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The Points of Light blog features thought leadership in the civic engagement and CSR spaces. We’re all about sharing stories of social impact and innovative resources for companies, nonprofits and everyday people.

The Points of Light blog features thought leadership in the civic engagement and CSR spaces. We’re all about sharing stories of social impact and innovative resources for companies, nonprofits and everyday people.

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Ask a CSR Friend: Making the Case for an Employee Volunteer Champion Model
Apr 9, 2025 By: Points of Light
15 Insights for a Changing CSR Landscape
Mar 21, 2025 By: Points of Light
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Ask a CSR Friend: Sunsetting CSR Programs and Partnerships
Mar 5, 2025 By: Points of Light
employee volunteer champion, CSR partnerships, community-centered, realistic goals, Integrating CSR impact, ERG leaders, Employee Volunteer Recognition Strategy, volunteer time off, volunteer ambassadors, Signature Volunteer Programs, Board Service Program, employee volunteering on MLK Day; Buy-in for Employee Volunteering
Ask a CSR Friend: Shifting ERGs from Company-Focused to Community-Centered
Feb 5, 2025 By: Points of Light
Volunteer days, volunteer events, days for employee volunteering
Elevate Your Employee Volunteering Program by Integrating Volunteer Days and Key Milestones
Jan 24, 2025 By: Katy Elder
employee volunteer champion, CSR partnerships, community-centered, realistic goals, Integrating CSR impact, ERG leaders, Employee Volunteer Recognition Strategy, volunteer time off, volunteer ambassadors, Signature Volunteer Programs, Board Service Program, employee volunteering on MLK Day; Buy-in for Employee Volunteering
Ask a CSR Friend: Setting Realistic Goals for the New Year
Jan 8, 2025 By: Points of Light
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Ask a CSR Friend: Gaining Middle Management Buy-in for Employee Volunteering
Dec 4, 2024 By: Points of Light
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CSR Leaders: Embrace Community-Centered Volunteerism on MLK Jr. Day of Service
Nov 19, 2024 By: Points of Light
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Ask a CSR Friend: A Framework for Employee Volunteering on MLK Day
Nov 6, 2024 By: Points of Light
employee volunteer champion, CSR partnerships, community-centered, realistic goals, Integrating CSR impact, ERG leaders, Employee Volunteer Recognition Strategy, volunteer time off, volunteer ambassadors, Signature Volunteer Programs, Board Service Program, employee volunteering on MLK Day; Buy-in for Employee Volunteering
Ask a CSR Friend: Building a Board Service Program
Oct 2, 2024 By: Points of Light
Family Volunteer Day for Companies
10 Reasons Your Company Should Get Involved in Family Volunteer Day
Sep 18, 2024 By: Katy Elder
Volunteer Time Off Policy, VTO Policy
Time Well Spent: Jocelyn Nelson’s Case for Volunteer Time Off
Sep 13, 2024 By: Points of Light
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Ask a CSR Friend: The Value of Signature Volunteer Programs
Sep 4, 2024 By: Points of Light
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Ask a CSR Friend: When it Comes to Volunteering, What Counts?
Aug 6, 2024 By: Points of Light
employee volunteer champion, CSR partnerships, community-centered, realistic goals, Integrating CSR impact, ERG leaders, Employee Volunteer Recognition Strategy, volunteer time off, volunteer ambassadors, Signature Volunteer Programs, Board Service Program, employee volunteering on MLK Day; Buy-in for Employee Volunteering
Ask a CSR Friend: Gaining Senior Leader Support for Employee Volunteering
Jul 10, 2024 By: Points of Light
employee volunteer champion, CSR partnerships, community-centered, realistic goals, Integrating CSR impact, ERG leaders, Employee Volunteer Recognition Strategy, volunteer time off, volunteer ambassadors, Signature Volunteer Programs, Board Service Program, employee volunteering on MLK Day; Buy-in for Employee Volunteering
Ask a CSR Friend: 5 Ways to Increase Access through Volunteer Ambassadors
May 8, 2024 By: Points of Light

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