Taproot Foundation

Taproot is hiring for two exciting positions! We're looking for team members who are energized to help our mission-driven organization create the future of pro bono. Special Assistant to the CEO: A high-impact role ideal for someone who’s a sharp thinker, clear communicator, and trusted relationship builder. More info: https://buff.ly/ongKuBq Senior Director, Marketing & Brand Strategy: We're looking for a bold marketing leader to help shape Taproot's narrative and position the organization as the gold standard for pro bono innovation. More info: https://buff.ly/HBY0nd6

Taproot’s IGNITE 2025 Summit is happening this October in NYC. We’re gathering changemakers, creatives, nonprofit leaders, and community-rooted thinkers to chart a new path forward in the field of pro bono. I’m especially excited for the conversations that don’t have easy answers—the ones that start with “what if?” and end with “let’s try.” #IGNITE2025 #probonomovement #socialimpact #PoweredByProBono

🔥 Are you ready to spark the next generation of pro bono service? 🔥 IGNITE 2025—Taproot's reimagined summit—is coming October 22-23 to New York City! A dynamic gathering of changemakers, creatives, and nonprofit leaders, we'll co-create the roadmap for what’s next—how we meet the urgent capacity needs facing the social sector today, and imagining a pro bono movement that's future-ready, scalable, and ready to deliver. IGNITE is more than a conference—it’s a movement. As the nonprofits face a pivotal moment of transformation, IGNITE 2025 offers space to explore bold ideas, build lasting partnerships, and reimagine what’s possible when talent is activated for good. Learn more: https://buff.ly/r5IEKeZ #IGNITE2025 #PoweredbyProBono #probonomovement #socialimpact #socialgood #probonoservice

Brand. Voice. Movement. If you’ve got ideas about all three—and the chops to bring them to life—keep reading. We’re hiring a Senior Director of Marketing & Communications at Taproot Foundation, and this is not your average comms gig. You’ll work directly with me to reimagine how Taproot shows up in the world—clarifying our story, growing our reach, and turning insight into action. That means leading a brand refresh, elevating our thought leadership, and launching campaigns that move people—and ideas—into motion. We’re looking for someone who can think at the systems level and execute with heart. Someone who knows how to shape a narrative, roll out a strategy, and use digital tools (AI included) to expand what’s possible for a small but mighty team. This is a moment of energy and evolution at Taproot. If you’re ready to help shape the next chapter of a brand with a powerful legacy and bold vision—and do it at a time when our work has never mattered more—we’d love to hear from you. We’re once again partnering with our friends at Carrington Talent Group, who are reviewing applications on a rolling basis through August 17. Apply soon! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9nDw65M #Hiring #MarketingLeadership #BrandStrategy #SocialImpactCareers #TaprootFoundation #StorytellingForImpact

I recently signed up as a volunteer with the Taproot Foundation, and today I had the opportunity to work with a small but mighty nonprofit in North Carolina. Together, we explored creative revenue-generating strategies to help them sustain their mission during a time when nonprofit funding is increasingly uncertain. 💡 With so many organizations facing cuts in government and philanthropic support, finding new ways to generate revenue isn’t just helpful, it's essential. Helping this team think outside the box and build toward long-term sustainability was both energizing and rewarding. Huge thanks to Taproot for making skills-based volunteering so accessible and impactful. If you're a professional looking to give back in a meaningful way, or a nonprofit seeking expert support at no cost, I highly recommend checking them out: https://lnkd.in/ghy3TjsF #SkillsBasedVolunteering #NonprofitSupport #TaprootFoundation #ProBono #SocialImpact #NonprofitStrategy #VolunteerLeadership

It was my pleasure to be on the panel for this Taproot Foundation webinar. If you have not viewed the webinar, there is a link included in the blog post.

I’ve been hearing a lot of people say the same thing lately: 👉 “I want to do something that actually makes a difference. That I can see.” There’s a shift happening. A growing pull toward local impact—not as a retreat from national issues, but as a way to re-engage. To feel agency. To connect. This isn’t an either/or. National change still matters—urgently. But local efforts are where more and more people are channeling their energy: mentoring a young person in your city, getting involved in local issues, offering your skills to support a local nonprofit. At Taproot Foundation, we see it every day: professionals showing up to offer their expertise to nonprofits—pro bono. Not in theory. In real life. Strengthening work that’s already happening in their community. And lately we’ve seen a real surge. More people raising their hands to give time. To help. To make something better. It feels like part of something bigger. The data backs it up: In 2023, 61% of Americans said they trust their local community to do what’s right—more than any other level of government or institution. (Edelman Trust Barometer). Are you noticing this shift? Are you feeling it yourself? I’d love to hear what you’re seeing—and what’s working in your world.

Ready to grow through giving? Propel your career growth while creating real impact for social good organizations. Join Taproot staff for an event tomorrow, on August 7th at 1pm ET, to dive into tools and inspiration around pro bono consulting, from building in-demand skills to goal mapping to leveling up your resume with volunteer experience. Sign up now to save your spot: https://buff.ly/uvth7Np #probonoconsulting #socialgood #supportnonprofits #professionalgrowth #careerdevelopment #skillsbasedvolunteering #socialchange

Ready to jumpstart your organization's fundraising? 🏁   A sector in flux has nonprofits under pressure to cultivate repeat donors and find new sources of potential. Being smart and strategic about where to put your energy is key to moving your organizations from reactionary to resilient. Explore actionable ideas to give your fundraising a boost: https://buff.ly/ipRGWQX We dive deep into strategy with a trio of seasoned nonprofit professionals—consultant Jill Salter, freelance grant writer Nicole Druckman, and Taproot Nonprofit Success Coach Joshua A Groll. Any fundraising tips you'd add to the list? #nonprofitdevelopment #nonprofitservice #fundraising #socialimpact #socialchange #probonosupport

We’re hiring a Special Assistant to the CEO! This is a high-impact role at the heart of Taproot—ideal for someone who’s a sharp thinker, clear communicator, and trusted relationship builder. You’ll work directly with me to ensure the right things get the right attention at the right time—whether that means shaping a team session, refining a board deck, or managing the 1,000 details that keep a fast-paced week on track. The role is both strategic and operational. You’ll help drive big initiatives forward *and* make sure the team is in the right Zoom room, prepped and ready. Bonus points if you secretly love working through calendaring puzzles... We’re looking for sound judgment, clarity under pressure, and strong instincts for what matters. You’ll need excellent writing and organizational skills, discretion, and fluency with tech tools like Asana, Salesforce, and AI. We're building something special here at Taproot Foundation. This is a great opportunity for a rising leader who wants a front-row seat to executive decision-making—and who’s energized by helping a mission-driven org move faster, better, and with purpose. We’re proud to partner with Catherine Carrington at Carrington Talent Group on this search. Please apply by August 17. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/enzDywX3 #Hiring #LeadershipDevelopment #ChiefOfStaffTrack #SocialImpactJobs #TaprootFoundation