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.
Founded in 1946 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is a leader in advancing our nation’s civic...
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HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250...
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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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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...
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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.
One Brick brings volunteers together to support other non-profit organizations by adopting an innovative twist to the volunteer experience: we create...
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Serviceleader.org offers specialized resources for Volunteers, Leaders and Managers of Volunteers, and Instructors.
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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...
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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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Looking for examples and resources on how to better engage your constituents? Check out these feature resources…
The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new...
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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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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 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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Ready to test your knowledge in this area? Take a quiz or two and see how you do!
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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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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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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A short quiz on acknowledging and thanking your donors and reporting on their money's impact.
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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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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.
Blog Roll
Keep up with related news and information by reading the latest posts published from those on our blog roll.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.
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We recommend these insightful pieces for anyone wanting practical advice and commentary on leveraging related tools and platforms for good.
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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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