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.
Global Citizen Year is a non-profit organization building a movement of young Americans who engage in a transformative “bridge year” between high...
Idealist connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Idealist is...
GHC believes that a global movement of individuals and organizations fighting for improved health outcomes and access to healthcare for the poor 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...
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.
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...
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...
GreatNonprofits is the leading developer of tools that allow people to find, review, and share information about great -- and perhaps not yet great...
The goal of ItStartsWith.Us is to build a global community of individuals focused on making a positive impact in the lives of the people around them...
Looking for examples and resources on how to better engage your constituents? Check out these feature resources…
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...
The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new...
Make friends (and allies) and influence public policy in four relatively easy steps - as explained by Thaddeus Ferber in SparkAction's "Do It...
NowPublic is a multimedia online news magazine where you can make, break, shape, and share international news as it happens. NowPublic offers its 5...
Ready to test your knowledge in this area? Take a quiz or two and see how you do!
A short quiz on acknowledging and thanking your donors and reporting on their money's impact.
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...
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...
Take this Wall Street Journal quiz and find out who gives, how much they give and whom they give to.
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...
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...

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.
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

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.