Blog
The latest skills-based volunteerism resources, initiatives, and advice from Taproot staff and community members.
Building the Dream: Volunteer Your Skills in Honor of MLK Day
Image courtesy of the the Library of Congress Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an importan…
Building Momentum Together: A Breakout Year for Pro Bono and Nonprofits
2025 was a defining year for pro bono. As nonprofits navigated a fast-changing environment, demand …
4 Steps to a Successful Pro Bono Roadmap
Originally written for and published on Ad Council’s AdLibbing blog. Have you ever taken a ro…
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.
New Year, New Impact: Fitting Service into Your 2026 Goals
Join this webinar to make a plan to fit skilled volunteering into your 2026 schedule and turn good intentions into real action and impact all year long.
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.
Data-Driven Donor Engagement: A Workshop with Statistics Without Borders
Join this workshop for nonprofits to learn techniques for analyzing donor data and build a sustainable fundraising strategy to achieve your goals.
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
Get inspired by learning about some of the people putting skills-based volunteering in action.
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
Discover powerful tools and industry-leading research to supercharge your impact.
2026 Events & Celebrations to Inspire Your Company's Pro Bono Initiatives
With dozens of holidays and awareness events each year, every month brings new opportunities to eng…
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 …
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: Fundraising in Tough Times: How Pro Bono Can Help
Watch this webinar to learn how to leverage corporate volunteer talent for your fundraising needs.
Webinar: Power Your Nonprofit's 2026 Goals with Pro Bono: Build Capacity Amid Uncertainty
In this webinar, find out how your nonprofit can build resilience and capacity, even in challenging…
Deepening Local Connection and Impact: Skills-Based Volunteering at The Campbell’s Company
Learn how The Campbell’s Company built a high-impact skills-based volunteering program that strengt…