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HandsOn Network Innovation Hub Summit Recap

Submitted on 2012-02-06 14:22
Leaders from HandsOn Network's10 Innovation Hubs recently came together for a five-day summit near Atlanta to share creative ideas, develop new strategies to engage volunteers and create cutting-edge community engagement models that can be replicated across the network.  ...
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The Value of Volunteer Leaders

Submitted on 2012-01-26 15:48
Points of Light CEO Michelle Nunn provided an insightful article on the impact and value of volunteer leaders to advancing community change in the new Catchafire/Fast Company series Co.Exist, focused on world changing ideas and innovation. Please take a minute to read the article and see how...
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Conference Registration is Now Open!

Submitted on 2012-01-23 13:13
2012 is a decisive year not only for the service sector, but for the world at large. Challenges to our economy, environment, education system and emergency preparedness demand unprecedented action. This year marks a juncture in our history. A true turning point for advocacy, policy and service....
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MLK Reflections from Michelle Nunn

Submitted on 2012-01-16 16:38
  This weekend, I joined with millions of Americans to reflect and act upon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words and life. Points of Light worked in partnership and galvanized more than 250,000 people in service projects and forums for conversation about Dr. King's legacy and his vision...
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Dr. Eboo Patel on WABE - Highlights HandsOn Network, Michelle Nunn and importance of MLK Day

Submitted on 2012-01-09 10:45
  WABE– January 9, 2012- Dr. Eboo Patel, founder and president of the Interfaith Youth Core and a scheduled speaker at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, was interviewed this morning on WABE. He talked extensively about the power of service – especially...
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Michelle Nunn Highlighted in Washington Post On Giving Section

Submitted on 2011-12-21 09:30
Today's Washington Post On Giving section featured an insightful article by Points of Light CEO Michelle Nunn on how Millennials are influencing change within corporate America. Please take a minute to read the article and see how companies are embracing service and social responsibility.
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Trends in Excellence Helps Corporations Give Back

Submitted on 2011-12-06 15:47
  Points of Light's Business Member Program, an initiative of the Points of Light Corporate Institute, has compiled the Trends of Excellence, a series of reports analyzing employee volunteer programs (EVP) to identify the practices associated with excellence. The full...
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December 5th is International Volunteer Day

Submitted on 2011-12-05 12:20
Thanks to the United Nations Volunteers this day is made possible. The aim of this day is to promote the importance of volunteering and to engage as many volunteers as possible to respond to key volunteering issues.  Read more here.
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The Spirit of Giving

Submitted on 2011-11-30 12:01
  The Spirit of Giving Thanksgiving with family and friends may already have you in the spirit of the season, but nothing marks the beginning of the holidays like giving of one's time, talent, voice and money for others. Join Points of Light in the spirit of giving...
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Nonprofit Times features article by Executive Director of AmeriCorps Alums on the future of national service

Submitted on 2011-11-30 10:24
The Nonprofit Times is featuring an insightful and provocative article on the future of national service by Ben Duda, Executive Director of AmeriCorps Alums. Please take a minute to read the article and visit the Save Service website to learn more about the positive impact national service has...
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