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Review for Taproot Foundation, San Francisco, CA, USA
Taproot is one of those organizations that just makes you smile. From the initial orientation classes to completing your first ever project, the professionalism and passion of all concerned make for a satisfying experience. I initially was attracted to Taproot after the death of a neighbor who's community involvement was quite frankly, humbling. So searching for some way to 'give back' using my marketing experience, I signed up as an account director. That was 18 months ago and in that time I have completed 2 projects. But the real pleasure is the work with the non-profit. Having lived in the corporate world for decades, the non-profit sector was something new to challenge myself with. Boy, what an eye-opener! The dedication that exists at the grass roots community level is simply staggering - especially when you consider the lack of resources .. miracles it seems do happen, and all on your doorstep .. and that's where you come in. Get involved with Taproot and you'll really create something worthwhile .. and it'll put that smile back on your face!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the projects that I’ve completed and how they’ve impacted the people that they serve.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
increase the frequency of ‘cleansing’ the volunteer database to ensure projects are staffed much more quickly with the right skills.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the level of hands-on that allow you to make a real difference.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
passionate and professional about doing their absolute best for the non-profit
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
attract even more donors that could bring on-board more staff to add more services to help more non-profits.
Ways to make it better...
Taproot increased the amount of training resources for newbies as that first project can be a challenge to get your head around.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
lack of donors to help grow the number of services they could provide and thus increase the impact they could make.
One thing I'd also say is that...
at the end of the day, Taproot staff make it a priority for a volunteer to get and stay involved at all times. You feel part of the family.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
