Ambitious Goals and Challenges
, founded by , targets increasing volunteers from 75 million to 150 million annually over the next decade, aiming for a significant shift in public engagement with nonprofits.
The initiative faces challenges from federal funding cuts affecting nonprofit stability and proposed reductions to , with a recent judicial pause on some states' cuts.
Strategies and Criticisms
The nonprofit plans to invest $100 million in three years, leveraging technology to connect volunteers with opportunities and focusing on measuring the impact beyond hours served.
Critics like Susan M. Chambré question the feasibility of the goal, citing stagnant volunteer rates and the increasingly transactional nature of volunteering, suggesting a need for deeper motivation research.