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| Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, this year's conference theme is a call to action for a new generation of civic leaders. Now is the time to seize the growing momentum for service and unleash the power of citizens to make a better world. |
PRO BONO AND SKILLS-BASED VOLUNTEERING TRACK In February 2008, The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation convened more than 150 top corporate, government and nonprofit leaders to kick off The Pro Bono Challenge, a three-year campaign to leverage $1 billion in skilled volunteering and pro bono services from the corporate community. More than 18 Pro Bono Champions have already collectively pledged more than $118 million in skilled volunteer labor and professional services to help nonprofits address critical social needs. To continue building capacity to expand skills-based volunteering and pro bono service, the Points of Light & Hands On Network and the Corporation for National and Community Service will host a series of sessions targeting corporate and nonprofit engagement at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Leading corporate and nonprofit executives are invited to join this special track designed to explore expectations, partnerships, and next steps in expanding the skills-based volunteering and pro bono movement. For background on the February Summit on Corporate Volunteerism and the case for expanding pro bono services, visit www.nationalservice.gov/about/initiatives/probono.asp. |
