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October 7, 2026
Now is not a time to hold back: A letter from CEO Cat Ward
By Cat Ward Right now, nonprofits are holding up more of the world than they ever have before. And the crazy thing? They’re doing it better th…
September 10, 2026
Building what's next for pro bono: Cross-sector leaders weigh in
By Cat Ward, Taproot CEO Every nonprofit should be able to count on pro bono service when they need it. A brand strategist. An HR advisor. Someone to…
August 24, 2026
Nonprofits have adapted, but the capacity gap remains: Key insights from Taproot's 2026 Nonprofit Pulse Survey
Despite persistent disruption, funding instability, and unceasing demand for nonprofit services, Taproot’s 2026 Nonprofit Pulse Survey finds le…
August 12, 2026
Matching Expertise to Nonprofit Need: How Taproot and Amazon Built a Community Impact Consulting Model
Every day, Amazon employees bring deep expertise in AI, data, technology, strategy, and communications to solve complex problems. Together, Amazon an…
June 29, 2026
Taproot Plus User Badges Highlight What Great Pro Bono Service Looks Like
Great pro bono doesn’t happen by accident. Now you can see what makes it work. New Taproot Plus user badges highlight the habits that power strong pa…
June 17, 2026
A Creative Solution: Connecting the Adobe Community with Pro Bono Opportunities
Millions of creative professionals want to use their skills for good, and nonprofits need them. The gap was never willingness—it was infrastructure. …
June 2, 2026
Nonprofit AI Readiness Can’t Wait
With support from Okta, Taproot is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative to help nonprofits adopt AI responsibly while creating meaningful skill-b…
May 7, 2026
Nonprofits aren’t just essential, they’re incredible: A rallying cry for the next chapter of pro bono
By Cat Ward When you hear the word “nonprofit,” what associations come to mind? Thoughts? Feelings? Here are mine. Fierce. Powerful. Essential—and a…
April 23, 2026
You Know What Your Nonprofit Needs. Now, Get Pro Bono Support Faster.
Scoping a pro bono project just got a whole lot easier. As a nonprofit leader, you’re a few people (or a team of one) doing the work of many. The bac…
April 20, 2026
Pro Bono Service is Quietly Extraordinary. This National Volunteer Week, We’re Saying It Out Loud.
Celebrating the pro bono consultants who show up with their expertise and change what’s possible. Every year, National Volunteer Week reminds u…
April 8, 2026
A Skills-First Future for Nonprofits Starts Now
Taproot Foundation, in partnership with SHRM Foundation, is bringing skills-first hiring to the nonprofit sector—at scale. Through Skills-First Hirin…
December 12, 2025
4 Steps to a Successful Pro Bono Roadmap
Originally written for and published on Ad Council’s AdLibbing blog. Have you ever taken a road trip where Google Maps was on the fritz? You’re…
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