Quick Consult: Getting Past the Myth of "Not Enough Time"

Aug 28, 2018 1:05 PM ET

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Quick Consult is a series where members of Taproot Foundation's Advisory Services team share insights into questions and topics we hear are top of mind for pro bono practitioners at all stages. Jenni Diaz, a Senior Consultant & Market Lead in the practice, provides a few tips for getting past what we refer to as “the myth of not enough time.” Check out Jenni’s advice below.

"Employees at my company are incredibly busy and don’t have much time to offer. How can I get them engaged in pro bono?"

One of the most common concerns companies share when thinking about developing a pro bono program is that their employees are strapped for time. What they find, though, is that smart pro bono program design can go a long way to address this concern. 

Depending on your unique context, there are a number of ways to help your employees find the time for pro bono. And once they’re engaged, they’ll be wondering how they can spend more of their time doing pro bono. 

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