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.

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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.
Atlas Service Corps, Inc. (Atlas Corps), started in 2006, is an international network of nonprofit leaders and organizations that promotes...
Idealist connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Idealist is...
City Year was founded on the belief that young people can change the world. City Year’s vision is that one day the most commonly asked question of a...
Public Allies is a national movement grounded in the conviction that everyone leads. We believe that everyone can make a difference and can work to...
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.
One Brick brings volunteers together to support other non-profit organizations by adopting an innovative twist to the volunteer experience: we create...
Catchafire matches professionals who want to give their skills with nonprofits and social enterprises that need their help. We match professionals...
generationOn is the global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids to make their mark on the world. As the youth division of Points of...
The philanthropic travel website aims to inspire and captivate Americans into a life-long desire to travel and to give back. Travelanthropists...
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...
Votizen provides an authenticated platform that directly connects registered voters and elected officials through social networks, making civic...
The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new...
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.
Answer these five simple questions from iVolunteer.org to discover what kind of volunteer you really are and how you can best give back in your...
Head over to the History Channel and test your knowledge about United States history, civics and government.
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...
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...

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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

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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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