The Future Of Service In America

5 Visions Of The Future Of Service In America

More and more Americans are making volunteering an important part of their lives. How will that shape the business landscape in the coming years?

Designing A Hub To Inspire Giving Back

Written by: Amber Smith

Have you been to your local volunteer center? The answer is probably no. You probably don’t even know it exists. But rethinking the idea of a space that helps connect people to others who want to do good could result in a massive increase in service.

Rethinking The Science Of Generosity

Written by: Greg Baldwin

How we give back, and for what reason, has long baffled scientists. Will a better understanding help us activate more people to altruism?

Arianna Huffington On The Rise Of Empathy In America

Written by: Arianna Huffington

The only way to bring the world out of the recession and onto a better track is for everyone to tap into a collective sense of responsibility toward each other.

Kindling A Different Kind Of Corporate Citizenship  With Service

Written by: Selena Schmidt

The impact a worker can have when they devote their time giving their skills to a nonprofit is extraordinary. Companies should facilitate that if they’re looking to give back to the community.

We Need A New Word For Service

Written by: Ami Dar

It’s time to change the vocabulary of doing good. The words the industry uses have no bearing on the way real people talk, and they’re the people who need to be reached.

How To Launch A Skills-Based Volunteering Program—And Make It Last

Written by: Joan Steinberg and Audrey Choi

It’s well and good to talk about the need for more companies to help their employees volunteer, but how can they actually make it happen? Here is some advice from an already successful program.

Corporate Volunteerism Should Be Part Of Corporate Social Responsibility

Written by: Jean Case

Every company has employees with valuable skills that nonprofits could put to good use. Why aren’t companies more willing to donate their employees’ time?

Giving Nonprofits The Tech Help They Need

Written by: Stephanie Cuskley

Nonprofits want to help people; they don’t want to waste time and money working on their websites. But a website is an integral part of any nonprofit these days, so they need more than just any volunteer, they need IT volunteers.

The Future Of Service Is Data

Written by: Meg Garlinghouse

With more analytics about which organizations need help and which people are available, we could create a true marketplace for people looking to donate their time and skills.