Mission
Mission
The Taproot Foundation strengthens nonprofits by engaging business professionals in service.
Vision
Harnessing human capital to improve the human condition.
Background
Today our nation is dependent on our nonprofit sector to provide critically needed services to meet our growing social, environmental, health, cultural, and economic challenges. According to a 2009 national study by Deloitte (Volunteer IMPACT Survey):
The nonprofit sector thirsts for an infusion of resources to meet society’s needs – resources which the private sector has an abundant supply of – namely, professionals in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources and information technology. Communities need the private sector to be a true and constructive partner in addressing their local challenges, yet historically, such partnerships have been too few and failed too often. According to Deloitte’s study:
By expanding the field of pro bono service beyond the legal profession, Taproot Foundation is breaking down barriers. Through the active engagement of business professionals in service, we forge a strong, productive partnership between the leaders of both sectors, paving the way for the development of a culture of pro bono.
- 95% of nonprofits say their social impact would grow with pro bono capacity building support.
The nonprofit sector thirsts for an infusion of resources to meet society’s needs – resources which the private sector has an abundant supply of – namely, professionals in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources and information technology. Communities need the private sector to be a true and constructive partner in addressing their local challenges, yet historically, such partnerships have been too few and failed too often. According to Deloitte’s study:
- 50% of corporations do not have pro bono or skills based volunteering programs.
By expanding the field of pro bono service beyond the legal profession, Taproot Foundation is breaking down barriers. Through the active engagement of business professionals in service, we forge a strong, productive partnership between the leaders of both sectors, paving the way for the development of a culture of pro bono.
