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Field-tested tools to help you design, manage, and measure high-impact pro bono programs.

Discover and Design: A Supplement to Transforming Technology Pro Bono

June 11, 2018

Discover and Design: A Supplement to Transforming Technology Pro Bono

In this supplement to Transforming Technology Pro Bono, the Taproot Foundation and VMware Foundation dive deeper into the first two phases of the Sol…

Discover and Design: A Supplement to Transforming Technology Pro Bono

June 11, 2018

Discover and Design: A Supplement to Transforming Technology Pro Bono

This supplement to Transforming Technology Pro Bono further develops our initial research and provides practical tools to put the Solutions Developme…

Transforming Technology Pro Bono

May 15, 2018

Transforming Technology Pro Bono

This paper developed by Taproot Foundation and the VMware Foundation provides a practical approach to engaging technology talent for nonprofit capaci…

Pro Bono Sweet Spot

May 8, 2018

Pro Bono Sweet Spot

Explore the key inputs to consider when designing a corporate pro bono initiative, as well as a few common program design pitfalls to avoid.

Business Value of Pro Bono

October 24, 2017

Business Value of Pro Bono

Learn about the key business benefits that pro bono can provide for your company by exploring case studies from various companies.

Making the Case for More Pro Bono: 2017 State of Pro Bono Service Report

October 20, 2017

Making the Case for More Pro Bono: 2017 State of Pro Bono Service Report

In the 2017 State of Pro Bono Service Survey, we focused on the challenges you experience each day, and in this report we identify some of the resour…

Leadership Development Redefined

October 4, 2017

Leadership Development Redefined

Developing the next generation of corporate leaders has never been more important, and pro bono is emerging as an innovative, high-impact strategy th…

Transforming Technology Pro Bono

April 27, 2017

Transforming Technology Pro Bono

This paper developed by Taproot Foundation and the VMware Foundation provides a practical approach to engaging technology talent for nonprofit capaci…

Transforming Technology Pro Bono

April 27, 2017

Transforming Technology Pro Bono

This paper developed by Taproot Foundation and the VMware Foundation provides a practical approach to engaging technology talent for nonprofit capaci…

Product Donations + Pro Bono Service Playbook

November 16, 2016

Product Donations + Pro Bono Service Playbook

This playbook is designed for companies interested in combining pro bono service with a product donation program in order to maximize their social im…

Pro Bono Capacity Building: Evaluating What Matters Most

October 26, 2016

Pro Bono Capacity Building: Evaluating What Matters Most

This practical guide will demystify social impact measurement and help corporate pro bono practitioners assess the value of their pro bono investment…

Pro Bono Service + Product Donations Playbook

June 21, 2016

Pro Bono Service + Product Donations Playbook

This playbook helps companies that provide free products to nonprofits make the most of their contributions by supplementing product donations with w…

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