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We help companies realize their highest level of corporate citizenship, community engagement, and employee empowerment.
OVERVIEW
Invest in your people by providing new ways to learn and grow while scaling support for organizations your company cares about—all through Taproot skills-based volunteering.
Support your community partners and increase employee engagement with a customized skills-based volunteerism program. Taproot can be your company’s thought or implementation partner, whether you’re looking to pilot a single program, build a pro bono practice from the ground up, or expand your existing employee volunteerism portfolio.
From skills-based volunteering strategy and design to implementation and program management, Taproot is here for your team every step of the way.
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Partnership Options
Taproot works with CSR and HR leaders to build and run customized skills-based volunteering programs. Our programs are designed to connect your community partners’ challenges and your employees’ expertise.
Skills-based volunteering programs for groups
From half-day to multi-week models and everything in between—customized for your company.
On-demand volunteer opportunities
Connect your employees and network of nonprofits and small businesses through our innovative Taproot Plus platform.
Research & Design
Build or refresh employee engagement strategy and programs that align with stakeholder needs and your company’s goals.
Thought Leadership
Tell the story of your company’s impact and strengthen the pro bono sector.
BENEFITS
Nonprofit organizations don’t always have access to the resources they need. That’s where we come in.
We pair nonprofits with skilled volunteers to address their organizational challenges, whether they need support for one hour or four months, virtually or in person.
Benefits of Corporate Skills-Based Volunteering
Provide vital support to nonprofits and small businesses where your company operates and beyond.
Upskill employees in leadership development, cross-cultural communications, and key company competencies.
Deepen employee engagement through opportunities for networking and teamwork, fueling progress towards your retention, recruitment, and advancement goals.
Improve brand recognition by activating cross-sector collaboration and showcasing your company's values.
Benefits of Partnering with Taproot
Access a variety of bespoke employee volunteer programming, ranging from one-hour consultations, to half- and full-day events, to multi-week team projects.
Expert research and design services to align your social impact and employee engagement goals.
Connections to our network of incredible social change organizations that know and trust Taproot pro bono, and are ready to make the most of partnerships with your talented employees.
We started the skills-based volunteering movement in 2001 and have led the field since. Our 20+ years of experience designing and delivering impactful pro bono experiences are at your disposal!
IMPACT
Testimonials
With Taproot’s guidance in all things pro bono, we are able to connect 3M skills-based volunteers with U.S. non-profit and small business organizations that have limited resources and capacity. Working together, we can create achievable solutions, boosting these organization’s ability to provide critically needed services in their communities.”
3Mgives Global Employee Empowerment Manager
Impact
$300M+
Services Delivered
19,000+
Organizations Supported
175,000+
Volunteer Community Members
1.9M+
Donated Volunteer Hours
TOOLS & RESEARCH
Building Your Company’s Brand through Skills-Based Volunteering Programs
We recently explored the history of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, and how …
NEW RESOURCE: Pro Bono as a People Strategy
How companies can create shared value between CSR and HR Taproot has long made the case that a stro…
Talent Development + CSR: A Game Changing Partnership for Impact
What is the relationship between your human resources (HR) and corporate social responsibility (CSR…
SUCCESS STORIES
Impact at Scale: A Blueprint for Global Skills-Based Volunteering
Johnson & Johnson and Taproot collaborated on Talent for Healthy Communities, a skills-based volunt…
The Equity and Advancement Initiative: Advancing Social Equity through Corporate Pro Bono at Adobe
Adobe launched the Equity and Advancement Initiative to address systemic barriers and partnered wit…
Royal Bank of Canada Empowers Employees to Make a Difference Through Skills-Based Volunteering
Read about the partnership between Taproot and RBC and how skilled volunteering can engage your emp…
FAQS
Where does Taproot work?
Taproot’s US-based staff facilitates skills-based volunteering around the world, wherever your employees and community partners work. Taproot’s staff facilitates programming in English and may collaborate with interpreters or translators to engage employees and/or community partners who do not speak English. Taproot Plus, Taproot’s on-demand skills-based volunteering marketplace, is available in the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
How does Taproot define “skills-based volunteering” versus “pro bono”?
Taproot defines skills-based volunteering as any donation of expertise. Taproot defines pro bono as a subset of skills-based volunteering that involves donating one’s specific professional expertise to increase an organization’s capacity in a similar way they would for a paying client. Some skills-based volunteering, like tutoring, mentoring or board service, may be considered skills-based volunteering but not pro bono service.
Does Taproot facilitate virtual or in-person volunteering?
Taproot has deep experience facilitating both virtual and in-person skills-based volunteering. We have an extensive menu of employee engagement options available and our team of consultants are standing by, ready to tailor the design and execution of skills-based volunteer programming to meet your community’s needs.
How do I bring skills-based volunteering to my company?
Chat with our team! Our world-class quality Advisory Services Team is here to support you and your company in bringing your employee engagement and social impact goals to life.
Increase employee engagement while making a difference through skills-based volunteering.
