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Browse stories of pro bono in action—showcasing what's possible when nonprofits, skilled volunteers, and companies put expertise to work for greater impact.

Macquarie Group: Building Modern Day Leadership through Pro Bono

March 23, 2018

Macquarie Group: Building Modern Day Leadership through Pro Bono

Taproot partnered with Macquarie Group Foundation and Macquarie’s Talent Development team to create a pro bono program that provides participants wit…

People of Pro Bono: Lauren Lovett-Cohen, Reading Opens Minds

February 9, 2018

People of Pro Bono: Lauren Lovett-Cohen, Reading Opens Minds

As a purely volunteer-run nonprofit, Reading Opens Minds couldn't afford things like public relations, copywriting, and marketing. See how pro bono h…

People of Pro Bono: Michele Simos, The Dignity Institute

November 22, 2017

People of Pro Bono: Michele Simos, The Dignity Institute

Explore how The Dignity Institute tackled projects ranging from a new website to CRM implementation with the support of skilled volunteers.

People of Pro Bono: Anne Holcomb, Unity Parenting and Counseling

November 6, 2017

People of Pro Bono: Anne Holcomb, Unity Parenting and Counseling

Anne Holcomb, Supportive Services Supervisor at Unity Parenting and Counseling, came Taproot with two challenges: building a diverse board and revamp…

People of Pro Bono: Michael Stanislawczyk

October 30, 2017

People of Pro Bono: Michael Stanislawczyk

Mike has donated over 600 hours helping organizations become data centric, with projects ranging from data-driven strategic plans to salesforce imple…

People of Pro Bono: Pavan Singh

October 26, 2017

People of Pro Bono: Pavan Singh

Pavan's favorite part of the skilled volunteering experience is seeing the happiness in his client’s eyes when they present the end product.

People of Pro Bono: Randy Rollison, Intersection for the Arts

October 25, 2017

People of Pro Bono: Randy Rollison, Intersection for the Arts

Randy and Intersection for the Arts sought out pro bono support to develop messaging that better reflected their new business model.

Nonprofit Leadership Structure, Development, and Culture Case Studies

October 21, 2017

Nonprofit Leadership Structure, Development, and Culture Case Studies

Sample pro bono projects to help you establish the leadership structure right for your organization, develop your leadership's skills, and build your…

People of Pro Bono: Lan Jensen, Adaptable Security

October 11, 2017

People of Pro Bono: Lan Jensen, Adaptable Security

Lan Jensen sought out pro bono support right after the inception of her organization, recognizing that they needed expert advice and skills to make t…

Accelerating Change: Patachou Foundation

September 22, 2017

Accelerating Change: Patachou Foundation

The Patachou Foundation uses pro bono at all levels--from messaging to videography to board development to strategy.

Accelerating Change: Manna Food Center

September 22, 2017

Accelerating Change: Manna Food Center

When Mitchell approached the Manna staff with an offer to provide skills-based volunteer consulting work, his nuanced approach set him apart from the…

Accelerating Change: Lakeview Pantry

September 22, 2017

Accelerating Change: Lakeview Pantry

See how pro bono made an impact on Lakeview Pantry's volunteer management processes.

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