Making Purpose Possible
A Bold Commitment to Double Volunteering by 2035
At a time when our country faces a loneliness epidemic, declining trust and deepening division, people are searching for more than headlines—they’re searching for meaning. Volunteering is one of the most accessible, human ways to bridge divides, reduce isolation and foster connection and belonging.
At Points of Light, we believe that purpose is a powerful force for change. And we know it doesn’t just happen. It must be made possible.
Making Purpose Possible is our bold, movement-building strategy to double volunteer participation by 2035 and reignite civic life across the country and around the world.
Our Strategy: A Phased Approach to Systems-Level Change
Making Purpose Possible is built on six core initiatives, deployed across three strategic phases, with one cross-cutting commitment that sustains them all.
Laying the Foundation
1. Build coalitions across sectors to shape a National Volunteer Strategy
2. Modernize the volunteer experience through technology and innovation
Learning and Testing What Works
3. Pilot and scale community-driven innovations
4. Strengthen nonprofit capacity and volunteer infrastructure
5. Elevate youth leadership to drive civic renewal
Igniting the Movement
6. Inspire a cultural shift toward inclusive civic participation
Join the Movement