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.
Idealist connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Idealist is...
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...
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...
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.
GreatNonprofits is the leading developer of tools that allow people to find, review, and share information about great -- and perhaps not yet great...
Youth Venture's mission is to build a global movement of young people being powerful now, changemakers now. This is the foundation for an "everyone a...
Sparked makes it easy for people with busy lives to help nonprofits get valuable work done when it's convenient. Called microvolunteering - through...
United We Serve is a nationwide service initiative that helps meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. With the knowledge that...
Looking for examples and resources on how to better engage your constituents? Check out these feature resources…
The National League of Cities has developed the "Authentic Youth Civic Engagement: A Guide for Municipal Leaders." Its detailed contents contain all...
  Technology has made it fast and easy to contact Congress, but how well is it working? SparkAction and the National Conference on Citizenship...
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 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...
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Thinking about volunteering? Take this quiz to discover what kind of service best suits your personality.
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...
Head over to the History Channel and test your knowledge about United States history, civics and government.
A short quiz on acknowledging and thanking your donors and reporting on their money's impact.
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.

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.