Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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‼️Volunteers aren’t just helpers—they’re community builders.

But behind every act of service is a nonprofit absorbing real costs: recruitment, training, tools, time.

When we fund volunteering, we fund stronger communities.

"From Nice to Necessary: Unleashing the Impact of Volunteering Through Transformative Investment"—informed by research from The Bridgespan Group—shows how strategic funding can unlock volunteer power.

Discover how we can shift from “nice-to-have” to necessary investment.📥 Download our recent report: pointsoflight.org/from-nice-to-necessary-unleashing-the-impact-of-volunteering-through-transformative-investment/.