CSR Marketplace Virtual is a series of virtual sessions hosted by a selection of ACCP’s trusted partners – all qualified experts in the corporate social impact field. Learn from their experience working and advising many purpose-driven companies. Each virtual session is approximately 50 minutes and provides guidance on a top-of-mind issue.
2025 CSRMV Sessions
Session Descriptions
How CSR-Fueled Events and a Touch of AI Can Spark Employee Engagement
Tuesday, June 24 @ 12:00 PM ET
Forget generic giveaways and one-size-fits-all volunteer drives. Today’s workforce craves connection, purpose, and meaningful impact. In this session, TeamBonding explores how CSR-driven team events are becoming powerful tools for employee engagement, culture-building, and business strategy.
You’ll take part in a live virtual volunteer activity that makes a real-time impact for one of our nonprofit partners. TeamBonding will give back on behalf of each attendee.
You’ll leave with practical strategies, inspiring examples, and creative ideas to make every event more meaningful from concept to connection.
SPEAKER: Shannon Dupont, Director of Program Development at TeamBonding
Expanding Impact: Innovating Relief Funds Across Communities
Tuesday, June 24 @ 4:00 PM ET
Explore the evolution of relief funds and their role in corporate social responsibility. Discover how companies are using relief funds to support stakeholder groups beyond their own employees, including suppliers, local communities, and others. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion about innovative strategies for enhancing traditional relief fund programs, fostering community support, and creating broader impact during challenging times.
SPEAKER: Michelle Naggar Reichenbach, Chief Operating Officer at Emergency Assistance Foundation
Scaling and Measuring Impact Amid Rapid Change
Wednesday, June 25 @ 12:00 PM ET
As the social impact landscape rapidly evolves, corporate leaders are rethinking how they set goals, measure success, and support nonprofit partners. Growing community needs, limited resources, and rising stakeholder expectations are pushing practitioners to adapt.
In this session, Drew Yukelson, Senior Account Director, will explore how corporate foundations and social impact teams are navigating this new reality. He’ll dive into specific examples and best practices for setting meaningful yet flexible long-term goals, strengthening Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks to drive learning and accountability, and building impact-driven programs in true partnership with nonprofits.
Participants will leave with actionable insights, real-world examples, and peer-tested strategies to scale impact thoughtfully and sustainably.
SPEAKER:Drew Yukelson, Senior Account Director at Rocket Social Impact
Getting to “Yes” on International Corporate Philanthropy
Wednesday June 25 @ 2:00 PM ET
For corporate citizenship professionals managing the growth of their company’s impact programs across borders, partnering with non-US nonprofits comes with unique challenges that require new tools, information, and strategies. Join CAF America to learn best practice for launching an international corporate impact strategy. We will focus on the importance of understanding how cross-border regulations and dynamics of some specific local charity sectors shape international programs, and highlight examples of some high-quality programs to inspire you to take the first step in international corporate giving.
SPEAKER: Mary Bradach from CAF America
Harnessing AI for Social Impact: Engaging in Impactful AI Dialogue
Wednesday, June 25 @ 4:00 PM ET
Join us for an engaging webinar where we explore the transformative power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting CSR teams. This session will provide a thorough introduction to AI and its applications in the corporate social impact space, showcase real-world use cases, and offer practical advice on leveraging generative AI through effective prompting and dialogue.
SPEAKERS: Kevin Kirchner, Principal Product Manager, Blackbaud & Leslie Wickes, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Blackbaud
The New Era of Workplace Giving – Meeting Donors Where They Are
Thursday, June 26 @ 2:00 PM ET
Traditional workplace-giving programs often miss the mark. Employees want giving to feel personal, effortless, and seamlessly integrated into their daily lives. But how do companies meet these expectations while maintaining program efficiency and impact? companies are transforming their workplace-giving programs by shifting from one-size-fits-all models to hyper-personalized giving experiences.
This innovative approach empowers employees to give when, where, and how they want—whether through direct donations, corporate rewards, payroll contributions, and more. Employees can create real-time impact via the fastest donation method in CSR.
Leveraging Social Impact Data to Inspire Stakeholder Engagement
Thursday, June 26 @ 4:00 PM ET
Data alone doesn’t drive engagement or action – what you do with it does. In this session, we’ll explore how to leverage your social impact data to foster stakeholder buy-in and spark meaningful engagement. Whether you’re just starting to measure impact or have a sophisticated system in place, we’ll share actionable strategies to meet you where you are. Together, we’ll walk through how to identify key stakeholder audiences, tailor your messaging to their motivations, and use data to elevate your impact story.
SPEAKERS: DeShele Taylor & Brady Press
