Five Excuses for Not Doing It Pro Bono
At Taproot Foundation, we’ve got a million reasons why you should do it pro bono: networking opportunities, social change, professional develop…
Between the Rock and an Egg: Social Investment in China
I just got back from the International Advisory Board meeting of CiYUAN, a three-year initiative to increase social investment in China. It was my fi…
Avoiding "Third World America" through Pro Bono Service
Arianna Huffington of the Huffington Post just released her book Third World America: How Our Politicians Are Abandoning the Middle Class and Betrayi…
Finding the Best Talent
One of my early mentors advised me to try to always hire people who are passionate about their craft–whether it be human resources, strategy or…
The Greatest Job in the World
Behind the scenes of the pro bono movement From the surrounding patches, you might have gathered the quote pictured above, found on the wall of the F…
In Memory of 9/11
Spend this weekend in memory of those who lost and sacrificed their lives nine years ago. In honor of the events of 9/11, please remember to serve. A…
Knowledge Tax
Individual income and organizational performance are directly tied to knowledge and skills. If you have an MBA, you earn a lot more over the course o…
Five Years
This year, YouTube turns five. In this short span, entrepreneurs created this service, sold it to Google and changed the way people consume media. It…
Taproot 3.0
Last night we launched our third taprootfoundation.org along with a refreshed brand strategy and visual identity. The new site and strategy integrate…
Blending Law and Business for Effective Pro Bono Consulting Projects
Sean M. O’Connor is a Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at the University of Washington. As the creator o…
Fire in NYC
On Monday, June 28th Catchafire, a new B-Corp, is launching in New York City. Catchafire is looking to kick off $300k in marketing projects for 50 no…
Celebrating Pro Bono: John Hancock and a Marathoner Crash a Party
If you were to see a John Hancock look-alike, a headband-sporting marathon runner, and a hard hat- rocking contractor at a cocktail reception for bus…
