Business Planning & Development
Dig into pro bono ideas, resources, and examples from your fellow Taproot community members.
OVERVIEW
Connect with business development pros to form the funding strategies and revenue generation models needed to fuel your mission.
Your ambitious vision deserves support.
A business plan outlining how you’ll sustain your mission through funding sources is a foundational first step. Professionals with backgrounds in business development, strategic analysis, and sales can be valuable assets in building capacity to secure funds or finding creative ways to support exciting growth.
PRO BONO EXAMPLES
Ideas and inspiration for your next Taproot Plus request!
Projects
Multi-week partnerships focused on completing a specific goal or deliverable.
- • Create a Business Plan
- • Develop a Corporate Sponsorship Strategy
- • Stakeholder Research
- • Craft an Individual Giving Campaign Strategy
- • Conduct a SWOT Analysis
Sessions
One-hour virtual consultation calls designed for brainstorming, quick solutions, and preparing for large-scale initiatives.
- • Brainstorming Revenue Generation Strategies
- • Project Planning: Establishing a Business Plan
- • Tips for Corporate Relationship Building
- • Advice on Kick-Starting a Strategic Planning Process
- • Feedback on Partnership Pitch Messaging
Don't see what your organization needs on this list of examples?
Keep in mind that all Taproot Plus pro bono requests are completely customizable based on your needs. Chat with our team for tailored recommendations and support.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Latest Business Planning & Development Opportunities
Project
Accounting & Finance
Community Development
We are seeking support to prepare for our first Single Audit. As a small nonprofit that has grown quickly and now receives federal pass-through funding, we need guidance to ensure...
Posted June 24, 2025
Pacific Refugee Support Group
Project
Web Development
Community Development
We are creating an intranet portal for our nonprofit staff using Google Sites. The goal is to centralize internal resources, improve communication, and enhance the overall...
Posted June 24, 2025
Pacific Refugee Support Group
Project
HR Management
Community Development
We’re looking for support from an experienced HR professional to conduct an organizational HR assessment and provide actionable recommendations. Our nonprofit has grown...
Posted June 24, 2025
Pacific Refugee Support Group
EVENTS
Join our office hours to learn how to get started if you are a new Taproot volunteer or interested in giving back your skills to nonprofits in need.
Join our office hours to learn how to get started if you are a new Taproot volunteer or interested in giving back your skills to nonprofits in need.
SUCCESS STORIES
People of Pro Bono: Anne Holcomb, Unity Parenting and Counseling
Anne Holcomb, Supportive Services Supervisor at Unity Parenting and Counseling, came Taproot wit…
People of Pro Bono: Sherry Green, Building Families Together
Read how pro bono support helped this nonprofit start-up tackle everything from building a websi…
People of Pro Bono: Michele Simos, The Dignity Institute
Explore how The Dignity Institute tackled projects ranging from a new website to CRM implementat…
RESOURCES
Volunteer Support for Nonprofit Strategic Planning
Watch this webinar to learn how volunteers help nonprofits develop strategic plans.
Power Up Your Holiday Fundraising Campaign with Skilled Volunteers
Holiday fundraising is an opportunity to inspire while raising awareness about your mission, but…
Webinar: Fuel Your Fundraising with Volunteer Support
Watch this webinar to learn how to successfully create a fundraising campaign by partnering with…
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