nonprofit insights: becoming an organization powered by pro bono
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In the February edition of the Nonprofit Insights webinar series, Aaron Hurst, President & Founder of Taproot, and Megan Kashner, Founder & CEO of Benevolent, walk you through the steps to fully embrace pro bono service and enjoy the benefits. From determining your organization’s needs, to locating the right pro bono resources, to managing and scaling the program, Aaron and Megan provide high level strategy and practical tips you can put in place tomorrow, whether your organization has never engaged pro bono volunteers or works with them frequently.TRANSCRIPT
February 20, 2013
Becoming an Organization Powered by Pro Bono
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Who are we?
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Aaron HurstPresident & FounderTaproot Foundation@aaron_hurst@[email protected]
Megan KashnerFounder & CEOBenevolent@benevolentnet@[email protected]
POWERED BY PRO BONO
DonorsChoose.org
American Express – pro bono team provided a landscape market analysis
ClearChannel – donated high-traffic radio spots for celebrities to endorse DonorsChoose.org, then did the production work pro bono
Agenda NYC – provided pro bono collateral design
“We love pro bono contributions because they encourage involvement.”
FOUNDED 2003
$130 MILLION DONATED
50% OF U.S. PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVE RECEIVED DONATIONS
20% OF BUDGET PRO BONO
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Benevolent
Webitects – provided pro bono user experience and design services
Gividual Solutions – pro bono team developed software platform and functionality
Technology Innovation Center – donated incubation space and provided pro bono support
“We very strongly value professionals who want to come in and do what they do best.”
FOUNDED 2011
FIRST FISCAL YEAR$100,000 CASH INCOME$340,000 PRO BONO
FOUNDED ON PRO BONO
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ABOUT THE TAPROOT FOUNDATION
► 5 offices: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington DC
► 3,500+ professionals delivering 1+ million hours of pro bono consulting valued at over $112 million since 2001
► Consulted to 20+ Fortune 500 companies to build and advance employee pro bono programs
Our mission is to lead, mobilize and engage professionals in pro bono service that drives social change.
www.taprootfoundation.org
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AGENDA AND GOALS
What is pro bono?
How does it work?
What resources are available to help you?
Q&A
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WHAT IS PRO BONO?
Services donated by professionals to organizations working for the public good.
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PRO BONO PROJECTS
Board Communications Finance Fundraising Human Resources Legal Programs Facilities Strategy Technology
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HOW DOES PRO BONO WORK?
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THE PRO BONO PROCESS
SCOPE SECURE MANAGE SCALE
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“This book will unlock the vault of talent and skills that companies can bring to the nonprofit sector, and ultimately help build stronger communities.”
- Ken Sternad, Former PresidentUPS Foundation
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www.taprootfoundation.org
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HOW CAN TAPROOT HELP?
Read Powered by Pro Bono
Access our online tools and resources
Join the conversation on LinkedIn
Apply for a Service Grant
Ask your funders about Powered by Pro Bono training opportunities
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Questions?
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Aaron HurstPresident & FounderTaproot Foundation@aaron_hurst@[email protected]
Megan KashnerFounder & CEOBenevolent@benevolentnet@[email protected]
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