Accounting & Finance
Dig into pro bono ideas, resources, and examples from your fellow Taproot community members.
OVERVIEW
Invest in organizational resiliency through volunteer support in financial management, budgeting, and more.
Strong financial management helps your organization keep its lights on, programs running, and focus on the bottom line—fulfilling your mission and serving community members.
Skilled finance and accounting volunteers can assist in tackling pressing financial questions and shoring up your nonprofit's stability for years to come.
PRO BONO EXAMPLES
Ideas and inspiration for your next Taproot Plus request!
Projects
Multi-week partnerships focused on completing a specific goal or deliverable.
- • Accounting System Research & Set-Up
- • Conduct a Pricing Exercise
- • Tax Filing Assistance
- • Develop an Annual Budget
- • Financial Management Assessment & Recommendations
Sessions
One-hour virtual consultation calls designed for brainstorming, quick solutions, and preparing for large-scale initiatives.
- • Financial Management Best Practices
- • Budgeting 101 for a New Organization
- • Accounting System Screen-Share & Live Problem-Solving
- • Project Planning: Financial Analysis
- • Tips for Identifying Financial Risk
Don't see what your organization needs on this list of examples?
Keep in mind that all Taproot Plus pro bono requests are completely customizable based on your needs. Chat with our team for tailored recommendations and support.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Latest Accounting & Finance Opportunities
Project
Communications
Youth Development
We would like to create a clear and actionable communications plan with the help of a skilled volunteer. This plan will have two main components: Internal Communications – A...
Posted October 27, 2025
Live Pura Vida
Project
Strategic Analysis
Youth Development
Design and facilitate a SWOT analysis and lead initial strategic planning conversations with board and staff to translate six months of research into priority areas. Volunteer...
Posted October 27, 2025
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
Project
Leadership Coaching
Youth Development
With the support of a skilled volunteer, I would like to create a clear and actionable leadership development plan for myself as Executive Director of Live Pura Vida. The goal is...
Posted October 27, 2025
Live Pura Vida
EVENTS
SUCCESS STORIES
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RESOURCES
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