Diplomats and Dignitaries Join the 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact

The 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact will unfold as a beacon of inspiration for 250 global change leaders in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET, hosted by Points of Light and its Global Network affiliate Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu. Companies, NGOs and nonprofits unite through a dedication to civic engagement. Among distinguished guests are Mark Brzezinski, United States ambassador to Poland; Agnieszka Buczyńska, Polish minister for civil society, chairwoman of the public benefit committee; and Neil Bush, chair, Points of Light Board of Directors, leading an impressive lineup. One World, One Response is the theme of the summit.

Media are encouraged to attend; [email protected] (English); Agnieszka Lissowska-Lewkowicz, [email protected] (Polish).

This summit itself is part of a larger global gathering of Points of Light affiliates, bringing social impact leaders from 25 countries, equipping attendees with tools to drive positive change in communities impacted by natural and human-made disaster.

Featured sessions promise impactful experiences:

Bridging Political Divides: Explores cross-sector partnerships as a powerful tool for civic engagement.
Building Community Resilience: Uncovers the blueprint for effective civic engagement.
Bridge Building: Delves into the intersection between civic engagement and global refugee work.

Neil Bush, son of late 41st U.S. President George H.W. Bush, will dialogue with Amb. Brzezinski to mark the 35th anniversary of the end of communist rule in Poland and explore the important relationship between the two countries in navigating the global challenges of today.

Summit cohost, Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu, is a member of the Points of Light Global Network, including 145 affiliates in 39 countries. The organization is a key player in the landscape of volunteerism and embodies community-driven impact.

About Points of Light

Points of Light, a global nonprofit, stands at the forefront of inspiring, equipping and mobilizing millions to change the world. We help build vibrant communities by empowering individuals. Engaging 3.7 million people in 16.7 million hours of service annually, we bring the power of people to where it’s needed most.

Points of Light Launches The Civic 50 2024 Survey to Recognize America’s Top Corporate Citizenship Companies

Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, launched The Civic 50 annual survey on Dec. 1, 2023, which will remain open through March 14, 2024. Points of Light will host an informational webinar for interested companies on Dec. 13, at 12 p.m. ET to review the survey sections, benefits of participating and benchmarking reports. The survey and additional details can be accessed on the applicant information page, including key dates, FAQ, eligibility requirements and a list of survey questions.

For more than 10 years, The Civic 50 has recognized the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation as determined by an annual survey. Since it was launched in 2012, The Civic 50 award has become the preeminent corporate social impact recognition program that creates a roadmap for companies committed to using their time, talent and resources to drive social impact in their business and communities.

“Businesses are uniquely positioned to play a critical role in strengthening our communities and healing our divides, and they’re increasingly being asked to step up as leaders” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. “The Civic 50 provides a framework to measure and accelerate social impact programs, share best practices, and recognize the top companies who are creating transformational change.”

The Civic 50 honorees are public and private companies with U.S. operations and revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their U.S. community engagement program:

Investment: How the company strategically invests its resources in community engagement and social impact, including employee time and skills, cash, in-kind giving and public leadership.
Integration: How the company integrates its community engagement and social impact programs throughout its business functions and interests (i.e., “doing well by doing good”).
Institutionalization: How the company institutionalizes its community engagement and social impact programs through organizational policies, systems and incentives.
Impact: How the company measures the social and business impact outcomes of its community engagement and social impact programs.

The Civic 50 provides value to companies by helping:

CSR teams create a roadmap for evaluating, improving and scaling their social impact and community engagement programs.
Senior executives easily communicate their company’s commitment to addressing social issues that are important to key stakeholders and investors.
Marketing and PR teams showcase their company’s positive community and social impact.
Employees connect with and celebrate their company’s community engagement and social impact work.

The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value and analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform The Civic 50 scoring process. For more information, please visit: pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.

About Points of Light

Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million volunteers in 16.7 million hours of service each year, contributing $498.7 million of value in people power into communities around the world. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. To learn more about Points of Light visit pointsoflight.org.

About True Impact

True Impact is a social impact reporting solution that helps Fortune 500 companies and their nonprofit partners measure how much their philanthropy benefits society. For more information, visit trueimpact.com.

About VeraWorks

VeraWorks is a global firm that advises and supports companies on ESG (environment social governance), CSR (corporate social responsibility) and purpose, including on how to offer employees the opportunity to do societal good through their everyday jobs. For more information, visit veraworks.com.

A Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein from Jennifer Sirangelo, President & CEO of Points of Light

Points of Light celebrates the life and groundbreaking public service career of Senator Dianne Feinstein. We are deeply grateful to her commitment to a civic life.

Senator Feinstein started her public service as San Francisco County supervisor. In 1978, she became San Francisco’s first female mayor, and later in 1992, California’s first female U.S. senator. She became the longest-serving female senator in history, where she earned a reputation of someone who continued to work across the aisle for the American people.

Her groundbreaking career included becoming the first woman to head the Senate Intelligence Committee and the first woman to serve as the Judiciary committee’s top Democrat.

She also believed in every American’s ability to serve, supporting the 1993 National and Community Service Act that created the Corporation for National and Community Service, now AmeriCorps. In 2020, she also joined a bipartisan effort supporting Peace Corps volunteers in the face of the pandemic.

She was a bright light, and we know her life and work will serve to inspire us all to live fully engaged civic lives.

Points of Light Announces KPMG U.S. Leader as New Corporate Service Council Chair

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced today that Anita Whitehead, president and chair of the KPMG U.S. Foundation will serve as the chair of the Points of Light Corporate Service Council. Started in 2005, the Corporate Service Council is a membership program for businesses that provides top CSR and corporate citizenship leaders with actionable resources, sector trends and insights, in-person and virtual learning events, peer networking opportunities and access to a network of industry experts to spark innovation and advance social impact goals.

“Anita Whitehead is a leader in the corporate social responsibility field and brings expertise that will benefit all of Points of Light’s Corporate Service Council members,” said Diane Quest, interim president and CEO of Points of Light. “Her insights into best practices in corporate giving and employee engagement will help our council companies engage more deeply and effectively in communities around the globe. We are grateful for her leadership as the Corporate Service Council chair.”

In addition to her role as chair of the KPMG U.S. Foundation, Anita serves as the KPMG lead for Social Impact services, where she focuses on the needs of nonprofit and corporate clients as they fulfill their charitable purpose. In her 22 years with the firm, Anita has advised some of the world’s top companies on industry-leading practices in corporate responsibility strategy and corporate philanthropy.

“Our commitment to having a positive impact on our communities is core to our values at KPMG. Our people work together, for better every day to build trusted relationships and drive lasting change in our communities that is measurable, sustainable and transformational,” said Anita. “We continue to find the most impactful ways to serve those around us, which is why I’m thrilled to continue collaborating with Points of Light and support the Corporate Service Council in this role.”

Points of Light is grateful for the leadership of outgoing Corporate Service Council Chair Charlene Lake, AT&T Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, and Chair of the AT&T Foundation. Her support helped Points of Light shepherd civic engagement leaders through a time of unprecedented challenges, from COVID-19 and its crushing health and educational impacts to societal unrest as companies reckoned with and address racial injustices.

About Points of Light  

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7 million hours of service each year, contributing $498.7 million of value in people power into communities around the world. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org.

About KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 143 countries and territories and has more than 265,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to community service, inclusion and diversity and eradicating childhood illiteracy. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.

Points of Light Names Jennifer Sirangelo as New President and CEO

The Points of Light Board of Directors is excited to announce Jennifer Sirangelo will become the next president and CEO of the organization beginning September 5, 2023. The board has charged Sirangelo with elevating the influence and impact Points of Light has on civic health due to its belief that civic engagement and action is key to addressing complex global challenges and building vibrant communities.

A transformational leader with deep experience in leveraging fundraising, network building and relationships for mission impact, Sirangelo brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience. Most recently, Sirangelo served as an executive leader at National 4-H Council for 17 years, including nearly 10 years as President and CEO. Prior to that, she held leadership roles at Boys & Girls Clubs of America on both the national and local levels.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Jennifer Sirangelo as our next president and CEO,” said Neil Bush, board chair. “Jennifer is proven to be a dynamic leader who brings a wealth of strategic leadership and experience in the nonprofit sector. Her collaborative, confident and warm demeanor will lend itself to building and growing relationships with our members, partners, staff and donors to take Points of Light into the next chapter of social impact expertise. I also want to thank our search committee for their diligent and extensive search. They did an exceptional job.”

“I have seen the power of civic engagement to create strong leaders, build communities and impact the lives of many,” said Sirangelo. “I am excited to lead Points of Light into its next chapter, raise the organization’s visibility and scale to increase our impact around the world.”

Points of Light Board Members Brenda Robinson and David Williams co-chaired the executive search committee along with individuals from the Points of Light Board of Directors, including Jean Becker, Neil Bush, Vanessa Diamond, Pam Norley, Gregg Petersmeyer, and Eric Tanenblatt; as well as Michael D. Smith, chief executive officer, AmeriCorps.

“Throughout our search, we sought a candidate who could elevate Points of Light to be a global leader, grow the organization’s influence and impact to new heights in these areas and more,” said committee co-chairs Robinson and Williams. “While we had exceptional candidates throughout the process, Jennifer stood out with her experience, passion and vision. We are thrilled to welcome her as Points of Light’s president and CEO.”

Diane Quest, who has served as interim president and CEO, will continue in a leadership role with Points of Light as chief operating officer.

“The board is immensely grateful to Diane for her steadfast leadership serving as interim president and CEO over the past 8 months, keeping our organization and staff moving forward during this transition,” continued Neil Bush. “Diane will continue her work as a key member of our executive team as she steps into the role chief operating officer and secretary of the board of directors.”

Learn more about Jennifer here. For media inquiries contact [email protected].

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Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million volunteers in 16.7 million hours of service each year, contributing $498.7 million of value in people power into communities around the world. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. To learn more about Points of Light visit pointsoflight.org.

100 Community Impact Projects Chosen For 2023 Lowe’s Hometowns Program

For the second year in a row, Lowe’s asked people from across the country to nominate community revitalization projects close to their hearts for a Lowe’s Hometowns grant. After reviewing the nominations, 100 were chosen as part of the company’s largest-ever community impact program – a five-year, $100 million commitment to rebuild and revitalize community spaces nationwide and give back to the communities where we live and work. Lowe’s Hometowns projects were selected from 94 communities across 41 states and Washington, D.C., and will tackle community-specific needs ranging from housing to parks and from cultural preservation to veterans’ services. The funding will benefit 34 community centers, 23 housing organizations, seven community gardens, four food pantries and much more.

Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairperson and CEO, called it “an honor to support the Lowe’s Hometowns projects.” Each one will receive funding to support their specific needs, along with hands-on support from Lowe’s red vest associates. Together with staff from each grant recipient, we’ll make physical improvements that help each organization improve their facilities, which helps enhance the services they offer. One parks project was nominated by none other than Lionel Richie, pop music icon and American Idol judge. The Tuskegee, Alabama native who’s won four Grammy Awards proposed converting an undeveloped plot of land in his hometown into a vibrant outdoor community space. Directly across from the historic Tuskegee University, “Hello Park” – named after Richie’s 1984 hit that reached number one on three Billboard charts – will encourage residents and visitors to gather, connect with nature and embrace Tuskegee’s history.

“My hometown of Tuskegee has inspired and impacted me all my life,” said Richie. “I love the people, culture and natural beauty of our little town, so my hope is that Hello Park will become a special venue for our community to share in honoring our history and heritage. Thanks to the generosity and commitment of Lowe’s Hometowns to uplift communities nationwide, this dream will soon become a reality.”

A few of the 100 projects to receive funding this year include:

Renovations to support homeless services at Room In The Inn in Nashville
Building an inclusive space for deaf and hard-of-hearing children at Aid the Silent in San Antonio
Creating a grocery store-style space for the Community Food Basket in Idaho Falls
Installing new garage doors and flooring at the Wedington Volunteer Fire Department in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Lowe’s impact partner in this work is Points of Light. We are a national nonprofit organization that partners with Lowe’s to support each project from beginning to end. Points of Light Interim President and CEO Diane Quest said, “We know nonprofits in the U.S. rely on varying sources of funds to sustain and grow their services, and large grants like Lowe’s Hometowns can be transformational. Last year’s Lowe’s Hometowns projects had a tremendous impact on more than a million people in communities throughout the U.S., providing direct services to individuals and creating multi-year capacity and infrastructure for nonprofits. These investments … have a ripple effect and create long-term, positive change that enriches the lives of residents, families and the community for generations.” More than 1.4 million people, including children, seniors, veterans, first responders and more, benefited last year from the 100 inaugural Lowe’s Hometowns projects. Visit Lowes.com/hometowns and follow #LowesHometowns on social media for more on this year’s projects. To learn more about Lowe’s commitment to communities, visit Lowes.com/OurCommunities.

POINTS OF LIGHT RELEASES THE CIVIC 50 2023 HONOREE INSIGHTS & BENCHMARKING REPORT

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, released The Civic 50 2023 Honoree Insights and Benchmarking Report. Now in its eleventh year, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the core of their business. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs: investment of resources and volunteerism, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems, and impact measurement.

On June 27 at 1 p.m. ET, Points of Light will host a special webinar to explore key insights, trends and benchmarking data from this year’s report with speakers including Bea Boccalandro, founder and president, VeraWorks; Kim Koeman, Global Manager of Social Innovation, Steelcase; Farron Levy, founder and CEO, True Impact; Ben Mahoney, Communications and Special Projects Manager, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation; and Malvin Moore, Vice President of Social Responsibility, UnitedHealth Group.

This will mark the third year of tracking data related to companies’ progress on commitments to racial equity and their communities since Points of Light introduced new racial equity questions in 2021. Additionally, this year’s data will also reflect key trends observed from the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the community and employee engagement sector.  

Below are several key insights from The Civic 50 2023 honorees. Download the new report for additional insights and benchmarking data.

Key Insights from The Civic 50 2023 Honorees:

Empower more than 350,000 employees to volunteer more than 6 million hours in their communities. 
Engage 31% of employees, on average, in external volunteering, compared to 17% for most US companies overall.[1] 
Engage more than half of employees (54%), on average, in internal company volunteering such as employee resource groups and company-sponsored issue education opportunities.

Give more than $1.7 billion in financial resources and more than $9.7 billion worth of in-kind goods and services to support charitable causes. 
Donate more than twice what most US companies do in cash and in-kind contributions to charitable causes as percentage of revenue (more than .55% versus .18%).[2] 
90% fund social-justice advocacy organizations, and 88% are run by CEOs who publicly promoted racial justice. 
88% integrate community engagement activities with employee health and wellness strategies. 
82% establish department goals relating to community engagement. 
82% provide employees paid time off to volunteer.

[1] US data from Giving in Numbers, 2022 by CECP. 

[2] US data from Giving in Numbers, 2021 by CECP. 

The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact, and the results are analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate community engagement. To learn more about The Civic 50, visit pointsoflight.org/civic50survey or email [email protected]. 

About Points of Light  

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org.

Points of Light Releases New Small Business Research Report

Thanks to the generous support of Fiserv, Points of Light and INFLUENCE|SG have partnered to share a new research report, Leading Locally: Small Business & Social Change. Building on Points of Light’s body of civic engagement research, this new report explores the expectations, perceptions and ways in which small businesses are taking action to support social issues and their communities. Points of Light will host a special webinar on July 19 at 1 p.m. ET to learn small business insights from Tasha Helm, director of corporate citizenship at Fiserv, and explore key findings from the new research with Derrick Feldmann, managing director of INFLUENCE|SG.

“Small business owners are an untapped resource to drive social impact and can be the key to unlocking deeper relationships with communities,” said Diane Quest, interim president & CEO, Points of Light. “While 41% of owners said they were not sure what their small business could do to help, their knowledge of the community, connections and creativity can make a deep impact locally. We hope this research brings awareness to the critical role small businesses can play in partnering with local nonprofits to create thriving and participatory societies.”

Small business owners are often on the front lines of change, whether responding to a local disaster, supporting a local youth sports league or advocating for policies that help their community and local economy. This group is driving social change, and our research found they want to do more. With its emphasis on the public’s relationship to small business, this report spotlights the following takeaways:

The general public has high expectations of how small businesses get involved in social issues, but small business owners consistently expect even more of themselves than the general public. For instance, half the public and two-thirds of small business owners ranked speaking out as pretty important or essential.
Rather than fear of customer backlash, small business owners who are not particularly involved in social issues avoid them because they do not know how to get involved or are unsure how they can make a difference. In fact, nearly half of small business owners responding to the survey felt this way.
In spite of this, small businesses are positioned to have a unique influence on their communities and their customers – especially through opportunities to donate when customers make a purchase. Our research found that almost 75% of the public will make donations at the point of sale.
Regardless of their involvement in social issues, the general public consider small businesses valuable. Nearly two-thirds of respondents purchased from a small business within the last month.

“Back2Business reflects our Fiserv commitment to leverage business as a force for good in communities across the country,” said Vivian Greentree, SVP, head of global corporate citizenship and president of Fiserv Cares Fund. “Our investments supporting small businesses helps to strengthen communities and drive economic empowerment by providing needed resources, technology, and solutions to our clients while contributing to a diverse, inclusive ecosystem in which all small business owners can thrive.”

ABOUT POINTS OF LIGHT

Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million volunteers in 16.7 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. To learn more about Points of Light visit pointsoflight.org.

ABOUT INFLUENCE|SG

INFLUENCE|SG is a global research and advisory firm focused on helping companies and causes bolster their social change initiatives by informing through new insights and guiding through strategy. We create and drive public involvement in our clients’ social change work. isgresearchadvisors.com

The 2023 Points of Light Conference Unleashes the Collective Power of Positive Change

The Points of Light Conference 2023 will take place from June 14-16, 2023, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. This gathering is an opportunity for CSR and social impact professionals who are passionate about civic engagement to connect with peers and gain insights from renowned speakers. Registration closes June 10. Register now and join the Points of Light Conference 2023 to connect, learn and drive real and sustained change. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org/conference.

“The Points of Light Conference is the place for connecting, idea sharing and inspiration. People from all over the world come together for the opportunity to learn from experts in the social impact sector and peers who are facing the same challenges.” — Elizabeth Schwan-Rosenwald, chief program officer, Points of Light

The event offers more than 50 educational workshops, inspirational leadership discussions and networking opportunities, something for every champion of social good.

The conference will feature 132 speakers, from different industries and sectors, including:

Sheryl Lee Ralph, singer, actress and activist
Johnny Cupcakes, CEO & brand hysteria expert
Neil Bush, board chair, Points of Light
Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps
Nicole “Nikki” Clifton, president, Social Impact and The UPS Foundation
Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, co-founder, Chicago Mahogany Foundation

Sessions will offer a diverse range of topics designed to cater to different interests and social impact experts including volunteer and community engagement, service and volunteering, social innovation and change, equity, corporate social responsibility, civic engagement and activism. Here are a few highlights:

Closing Plenary Luncheon: Let Your Life Shine With Sheryl Lee Ralph — The culmination of conference features an inspiring presentation from Sheryl Lee Ralph, Emmy-Award Winning Star of ABC’s Abbott Elementary, singer, producer and activist. She will discuss the power of using your voice and tapping into joy to overcome obstacles and face challenges with positivity. Plus, hear from Young Changemakers, a discussion moderated by Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Impact Officer Tina Tchen who oversees the Girls Opportunity Alliance, an Obama Foundation program that seeks to empower adolescent girls around the world through education. This panel of impressive young people is driving real and sustainable impact around the world. You’ll be inspired by their activism and their deep connection to civic engagement. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how small actions can make a big difference.
Opening Plenary: Keynote Speaker With CEO & Brand Hysteria Expert Johnny Cupcakes — Johnny Cupcakes, a world-renowned t-shirt brand founder, will be the keynote speaker at the Opening Plenary. He will share insights on building brand loyalty, creating memorable experiences and inspiring innovation. Individuals, companies and organizations are all rallying toward real, sustainable change. Communities have distinct goals, and together, we can lean on our unique and collective backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to change the world. This year’s all-conference Opening Plenary features global leaders and special guests, including influencers and entertainers who exemplify Chicago’s vibrant history and culture. Plus, enjoy moving conversations that explore how our lives have changed amidst the complex challenges we’re collectively working to solve.
Civic Engagement Leadership Summit: A Theatre Stage Page Metaphor for Leadership — This dynamic session is designed specifically for leaders of nonprofit organizations preparing their organizations for growth and mission success. Participants will examine leadership characteristics by analyzing the importance of data in the development of their own leadership. Participants will be introduced to a “stage page” metaphor of leadership as a personal framework. They will examine their own leadership qualities and how best to deploy them at the right time in the right context for the right goal. Then, with the guidance of a theater director, experienced facilitators, and a faculty member, we will explore leadership and change from a theatrical lens, focusing on times of challenge and change, all in the service of promoting the well-being and resilience of the people and communities we represent.
Civility & Civic Engagement: The Opportunity for Business to Help Find Common Ground, Inside and Outside Your Company — As communities around the globe are increasingly faced with diverse political, economic and social pressures, companies are stepping into uncharted roles as leaders and advocates in civic engagement and community-building. How can businesses – especially CSR leaders – use their resources, time, talent and voice to encourage civic action and thoughtful dialogue that illuminates common ground and unity? Join us for the Business Summit where attendees will hear from leaders about the field of depolarization, how companies have started to engage and the practical strategies they can bring back to their company.

For those unable to attend the conference in person, access the latest ideas and trends in social impact through the on-demand content option. Choose from more than 20 sessions, including exclusive new workshop content and replays of mainstage moments. On-demand content will be available for in-person an on-demand registrants from June 21 – September 30, 2023.

About Points of Light

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org.

POINTS OF LIGHT ANNOUNCES 2023 HONOREES OF THE CIVIC 50 AND RELEASES KEY INSIGHTS

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2023. Now in its eleventh year, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the core of their business. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs: investment of resources and volunteerism, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems, and impact measurement.

The Civic 50 builds on Points of Light’s Civic Circle®, which helps identify the many ways companies and their employees can take action to accelerate positive social change and provides a strategic framework to help activate and scale their full potential for doing good.

“Companies are expected to take action on social issues more than ever before, with Points of Light finding 82% of people globally expecting this,” said Diane Quest, interim President and CEO, Points of Light. “The Civic 50 honorees create a model framework for how companies can engage employees and consumers and leverage their assets in an intentional way to move the needle forward on causes they care about. Congratulations to the 2023 honorees of The Civic 50, and thank you for your efforts transforming the communities where you work and live.”

The Civic 50 Honorees of 2023

AbbVie Inc.

Adobe

AFLAC

Altria Group

Ares Management

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Shield of California

Caesars Entertainment

Capital One

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Citi

Comcast NBCUniversal

Comerica Bank

Conagra Brands

CSAA Insurance Group

CVS Health

Deloitte

Delta Air Lines

Dow, Inc.

DTE Energy

Elevance Health

Entergy Corporation

Gen Digital Inc

General Mills

Hasbro, Inc.

Health Care Service Corporation

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

John Deere

Kellogg Company

KeyBank

KPMG LLP

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Pacific Life

PIMCO

Point32Health

Prudential Financial

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Standard Chartered Bank

Steelcase

Subaru of America, Inc.

Tapestry, Inc

Tata Consultancy Services

TEGNA Inc.

The Hershey Company

Toyota North America

UnitedHealth Group

Unum Group

UPS

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Wynn Resorts, Limited

The process resulted in a tie between two companies and so 51 companies are recognized on this year’s list.

The Civic 50 Sector Leaders & Volunteer Award 

Consumer Discretionary: Hasbro, Inc.
Consumer Staples: The Hershey Company

Financials: KeyBank
Healthcare: UnitedHealth Group
Industrials: Delta Air Lines
Information Technology: Tata Consultancy Services
Materials: Dow, Inc.

Telecommunications: TEGNA Inc.
Utilities: Entergy Corporation

Volunteer Leader Award  

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

This award recognizes the company for having the leading volunteering culture and embracing volunteerism as a priority for civic engagement. 

 Strategic Volunteering Award  

Steelcase

This award recognizes the company for their strategic efforts to drive impact by engaging employees through pro bono and skills-based and volunteer initiatives. 

Key Insights from The Civic 50 2023 Honorees   

Empower more than 350,000 employees to volunteer more than 6 million hours in their communities.
Engage 31% of employees, on average, in external volunteering, compared to 17% for most US companies overall.[1]
Engage over half of employees (54%), on average, in internal company volunteering such as employee resource groups and company-sponsored issue education opportunities.

Give more than $1.7 billion in financial resources and more than $9.7 billion worth of in-kind goods and services to support charitable causes.
Donate more than twice what most US companies do in cash and in-kind contributions to charitable causes as percentage of revenue (more than .55% versus .18%).[2]
90% fund social-justice advocacy organizations and 88% are run by CEOs who publicly promoted racial justice.
88% integrate community engagement activities with employee health and wellness strategies.
82% establish department goals relating to community engagement.
82% provide employees paid time off to volunteer.

[1] US data from Giving in Numbers, 2022 by CECP.

[2] US data from Giving in Numbers, 2021 by CECP.

On June 27 at 1 p.m. ET, we will host a special webinar and release a report with additional key insights, trends and benchmarking data from this year’s honorees.

The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact and the results are analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate community engagement. To learn more about The Civic 50, visit pointsoflight.org/civic50survey or email [email protected].

About Points of Light 

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org.

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