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Lights, Camera, Action: Using Video Marketing to Spark Action and Drive Donations

April 9, 2025

Lights, Camera, Action: Using Video Marketing to Spark Action and Drive Donations

All Nonprofit Nonprofit Management

Video marketing has become one of the most powerful tools to engage audiences and drive results. In the nonprofit space, videos have proven significa…

Nonprofits, We’re Listening: Tell Us What You Need

April 2, 2025

Nonprofits, We’re Listening: Tell Us What You Need

Nonprofit Management Social Impact Volunteer Management

We are in a critical moment for nonprofits. Sudden funding cuts and shifting policies have left the sector reeling, and Taproot wants to know: What d…

Celebrate Global Volunteer Month—Join the Movement

April 1, 2025

Celebrate Global Volunteer Month—Join the Movement

Corporate Social Responsibility Nonprofit Management Social Impact

April is Global Volunteer Month, and we’re taking the opportunity to say thank you to the thousands of Taproot volunteers who use their skills for go…

Celebrate Galentine’s Day by Supporting Women, Femmes, and Girls

February 13, 2025

Celebrate Galentine’s Day by Supporting Women, Femmes, and Girls

Social Impact Taproot Plus Tips from Taproot

In honor of Galentine’s Day—the holiday coined by Parks and Recreation’s Leslie Knope, an endearing overachiever and champion of girls everywhere—we’…

Opportunities to Take Action this Black History Month

February 3, 2025

Opportunities to Take Action this Black History Month

Social Impact Taproot Plus Volunteer Consulting

February is Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the vital contributions of Black Americans to our country’s culture and history. From mo…

6 Tips for Fitting Pro Bono in Your Busy Schedule

January 29, 2025

6 Tips for Fitting Pro Bono in Your Busy Schedule

Social Impact Taproot Plus Tips from Taproot

Volunteering your skills is a powerful way to give back, share your talent, and learn about social causes, but with busy schedules, finding the time …

Create a Better World Through Service this MLK Day

January 15, 2025

Create a Better World Through Service this MLK Day

Social Impact Volunteer Consulting

It took more than a quarter century of advocacy to create the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday we know today. The push for a federal holiday t…

Taproot is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new CEO: Cat Ward!

December 9, 2024

Taproot is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new CEO: Cat Ward!

All Our Team and Board

Cat is a nationally recognized leader in driving systemic change through business and social sector collaboration. Known for her bold vision, entrepr…

Year In Review: Our Favorite Moments from 2024

November 26, 2024

Year In Review: Our Favorite Moments from 2024

Advisory Services All Corporate Social Responsibility

What a year, Taproot Community! With your support, we continue to grow skills-based volunteering and expand resources to nonprofits by empowering inv…

6 Tips for Shutting Down Self-Doubt when Volunteering Your Skills

November 6, 2024

6 Tips for Shutting Down Self-Doubt when Volunteering Your Skills

Social Impact Taproot Plus Volunteer Consulting

Have you ever wanted to jump into something new, but felt the nagging voice of self-doubt hold you back? You are not alone.   Even the most seasoned …

Halloween Costumes for Nonprofit Staff

October 31, 2024

Halloween Costumes for Nonprofit Staff

All Nonprofit Nonprofit Management

If you’re still debating about your Halloween costume this year, we suggest taking a look around your very own office. That’s right! Nonprofits…

Level Up Your Year-End Fundraising: Tips from Development Pros - Part 2

October 25, 2024

Level Up Your Year-End Fundraising: Tips from Development Pros - Part 2

Nonprofit Nonprofit Management Social Impact

We recently shared Part 1 of our guide to improving your year-end fundraising campaign, which explored the pros and cons of different communication m…

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