In March 2022, ACCP’s Board of Directors approved a five-year strategic plan that serves as our current roadmap to help the ACCP community thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Our vision is a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous society strengthened by alignment among companies, communities, and stakeholders. Guided by four strategic pillars, we build on ACCP’s core strengths and the aspects of membership our community values most—while staying responsive to the moment and committed to advancing corporate social impact.
The four strategic pillars that guide our work are:
Advance Knowledge & Practice
Foster a supportive, inclusive and active peer community that maximizes connections and learning.
OBJECTIVES
- Educate the field on evolving fundamentals of corporate social impact.
- Enhance expertise in how CSR aligns to the business and supports cross functional priorities.
- Progress careers in corporate social impact.
- Identify trends and anticipate future demands to contribute knowledge and adapt ACCP programs and resources.
Foster Community
Foster a supportive, inclusive and active peer community that maximizes connections and learning.
OBJECTIVES
- Maximize member-driven peer learning and reciprocal information sharing.
- Foster career-long peer relationships among members of the ACCP community.
- Nurture a trusting, non-judgmental, inclusive, and open community culture.
Advance Equity
Increase the diversity and inclusiveness of the field and promote equitable practices to maximize social impact and business success.
OBJECTIVES
- Diversify the field by investing in skills development and career pathways that lead to more inclusive and representative leadership in corporate social impact.
- Advance equitable practices in corporate social impact by incorporating relevant knowledge and open dialogue throughout ACCP’s learning opportunities, community, communications, and advocacy initiatives.
- Purposefully, foster belonging in ACCP among diverse practitioners by progressing an inclusive culture.
Advocate for the Profession
Amplify data and messages that elevate the vital role of corporate social impact* professionals.
OBJECTIVES
- Prepare professionals to elevate the relevance and importance of their work within their companies.
- Use ACCP’s voice independently and through collaborative partnerships to increase business commitment to social impact.
- Showcase ACCP member stories to strengthen the appreciation of the shared value CSR programs provide to companies and communities.
* For the purposes of this document we are using the terms “corporate social impact”, “corporate social responsibility (CSR)”, and “corporate citizenship” interchangeably.