Making the Match, Part 1: Differentiating Technical and Strategic Support in Pro Bono Programming

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 13:35

At the Taproot Foundation, we see two distinct kinds of pro bono support: technical and strategic. Understanding which type nonprofits need is essential, both to ensure nonprofits receive the right support and that corporate talent has a positive experience.

Making the Match: A 3-Part Series for Corporate Pro Bono Leaders from Taproot

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 13:30

It’s a common misconception that the bigger and more complex a pro bono initiative is, the higher the impact will be for nonprofits, your employees, and the company itself. In fact, the biggest determinant of a program’s impact is not its scale or complexity but the quality of the match between employees’ expertise and nonprofits’ needs. Great pro bono initiatives have one thing in common – the right support for the right nonprofit at the right time.

Women in Executive Leadership: Now Comes the Hard Part

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 09:00

Values-Aligned Collaboration Unleashing Financial Health

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 17:00

Many organizations are throwing aside the “go-it-alone” mentality in favor of working together to address complex challenges and scale their innovations.

Making a Difference: Accenture’s 2016 Corporate Citizenship Report Features Progress on Skills Training, Sustainability and Closing the Gender Gap

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 09:00

Accenture’s 2016 Corporate Citizenship Report “Making a Difference,” details its commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Volunteers and Corporate Sponsors Needed for Fairfax CASA’s 7th Annual Run for the Children 8K Race & 3K Run/Walk

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 12:30

Since its inception in 2010, the Fairfax Run for the Children has become a “must-do” event for runners, families and businesses across Northern Virginia. On average, this race attracts nearly 1,000 runners and walkers, 250 volunteers, and raises almost $85,000 each year to support Fairfax CASA’s advocacy work with abused and neglected children in the community.

Volkswagen Employees Against Racism

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:30

The Volkswagen Group has sent out a clear signal against xenophobia during the International Weeks Against Discrimination. Supported by the Board, about 40 locations, brands and subsidiaries worldwide participated in the "I am against racism" photo campaign.

Whole Planet Foundation Proudly Partners with WTRMLN WTR

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 09:00

Cancer in the Community: Understanding and Addressing Cultural Forces

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 12:00

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 10:00

Mondi, the international packaging and paper Group, today released its 2016 reporting suite including its full online Sustainable development report, its Global Thinking, Local Action sustainability publication, and its Integrated report and financial statements 2016.