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.
DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the U.S. that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a...
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Every day, across the world, people like you start campaigns on Change.org to fight for issues they care about — and the Change.org team works to...
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Our 24 years of work to scale up the engagement of children and youth continues, with young people today volunteering at record rates, more than any...
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GHC believes that a global movement of individuals and organizations fighting for improved health outcomes and access to healthcare for the poor is...
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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.
With help from a slew of charities, the app lets users pick and choose from dozens of bite-sized bits of charity - whether that be taking a survey...
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VolunteerSpot launched in Spring, 2009 with the mission of enabling anyone to quickly mobilize and coordinate volunteers in their community,...
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In April 2009, Mayor Bloomberg launched NYC Service, the office tasked with setting a new standard for how cities can tap the power of their people...
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VIVANISTA IS THE GO-TO COMMUNITY FOR PHILANTHROPIC LIVING AND GIVING. Vivanista serves nonprofit professionals, volunteers, event chairs, board...
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Looking for examples and resources on how to better engage your constituents? Check out these feature resources…
Votizen provides an authenticated platform that directly connects registered voters and elected officials through social networks, making civic...
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NowPublic is a multimedia online news magazine where you can make, break, shape, and share international news as it happens. NowPublic offers its 5...
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At the Case Foundation we are champions of all strategies that put citizens at the center of decision-making and empower them to take charge of the...
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The National League of Cities has developed the "Authentic Youth Civic Engagement: A Guide for Municipal Leaders." Its detailed contents contain all...
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Ready to test your knowledge in this area? Take a quiz or two and see how you do!
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...
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Thinking about volunteering? Take this quiz to discover what kind of service best suits your personality.
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A short quiz on acknowledging and thanking your donors and reporting on their money's impact.
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Take this quiz over at Pew Research Center to find out if you're a true "Millennial" - and compare your answers to respondents from a nation-wide...
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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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Take this Wall Street Journal quiz and find out who gives, how much they give and whom they give to.
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Get Connected
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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We recommend “liking” these individuals and organizations on Facebook so you can join their engaging conversations and observe best practices at work. To learn more about Facebook and how you can use it, be sure to visit our Facebook Toolbox.
Get Informed
Stay on top of the latest trends and information with the most recent articles and videos from around the web.
Our editors have scoured the Web for the best content out there to help you become a more effective champion of your cause.
We recommend these insightful pieces for anyone wanting practical advice and commentary on leveraging related tools and platforms for good.
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.
For a more in-depth look at this issue, we’ve selected several important publications that will provide you with related research, analysis and case studies.
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