ACCP was founded on the premise that we are stronger together. We believe in maximizing impact by fostering meaningful connections, building partnerships, and sharing diverse perspectives and experiences. One important way we foster connections is through ACCP’s Member Group program, which allows ACCP members to connect with and learn from peers.
Most Member Groups meet virtually on a quarterly basis, unless otherwise noted below, to have open discussions on relevant CSR topics, listen to dynamic speakers, engage in Q&A with topical experts, network with peers, and more. These members-only gatherings are not recorded to encourage sharing and candid discussion.
You can engage in Member Groups and Peer Discussions by registering for and attending upcoming events, join the conversation in our Online Communities, and propose topics, case studies, or speakers by emailing Hillary Roviaro at hillary@accp.org.
2023 Member Groups & Peer Discussions
Topical Thursdays
New for 2023, join ACCP staff and guest speakers on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00pm ET for case studies and discussions on trending topics most relevant to your work. If you would like to submit a request for a specific topic or share your experience during a Topical Thursday, please connect with Hillary Roviaro at hillary@accp.org.
CSR Service Providers
Have questions about the many CSR Service Provider options available, want to connect with other Members actively using specific systems, or want to talk about your experience? Join us for the quarterly CSR Service Providers member group meeting where we will highlight a different category of provider each meeting.
CSR Small Teams
CSR Small Teams is a community of ACCP members who are currently on a team of 5 or less. Whether you are a small team in a small company, a small team in a large company, or just starting off, we all experience challenges in how to scale programs and do more with less. As a community we will discuss challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices with teams in similar situations and identify ways ACCP can support small teams in the future.
Join the Small Teams Online Community!
Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders Member Group is a peer networking opportunity for ACCP Members in their first 3-6 years of working in the social impact, CSR, ESG field. This group will serve as a source for CSR practitioners to grow in their knowledge of the field, develop as leaders, build a network, and create a community to learn and grow with for years to come. While this group is built for impact professionals, the focus will be on career and professional development. Potential discussion topics include, but are not limited to, management skills, communication skills, influence, career growth, current social impact topics and aligning CSR to the business.
The Executive Network is by invitation only.
Executive Network
The ACCP Executive Network is an exclusive forum for the most senior corporate social impact leaders in our member companies to collaborate, learn from one another, and build a trusted network of peers around topics that drive the future of corporate citizenship and ESG. This peer-directed group meets the third Tuesday of every-other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November) for an hour at 1:00pm ET for dialogue on current issues affecting their work and offers networking and knowledge sharing opportunities for attendees.
Foundations
The Foundations Member Group is for ACCP members who have or are planning to start a Foundation as part of their companies CSR efforts. Here you can ask questions about Foundation policies, discuss matters related to Foundation Board of Directors, share resources specific to giving from a Foundation, and more
MedTech & Pharma
This community of professionals in the MedTech and Pharmaceutical industries meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 3:00pm-3:45pm ET facilitated by co-leaders Kim Keller and Tiana Austel. Meetings include discussions reflecting current trends in the field, best-practices, case studies, and vendor insights.
Regional & Industry Member Groups in 2023
Based on member feedback and past participation, ACCP will be focused on nurturing the above member groups in 2023. If you are interested in facilitating a specific industry or regional group, please contact Hillary@accp.org.
Member Groups at Conference 2023
We will have the potential opportunity for a limited number of in-person Member Group meetings during our 2023 Conference in Denver. If you are interested in leading a Member Group meeting or activity as part of Conference, please contact Hillary Roviaro at hillary@accp.org.
Member Group Registration Process
ACCP will release dates for Member Groups meetings on a quarterly basis in 2023. Announcements will be made through member emails and our weekly newsletter, The Wrap. All ACCP members can register for each Member Group meeting of their choice through ACCP’s upcoming events calendar. You must be logged into the ACCP website to register for Member Group Meetings. If you have an issue with registering for a specific Member Group meeting, please contact Hillary Roviaro at hillary@accp.org.
