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How to Double Online Giving in Six Months

March 7, 2016

How to Double Online Giving in Six Months

Nonprofit Management

More and more nonprofit donations take place in today’s digital landscape, but how can causes of all sizes ensure their online storefront is no…

One-day Taproot Marathon Helps Professionals Volunteer, Fast

February 3, 2016

One-day Taproot Marathon Helps Professionals Volunteer, Fast

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement

Originally published on the San Francisco Chronicle. Small groups of people huddled around tables in an Oakland conference room. Some typed on laptop…

What Does it Mean to Engage Tech Talent in Pro Bono?

February 3, 2016

What Does it Mean to Engage Tech Talent in Pro Bono?

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement

It’s a hot topic in the Bay Area, and it feels like you can hardly cross the street without hearing about a tech company launching their ‘…

Why did 300 project managers #ScopeforChange on MLK Day?

January 29, 2016

Why did 300 project managers #ScopeforChange on MLK Day?

Nonprofit Management Volunteer Consulting

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” In answer to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call, over 300 proje…

Does Your Company Have Corporate Social Responsibility Goals in 2016?

January 25, 2016

Does Your Company Have Corporate Social Responsibility Goals in 2016?

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement

Tips & tricks for navigating the Bay Area CSR space in the new year It’s 2016. Wait, what? When did that happen? If you’re like us, y…

Is Your Nonprofit's Pro Bono Muscle in Shape?

December 17, 2015

Is Your Nonprofit's Pro Bono Muscle in Shape?

Nonprofit Management Programs

How nonprofit organizations go from not using pro bono service to regularly relying on the talents of experienced business professionals as a “…

Maximizing Community Commitment: Prudential Employees Use Their Skills for Good

November 24, 2015

Maximizing Community Commitment: Prudential Employees Use Their Skills for Good

Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement Pro Bono Week

Headquartered in Newark, NJ for more than 100 years, Prudential is a recognized leader for its commitment to the local community. No stranger to empl…

Passing the Pro Bono Baton

November 17, 2015

Passing the Pro Bono Baton

Nonprofit Management Volunteer Management

Originally published on Huffington Post blog I was at a conference recently where a young leader declared, “Pass the baton to us, or we’r…

Pro Bono Week 2015: Service Builds New Communities Through Knowledge Sharing

October 30, 2015

Pro Bono Week 2015: Service Builds New Communities Through Knowledge Sharing

Pro Bono Week

When the American Bar Association kicked off its national celebration of pro bono service for the legal community, they likely didn’t anticipate that…

Services Donated by Business Professionals are Valued at $150 Per Hour, a 25% Increase over 2009 Rates

October 27, 2015

Services Donated by Business Professionals are Valued at $150 Per Hour, a 25% Increase over 2009 Rates

Pro Bono Week Social Impact

In celebration of Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation announces that the 2015 standard for the value of pro bono service has increased 25% to $150 per …

An Ad Agency's Point of View on Pro Bono

October 23, 2015

An Ad Agency's Point of View on Pro Bono

Service Area: Marketing

When this ad agency came together to design creative advertising pro bono for Taproot, they left feeling creative, inspired, and excited by the impac…

Pro Bono Week Spurs New Community Service Ideas

October 16, 2015

Pro Bono Week Spurs New Community Service Ideas

Nonprofit Management Pro Bono Week Volunteer Management

Originally published on Causecast’s blog Innovative ways to build new communities This time in October is when volunteer leaders honor the powe…

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