Points of Light Names Kristen Kaplan as Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Programs

Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, announced today that Kristen Kaplan will join the organization as Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Programs on May 28, 2025. In this role, Kaplan will lead strategy and execution for Points of Light’s corporate partnerships and initiatives, building on the organization’s legacy of equipping companies to drive meaningful social change through the power of their people.

Kaplan is an award-winning social impact leader with a proven record of optimizing and scaling innovative corporate responsibility strategies that align with business goals and deliver measurable results. She brings a unique perspective shaped by a diverse career spanning the nonprofit, public, and private sectors—including her experience as co-founder of Hands On Greater Richmond (a Points of Light Global Network affiliate), roles in government and international NGOs, and most recently, at a Fortune 200 company.

“Kristen is a visionary leader and strategic thinker who understands our work from every angle—as a nonprofit affiliate leader, a civic sector changemaker, and a corporate partner,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of Points of Light. “She brings the right combination of innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and results-driven leadership to help us advance our mission and deepen our global impact.”

Kaplan is known for her ability to build and lead high-performing teams, integrate technology and best practices, and implement communications strategies that foster purpose, culture, and community within organizations. Her leadership will be instrumental in evolving Points of Light’s corporate offerings and equipping businesses with the tools, insights, and strategies they need to lead with purpose.

“Points of Light has long been the global leader in volunteerism, and I’m thrilled to help build on that foundation to create the next chapter of corporate impact,” said Kaplan. “As businesses increasingly seek to integrate purpose into their core strategy, we have an incredible opportunity to innovate, scale, and shape how companies empower their employees to take action in their communities. I’m energized to join this talented team and advance the organization’s vision that every person—everywhere—discovers their power to make a difference.”

Kaplan holds a Master of Public Administration and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management, reflecting her long-standing commitment to mission-driven leadership. She developed and led award-winning employee volunteer and giving programs for a Fortune 200 company and helping sustain the company’s placement on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For^® for over a decade, as well as PEOPLE Magazine’s “Companies That Care” list five times. In addition, her career spans influential roles in nonprofit consulting, Conservational International, Connect Network, the Office of the Governor of Virginia, and as co-founder of HandsOn Greater Richmond, a Points of Light Global Network affiliate. Recognized as a “Face of Service” by the Virginia Governor’s Office, Kaplan has earned accolades including Style Weekly’s Top 40 Under 40 and Leadership Metro Richmond’s Servant Leadership Award. Deeply committed to community service, she has been an active member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Board at The Conference Board and Good360’s Disaster Recovery Council. She volunteers regularly with her family at Good Shepherd Center and Meals on Wheels.

ABOUT POINTS OF LIGHT

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to create positive change through volunteering and civic engagement. Through work with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs in communities. As the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.