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...
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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...
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Idealist connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Idealist is...
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The mission of Mobilize.org is to improve the way democracy works by investing in Millennial-driven solutions.
Mobilize.org believes that in order to...
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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.
Finding the volunteer opportunity that best suits your skills, availability, and expectations can make all the difference. The Get Involved! search...
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United We Serve is a nationwide service initiative that helps meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. With the knowledge that...
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All for Good helps you to find and share volunteer activities with friends, family and colleagues. The site brings together listings from...
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Service as a Strategy is a partnership between ServiceNation and Cities of Service, the bipartisan coalition of more than 100 mayors who have pledged...
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Looking for examples and resources on how to better engage your constituents? Check out these feature resources…
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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Make friends (and allies) and influence public policy in four relatively easy steps - as explained by Thaddeus Ferber in SparkAction's "Do It...
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Technology has made it fast and easy to contact Congress, but how well is it working? SparkAction and the National Conference on Citizenship...
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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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Head over to the History Channel and test your knowledge about United States history, civics and government.
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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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A short quiz on acknowledging and thanking your donors and reporting on their money's impact.
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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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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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