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June 18, 2011
HuffPo: Is Bigotry Worth Fighting?
We dedicate our lives to progressive work in an effort to help those in need today. We also hope that our small acts will play some humble part in ac…
June 17, 2011
Meet the Board: An Interview with Chan Suh
Our board members are more than just great visionaries for Taproot. They are also leaders in their own industries and communities and have lots of pr…
June 16, 2011
Ready to BUILD? Mark your calendars!
Earlier this month, we launched BUILD: A Blueprint for Pro Bono Program Development , a comprehensive new resource to get you started on creating and…
June 7, 2011
Adventures of a Pro Bono Hero: New Orleans Edition
Making it matter in the Big Easy New Orleans, a city of true culture: raw jazz, free fun, and an amazing sense of pride and appreciation by tourists …
June 6, 2011
Announcing the Arrival of the BUILD: Blueprint
It’s here. After nearly a year in development, the BUILD: Blueprint for Pro Bono Program Development has arrived. BUILD is an easy-to-understan…
May 25, 2011
On with the Show: Building Capacity for Arts Organizations
Arts organizations need our support If you’ve ever been backstage before a performance, you know the calm the audience sees is actually a facad…
May 20, 2011
HuffPo: Advice for the Class of 2011
Shortly after graduating from college, I remember walking the streets of downtown Chicago and looking above at the looming skyscrapers. They seemed t…
May 20, 2011
Grantspace Live Chat: Finding pro bono professional services with Taproot's Anne Diaz
A whole afternoon dedicated to exploring the wonders of pro bono service? We love the sound that! Our friends at Grantspace have put together an amaz…
May 19, 2011
The Story Behind our Postcard: Meet Pro Bono Hero Shelly Oberman!
Looking cool and relaxed in a turnip tie, Shelly Oberman is the featured Pro Bono Hero on our recruitment postcards. As a professional photographer, …
May 13, 2011
Book Release: Nonprofit Management 101
At Taproot, we know better than anyone the importance of building infrastructure and capacity for nonprofits. It takes more than just a great idea or…
May 10, 2011
HuffPo: How to Open 31 Offices in a Year
A look at the success of Bet Tzedek Bet Tzedek , a nonprofit headquartered in Los Angeles, was founded in 1974 by a small group of lawyers, rabbis an…
May 9, 2011
The Story Behind our Home Page: Meet Pro Bono Hero Rhea Wong!
If you’ve ever visited our home page , then you’re familiar with the lovely lady pictured above. But this Taproot cover model isn’t…
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