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Remembering Esther Lardent, the "Queen of Pro Bono"

April 12, 2016

Remembering Esther Lardent, the "Queen of Pro Bono"

All

As busy as we all are, there are a few things that should always make us stop and reflect. This time, it is the news of losing someone so important t…

Capital One Executives Lend Problem-Solving Expertise to DFW Nonprofits at Speed Consulting in Plano, Texas

March 25, 2016

Capital One Executives Lend Problem-Solving Expertise to DFW Nonprofits at Speed Consulting in Plano, Texas

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement

How can we improve our organization’s financial forecasting? What changes do we need to make in our budget? These were just a few of the questi…

Firms Learn from Pro Bono Event

March 22, 2016

Firms Learn from Pro Bono Event

Global

Originally published on The Straits Times Companies here recently had the opportunity to learn about best practices in pro bono work – from peo…

Rising Above the Pack through Targeted Pro Bono Program Design

March 11, 2016

Rising Above the Pack through Targeted Pro Bono Program Design

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Programs

Pro bono service is no longer the new kid on the block in the corporate volunteerism space. More and more companies have pro bono programs or active …

How to Double Online Giving in Six Months

March 7, 2016

How to Double Online Giving in Six Months

Nonprofit Management

More and more nonprofit donations take place in today’s digital landscape, but how can causes of all sizes ensure their online storefront is no…

One-day Taproot Marathon Helps Professionals Volunteer, Fast

February 3, 2016

One-day Taproot Marathon Helps Professionals Volunteer, Fast

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement

Originally published on the San Francisco Chronicle. Small groups of people huddled around tables in an Oakland conference room. Some typed on laptop…

What Does it Mean to Engage Tech Talent in Pro Bono?

February 3, 2016

What Does it Mean to Engage Tech Talent in Pro Bono?

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement

It’s a hot topic in the Bay Area, and it feels like you can hardly cross the street without hearing about a tech company launching their ‘…

Why did 300 project managers #ScopeforChange on MLK Day?

January 29, 2016

Why did 300 project managers #ScopeforChange on MLK Day?

Nonprofit Management Volunteer Consulting

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” In answer to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call, over 300 proje…

Does Your Company Have Corporate Social Responsibility Goals in 2016?

January 25, 2016

Does Your Company Have Corporate Social Responsibility Goals in 2016?

Advisory Services Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement

Tips & tricks for navigating the Bay Area CSR space in the new year It’s 2016. Wait, what? When did that happen? If you’re like us, y…

Is Your Nonprofit's Pro Bono Muscle in Shape?

December 17, 2015

Is Your Nonprofit's Pro Bono Muscle in Shape?

Nonprofit Management Programs

How nonprofit organizations go from not using pro bono service to regularly relying on the talents of experienced business professionals as a “…

Maximizing Community Commitment: Prudential Employees Use Their Skills for Good

November 24, 2015

Maximizing Community Commitment: Prudential Employees Use Their Skills for Good

Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement Pro Bono Week

Headquartered in Newark, NJ for more than 100 years, Prudential is a recognized leader for its commitment to the local community. No stranger to empl…

Passing the Pro Bono Baton

November 17, 2015

Passing the Pro Bono Baton

Nonprofit Management Volunteer Management

Originally published on Huffington Post blog I was at a conference recently where a young leader declared, “Pass the baton to us, or we’r…

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