Press Releases
Recent Releases
volunteermatch makes it easier for nonprofit organizations to engage skilled volunteers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 3, 2011 - VolunteerMatch, the national nonprofit organizatino behind the popular web service at www.volunteermatch.org, today announced the release of new features to help organizations more easily recruit volunteers. The upgrade, now available as part of VolunteerMatch's free public service for nonprofits, includes a Listing Wizard for skills-based recruitment, a photo manager, listing preview, and an updated look and feel for the website...
Taproot Foundation Lauded for “Capacity Building at its Finest” by The Nonprofit Times
NEW YORK, NY — August 1, 2011 — The NonProfit Times annually highlights 50 of the sector’s leaders for their innovation and influence on the broader sector, and for developing organizational models that can be replicated. For Taproot’s efforts in capacity building, Aaron Hurst was chosen among other executives for the impact they have now and for the innovative plans they are putting in place to evolve the charitable sector...
Taproot Foundation Appoints Five New Members to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, NY — June 16, 2011 — Taproot Foundation, the leader in pro bono services, today announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors: Tracy Barba, Gari Ann Douglass, Roberto Orci, Chan Suh, and Akihiko Washington...
Rob Acton Joins Taproot Foundation as New York Executive Director
NEW YORK, NY — March 21, 2011 — Taproot Foundation, the leader in pro bono services, appointed Rob Acton as the New York office executive director. Acton will lead the organization’s presence in New York City and join Taproot’s executive management team, led by President and Founder Aaron Hurst...
Taproot Foundation TAPS ANN BURROUGHS AS LOS ANGELES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NEW YORK, NY — February 28, 2011 — Taproot Foundation, the leader in pro bono services, appointed global activist and veteran community leader Ann Burroughs today as the organization’s first Los Angeles executive director....
Taproot Foundation Rings in 2011 with New National Leadership Team
NEW YORK, NY — January 19, 2011 — Taproot Foundation, the leader in pro bono services, named Laura Weiss as Vice President, Service Innovation; Cheryl Barth as Vice President and CFO; and Simone Pero as Vice President, External Affairs, it was announced by Aaron Hurst, Taproot's President and Founder. Weiss, Barth and Pero join Taproot's executive management team under Mr. Hurst, which includes Joel Bashevkin, Executive Director, Western Region and Megan Kashner, Executive Director, Eastern — Central Region...
Archived Releases
2010
- Companies celebrate pro bono
- Taproot Foundation Announces Closure of its Seattle Office
- Taproot Foundation Receives California Volunteers 2010 Social Innovation Spotlight Award
2009
- Taproot Foundation Launches Leadership Development and Strategic HR Service Grant Practice
- Taproot Foundation Provides Viable Opportunities to Unemployed Professionals and Nonprofits Seeking Aid
- The Pro Bono Action Tank Applauds the Passage of the Give Act and Serve America Act
- Taproot Foundation Announces Reorganization
2007
- Taproot Foundation’s Awards to Seattle Area Nonprofits Top $600,000
- Doing Good with the iPhone
- Chicago AMA and Taproot Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership
2006
- Taproot Foundation Partners with Bay Area Trade Associations to Engage Professionals in Pro Bono Service
- HP Selects Taproot Foundation to Receive Technology Boost
- Taproot Foundation Receives the Meta Network 2006 Online Networking Award
- Taproot Foundation Launches Chicago Office
- Taproot Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2006 Pro Bono Awards
2005
2004
- Taproot Foundation Receives Award in Recognition of High Caliber Marketing Services to Nonprofits
- Taproot Foundation Launches New York Office
- Taproot Foundation Partners with United Way of New York
2003
- Taproot Foundation Expands to the Heart of the Silicon Valley
- Taproot Foundation Awards 26 Service Grants Value at Over $1 Million to Bay Area Nonprofit Organizations
2002
- Draper Richards Foundation Awards Fellowship to Taproot Foundation for Innovative Volunteering Model
- Taproot Foundation to Award More than $1 Million in Service Grants in 2003
