Research & Reports

From Nice to Necessary: Unleashing the Impact of Volunteering Through Transformative Investment

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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

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Ask a CSR Friend: Making the Case for an Employee Volunteer Champion Model
Apr 9, 2025

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Storytelling That Sparks: Using Impact Narratives to Connect Employees and Communities

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15 Insights for a Changing CSR Landscape
Mar 21, 2025

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Understanding Community-Centered Volunteerism
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: Sunsetting CSR Programs and Partnerships
Mar 5, 2025
Business and Civic Engagement, CSR Events

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The Top 10 CSR Events to Attend This Year
Feb 18, 2025
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: Shifting ERGs from Company-Focused to Community-Centered
Feb 5, 2025

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Moments & Milestones that Drive Year-Round Volunteer Impact
Navigating Disasters and Crises

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Navigating Disasters and Crises: A Playbook for Social Impact Leaders
Jan 28, 2025
Volunteer days, volunteer events, days for employee volunteering

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Elevate Your Employee Volunteering Program by Integrating Volunteer Days and Key Milestones
Jan 24, 2025
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: Setting Realistic Goals for the New Year
Jan 8, 2025
The Civic 50 Logo - corporate citizenship award

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The Civic 50 2025 Survey Launch Webinar
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: Gaining Middle Management Buy-in for Employee Volunteering
Dec 4, 2024
community-centered volunteerism

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CSR Leaders: Embrace Community-Centered Volunteerism on MLK Jr. Day of Service
Nov 19, 2024
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: A Framework for Employee Volunteering on MLK Day
Nov 6, 2024
Health and wellbeing, workplace wellness, Corporate culture, Employe demands

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Prioritizing Health and Wellbeing: A Rising Trend in Corporate Culture
Oct 21, 2024
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: Building a Board Service Program
Oct 2, 2024
Family Volunteer Day for Companies

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10 Reasons Your Company Should Get Involved in Family Volunteer Day
Sep 18, 2024

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Policies that Enable Employee-Powered Change
Volunteer Time Off Policy, VTO Policy

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Time Well Spent: Jocelyn Nelson’s Case for Volunteer Time Off
Sep 13, 2024
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: The Value of Signature Volunteer Programs
Sep 4, 2024

Research & Reports

Volunteer Time Off: Implementing and Optimizing Workplace Programs and Policies
3 Ways Companies Can Encourage Employees to Vote

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4 Ways Companies Can Encourage Employees to Vote
Aug 19, 2024
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: When it Comes to Volunteering, What Counts?
Aug 6, 2024

Research & Reports

2024 The Civic 50 Honoree Insights and Benchmarking Report
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: Gaining Senior Leader Support for Employee Volunteering
Jul 10, 2024

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Top Corporate Social Impact Insights from the 2024 Points of Light Conference
Jul 9, 2024
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: Integrating CSR Impact Company-Wide
Jun 5, 2024

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Planning Impactful Fall Employee Engagement Activities
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: 5 Ways to Increase Access through Volunteer Ambassadors
May 8, 2024
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

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Ask a CSR Friend: Launching an Employee Volunteer Recognition Strategy
Apr 2, 2024

Upcoming Events

  • April 23, 2025

    The Importance of Self-Care and the Role of Volunteering in Health and Well-Being

    Join Points of Light CEO Jennifer Sirangelo for a conversation with Arianna Huffington, Thrive Global Founder and CEO.

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  • April 20–26, 2025

    National Volunteer Week

    National Volunteer Week, held every April during Global Volunteer Month, celebrates the impact of volunteers.

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  • April 1–30, 2025

    Global Volunteer Month

    Honor and celebrate volunteers worldwide while encouraging volunteerism everywhere.

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