Strengthening Global Connections Through Volunteerism and Civic Engagement: U.S. and U.K. Honor Point of Light Honorees
As part of the celebrations for the coronation of King Charles III, the U.S. and U.K. are joining hands to recognize individuals who are making a significant difference in their communities through volunteering. Daily Point of Light honorees from the U.S., including Hollis Belger, Daily Point of Light honoree #7214, Daniel Craig, Daily Point of Light honoree #7456 and Maxwell Surprenant, Daily Point of Light honoree #7094, will be joined by daily Points of Light honorees from the U.K. The two groups are coming together in an effort to foster and facilitate volunteerism and civic engagement around the world.
The Prime Minister’s Office and the U.K. Points of Light will be hosting a lunch at 10 Downing Street on May 7 where recipients of the U.K. Points of Light Award and Commonwealth Points of Light Award will be in attendance. On May 8, to mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation, thousands of organizations across the United Kingdom will come together as part of The Big Help Out, a nationwide event to raise awareness of volunteering throughout the U.K. and provide opportunities for people to experience volunteering and make a difference in their communities. The U.S. and U.K. groups will participate through the Green Park Planting, a project of the Royal Parks that has participants planting a selection of native wildflowers in Green Park, an area where floral tributes were laid for Her Late Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II.
Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. The organization has been instrumental in recognizing individuals who lead, lend support and take action for causes they care about. President George H.W. Bush, the founder of Points of Light, was the first president in American history to institute a daily presidential recognition program from the White House. He conferred 1,020 Daily Point of Light Awards on citizens and organizations making a difference in other people’s lives and solving community problems.
Today, Points of Light continues this recognition and has more than 7,500 honorees to date. The Daily Point of Light Award uplifts individuals who create meaningful change to meet community needs, efforts that often lead to long-term solutions and impact social problems in their local communities.
The U.K. Daily Points of Light Award was developed in partnership with Points of Light in 2014 and launched in the Cabinet Room at 10 Downing Street. Similar to the Daily Point of Light Award, the U.K. daily Points of Light Award recognizes individuals who are making a change in their community through volunteering. The Commonwealth Points of Light Award, which was given out by Her Late Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, was established to recognize individuals from Commonwealth countries.
“We celebrate the idea of points of light on both sides of the Atlantic. If we strengthen global connections and enrich our daily experiences with pervasive calls to serve, we can make volunteerism and civic engagement more accessible, inclusive and impactful,” said Points of Light Interim President and CEO Diane Quest.
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. The organization operates through a Global Network of 145 leading social impact and volunteer-mobilizing organizations operating in 39 countries. It engages 3.7 million volunteers in 16.7 million hours of service, contributing $498.7 million of value in people power into communities around the world. To learn more about Points of Light and its initiatives, please visit pointsoflight.org.
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Global Nonprofit Points of Light Announces Fifth Annual Awards Celebration to Recognize Mike and Jacquelyne Love, Condoleezza Rice, Robert F. Smith and Rebecca and Christyn Taylor and Honor President George H.W. Bush’s Legacy of Civic Engagement
Points of Light announces its fifth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards to recognize Mike and Jacquelyne Love, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Robert F. Smith and Rebecca and Christyn Taylor. The event honors the legacy of President George H.W. Bush and individuals who have demonstrated the transformative power of service to drive significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions.
“Our honorees this year model what a life of service looks like, from turning challenges into triumphs, using their voice, and becoming leaders who uplift others,” said Diane Quest, Points of Light interim president and CEO. “It’s an honor to recognize Mike and Jacquelyne Love, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Robert F. Smith and Rebecca and Christyn Taylor, all of whom are a bright light in this world. We hope their stories inspire others to take action that positively impacts their community.”
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama will once again serve as honorary co-chairs, with Marie and Andy Unanue and Alan H. Fleischmann and Dafna Tapiero serving as co-chairs. Previous honorees of The George H. W. Bush Points of Light Awards celebration include José Andrés; Maurice R. “Hank” Greenberg; Maria Rose Belding; Marc and Lynne Benioff; Garth Brooks; Captain Sir Thomas Moore; Khloe Thompson; Hamdi Ulukaya; Shreyaa and Esha Venkat; Hugh Evans; Francine A. Lefrak; and Bryan Stevenson. The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards honors outstanding individuals advancing solutions in ways that demonstrate the extraordinary traits of America’s 41st president: integrity, empathy, respect, optimism, conviction in the face of opposition, and belief in the power of the human spirit to create positive change.
ABOUT THE GEORGE H.W. BUSH POINTS OF LIGHT AWARDS HONOREES
About Mike and Jacquelyne Love
Mike and Jacquelyne Love have a long and inspiring history of philanthropy and have incorporated this tenet into every aspect of their professional and personal lives.
Mike Love, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is the lead singer and a founding member of The Beach Boys and longtime supporter of environmental and educational causes. Jacquelyne Love is a businesswoman, accomplished philanthropist, interior designer and fashion designer.
In 1990, Mike Love was the first artist to respond to President George H.W. Bush’s call for service as part of the thousand Points of Light initiative. He later performed at the inaugural celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards in 2019 where he and Jacquelyne served on the steering committee.
More than 20 years later, the Loves continue their commitment to a wide variety of causes from youth empowerment to health education to environmental causes. The Beach Boys have served as a pathway to pairing music and philanthropy, bringing resources to historically underserved people and communities.
“President George H.W. Bush has been a tremendous inspiration,” said Mike Love. “His legacy will forever shine through Points of Light, which inspires people from all walks of life to improve the lives of others through their personal efforts. Jacquelyne and I continue to be inspired by President Bush’s unbounded love for others, and we will carry the torch forward to the best of our ability, recognizing that love is the most powerful weapon we’ve got. We are honored, humbled and grateful to be among this year’s award recipients.”
About Secretary Condoleezza Rice
Secretary Condoleezza Rice has led a life of service. In every role she has taken on, her devotion to public service and volunteerism has shone through. She currently serves as the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where she also serves as a Senior Fellow. She is the Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In addition, she is a founding partner of Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC, an international strategic consulting firm.
From January 2005 to January 2009, Rice served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United States, the second woman and first black woman to hold the post. Rice also served as President George W. Bush’s Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor) from January 2001 to January 2005, the first woman to hold the position.
From February 1989 through March 1991, Rice served on President George H.W. Bush’s National Security Council staff. She served as director, then senior director, of Soviet and East European Affairs, as well as special assistant to the President for National Security. In 1986, while an International Affairs Fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations, Rice also served as special assistant to the director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
A sports enthusiast, in 2022, Rice became a part-owner of the Denver Broncos as a part of the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group. In 2013, Rice was appointed to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, formerly the Bowl Championship Series. She served on the committee until 2017.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Rice earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver; her master’s from the University of Notre Dame; and her Ph.D., from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
“It is especially meaningful to receive this recognition that honors the legacy of President George H.W. Bush who taught me the value of relationships and what it meant to be a good public servant,” said Rice. “He led a life dedicated to public service and finding solutions to the most challenging problems facing our country. I am grateful to Points of Light for this important celebration.”
About Robert F. Smith
Robert F. Smith is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. Since Vista’s inception, Smith has supervised over 590 completed transactions representing more than $290 billion in aggregate transaction value.
Smith is the founding director and president of the Fund II Foundation, dedicated to preserving the African American experience, safeguarding human rights, providing music education, and preserving the environment while promoting the benefits of the outdoors and sustaining critical American values.
In 2017, Smith became the first Black American to sign the Giving Pledge. His gift of $20 million was the largest by an individual donor to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
In 2019, Smith made headlines by announcing in his commencement address to Morehouse College’s Class of 2019 that he would cover the entire class’s student loan debt. After his Morehouse pledge, Smith founded Student Freedom Initiative to relieve the crushing burden of student debt for STEM students at all HBCUs and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
Smith also has been a strong advocate for what he has named the 2% Solution, calling on large corporations to commit 2% of their profits for the next decade to empower minority communities. He also co-leads Southern Communities Initiative, a catalytic program for racial equity across six southern communities representing half of the Black population in the U.S.
“It is an honor to receive this award conceived in the image of a generational figure. Former President Bush was a beacon to so many around our country, and the world, of the progress that could be achieved when purpose meets dedication,” said Smith. “While he is no longer with us, his spirit continues to guide our sense of social responsibility to one another. I am honored to receive this award for our continued efforts to promote social and economic justice across Black communities. This celebration will be a moment to take stock of how far we have come and recommit ourselves to scaling our individual and joint efforts.”
About Rebecca and Christyn Taylor
Rebecca Taylor is a Brown Scholar at Texas A&M University studying biomedical engineering. Upon graduation, she intends to pursue a graduate chemistry degree at Harvard University and then fulfill her scholarship by attending Texas A&M’s Engineering 2 Medicine (EnMed) medical school program.
At the age of seven, Rebecca was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, a painful, debilitating disease with no known cure. As a result of her medical challenges, Make-A-Wish offered Rebecca a wish to go anywhere, meet anyone, or see anything. With the support of her family, she asked to start a 501(c)3 nonprofit called “Rebecca’s Wish” designed to support children with pediatric pancreatitis. With Rebecca as the founder and her mother, Christyn Taylor, as president, the nonprofit has raised over $3,000,000 to date and has started programs to support countless children around the United States. Rebecca continues to live in and out of the hospital with her disease, but her focus never sways from helping medically fragile children in need.
Christyn is on the Executive Board of Directors for the National Pancreas Foundation and has participated for years on the Friend’s Board of the Ronald McDonald House. Christyn is a medical advisor and advocate and speaks on behalf of numerous organizations, hospitals and medical schools. In her spare time, she authors medical research papers, curricula and books. Christyn is a 1998 graduate of Texas A&M University with honors. She resides in San Antonio with her husband and three incredible children.
“On behalf of children suffering with pancreatitis around the world, Rebecca’s Wish is honored to receive The George H. W. Bush Points of Light Award,” said Christyn Taylor. “As Texans, this award is especially meaningful to us given our lifelong admiration and respect for President Bush. This recognition acknowledges that great purpose can evolve from great adversity. It is a distinct privilege to be chosen for this very special award.”
Points of Light is a global nonprofit that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. Through our Global Network of 145 leading social impact and volunteer-mobilizing organizations operating in 39 countries, and partnerships with hundreds of non-profits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million volunteers in 16.7 million hours of service, contributing $498.7 million of value in people power into communities around the world. To learn more, visit pointsoflight.org.
“GLOBAL VOLUNTEER MONTH” Celebrates Volunteers Throughout April and Shines a Light on the Importance of Civic Engagement
Global Volunteer Month, from April 1 – 30, 2023, is a time to recognize volunteers and people who actively support their communities, whether through volunteerism or other pathways to active civic engagement. There are many ways to live a full civic life. Now is the perfect time to make a plan to join the celebration, today and every day.
“Global Volunteer Month is an opportunity for companies and nonprofits to inspire individuals to action, share stories of those doing good, and create a pathway for continued engagement,” said Diane Quest, Interim President & CEO, Points of Light. “Over the past four years since our inaugural Global Volunteer Month, we have seen people increase their commitments to doing good in their community and wanting to find ways to live a fully engaged civic life to create a just and equitable world. Points of Light continues to support companies and nonprofits in utilizing the power of people to do good and to shine a light on the individuals who creating change.”
Points of Light research shows that 73% of people believe that volunteering is more important than ever, yet 66% think they can’t make a big impact in their communities. To help address this challenge, individuals, nonprofits, companies and government officials can access a range of resources from Points of Light, including free toolkits with creative ideas to make the most of Global Volunteer Month. They can also visit Points of Light Engage, the world’s largest digital hub of virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities, to discover what their local communities need and how they can help.
“I love volunteering because I get a lot of enjoyment out of being able to help anyone in need. Yes, there is a lot of hard work, but you know in the end, you’re helping people and you’re doing good work,” said Daily Point of Light #6804 Chase Hartman, co-founder of read.repeat.
This year, Points of Light is partnering with leading sponsor Phillips 66 and supporting sponsor UPS to encourage individuals, nonprofits and corporate partners to recognize the power of volunteerism and inspire more people to engage in their communities. The campaign will also recognize individual action and celebrate inspiring stories of people who have stepped up to support their neighbors and communities.
Courtney Meadows, senior advisor of Social Impact for Phillips 66, said the company is proud to sponsor Points of Light and its mission to encourage volunteerism and civic engagement.
“Phillips 66 strongly promotes volunteerism and giving back to the communities where we live and work,” she said. “It is a core value in our company and key to our mission of providing energy and improving lives.”
Points of Light is also inviting everyone around the world to join the social surge to kick off Global Volunteer Month on Monday, April 3. This is a global effort on social media to create a buzz around volunteerism. It’s easy to participate — anyone can join. Just use #GlobalVolunteerMonth and tag Points of Light on social media to become part of the movement.
Those who wish to participate in Global Volunteer Month are encouraged to use #GlobalVolunteerMonth on social media throughout April to share their experiences and inspire others to get involved.
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 5 million volunteers in 16 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.
About Phillips 66
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) manufactures, transports and markets products that drive the global economy. The diversified energy company’s portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses. Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 has employees around the globe who are committed to safely and reliably providing energy and improving lives while pursuing a lower-carbon future. For more information, visit phillips66.com and follow @Phillips66Co on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Advancing Social Impact Today: How Employee Champions Drive and Scale Social Impact Success
Register now for Points of Light’s upcoming webinar, “How Employee Champions Drive and Scale Social Impact Success,” on March 23, 2023, at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET.
As a leader in corporate social responsibility, you have likely experienced significant change since 2020, particularly when it comes to engaging your hybrid or remote workforce. Despite these changes, the importance of driving and scaling employee engagement programs across your organization has remained constant. There are many factors to consider when striving to promote and increase engagement. This webinar will provide valuable insights and strategies from industry experts so that you can strengthen your employee engagement program.
Our Panel of Engagement Expert Answers Your Social Impact Questions
Diane Hauser, senior program manager, Citi
Melissa Abbett, senior program manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Rachel Kimball, community outreach program manager, Southwest Airlines
You may have wondered how effective the people-powered support mechanisms that companies implemented before 2020 are in reaching the social impact and business goals of today. Find answers to this and other pressing questions. Plus, you’ll learn:
Why people-centric models matter – especially in today’s hybrid and remote working environments.
How to keep participating employees engaged and empowered.
BONUS! Download our new white paper to learn the answer and all the considerations that come with it. Plus, get eight best practices you can implement today with strategies including:
Points of Light Recognizes FEMA Corps Team Leader as 7,500th Daily Point of Light Honoree
Joanna Glover was named Daily Point of Light Award Honoree 7,500 by Points of Light, a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. Glover, who currently serves as a FEMA Corps team leader stationed at FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C., received this recognition for her service in response to natural disasters.
The Daily Point of Light Award is given five days a week as Points of Light honors individuals and groups creating meaningful change to meet community needs, efforts that often lead to long-term solutions and impact social problems in their local communities. Glover received her award during a special presentation at Points of Light’s board meeting in Washington, D.C.
“It is an honor to be able to present this milestone Daily Point of Light Award to Joanna Glover, a FEMA Corps team lead who supports disaster response and recovery,” said Diane Quest, interim president & CEO, Points of Light. “As natural disasters occur increasingly frequently, service members and volunteers like Joanna show up to provide support and share their light during a moment of darkness for others. Joanna’s work over the years has been incredibly impactful and she is a shining example of the power of volunteerism and service.”
FEMA Corps, a partnership between AmeriCorps NCCC and FEMA, is a unique, team-based service program that gives 18-24-year-old participants the opportunity to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters across the U.S. In her role as Team Leader, Glover has assisted with the deployment of FEMA Corps teams to sites across the country, supervised FEMA Corps members on project sites and works with AmeriCorps and FEMA staff to support the organization’s mission to help people before, during and after disasters.
Glover’s expansive service has included planning and modeling for Hurricane Fiona in the fall of 2022, hazard mitigation for sites damaged by Hurricane Maria and database development to support environmental historic preservation projects in Oakland, California.
“Growing up, my mom has always instilled the importance of doing service work,” said Glover. “At every holiday, it was often that my family and I would volunteer our time at events in our community. So, doing these events over the year, service work became a hobby of mine that centered me. Whenever I was in a new moment in my life, I always found myself searching for service work to keep me centered. Receiving the Daily Points of Light Award is very humbling but satisfying and gratifying.”
Points of Light’s founder President George H.W. Bush was the first president in American history to institute a daily presidential recognition program from the White House, conferring 1,020 Daily Point of Light Awards on citizens and organizations during his term.
To learn more about the Daily Point of Light Award and nominate an individual supporting causes they care about, visit pointsoflight.org/daily-point-of-light.
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 5 million volunteers in 16 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 THE DAILY POINT OF LIGHT AWARD
For more than 30 years, Points of Light has been honoring individuals five days a week with its Daily Point of Light Award. This award honors individuals and groups creating meaningful change to meet community needs; efforts which often lead to long-term solutions and impact social problems in their local communities.
President George H.W. Bush was the first president in American history to institute a daily presidential recognition program from the White House, conferring 1,020 Daily Point of Light Awards on citizens and organizations making a big difference in other people’s lives and solving community problems. Points of Light continues the recognition each weekday and now have 7,500 honorees to date.
13 Key CSR & ESG Insights From Points of Light’s 2023 Corporate Service Council Summit
On February 7, 2023, Points of Light hosted its annual Corporate Service Council Summit at Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service in Washington, D.C. The Summit brought together top CSR, ESG and social impact experts and leaders from across the country for a day of thought-provoking discussions, facilitated networking, engaging workshops and presentations as well as CSR best practices.
“The professionals who lead corporate citizenship within their companies are a powerful force for transformation around the world and in communities. It was incredibly inspiring to have so many gathered in-person together learning, exchanging ideas, and supporting each other in this important work,” said Christine Schoppe, chief strategy and growth officer, Points of Light.
This year’s Summit featured presentations and conversations led by:
Carol Cone, founder & CEO, Carol Cone ON PURPOSE
Andrea Hagelgans, managing director, U.S. Social Issues Engagement, Edelman
Dave Leichtman, director of corporate civic responsibility, Microsoft
Steven Levine, director, Civic Alliance; co-founder, Meteorite
Saumya Narechania, program director, National Basketball Social Justice Coalition
Najma Roberts, senior director, communications and equity, Democracy Fund
Judy Samuelson, founder and executive director, Aspen Institute Business and Society Program
Points of Light hosted its annual Corporate Service Council Summit for a day of thought-provoking discussions, facilitated networking, engaging workshops, presentations and CSR best practices.
Key Insights and Themes From the 2023 Summit:
Being a good corporate citizen means actively advocating for truth and delivering trustworthy information to stakeholders.
Free and fair elections are good for business and supporting them requires year-round efforts.
Non-partisan support for elections and voter participation is an equity and engagement opportunity for employees.
True systems change to address complex social issues requires companies to not act alone and to invest in partnerships with other companies, community organizations and government.
On social issues, employees are an important accountability mechanism and seek progress, not platitudes.
Silence on societal issues is no longer safe for companies, or CEOs.
Companies can avoid playing “issue ping pong” within the “woke” debate by being consistent with clearly defined organizational values and using them as a blueprint for decision making.
The ESG long game will be won by playing offense – not better defense.
Employees aren’t just stakeholders in the ESG conversation – they are the enterprise.
The business case continues to get stronger for integrating purpose throughout every department and level of an organization.
The moment for DEI theater is over; real, integrated actions must be a part of every company’s roadmap.
Corporate citizenship leaders are uniquely positioned to listen and learn from employees and community stakeholders.
Successful employee champion and council networks enable companies to scale, manage and drive deeper engagement as part of their social impact strategy.
Participating Companies: AbbVie, Aetna/CVS Health, Ally, Altria, Amazon, BWXT, Caesars Entertainment, Citi, Clif Bar & Company, Comcast, Cox, Enterprises, Edelman, Fidelity Investments, Forbright Bank, General Motors, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, KPMG, Microsoft, Monitor Institute by Deloitte, Northrop Grumman, NUE Capital, Paramount, Phillips 66, Prudential Financial, Raytheon Technologies, Starbucks, State Street Corporation, Truist, UnitedHealth Group, UPS Participating Organizations & Partners: AmeriCorps, Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals, BoardSource, Carol Cone ON PURPOSE, Civic Alliance, Common Ground Committee, Democracy Fund, International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE), National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, PYXERA Global, Taproot Foundation, True Impact, The Aspen Institute, VeraWorks, and Volunteer Alexandria.
The Corporate Service Council represents more than 300 CSR, corporate citizenship, social impact and corporate philanthropy leaders from more than 100 leading brands and Fortune 500 companies. The council empowers and equips leaders with actionable resources such as benchmarking data and in-person and online learning opportunities. It also facilitates access to a network of industry experts to spark innovation and achieve business and social outcomes. To learn more about how to become a member of the Corporate Service Council, email [email protected].
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 144 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 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.
Points of Light to Host Annual Corporate Service Council Summit With CSR & ESG Corporate Leaders and Social Impact Experts
On February 7, 2023, Points of Light will host its annual Corporate Service Council Summit in Washington, D.C. The gathering will bring together CSR, ESG and corporate citizenship leaders with social impact industry experts from across the country for a day of thought-provoking discussions, facilitated networking, engaging workshops and presentations, and CSR best practices.
Andrea Hagelgans, managing director, U.S. Social Issues Engagement, Edelman
Steven Levine, director, Civic Alliance; Co-Founder, Meteorite
Najma Roberts, senior director, Communications and Equity, Democracy Fund
Judy Samuelson, founder and executive director, Aspen Institute Business and Society Program
This year’s attendees can expect:
Intentional and facilitated networking opportunities with peers and industry experts.
Actionable strategies and ideas for engaging your employees and stakeholders.
Inspiration for reinvigorating purpose in your role and work.
“Points of Light looks forward to welcoming our Corporate Service Council members, in person, to Washington, D.C. The council is at its core a learning community, and we are excited to have this meaningful time together to hear from sector experts as well as share best practices, opportunities and challenges as we work individually and collectively toward our social impact goals,” said Christine Schoppe, chief strategy and growth officer, Points of Light.
The Corporate Service Council represents more than 300 CSR, corporate citizenship, social impact and corporate philanthropy leaders from more than 100 leading brands and Fortune 500 companies. The council empowers and equips leaders with actionable resources such as benchmarking data and in-person and online learning opportunities. It also facilitates access to a network of industry experts to spark innovation and achieve business and social outcomes.
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 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 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.
Points of Light is looking for our next leader!
Our search firm, Russell Reynolds Associates, has officially begun their active search for our organization’s next president and CEO.
At this pivotal time in its history, Points of Light’s Board of Directors is seeking an experienced and strategic leader with a passionate concern and calling for its mission, who has demonstrated the ability to create impact across a complex, global organization.
Points of Light is a global non-profit that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. Through our Global Network of 177 affiliates across more than 38 countries, and partnerships with thousands of non-profits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year.
Cast from the vision of one thousand points of light shared by our founder President George H.W. Bush in his 1989 inaugural address, Points of Light was founded in 1990 as an independent, nonpartisan, non-profit organization to encourage and empower the spirit of service. The organization extends President Bush’s vision that “any definition of a successful life must include serving others”. Today, Points of Light continues to transcend politics and borders to inspire millions of individuals worldwide to take action.
For questions about or interest in this position, please contact [email protected] directly.
Points of Light Launches The Civic 50 2023 Survey to Recognize America’s Top Civic-minded Companies
Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, launched The Civic 50 annual survey on Dec. 1, 2022, which will remain open through March 17, 2023. Points of Light will host an informational webinar for interested companies on Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. ET to review the survey sections, benefits to participating, and benchmarking reports. The survey and additional information can be accessed on the applicant 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 program has served as a roadmap for good corporate citizenship, and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the core of their business.
“As The Civic 50 launches for its eleventh year, the trajectory of business as a societal leader is without question. Through this initiative, Points of Light is not only thrilled to honor exceptional corporate citizenship but provide companies with a framework to deepen and accelerate their social impact work and create connectivity within the corporate community to grow and learn from each other’s best practices,” said Christine Schoppe, chief strategy and growth officer, Points of Light.
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.
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.
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 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 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million people in 16 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.
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.
Points of Light’s Service Enterprise Program is Changing Hands to AL!VE
Points of Light announced today that AL!VE, the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, will take on operations of the Service Enterprise Program effective immediately.
Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today the Service Enterprise Program will now be operated by AL!VE, the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement.
Service Enterprise has been a signature initiative at Points of Light, a presidential legacy foundation with a global presence, for more than 10 years. This research-based program set the standard for high-quality volunteer experiences. As Points of Light broadens its efforts to include the many ways individuals and organizations are able to take action to advance causes they care about through the Points of Light Civic Circle, the organization has determined that Service Enterprise can attain new heights of growth and impact by being embedded in an organization where volunteerism is an area of focus. AL!VE has been selected as the organization with a vision for how to continue to grow the value and reach of Service Enterprise by building upon what Points of Light and its hubs and partners have achieved.
“AL!VE was carefully selected through a rigorous process that included both Points of Light leaders and experts in the field,” said Diane Quest, chief external affairs officer of Points of Light. “Their thoughtful presentation placed the Service Enterprise hub community at the center. What set them apart was their national scope, engaged membership and a strong long-term strategic plan.”
“AL!VE is thrilled to be partnering with Points of Light to enhance and expand the Service Enterprise Initiative,” shared AL!VE Board President, Michelle Raymer. “As an association dedicated to the profession of volunteer engagement, the work aligns closely with our mission and will help advance volunteerism while expanding the capacity of nonprofits and government entities across the country.”
Points of Light will remain engaged for the next few years in partnership to ensure a seamless transition as AL!VE continues to grow the Service Enterprise community and impact.
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 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most.
ABOUT AL!VE (ASSOCIATION OF LEADERS IN VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT)
Founded in 2009, AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement) is a national membership organization of leaders and professionals in volunteer engagement. AL!VE serves to enhance and sustain the spirit of volunteering in America by fostering collaboration and networking, promoting professional development, and providing advocacy for leaders in community engagement.
