Blog
The latest skills-based volunteerism resources, initiatives, and advice from Taproot staff and community members.
Meeting the Moment: New Tools to Connect Volunteers with Nonprofits in Need
We are in a challenging moment for the nonprofit sector. Funding cuts and policy changes have fo…
Pro Bono Project Highlight: Communications Plan
Nonprofits are facing one of the most challenging environments in recent memory. Federal policy …
Lights, Camera, Action: Using Video Marketing to Spark Action and Drive Donations
Video marketing has become one of the most powerful tools to engage audiences and drive results.…
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.
Workshop: Surveying to Improve Decision Making
Join this workshop for nonprofits to learn what makes a survey effective and how to design them to improve your results.
Volunteer Activation Event: Connecting Skills for Good
At this event, volunteers meet nonprofits in the Taproot network impacting our communities and learn about ways to contribute their skills to causes in need.
Taproot Office Hour: Get Pro Bono Support for Your Nonprofit
Join our office hours to learn how pro bono support can help your organization build capacity and increase impact to continue serving our communities.
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
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 found…
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 …
Success Story: Liwen Xu Finds Meaning in Skilled Volunteering
Discover how skilled volunteer Liwen Xu is using her professional experience to drive change and…
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…
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 with ServiceNow
Learn how companies like ServiceNow can leverage skills-based volunteering to enable employees t…
Taproot Panel: Exploring a Successful Pro Bono Partnership
In this panel, nonprofit leaders and pro bono consultants share what makes pro bono collaboratio…
Webinar: Strengthen Your Nonprofit with HR Volunteer Support
It may be difficult to carry out HR projects on a shoestring budget, but organizations can conne…