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Pro Bono Takes Tokyo

June 1, 2009

Pro Bono Takes Tokyo

Global

Last week I heard from our friend, Ikuma Saga, in Tokyo who has been making strides to kick off a Service Grant Program in Japan since 2005. TheyR…

The Influx of AmeriCorps Members

April 29, 2009

The Influx of AmeriCorps Members

Social Impact

President Obama last week signed legislation that will expand the AmeriCorps program to 250,000 people. That is the equivalent of two college towns s…

Prestige and Nonprofit Careers

April 27, 2009

Prestige and Nonprofit Careers

Employee Engagement Nonprofit Management Social Impact

We have heard for a while that this generation was more public-service oriented, but I had my doubts about how this attitude impacted action. I worri…

National Volunteer Week Thank You

April 23, 2009

National Volunteer Week Thank You

Advisory Services Social Impact Volunteer Management

Happy National Volunteer Week! Consider this an interactive, virtual thank you card from all of us at Taproot Foundation. Today we honor our pro bono…

Bloomberg Hits a Home Run

April 21, 2009

Bloomberg Hits a Home Run

Leadership

It was a great honor yesterday for the Taproot Foundation and some of our pro bono consultants to be guests at the Mayor’s event to unveil NYC …

Finding the Right Pro Bono Consultant

April 13, 2009

Finding the Right Pro Bono Consultant

Nonprofit Management Service Area: Strategy

Despite writing a clear job description with required qualification requirements when looking to fill a job opening, you usually get hundreds of resu…

Historic Pro Bono Retreat

April 3, 2009

Historic Pro Bono Retreat

Leadership Service Area: Strategy Social Impact

This week we hosted the second Pro Bono Roundtable – a two day retreat for leaders in the pro bono field. Meeting on the 19th floor of the John…

Kennedy Service Bill

March 27, 2009

Kennedy Service Bill

Programs Social Impact

Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill that will radically increase federal investment in service. It is a historic moment for the service movement and …

Service Nation Goes Local

March 26, 2009

Service Nation Goes Local

Philanthropy Social Impact

We attended a meeting yesterday hosted by the Gap at their New York offices to coordinate responses to the flood of New Yorkers wanting to volunteer.…

Does Service Still Matter to HR Today?

March 5, 2009

Does Service Still Matter to HR Today?

Advisory Services Corporate Corporate Social Responsibility

Last week the Taproot Foundation surveyed 450 business professionals about their attitudes toward corporate philanthropy and community service. The r…

Need for Corporate Leadership

March 4, 2009

Need for Corporate Leadership

Advisory Services Corporate Corporate Social Responsibility

Last week the Taproot Foundation surveyed 450 business professionals about their attitudes toward corporate philanthropy and community service. The r…

Bailed Out Companies Bailing Out Nonprofits?

March 3, 2009

Bailed Out Companies Bailing Out Nonprofits?

Advisory Services Corporate Corporate Social Responsibility

Last week the Taproot Foundation surveyed 450 business professionals about their attitudes toward corporate philanthropy and community service. The r…

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