One-day Taproot Marathon Helps Professionals Volunteer, Fast
Originally published on the San Francisco Chronicle. Small groups of people huddled around tables in an Oakland conference room. Some typed on laptop…
What Does it Mean to Engage Tech Talent in Pro Bono?
It’s a hot topic in the Bay Area, and it feels like you can hardly cross the street without hearing about a tech company launching their ‘…
Why did 300 project managers #ScopeforChange on MLK Day?
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” In answer to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call, over 300 proje…
Does Your Company Have Corporate Social Responsibility Goals in 2016?
Tips & tricks for navigating the Bay Area CSR space in the new year It’s 2016. Wait, what? When did that happen? If you’re like us, y…
Is Your Nonprofit's Pro Bono Muscle in Shape?
How nonprofit organizations go from not using pro bono service to regularly relying on the talents of experienced business professionals as a “…
Maximizing Community Commitment: Prudential Employees Use Their Skills for Good
Headquartered in Newark, NJ for more than 100 years, Prudential is a recognized leader for its commitment to the local community. No stranger to empl…
Passing the Pro Bono Baton
Originally published on Huffington Post blog I was at a conference recently where a young leader declared, “Pass the baton to us, or we’r…
Pro Bono Week 2015: Service Builds New Communities Through Knowledge Sharing
When the American Bar Association kicked off its national celebration of pro bono service for the legal community, they likely didn’t anticipate that…
Services Donated by Business Professionals are Valued at $150 Per Hour, a 25% Increase over 2009 Rates
In celebration of Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation announces that the 2015 standard for the value of pro bono service has increased 25% to $150 per …
An Ad Agency's Point of View on Pro Bono
When this ad agency came together to design creative advertising pro bono for Taproot, they left feeling creative, inspired, and excited by the impac…
Pro Bono Week Spurs New Community Service Ideas
Originally published on Causecast’s blog Innovative ways to build new communities This time in October is when volunteer leaders honor the powe…
Q&A With a Corporate Pro Bono Consultant
Blue Shield of California recently piloted a pro bono program with the Taproot Foundation. Over the summer, Blue Shield employees engaged in team-bas…
