Resources
Practical guidance, proven tools, and real-world ideas to help you put pro bono expertise to work effectively.
Articles
Pro bono insights, resources, and real talk from Taproot's team and the community building this movement.
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…
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…
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…
Events
Join live, free training and events to learn more about skills-based volunteering, get ideas for your next partnership, and brush up on pro bono best practices.
Nonprofit Orientation
Join this event to learn how to access pro bono expertise to help your nonprofit build capacity to continue supporting our communities.
Volunteer Orientation
Join our orientation to get started donating your skills to strengthen nonprofits and hone your expertise.
Nonprofit Orientation
Join this event to learn how to access pro bono expertise to help your nonprofit build capacity to continue supporting our communities.
Success stories
Real nonprofits. Real pro bono expertise. Real results worth sharing.
Modernizing Skills-Based Volunteering: How State Street Scaled Talent Development and Community Impact with Taproot
State Street Foundation partnered with Taproot to reimagine its skills-based volunteer program to maximize impact for nonprofits and offer more meani…
From Interns to Impact-Makers: Wells Fargo and Taproot Partnership Builds a More Meaningful Internship
Wells Fargo partnered with Taproot to design a pro bono service experience that helped interns' build skills and make a tangible impact in the commun…
Success Story: Volunteer Andrew Meadows Turned Unemployment into Impact
Find out how skilled volunteer Andrew Meadows built his confidence and made a difference through pro bono service while job searching.
Tools & research
Field-tested tools and research to help you design, manage, and measure high-impact pro bono programs.
Pro Bono Service Drives Development of Human Skills in a Changing World of Work
Taproot's new report, with support from PwC, outlines pro bono service is a high-impact engine for human skills development.
2026 Events & Celebrations to Inspire Your Company's Pro Bono Initiatives
Download our handy 2026 Celebrations Calendar and inspire skills-based volunteer engagements all year round at your company.
Listening to Lead: Key Insights from Taproot’s Recent Nonprofit Pulse Survey
Taproot's 2025 Nonprofit Pulse Survey uncovered a startling picture of a field in crisis: nonprofits under immense strain, working diligently to meet…
Webinars
Explore our library of on-demand webinar and panel recordings for pro bono best practices, nonprofit advice and inspiration, community-led discussions, and more.
Webinar: AI Readiness for Nonprofits: How Pro Bono Expertise Gets You There
Watch this webinar to learn how pro bono service can give you the confidence to advance your nonprofit’s AI readiness with trusted human expertise o…
Taproot Roundtable: Rethinking How We Grow Human Skills in the Workplace
Watch Taproot's roundtable dive into the research findings on growing human skills in the workplace in an AI era and putting these insights into prac…
Taproot Panel: A Blueprint for a Successful Nonprofit-Volunteer Pro Bono Partnership
In this panel, hear from nonprofit leaders and volunteers who worked together to unlock more capacity and community impact to strengthen the communit…
Frequently asked questions
Questions? We’ve got answers. Learn the ins and outs of pro bono, its benefits, and how you or your organization can put expertise to work.