Points of Light Blog

15 Insights for a Changing CSR Landscape

Engaging Gen Alpha to the Silent Generation: Volunteer Strategies for Nonprofits

Volunteer Ireland Champions Inclusion with TEAM IV Project

The Voices That Matter Most at the 2025 Points of Light Conference

Ask a CSR Friend: Sunsetting CSR Programs and Partnerships

How Volunteer New York! Empowers Adults with Developmental Disabilities Through Inclusive Volunteering

Introducing Learning Pathways at the Points of Light Conference

The Top 10 CSR Events to Attend This Year

How Hands On Manila, Points of Light’s First Affiliate Outside of the US, Is Shaping Global Volunteerism

Points of Light’s Commitment to Community Organizations

Top 10 2025 Nonprofit Conferences

Ask a CSR Friend: Shifting ERGs from Company-Focused to Community-Centered

Exciting Updates and New Features for the 2025 Points of Light Conference

Navigating Disasters and Crises: A Playbook for Social Impact Leaders

Elevate Your Employee Volunteering Program by Integrating Volunteer Days and Key Milestones

Ask a CSR Friend: Setting Realistic Goals for the New Year

How Brilliant Detroit Is Building “Kid Success” Right in the City’s Neighborhoods

Ask a CSR Friend: Gaining Middle Management Buy-in for Employee Volunteering

CSR Leaders: Embrace Community-Centered Volunteerism on MLK Jr. Day of Service

Ask a CSR Friend: A Framework for Employee Volunteering on MLK Day

2025 Call for Workshop Proposals: Why You Should Lead a Workshop at the Points of Light Conference

Prioritizing Health and Wellbeing: A Rising Trend in Corporate Culture

5 Benefits of Volunteering as a Family

Carrying the Torch: The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Honor Leaders and Their Legacies

The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards: Celebrating Visionary Heroes and Their Enduring Service

Ask a CSR Friend: Building a Board Service Program

5 Ways to Make Disaster-Relief Donations Personal and Impactful

10 Reasons Your Company Should Get Involved in Family Volunteer Day

Gertrude’s Garden: An Abandoned Lot Transformed to Vibrant Community Hub

Time Well Spent: Jocelyn Nelson’s Case for Volunteer Time Off

Service Enterprises Amplify the Ability of Communities to Meet Local Needs By Leveraging Local Assets

Ask a CSR Friend: The Value of Signature Volunteer Programs

9 Ways You Can Participate in 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

4 Ways Companies Can Encourage Employees to Vote

Celebrate Senior Citizens Day: Volunteer for a Healthier Brain and a Stronger Community

Ask a CSR Friend: When it Comes to Volunteering, What Counts?

Ask a CSR Friend: Gaining Senior Leader Support for Employee Volunteering

Top Corporate Social Impact Insights from the 2024 Points of Light Conference

Spark the Change Colorado Ignites Action in Unhoused Communities

A Century of Service: President George H.W. Bush’s Legacy at Points of Light

Ask a CSR Friend: Integrating CSR Impact Company-Wide

5 Ways to Engage with AL!VE at Points of Light’s Conference

Strengthening the Fabric of American Society through Volunteering

By Michael D. Smith, AmeriCorps CEO We are thrilled to welcome AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith to the mainstage of our Points…

HandsOn London Inspires Action Across the City

Ask a CSR Friend: 5 Ways to Increase Access through Volunteer Ambassadors

Top 10 Ways Volunteering Improves Your Mental and Emotional Health

Uniting Forces for Social Impact: Why Business Leaders Should Attend the Points of Light Conference

Volunteering Hungary’s Dedication to Building Community Connections

How United Way of Ventura County Fosters Healthy Smiles

Samen voor Eindhoven Builds Stronger Communities

Where Justice Meets Service: The Volunteer Spirit of Thurgood Marshall

Activate Good: Inspiring Action Through Innovative Volunteer Engagement

Ask a CSR Friend: Launching an Employee Volunteer Recognition Strategy

4 Ways to Volunteer in Support of Girls and Women

Volunteer Houston Takes the Stage: Meet Our Points of Light Conference 2024 Co-Hosts

6 Workshops to Watch for at the 2024 Points of Light Conference

Champion Volunteerism During Global Volunteer Month

AmeriCorps Turns 30: Celebrating a Legacy of Service and Impact

Ask a CSR Friend: Building the Case for Volunteer Time Off

National Service Matters Now More Than Ever

Impact Icons: Zoya Eshwar and Zoya’s Rainbow Touch – Pastel Souls

Ask a CSR Friend: Working With ERG Leaders

Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Global Volunteer Month

7 Ways to Volunteer with Your Dog

Connecting Employee Volunteerism With Human Resource Goals

18 Volunteer Opportunities You Can Join to be a Part of 2024 MLK Day of Service

Ask a CSR Friend: Distributing Employee Volunteer T-shirts

Make Martin Luther King Day a Day “On,” Not a Day Off

9 Ways to Live Out MLK’s Legacy in Your Own Life

3 Ways You Can Make a Difference on MLK Day of Service

Leverage the Points of Light Conference to Help Strengthen Your Strategic Volunteer Engagement

20 Links to Help You Plan for the 2024 MLK Day of Service

Celebrating the AmeriCorps Journey: 30 Years of Community Investment and Philanthropy

Honoring Those Who Served: Reflecting on Veterans Day

2023 The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Recap

Family Volunteer Day: The Power of Youth Involvement

Your Go-To Glossary of CSR Terms

Shop for Gifts With Impact This Holiday Season at the Daily Point of Light Marketplace

Voter Education: 6 Keys to Understanding the Nuances of Voting

4 Ways to Observe National Veterans and Military Family Month

Unlocking Employee Civic Engagement: Beyond National Elections

Skills Based Volunteering: Effective Recognition Strategies

How to Organize a Successful Donation Drive for Employees

5 Questions You Should Ask to Strengthen and Scale Your Pro Bono Program

The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards 2023 Inspiration Spotlights

Getting Started with Pro Bono Volunteering

Amplifying Change: The Inspiring Work of the 2023 George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards

Long Island Volunteer Center Shares Volunteer Stories

How CSR Programs Reduce Cost and Boost Impact

How Civic Engagement Can Boost Your Mental Health

5 Family Volunteer Opportunities While Working from Home

3 Ways Nonprofits and NGOs Can Build Resilience in the Face of Disaster

First Impressions: What I’ve Learned in My First 30 Days

Global Diversity Awareness Month: 6 Ways to Boost Employee Engagement

The Who, What and How of Equity and Access in Disaster Response and Recovery

Who Is in Your COAD? Increase Your Resiliency Factor Before Disaster Strikes

Behind the Scenes of Disaster Response and Recovery

3 Business Trends That Your CSR Strategy Can’t Afford to Ignore

How the Disaster Management Cycle and The Civic Circle^® Can Drive Response and Recovery

Virtual Volunteering Best Practices: 4 Ways to Support Remote Employee Volunteers

National Preparedness Month: 4 Pathways to Community Empowerment

Find Your 9/11 Day of Service Volunteer Opportunity

Empowering Employee Voice: Tools and Strategies for Workplace Engagement

Beyond the Paycheck: Research on Employment and Wages

Dollars for Doers Programs: A Guide to Employee-Driven Contributions for Nonprofits

3 Ways to Approach Meaningful Work

Spark the Change Colorado Energizes and Equips Volunteers in Community Service

How to Help Senior Citizens: 5 Ways to Lend Your Support

5 Ways to Encourage Employees to Volunteer

Empower Employees to Exercise their Purchase Power

Bergen Volunteers Seeks to Strengthen Communities and Improve Lives

Support Your Company’s NGO Partners by Investing in Volunteer Engagement

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Make the Most of International Youth Day

Key Takeaways on Education and Literacy Development from Points of Light’s Research

The Most Effective Ways to Donate to Disaster Relief

Designing an International Employee Volunteer Program: 8 Essential Tips for CSR Leaders

The Service Collaborative of WNY’s Annual Beds for Buffalo Program Sparks Volunteer Retention

Storytelling, Systemic Inequities and Soul: The 3 S’s of CSR

Bridging Divides: The Role of Business and Civic Engagement in Addressing Polarization

Amplify Your Social Impact: Combine Elements of Points of Light’s Civic Circle^®

Reclaiming the Public Square: Bringing Communities to the Table

Listen and Learn from Our Research on Under-resourced Communities

Disaster Corporate Aid Tracker: Stay Informed on Corporate Response to Recent Disasters

Building Collaborative Networks for Social Impact: Insights from the 2023 PreConference

Benenova: Promoting Civic Engagement & Inclusive Volunteerism

2023 Points of Light Conference Recap

Corporate Disaster Relief and Response

6 Points of Light Conference Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss

Meet Lawrence E. Bathgate, II, a Man of Service and Civic Engagement

3 Reasons to Attend the Points of Light Conference This Year

The Path Towards Equity and Social Justice: Lessons Learned from Points of Light’s Global Research

How Employee Volunteer Councils Can Foster Volunteer Program Success

Beyond Volunteering: How Social Entrepreneurs Revolutionize Problem Solving

Learn the Secrets to Showcasing Your CSR Impact

Points of Light Conference 2023 Co-hosts Talk Inspiration, Impact and Ideas

The Role of Volunteers in Humanitarian Disasters: Insights from the IAVE Forum

Around the World, People are Finding Connection in Service and Volunteerism

5 Must-Ask Questions for Corporate Partnerships with Nonprofits

National Service – Bringing out the Best in America

5 Points of Light Conference 2023 Sessions That Will Keep Your Social Impact Work on Trend

Updated Value of a Volunteer Hour in the U.S.

Your Employee Engagement Questions Answered: 5 Takeaways From Our Advancing Social Impact Today Webinar

Leverage These 10 Research-based Facts and Stories of Inspiration to Drive Change

Transform Your Volunteer Appreciation: Become a Service Enterprise Organization

6 Influencers Using Social Media for a Good Cause This Global Volunteer Month

L.A. Works Uses Social Media During Global Volunteer Month for Volunteer Recruitment and Recognition

Ways to Engage your Company in Global Volunteer Month

The Power of Recognition in Civic Engagement: A Changemaker’s Perspective

Catch the Future of CSR at the Points of Light Conference

Hands On Atlanta Focuses on Volunteer Appreciation and Fundraising for Global Volunteer Month

Phillips 66 and UPS Sponsor Global Volunteer Month 2023

Ruach Tova Incorporates International Day of Volunteering “Good Deeds Day” for Global Volunteer Month 

4 Tips to Maximize Your Social Impact This Global Volunteer Month

HandsOn NWNC Focuses on Volunteer Recognition During Global Volunteer Month

Civic Engagement Creates Change, but Volunteers Respond Now

CSR Awards to Benefit Your Company’s Reputation and Attract Top Talent

Points of Light Conference 2023: Empowering Changemakers in Civic Engagement

Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Global Volunteer Month

Business Resource Groups (BRGs): Benefits and Examples

2023 Global Network Gathering Recap

To Increase Civic Engagement, We Must Improve Health Equity

How Service Year Programs Can Help With Corporate Recruitment

3 Ways to Show Employee Volunteers Appreciation This Global Volunteer Month

3 Global CSR Tips for Working with Different Cultures

Reserve Your Early Bird Ticket for the Points of Light Conference 2023

Lowe’s Hometowns: Changemakers Impact the Nation’s Small Towns

Mobilizing Employees to Do Good

Early Bird Registration Opening Soon for the 2023 Points of Light Conference

How to Build a CSR Strategy in 6 Steps

5 Social Impact Trends to Use During Global Volunteer Month

13 Employee Recognition Ideas for Your Volunteer Program

4 Ways to Listen and Learn Throughout Black History Month

4 Steps to Start Measuring CSR Impact

Volunteer Engagement Professionals: Take Your Program to the Next Level

5 Steps to CSR Employee Activation, Even with a Small Team

4 Tips for How to Create a Sense of Community in the Workplace

4 Areas Where You Can Test Your 2023 Social Impact Strategy

5 Reasons to Apply for The Civic 50, Our Corporate Citizenship Award 

How to Encourage Employees to Volunteer: 6 Expert Strategies

The Urgency of Now

6 Tips for Working With Nonprofit Partners on Employee Activation

4 Ways Corporate Volunteerism Will Change Your Business

9 Gifts That Keep on Giving This Holiday Season

Everything to Know About the Top Civic Engagement Conference

Volunteer Management Best Practices: Tips for Your Nonprofit

9 Inspiring Blogs for Each Element of Civic Engagement

Family Volunteering Insights for Small Organizations

Social Media and Volunteer Engagement: Expanding Your Organization’s Reach

4 Company Benefits of CSR Programs

15 Volunteer Management Strategies for Times of Disaster

7 Tips for Managing Volunteers

3 Ways to Leverage Volunteer Leaders to Build Capacity

3 Ways to Prep for Global Volunteer Month

Find Your Nonprofit Voice: Build a Bridge Between Donors and Trust

4 Facts to Make the Case for Your Employee Engagement Program

How to Align Your Mission with Millennials and Civic Engagement

Maurice Greenberg Leads Organization to Support Initiatives Across the Globe

Learn How to Spot Social Intrapreneurs Within Organizations

5 Tips for Selecting a CSR Consulting Partner

Can’t Miss Chicago Experiences with the Points of Light Conference 2023 Co-hosts

The George H.W. Bush Awards Celebration of 2022 was All About Legacy

Inspiration Is Contagious: Changing the World, One Uplifting Story at a Time

Binge Watch 9 TED Talks About Civic Engagement

Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Points of Light Conference 2023

3 Steps to Help Employees Find the Right Election Volunteer Opportunities

José Andrés, Food Innovator, is Feeding Millions

Points of Light Partners With AL!VE to Grow Service Enterprise

What is Civic Engagement?

We’re Saying Goodbye to Community – Our Online Content Hub for Nonprofits

As a convener of nonprofit thought leaders, Points of Light is always looking for ways to better serve you. Our online Community…

How Nonprofits Can Leverage People’s Purchase Power

How Nonprofits Can Boost Voter Engagement

How to Encourage Your Employees to Be Informed Voters

How to Foster Equity in Volunteerism

How to Support Volunteer Engagement at the Intersection of Civic Engagement and Mental Health

How Companies Build Trust Both Inside and Outside Company Culture

5 Ways Nonprofits Can Promote Family Volunteer Day

How We Access the Tools for a Strong Democracy

Add These 9 Reads to Your Civic Engagement Book List

Local Action Leads to Local Impact: It’s Time to Get Out and Vote

Listen to These 9 Podcasts About Civic Engagement

3 Reasons to Honor Outstanding Volunteers with Presidential Recognition 

3 Labor Day Employee Engagement Ideas to Help Busineses Reach CSR Goals

Explore Civic Engagement Concepts in Your Classroom This School Year

With school starting across the U.S., educators have the chance to think big when it comes to civic engagement. You are at…

Watch the Points of Light Civic Circle Come Alive in These 9 Documentaries 

3 Themes From the 2022 Points Of Light Conference to Support Your Nonprofit’s Impact

4 Resources to Get Young Changemakers Engaged This Summer

Changemaking in Action: Highlights From The 2022 Youth Summit

The “ACT” Acronym with Amira Barger: A Tool From The Center for Social Inclusion

How Racial Equity and Wellness Are One and the Same

4 Themes from the 2022 Points of Light Conference That Shine a Light on CSR Trends for Business

The 2022 Points of Light Conference Offers Education, Inspiration and Connection

The Power of the Youth Voice with 2021 Time Kid of the Year

Creating Possibilities Worldwide with AbbVie

Being Proximate

Emmy-Winning and Nominated Speakers to Explore Racial Equity at Points of Light Conference

Economic Empowerment and the Power of Black Women Entrepreneurs: Our Next Conversation

Points of Light Conference Teams Up with Bestselling Authors for Talk on Wellness

3 Ways to Remember Loved Ones Through Civic Acts

Join a Powerful Civic Talk on Deep Sector Learning at the Points of Light Conference

The Points of Light Civic Circle Offers Real Ways You Can Change the World 

Points of Light Conference to Feature Models of Service from Across the Globe

Ellie LeBlond Sosa Shares How Mental Health Builds Better Communities

12 Actions You Can Take After Acts of Violence Affect Our Community 

Mental Health is a Driving Force Behind the Points of Light Civic Circle

A Network of Volunteers Helps Displaced Ukrainian Children See a Zoo for the First Time 

What we can learn from ‘The State of Global Civic Engagement’

Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2022 Points of Light Conference

Volunteer Power Across Causes Remains a Constant Need, Even in a Crisis 

Four Inspiring Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss at the 2022 Points of Light Conference

A Tale of Three Cities: What Humanitarian Relief Looks Like Across Europe 

Can an Old Fashioned Day of Service Strengthen Post-pandemic Connections? 

CVNL on the Power of the Individual in an Empowered Organization

Polish Family Opens Home to Ukrainian Mother and Daughter 

Ruach Tova on Making Our Shared World a Better Place

Celebrating Global Volunteer Month with Inspiration from Corporate Sponsors and Partners

Daily Point of Light Awardees Respond to Crisis in Ukraine

Effecting Change on a Global Scale

Corporate, Nonprofit and Individual Impact with National Volunteer and Philanthropy Center

Transportation is an Essential Need in the Ukraine Crisis

Make the Case to Attend the 2022 Points of Light Conference

Volunteering Is a Constant in Both Ordinary and Extraordinary Times

Points of Light Affiliate and Corporate Partner Join Forces to Aid in the Ukraine Crisis 

Fostering True Connection in Local Communities With Activate Good

6 Ways to Activate Points of Light’s Civic Circle Around Ukraine Relief

As Ukrainian refugees evacuate their homeland and begin to build new lives in new countries, you can support them. We’ve gathered a…

Lowe’s Grant Recipient Creates More Culturally Responsive School Campus

HandsOn London and HandsOn Greenville Excel in Capacity Building During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Lowe’s: Rejuvenation and Impact in America’s Small Towns

Making History Today

3 Ways to Support Relief Efforts in Ukraine Right Now

Atlanta Mother & Son-In-Law Bond by Volunteering

Three Ways to Relieve Food Insecurity in Winter 

Express Your Love With Civic Action This Valentine’s Day

Listen, Learn, Act This Black History Month

4 Ways You Can Drive Change for Social Justice and Equity

4 Ways to Make an Impact Together this Holiday Season

5 Ways to Use Your Purchase Power This Holiday Season

Ways to Celebrate Family Volunteer Day 2021

Fostering Civic Engagement Among Your Millennial Workforce

Finding Your Niche with Points of Light Board Member Jean Becker

3 Ways Your Family Can Donate on Family Volunteer Day

Millennials Have Spoken. Here’s Why CSR Professionals Need to Listen.

The Many Ways Millennials Engage: Points of Light’s New Civic Engagement Research

How To Support Natural Disaster Relief Efforts

3 Ways to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti and Afghanistan

Honor & Remember: Ways to Participate in 9/11 National Day of Service

5 Ways to Volunteer During Back to School Season

A Reflection on Service by Asma Ahmed

My AmeriCorps service year has been a huge part of my development both professionally and personally. The act of service is an…

Representation Matters: An Interview with Nicole Cannizzaro

Service Is a Catalyst: An Interview with Scott Beale

Scott is a lifelong champion for international volunteerism. Currently he is the Associate Director of the Peace Corps leading the agency’s global…

How Service Changed My Life: Points of Light Staff Share Their Service Stories

Points of Light Engage Makes It Easy to Share Volunteer Opportunities: New Registration Features for Nonprofits, Schools, Government Agencies and More

Changing the World One Beer at a Time: How Beer Kulture Became an Example of Social Entrepreneurship in the Craft Beer Industry

The New Philanthropist: An Interview with Pamela Norley

As president of Fidelity Charitable, Pamela Norley is a leading voice in advocating for the power of American philanthropy across the world. Outside of the office,…

Finding Purpose by Donating: An Interview with Blake Canterbury

Hear from Number One: Our First Conference Registrant Shares Why She Was Inspired to Join Us

Civic Engagement During Pride Month (and Beyond!)

5 Reasons Our Virtual Conference Is Still a Special Experience

Supporting Young Volunteer Leaders: How to Help Youth Become Passionate and Engaged in Community

Volunteering Can Bring Peace of Mind, For Your Community and Yourself

Gender Equality in Film: An Interview with Jessica Heidt

Choosing Light, Finding Power in Hope

4 Ways to Recognize Volunteers and Keep Them Engaged

Creating Connection With Spark the Change Colorado and Samen voor Eindoven

Special Olympics Florida, with the Support of Volunteers, Offers Sports and Socialization Opportunities for Children and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Service Enterprise Program Equips Volunteer Leaders throughout COVID-19 Pandemic

Environmental Responsibility and Individual Impact with HandsOn Bay Area and TriesteAltruista

Teens Encourage Youth to be the Driving Force in Reducing Single Use Plastic

Delivering Hope

Commonwealth Point of Light Spreads Essential Supplies in the Gem of Africa

Tackling Poverty and Inequality With HandsOn Northwest North Carolina and HandsOn Mexico

Three Things the Pandemic Revealed About Employee Volunteerism

Laureus Uses Sport to Serve Youth, Bridge Divides and Bring Communities Together

How Doing Good Deeds Year-Round Can Begin with Good Deeds Day

Fidelity Continues to Deepen their Commitment in the Communities they Serve

Last year has been unlike any year in recent times. As we tackled a global pandemic, we also were confronting issues of…

HandsOn Suburban Chicago and HandsOn Tokyo Shape the Future by Impacting Youth

Employee Volunteerism and the Impact of Purposeful Partnerships

Seven Thousand Points of Light Later

Listen & Learn: Highlighting AT&T’s 21-Day Race Equity Challenge

What’s the outcome you hope for when your fellow employees volunteer? Besides the impact that it’s made on an important cause, you…

“Lifting As We Climb”: How Service Became a Step Up

5 Ways to Get Involved and Support Women’s and Girls’ Rights

Listen.Learn.

Evaluating Bias Through a Different Lens: An Interview With Bayeté Ross Smith

(Really) Listening & (Really) Learning

Advancing Social Justice During Black History Month

Spread Light and Love Through Service on Valentine’s Day

4 Ways to Help Youth Use Their Voice for Good

Advocating for Equality: A Conversation with Dylan Baca

Take Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Set an Intention for More Civic Engagement

Spending for Good: Families Can Give Back Through Their Purchase Power

Fidelity Investments: A Decade-Long Partnership with Points of Light

Civic Life Today: How You Can Make an Impact

Season of Giving: Transforming Communities Through Service

Season of Giving: Taking Time to Listen & Learn

Season of Giving: Growing Businesses, Changing the World

Season of Giving: Recognizing the Impact of Volunteering

Season of Giving: Using Your Vote to Engage & Advocate

Season of Giving: Ways to Share Your Light in the Workplace

Season of Giving: Use Your Voice for Good

Season of Giving: Supporting Nonprofits in Our Response to Crisis

Season of Giving: Embrace the Power of Your Purchases

Season of Giving: 9 Ways to Share Your Light with The World

Points of Light’s Youth Council Provides Your Family Volunteer Day Playlist

8 Ways to Give Back on Family Volunteer Day  

What the 2020 Civic Engagement Research Reveals for Businesses

4 Ways to Make Volunteering More Inclusive for All Abilities

There’s Still Time to Get Involved on Election Day

5 More Reasons Why You Should Present at the 2021 Points of Light Conference

Civic Engagement: What We Know, What We’re Learning, and What Comes Next

5 Reasons Why You Should Present at the 2021 Points of Light Conference

What an Important Time to Be a Volunteer

A Global Youth Movement: Taking Action to Change the World

A Global Youth Movement: How Small Ideas Can Spark Big Change

Opening Doors and Telling Powerful Stories

Making Our Humanity Visible and Our Voices Heard: How Individuals Drive Systemic Change Every Day

A Reflection on Volunteering and the True Humanitarian Spirit

Making Our Humanity Visible and Our Voices Heard: Why Education Disparities may be the Half-Court Shot That Leaves Too Many Behind

Continue the Learning: Business with Purpose Themes from the 2020 Points of Light Conference Online Experience

Making Our Humanity Visible and Our Voices Heard: America’s Essential, Invisible Food Industry Workers

Corporate Volunteers of New York Receives 2020 Corporate Volunteer Council of the Year Award

Service is a Way of Life for UPS Executive Nick Costides

Don’t Unsee. Do.

An Environment of Service, During and Despite COVID-19

How We Serve is Changing, Why We Serve (and Why It Matters) Remains the Same

Stronger, Safer, Better Together

Hands On Manila Enables Corporate Volunteers to Become Stewards of the Environment

Through Kindness Walks, Community and Trust is Built for Hong Kong’s Homeless Population

Fidelity: Building Bigger Tables, Better Communities

What is the Courageous Opportunity for Companies in this Crisis?

HandsOn London Fights Against Poverty and Inequality by Warming Hearts of Those in Need One Coat at a Time

After Overcoming a Difficult Past, Asylum Seeker Advocates for Human and Civil Rights for Refugees

Seattle Works and United Way of King County Work to Dismantle Racism and Promote Diversity by Starting Within their Own Organizations

UPS: In Service of Human and Civil Rights

Fulfilling a Childhood Dream, Volunteer Uses His Life Savings to Transform a Community

At Home Service Project Ideas for Kids and Teens

How Phillips 66 is Continuing the Spirit of Volunteerism

The World Is Different, Our Commitment to Serve Remains the Same

Preventing a Double Recession for Nonprofits: 5 Things You Can Do to Meet Urgent Needs

Employee Volunteering When You Can’t Serve In-Person

Volunteering: It’s a Family Affair

Yes or No: Will your business support the 2020 Census? 

Where Companies Need to Lead: Trust, Metrics, Social Change

A Global Movement for a Global Decade

20 Easy Ways to Make a Difference in 2020

Leading with Purpose: What We Learned in 2019 And How Companies Can Prepare for 2020

The Power of People to Rewrite a Narrative (In Just One Lifetime)

Meet the Aguirre Family: The First-Ever Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

Meet the Bell-Wallaces: Finalists for the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

Meet the Nepolas: Finalists for the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

Meet the Aguirres: Finalists for the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

Meet the Orlandos: Finalists for the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

The Future is Bright: The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Gala

Corporate Citizenship and Social Good at Clif Bar & Company

Employee Spotlight: Turning Business Acumen into Social Impact

How Volunteers Supported Wildfire Response and Long-Term Recovery Efforts in Northern California

Be a Role Model for Civic Engagement

Meet the 2019 Cabot Community Celebrity Cruise Honorees

When you do amazing things, people notice. That’s why we were so excited to honor these five incredible individuals on the 2019…

We are Better Than This Weekend

How Companies Can Build Communities and Solve Social Issues

Bringing MAVA to the Masses at the Points of Light Conference

Power of People: Highlights from the 2019 Points of Light Conference

Our World is Small, but Our Capacity for Service is Enormous

A Dozen Things to Do in St. Paul During the Points of Light Conference

Is there something special about the Twin Cities? Yep. You betcha. It’s the volunteers

Improving Lives Through Technology and Mentorship, Volunteer Supports Rural Education and STEM Initiatives for Youth in India

Developing Future Civic Leaders, One Neighborhood at a Time

Creating a More Vibrant Canada Through National Leadership on Volunteer Engagement

Committed to Improving Children’s Lives, She Fosters Family Relationships for Youth of Incarcerated Parents

The Power of Connectivity: A Reflection on Volunteering and Service

National Volunteer Week: Celebrating Acts of Service

5 Reasons Nonprofits Can’t Afford to Skip the Points of Light Conference

After Returning from War in Afghanistan, She Raises the Profile of Female Soldiers and Veterans

Believing that Kindness Matters Most, She Teaches Kindness Curriculum to Students

After Seeing the Disadvantages of Homeless Children, She Took Matters Into Her Own Hands

Fulfilling her Grandmother’s Last Wish, She Changes the Life Trajectory of Vulnerable Girls

Employee Spotlight: Getting Creative to Empower Refugee and Youth Communities

5 Reasons Why Nonprofits Leaders Around the World Should Attend the 2019 Points of Light Conference

Points of Light Conference Sparks Opportunity Employment Initiative

Dentist Restores Smiles for Those in Need, with Pro Bono Dental Care

Trends in Business & Social Good: What Changes Will 2019 Bring?

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Community Volunteerism

How Do You Give Good Proof? Let Cabot Help You Thank Your Volunteers

Employee Spotlight: Equipping Community Members to Build Brighter Financial Futures

Improving the World Through the Force of Human Kindness

Project Management Day of Service: Finding Innovative Solutions to Nonprofit Challenges

Project Management Day of Service: Helping Nonprofits Tackle Their Most Difficult Challenges, One Project at a Time

Creating a Caring Community for Volunteers of All Ages

19 Everyday Ways You Can Make a Difference in 2019

With Unique Employee Programming, Arconic Connects Corporate Values with Meaningful Community Engagement

Transforming Organizations Through Strategic Volunteer Engagement

CSAA Insurance Group: Supporting Community Safety During Disaster

Employee Spotlight: Defying Statistics to Become an Agent of Change for Youth

Volunteers Help Make the American Dream Possible for New York City Youth

How DTE Energy is Reviving the Skilled Trades in Detroit

The Power of Youth: Making Their Mark on the World Through Volunteer Service

The Top 3 Volunteer Screening Trends for 2018

Employee Spotlight: How a Personal Journey Became a Passion for Empowerment Through Wheelchair Tennis

Here I Am: Reflecting on Service Unites 2018 with Repair the World

How I Read a Poem Like This

‘ICU Grandpa’ Shares Comfort, Hugs with Babies Who Need A Little Extra Love

Women of Worth: Recognizing Those Who Make a Beautiful Difference in Their Communities

8 Strategies for Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program

Clif Bar & Company: Sustaining the Environment Through Service

Recognizing the Impact of Volunteer Service During National Volunteer Week

Teen Creates After-School Program to Combat Gender-Based Bullying, Build Confidence in Young Girls

Tackling Hunger One Meal at a Time: How Food Lion and General Mills are Fighting Food Insecurity

Top 5 Reasons for Businesses to Attend the Service Unites Conference

Leading Change: A Discussion with Female Leaders in the Social Sector

Top 5 Reasons for Nonprofits to Attend the Service Unites Conference