We believe the best solutions come when citizens are placed at the center of finding creative solutions to challenges that affect them, their communities and our society. Learn more about the people, ideas and tools that exemplify how active community engagement can make a significant difference in the world, and opportunities for you to take action and get involved.

Get Engaged

Looking for a specific organization? Check out our list highlighting several organizations that are leading the way in this field and helping to advance social good.
Splashlife is more than a company — it’s a movement. It's you, it's us, it's the intern at the next computer, and the guy serving you coffee at your...
Atlas Service Corps, Inc. (Atlas Corps), started in 2006, is an international network of nonprofit leaders and organizations that promotes...
Founded in 1946 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is a leader in advancing our nation’s civic...
Code for America enlists the talent of the web industry into public service to use their skills to solve core problems facing our communities. We...
There are many ways to volunteer and support an organization. Be sure to make the most out of your experience by checking out these platforms and resources for, and about, volunteering.
VIVANISTA IS THE GO-TO COMMUNITY FOR PHILANTHROPIC LIVING AND GIVING. Vivanista serves nonprofit professionals, volunteers, event chairs, board...
MTV's A Thin Line campaign was developed to empower you to identify, respond to, and stop the spread of digital abuse in your life and amongst your...
VolunteerMatch strengthens communities by making it easier for good people and good causes to connect. The organization offers a variety of online...
BrightWorks is a micro-volunteering app that allows charities to get projects and tasks completed for free online by a global volunteer community, in...
Looking for examples and resources on how to better engage your constituents? Check out these feature resources…
Make friends (and allies) and influence public policy in four relatively easy steps - as explained by Thaddeus Ferber in SparkAction's "Do It...
The WHY I LIFT campaign is an annual campaign in which LIFT volunteers across the country share their story of why they LIFT, share the LIFT mission...
NowPublic is a multimedia online news magazine where you can make, break, shape, and share international news as it happens. NowPublic offers its 5...
The National League of Cities has developed the "Authentic Youth Civic Engagement: A Guide for Municipal Leaders." Its detailed contents contain all...
Ready to test your knowledge in this area? Take a quiz or two and see how you do!
Take this Wall Street Journal quiz and find out who gives, how much they give and whom they give to.
Head over to the History Channel and test your knowledge about United States history, civics and government.
Thinking about volunteering? Take this quiz to discover what kind of service best suits your personality.
Are you up to the task? Each month ZimNotes will feature a one-question quiz to help ensure you know basic but critical information about fundraising...
A short quiz on acknowledging and thanking your donors and reporting on their money's impact.
Have you been thinking about starting a new volunteering gig, but aren’t quite sure what would be a good fit for you?  Try this quiz and share your...

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People to follow

Check out the top movers and shakers tweeting about social good. Follow them to stay informed on the latest news, tips, and examples to keep you inspired. To learn more about Twitter and how you can use it, be sure to visit our Twitter Toolbox.

Recent Tweets

Here are some of the latest tweets in real time from those we follow. We’ve used popular hashtags (keywords) to find specific tweets about this subject.

Blog Roll

We’ve highlighted a few of the must read blogs on this subject. Check them out to get different perspectives on the issue from leaders in the field. To learn more about blogs and how you create one, be sure to visit our Blogging Toolbox.
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Get Informed

From interviews and step-by-step guides to campaign examples, these featured videos will help you learn more about and navigate the world of social good.