Taproot Foundation
| Company type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Aaron Hurst |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Number of locations | New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles |
Area served | United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Singapore, India |
| Services | Nonprofit capacity building, corporate consulting, pro bono volunteering opportunities |
Number of employees | 36 |
| Website | www.taprootfoundation.org, www.taprootplus.org |
The Taproot Foundation is a U.S.-based non-profit organization that pioneered the concept of skills-based volunteering. It was founded in 2001 by Aaron Hurst to "drive social change by leading, mobilizing, and engaging professionals in pro bono service".[1]
The Foundation operates as a marketplace for expertise, connecting non-profit organizations with business professionals offering pro bono services in critical areas such as marketing, strategy, human resources, and IT. This model aims to build the infrastructure of non-profits, helping them access high-quality professional help they might not otherwise be able to afford.[2] In addition to facilitating individual projects, Taproot provides advisory services to Fortune 500 companies to help them design and implement their own high-impact pro bono programs.[3]
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