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Taproot mobilizes the pro bono expertise nonprofits need to grow, innovate and drive lasting change

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At IGNITE, we’re bringing together leaders ready to multiply what pro bono can do until every nonprofit can count on it. Getting there takes bold bets, the kind our keynote speaker has made. We’re excited to welcome keynote speaker Cheryl Dorsey, CEO of @echoinggreen.
Graphic announcing Cheryl Dorsey, CEO of Echoing Green, as the IGNITE keynote speaker; smiling headshot of Cheryl in a green jacket with text about "a proven formula for a 10X leap to drive the pro bono movement." IGNITE Powered by Taproot logo is visible.

ALT Graphic announcing Cheryl Dorsey, CEO of Echoing Green, as the IGNITE keynote speaker; smiling headshot of Cheryl in a green jacket with text about "a proven formula for a 10X leap to drive the pro bono movement." IGNITE Powered by Taproot logo is visible.

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As a social entrepreneur herself, Cheryl built a movement by investing in emerging leaders and their visions, creating a multiplier effect for the field. Cheryl will share her formula for a 10X leap: the moment that demanded it, what felt impossible, and what unlocked the path.
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Her experience will help ground IGNITE’s goals in the collective commitment that turns bold ideas into lasting change. Follow along at ignite.taprootfoundation.org #probonoservice #IGNITE2026 #socialimpact #nonprofitsector #socialchange

Ignite 2026 powered by Taproot

IGNITE 2026 powered by Taproot is where the future of pro bono gets built. November 4-5, 2026, cross-sector leaders will gather in New York City with one goal: multiply what pro bono can do, until...

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That could mean building a custom app to expand program delivery, analyzing data to see what’s working, or automating workflows so staff can focus on mission-critical work.
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Nonprofits bring their vision and ambition. Skilled professionals bring their AI fluency to help nonprofits reach new heights. We can’t wait to see what becomes possible when they come together.
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Earlier this year, Anthropic launched Claude Corps to pair nonprofits with early-career talent trained in AI. Nonprofits embraced it. Now Taproot is planning to extend that model, drawing on 25 years of pro bono experience.
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We plan to recruit skilled professionals, train them on the latest ways nonprofits can use Claude, and match them with nonprofits for defined pro bono projects.
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We're excited to announce that Taproot is planning to partner with @AnthropicAI, the company behind Claude, to help more nonprofits put AI to work for their missions.  Read more from our CEO, Cat Ward, about the planned partnership: buff.ly/93ztBfQ
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What will it take to 10X pro bono service? New models bold enough to make it possible. Taproot’s third Big Bet of IGNITE is New Models for Catalytic Change. Follow along: buff.ly/w5GEibm
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ALT Title reads "New Models for Catalytic Change" promoting a panel on building new models and partnerships to 10X pro bono, showing four professional headshots (one labeled Moderator) with brief role titles beneath. Photos of Mel Ochoa (Moderator), Jonny Dorsey, Janet Foutty, Ryan Stowers. IGNITE Powered by Taproot logo is visible.

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In rapid-fire lightning talks, Jonny Dorsey, Secretary of @MarylandServes, Janet Foutty, President of Employer Partnerships at @raiseus_ai, and Ryan Stowers, SVP at @StandTogether will share how government, employers, and grassroots movements are building them.
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Mel Ochoa, COO and General Partner at @Landmark, will lead a conversation on what pro bono can learn from these existing models, what’s working, and what’s standing in the way. Participants will explore how to fund pro bono service and build partnerships to carry it further.
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Pro bono service could be one of the most underused tools in workforce development. As AI reshapes a reskilling of the workforce, early-career professionals need on-ramps and mid-career professionals need room to grow in new directions.
Photos of Cammie Erickson, Patrina Pettry, John Kelly, Mary Zhu with colorful backgrounds. Text reads "Big Bet 2 Service as a Workforce Engine Taking pro bono from underused tool to standard engine for workforce development" IGNITE powered by Taproot logo is visible.

ALT Photos of Cammie Erickson, Patrina Pettry, John Kelly, Mary Zhu with colorful backgrounds. Text reads "Big Bet 2 Service as a Workforce Engine Taking pro bono from underused tool to standard engine for workforce development" IGNITE powered by Taproot logo is visible.

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Moderator Cammie Erickson, Senior Director of Social Impact at @LinkedIn, will dig into it with John Kelly, CEO of @statecommision, Patrina Pettry, Early Careers Development & Experience Director at @WellsFargo, and Mary Zhu, Founder and Executive Director of @develop_4_good.
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Together, they’ll explore what service builds in professionals and what it would take for companies to bet on it at scale. Follow along at buff.ly/iwYHweK

Ignite 2026 powered by Taproot

IGNITE 2026 powered by Taproot is where the future of pro bono gets built. November 4-5, 2026, cross-sector leaders will gather in New York City with one goal: multiply what pro bono can do, until...

ignite.taprootfoundation.org
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Nonprofits do extraordinary work. In a moment of rapid change, they need experienced leaders in their corner who know how to turn data, technology, and innovation into stronger programs and measurable results for their missions.
Taproot welcoming three new board members, displayed as three professional headshots with their titles and organizations: Erin McHugh Saif, Chief Executive Officer, Measure Well; Thalamus "T" Hill, SVP, Enterprise AI Strategy, Governance and Analytics, Voya; Michael McGuire, Group Director, Transformation and Giving Operations, Walmart.org.

ALT Taproot welcoming three new board members, displayed as three professional headshots with their titles and organizations: Erin McHugh Saif, Chief Executive Officer, Measure Well; Thalamus "T" Hill, SVP, Enterprise AI Strategy, Governance and Analytics, Voya; Michael McGuire, Group Director, Transformation and Giving Operations, Walmart.org.

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Michael leads transformation and giving operations at @WalmartOrg, building on 20 years of leadership experience across product, innovation, and business transformation at Walmart.
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Together, they’ll help us set the standard for pro bono service and build toward a future where every nonprofit can be as bold and impactful as its mission demands. Three different paths. One shared belief: expertise, generously shared, changes what’s possible.
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