the country after the civil war broke out, when she was just a teenager. She promised herself that she would return, that she would be a part of healing her country – but she didn’t know how. In 2012, she founded Child...
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...
Read MoreProfile of a Pro Bono Super User: Know What You Want
Conversations with Child Steps International’s Founder and President, Tenneh Johnson Kemah Tenneh Johnson Kemah is originally from Liberia. She left the country after the civil war broke out, when she was just a teenager. She promised herself that she would return, that she would be a part of healing her country – but she didn’t know how. In 2012, she...
Read MoreHunger Action Month: Inspiring Stories of How Pro Bono is Making an Impact
September is Hunger Action Month: a month to take action, spread the word, and dedicate ourselves to ending hunger. In honor of this month, and as part of our Accelerate Change campaign, Taproot is releasing inspiring stories of pro bono making impact. Thanks to support from Alliance to End Hunger, we’re showcasing how 3 organizations are taking advantage of expertise to...
Read MoreHow to Launch a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign without a Budget
As a nonprofit, a successful crowdfunding campaign does more than just raise funds. It’s also a unique way to activate, learn from, and build your community while raising awareness for your mission. However, planning and executing a successful crowdfunding campaign can be daunting. You need a compelling promo video, inviting graphics, simple yet informative communications, an engaging email strategy, and...
Read MoreProfile of a Pro Bono Super User: Growing Through Pro Bono
Conversations on nonprofit capacity with Child Steps International’s Founder and President, Tenneh Johnson Kemah Tenneh Johnson Kemah is originally from Liberia. She left the country after the civil war broke out, when she was just a teenager. She promised herself that she would return, that she would be a part of healing her country – but she didn’t know how....
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