Blog
The latest skills-based volunteerism resources, initiatives, and advice from Taproot staff and community members.
From Reactionary to Resilient: Fundraising Insights to Help Nonprofits Thrive in 2025 and Beyond
A sector in flux has forced many nonprofits back to the drawing board when it comes to fundraising …
Building Communities Through Connection: Taproot Featured in Two Interviews with WFLA TV
When mission connects with expertise, magic happens. Taproot is in the business of connecting passi…
Listening to Lead: Key Insights from Taproot’s Recent Nonprofit Pulse Survey
The nonprofit sector has long served as a safety net during challenging times, bolstering essential…
Events
Learn about skills-based volunteering, brush up on pro bono best practices, or get ideas for your next community partnership at an upcoming Taproot event! Our events are free to join and all are welcome.
Pro Bono Consulting 101: Skills-Based Volunteering Best Practices
Join this webinar for an introduction on how your skills have the potential to make a profound difference for social good organizations through pro bono consulting.
Volunteer Office Hour
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.
TrustLaw: An Introduction to Legal Pro Bono
Join this webinar to explore legal protections to ensure that your nonprofit can grow sustainably over the long term.
FAQs
Have questions? We have answers! Get to know our nonprofit and how you can participate in or support our programs.
Is pro bono free?
While Taproot’s programs are offered completely cost-free to nonprofits, pro bono does require a commitment of time and occasionally other resources (such as printing budget for a brochure). It’s important to recognize that skilled volunteers and nonprofits will need to invest time and energy to make pro bono work. The returns on this investment, however, are often enormous.
What kind of support can I receive pro bono?
While Taproot’s programs are offered completely cost-free to nonprofits, pro bono does require a commitment of time and occasionally other resources (such as printing budget for a brochure). It’s important to recognize that skilled volunteers and nonprofits will need to invest time and energy to make pro bono work. The returns on this investment, however, are often enormous.
Where do your skilled volunteers come from?
While Taproot’s programs are offered completely cost-free to nonprofits, pro bono does require a commitment of time and occasionally other resources (such as printing budget for a brochure). It’s important to recognize that skilled volunteers and nonprofits will need to invest time and energy to make pro bono work. The returns on this investment, however, are often enormous.
SUCCESS STORIES
Success Story: Volunteer Andrew Meadows Turned Unemployment into Impact
Find out how skilled volunteer Andrew Meadows built his confidence and made a difference through pr…
Giving Back and Growing Forward: How Entrepreneur Kaitlyn Cole Leveled Up with Pro Bono
To inspire your skilled volunteering journey, get to know Kaitlyn Cole, a marketing agency founder …
Success Story: Volunteer Chris Kammerer Uses Bold Strategies to Drive Nonprofit Growth
Chris Kammerer has given countless hours to help nonprofits over nearly 15 years tackle some of the…
TOOLS & RESEARCH
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: nonprofit…
Plan Pro Bono Service Around Key Moments All Year Long
Take a look at this handy 2025 Celebrations Calendar to inspire skills-based volunteer engagements …
Taproot's 2024 Nonprofit Resiliency Survey Results
Understand nonprofit needs gleaned from survey results based on feedback from nearly 600 organizati…
WEBINAR RECORDINGS
Explore our library of on-demand webinar and panel recordings for skills-based volunteering best practices, nonprofit advice and inspiration, community-led discussions, and more.
Webinar: Professional Development through Skills-based Volunteerism
Watch this webinar to learn how to level up your professional growth and career through pro bono co…
Webinar: Pro Bono Support for Volunteer-Run Nonprofits
Heavily relying on volunteer contributions comes with a set of challenges for volunteer-run nonprof…
From Reactionary to Resilient: Developing Sustainable Fundraising Infrastructure
Watch this panel discussion as development experts walk you through building a strong, sustainable …