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September 1, 2020
Small Business Pro Bono in Action: Two Case Studies
The 2020 U.S. Pro Bono Summit Virtual Series included a special discussion of how small businesses are essential cornerstones for communities across …
August 27, 2020
Pro Bono for Small Businesses: How Volunteering Can Rebuild Community Cornerstones
Small businesses employ millions of people, provide vital services, and contribute to the well-being of their communities. But what does their path f…
August 25, 2020
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and Metlife Foundation Partner with Taproot Foundation to Support Small Businesses
Taproot launches Taproot Plus for Small Business offering free virtual consulting support in the wake of COVID-19 August 25, 2020 – San Francisco, CA…
August 21, 2020
Getting to Work by Going Remote: How Stacks+Joules is Empowering Students in 2020
The world of work is evolving, and the underserved, returning citizens, and those with barriers to employment are being left behind. Workforce develo…
August 19, 2020
5 Ways Your Company Can Celebrate Pro Bono Week This Year
Pro Bono Week is our favorite time of year here at Taproot. It’s our excuse (not that we need one) to join countless organizations, intermediaries, a…
August 13, 2020
Workforce Development: What it is and Why it Matters
The world of work is changing, and those with barriers to employment are being left behind. Workforce development nonprofits connect people who need …
August 3, 2020
5 Questions to Ask Your Volunteer Applicants
So, you’ve signed up for Taproot Plus, published a project, and gotten your first volunteer applications. Now it’s time to interview those candidates…
July 24, 2020
Workforce Development and the Power of Pro Bono: Rebuilding Our Communities Together
A record 30+ million people have filed for unemployment in recent months, leading to a massive increase in demand for employment-related assistance i…
July 14, 2020
Quick Consult: Empower Your Team with Future-Focused Skills
Quick Consult is a series where members of our team share insights into questions and topics we hear are top of mind for pro bono practitioners at al…
July 10, 2020
Profiles in Next Gen Philanthropy: Devon Harvey
This profile is part of our series highlighting early- and mid-career professionals who choose to support their communities by donating their time an…
July 8, 2020
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Partners with Taproot Foundation to Launch Online Volunteering Platform
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is partnering with Taproot Foundation, a leader in pro bono volunteer service, to launch the state’s first de…
July 2, 2020
Next Gen Philanthropy & Modern Giving through Pro Bono
What’s next gen philanthropy? To put it simply, when we talk about next gen philanthropy, we’re describing the giving habits of the rising generation…
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