Blog
The latest skills-based volunteerism resources, initiatives, and advice from Taproot staff and community members.
Taproot is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new CEO: Cat Ward!
Cat is a nationally recognized leader in driving systemic change through business and social sec…
Year In Review: Our Favorite Moments from 2024
What a year, Taproot Community! With your support, we continue to grow skills-based volunteering…
6 Tips for Shutting Down Self-Doubt when Volunteering Your Skills
Have you ever wanted to jump into something new, but felt the nagging voice of self-doubt hold y…
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.
Connect with Volunteers through the New & Improved Taproot Website!
Connect with volunteers skilled in operations, business development, marketing, and more through the streamlined Taproot website.
Volunteer Your Time & Talents through the Upgraded Taproot Website!
Learn how to volunteer your time and talents to social causes your care about through the new Taproot website at this free community event.
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
Taproot 2023 Impact Report
This report reflects on our collective in 2023 and features stories of Taproot participants who …
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…