One week ago today, Points of Light's 2013 Conference on Volunteering and Service convened in Washington, D.C.. Reflecting on an amazing week packed with speakers, workshops and events, I'm having trouble picking just a few high points to share. After . . .
At Points of Light's Conference on Volunteering and Service in Washington, D.C., yesterday, the crowd of 5,000 saw something you don't see every day. And it wasn't just right-leaning strategist Karl Rove dancing on stage with left-leaning strategist Donna Brazile.
Today's Post is written by Jeff Hoffman, an accomplished corporate executive who has served on the global stage in the areas of corporate philanthropy, human resources, operations, special projects and events. Through board and commission leadership roles, he has a . . .
President Obama and the four living former presidents gathered today at the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus on Southern Methodist University. They showed up, I presume, as a sign of respect for . . .
It's National Volunteer Week! Thank you to all the volunteers year round, and this week especially as we honor those who do so much for our communities and the world. Here are six quick and easy ways to volunteer and . . .
Friends, President Obama's 2014 budget includes a small investment for those who care about volunteer service and a big tribute to the father of the modern-day volunteer movement.
Today's blog is republished from the CSRwire blog, part three of the Civic 50 series. Today's post is written by Jackie Norris, Executive Director of Points of Lights' Corporate Institute. A few years ago, Bladimir Martinez, then 16, was chosen . . .
Written by Michelle Nunn, CEO of the Points of Light, and republished from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Georgia’s HOPE scholarship is one of the largest merit-based college scholarship programs in the United States, but it could be so much more. By . . .
Friends, When President George H. W. Bush described his vision of 1,000 points of light, I was one of a handful of 20-somethings in Atlanta trying to build a movement of people who wanted to roll up their sleeves and . . .
Shabar Mohajer-Irvani, chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy, believes in leading by example and giving back to his community. He volunteers as a judge for Junior ROTC drill team competitions and serves as a mentor to the young participants. . . .