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Get the Legal Pro Bono Help You Need Through TrustLaw

June 28, 2023

Get the Legal Pro Bono Help You Need Through TrustLaw

Nonprofit Management

The first thing that comes to mind when people hear the phrase “pro bono” is often legal services. And while we at Taproot like to expand on that thi…

How Can You Celebrate Juneteenth? Volunteer!

June 14, 2023

How Can You Celebrate Juneteenth? Volunteer!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Volunteer Consulting

At Taproot, we are fueled by a core purpose—to drive positive social change. On the historic day of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of sl…

6 Common Mistakes in Nonprofit Marketing and How to Avoid Them

June 1, 2023

6 Common Mistakes in Nonprofit Marketing and How to Avoid Them

Nonprofit Management Service Area: Marketing

Navigating a crowded media landscape on a tight budget can make it difficult for nonprofit leaders to communicate their message and gain support.  Ev…

Skilled Volunteers Can Help Your Nonprofit with These Overlooked, but Crucial, Tasks

May 18, 2023

Skilled Volunteers Can Help Your Nonprofit with These Overlooked, but Crucial, Tasks

Taproot Plus Volunteer Management

As a nonprofit professional, your to-do list may feel longer than a CVS receipt, but we have some ways to shorten it. Taproot Plus, our free nonprofi…

6 Tips to Improve Your Fundraising Writing

May 10, 2023

6 Tips to Improve Your Fundraising Writing

Nonprofit Management Service Area: Fundraising

Which would you rather read – a page of facts and statistics or a story? Most of us would probably choose the story, and not only because it seems mo…

How Skilled Volunteers Can Help Your Small Business

May 1, 2023

How Skilled Volunteers Can Help Your Small Business

Small Business Taproot Plus

It’s National Small Business Week, the best time to chow down at your favorite local diner, splurge on a necklace at the nearby boutique, or hang out…

Get Involved in National Volunteer Week!

April 17, 2023

Get Involved in National Volunteer Week!

Taproot Plus Volunteer Consulting

April 16th marked the beginning of National Volunteer Week, when we honor volunteers, celebrate the impact of volunteerism, and, of course, volunteer…

Time to Celebrate Volunteers!

April 17, 2023

Time to Celebrate Volunteers!

Volunteer Consulting

It’s National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the power of volunteers around the world! Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week is an annual…

Make a Difference in Just an Hour: Taproot Plus Sessions

April 15, 2023

Make a Difference in Just an Hour: Taproot Plus Sessions

Taproot Plus Volunteer Consulting

One hour. One call. No need to leave the house. How does that sound for a way to change the world? Taproot Plus Sessions give professionals—like you—…

Women Helping Women in the Workforce: Together We Bake's Recipe for Success

March 16, 2023

Women Helping Women in the Workforce: Together We Bake's Recipe for Success

Workforce Development

Workforce development nonprofits make sure that those with barriers to employment get the training and services they need to find jobs, build careers…

Get Involved This Women’s History Month

March 1, 2023

Get Involved This Women’s History Month

Volunteer Consulting

Every March since 1987, America has celebrated the achievements of women throughout history and the progress and impact felt today. It is also a time…

6 Steps to Developing a Strategic Fundraising Plan for Your Nonprofit

February 1, 2023

6 Steps to Developing a Strategic Fundraising Plan for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Management Service Area: Fundraising

Many nonprofits engage in strategic planning to help direct the future of their organization, but what about strategic fundraising planning? Using th…

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