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Points of Light reports and toolkits share best practices and innovative ideas to equip individuals and organizations to make a difference.
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At the core of our philosophy is the belief that the most powerful force in the world is the individual who has realized their power to do good. At Points of Light, we inspire, equip and connect nonprofits, businesses and individuals ready to apply their time, talent, voice and resources to solve society’s greatest challenges.
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We bring business leaders together to serve and solve global problems.
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Chautauqua Institute is quintessentially and uniquely American. In the words of David McCullough, "There is no place like it. No resort. No…
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For a month this summer, Michelle Nunn, CEO of Points of Light, is taking a cross-country trip to learn from the people…
Today’s guest post is written by Neil Nicoll, president and CEO of YMCA of the USA, the national resource of the Y…
How has service transformed your life or your community? How have others been a positive impact on you? Today’s guest post is…
Peggy Flynn feels fortunate to have grown up in a family where both her parents valued the importance of volunteering in the…
My Turning Point: Service as a Lifestyle By Shannon Zoet As long as I can remember, my family has been instilling a…
Today’s Turning Point comes from guest writer, Clay McMullen, a senior at West Geauga High School in Munson Township, Ohio where he…
The 4th Annual CLASSY Awards have nominated generationOn for the Best New Charity in the Northeast. We are so honored and proud…
Today’s post is written by Julie Burk, director of Volunteer Services at the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership. Our time at…
Today’s post is written by Linda Davis, chief executive officer of the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership. Chicago is a truly…