Blog
The latest skills-based volunteerism resources, initiatives, and advice from Taproot staff and community members.
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.
Small Business Support through the Revamped Taproot Website
Learn how your small business can tap into resources and skilled volunteer support through Taproot’s upgraded website at this free webinar.
Skilled Volunteering Made Easier! Introducing the New Taproot Website
Explore Taproot’s new and improved website with our team at this launch event to kick-start your skills-based volunteering journey and connect with great social causes!
Introducing the New Taproot Website! Upgraded Support for Nonprofits
Taproot has upgraded our website and support for nonprofits! Join this launch event to be among the first to explore our new site’s enhanced tools and easier connectivity to skilled volunteers.
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 Stories: Liwen Xu Finds Meaning in Skilled Volunteering
Discover how skilled volunteer Liwen Xu is using her professional experience to drive change and…
Impact at Scale: A Blueprint for Global Skills-Based Volunteering
Johnson & Johnson and Taproot collaborated on Talent for Healthy Communities, a skills-base…
Nonprofit Raises Parkinson’s Awareness in South Asian Communities with the Help of a Skit and a Taproot Volunteer
AshaUSA partnered with a Taproot volunteer to write a script to raise awareness about Parkinson&…
TOOLS & RESEARCH
Pro Bono Valuation: 2024 Edition
This resource provides the current rates based on professional service area and career level to …
15 Resources for Nonprofits Led By or Serving BIPOC Communities
Taproot and Disney compiled a list of articles, tools, trainings, research, funding opportunitie…
Common Pro Bono Projects Catalog: Fundraising Edition
Take your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts to the next level by working with Taproot’s skil…
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: Doing it Their Way: Self-Directed Skills-Based Volunteering
Learn how to engage your staff in skills-based volunteering and how it drives employee engagemen…
Webinar: Introduction to Taproot Foundation: Nonprofits
Watch this webinar to learn how nonprofits can partner with skilled volunteers to accomplish mor…
Webinar: Introduction to Taproot Foundation: Volunteers
Watch this webinar to learn how skilled volunteers make a social impact and gain experience whil…