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Taproot Announces Election of New Board Members

June 20, 2024

Taproot Announces Election of New Board Members

All Our Team and Board

Taproot is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Directors: Russatta Buford, Junna Ro, and Timothy McClimon. Each is …

Takeaways from Taproot Foundation’s 2024 U.S. Pro Bono Summit

June 13, 2024

Takeaways from Taproot Foundation’s 2024 U.S. Pro Bono Summit

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Taproot celebrated its annual U.S. Pro Bono Summit in New York City earlier in May, generously hosted by venue sponsor PwC at their Midtown Manhattan…

A Fond Farewell to Taproot CEO Lindsay Gruber

June 12, 2024

A Fond Farewell to Taproot CEO Lindsay Gruber

All Our Team and Board

This week, Taproot will bid a fond farewell to CEO Lindsay Gruber. As we announced in February, Lindsay has decided to step down from her role after …

National Volunteer Week: Reflections on Skilled Volunteer Service

April 24, 2024

National Volunteer Week: Reflections on Skilled Volunteer Service

All Social Impact Taproot Plus

April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate and champion volunteering in all its forms. Taproot’s work is possible because of…

What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Can Skills-Based Volunteering Fulfill Your CSR Goals?

February 28, 2024

What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Can Skills-Based Volunteering Fulfill Your CSR Goals?

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement

The traditional ideas of what forms a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program are changing, and skills-based volunteering (SBV) programs are at…

Taproot Foundation Board Announces Upcoming Leadership Transition

February 9, 2024

Taproot Foundation Board Announces Upcoming Leadership Transition

All Our Team and Board

2024 will mark Lindsay Gruber’s 6th year as CEO and 20th year as a “Root” at the Taproot Foundation, and she has shared that it will also be he…

Make a Difference in Black History Month

February 1, 2024

Make a Difference in Black History Month

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Social Impact Volunteer Consulting

Since 1976, our country has celebrated Black History Month in February to recognize the contributions of Black Americans to our country’s cultu…

How Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired the Pro Bono Movement

January 10, 2024

How Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired the Pro Bono Movement

Social Impact Volunteer Consulting

Battling for civil rights through pro bono service On Monday, January 15, America celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a National Day of Service, t…

Get Involved in Taproot’s Winter Volunteerism Drive

November 6, 2023

Get Involved in Taproot’s Winter Volunteerism Drive

Social Impact Taproot Plus Volunteer Consulting

By Kimberly Swartz, Senior Director of Community Engagement, Taproot Foundation Donate your professional experience to a great cause through a free T…

5 Ways to Make a Difference During the Holiday Season

October 20, 2023

5 Ways to Make a Difference During the Holiday Season

Social Impact Volunteer Consulting

By Kimberly Swartz, Senior Director of Community Engagement, Taproot Foundation The holiday season is a critical period for nonprofits as they fundra…

Your Guide to Including Skilled Volunteering Experience on Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile

September 24, 2023

Your Guide to Including Skilled Volunteering Experience on Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile

Volunteer Consulting

Updating your resume: a familiar (if not well-loved) task for all working professionals. Updating your resume can be a daunting task on its own—but t…

6 Elements to a Sustainable Nonprofit Social Media Strategy

September 21, 2023

6 Elements to a Sustainable Nonprofit Social Media Strategy

Nonprofit Management

Social media is an integral part of how nonprofits raise awareness, drive donations, and engage with their supporters. However, a lack of a cohesive …

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