From Nice to Necessary: Unleashing the Impact of Volunteering Through Transformative Investment

Points of Light believes volunteering is one of the most powerful tools we have to strengthen communities. They commissioned this report in 2025 — From Nice to Necessary: Unleashing the Impact of Volunteering Through Transformative Investment, informed with research conducted by The Bridgespan Group, a global nonprofit advisory firm. It sheds new light on the essential role volunteers play in nonprofit and social sector success, as well as the urgent need for greater investment in volunteer engagement and infrastructure.