The Role of AI in Corporate Social Impact Virtual Summit 

The Role of AI in Corporate Social Impact Virtual Summit 
March 11-12, 2025
1pm – 5pm ET
Interactive Online Program

Program Description

ACCP is proud to present its newest Virtual Summit: The Role of AI in Corporate Social Impact, a two-day educational program exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the corporate social impact landscape. This summit will provide corporate social impact professionals with new knowledge, practical tools, and future-focused insights to harness AI’s potential for increasing effectiveness and realizing efficiencies.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand AI’s Role in Social Impact: Learn how AI is transforming corporate social impact practices. 
  • Explore Practical AI Applications: Discover ways AI can streamline daily operations, enhance data analysis, and improve strategic program development. 
  • Evaluate Ethical Considerations: Examine strategies to mitigate bias, ensure data privacy, and develop responsible AI policies. 
  • Prepare for the Future: Identify the skills and expertise needed to integrate AI into corporate social impact programs and advance your career.

Confirmed speakers

Afua Bruce
ANB Advisory Group LLC
 

Session: Bridging the Digital Divide: How Corporate Funders Support Nonprofit Capacity Building

Devi Thomas

Social Impact and AI Leader

Session: Bridging the Digital Divide: How Corporate Funders Support Nonprofit Capacity Building

Jean Westrick

Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG)

Session: Ethics & Governance: A Framework for Responsible AI Adoption

Kyle Zimmer

First Book

Session: How First Book is Advancing Education and Sector Impact

Sid Espinosa

GitHub

Session: Demystifying AI for CSR Practitioners: Overcoming fears, hesitations, and myths

Justina Nixon-Saintil

IBM

Session: Demystifying AI for CSR Practitioners: Overcoming fears, hesitations, and myths

Fred Tan
HPE
 

Session: Demystifying AI for CSR Practitioners: Overcoming fears, hesitations, and myths

Anita Whitehead

KPMG

Session: Demystifying AI for CSR Practitioners: Overcoming fears, hesitations, and myths

Nisha Kadaba

PagerDuty, Inc.

Session: Innovating with AI: Lessons from PagerDuty on Automation, Governance, and Impact

Lauren Fang

KPMG LLP

Session: AI Automation: Efficiencies for day-to-day CSR work

Andrea Avtjoglou

Blackbaud

Session: Building AI Skills for Social Impact: Navigating today and shaping the future

Kevin Kirchner
Blackbaud
 

Session: Building AI Skills for Social Impact: Navigating today and shaping the future

Key Highlights

Day 1
Day 2

Drawing on insights from recent surveys, we will examine data collected on CSR practitioners current use of AI in their daily responsibilities, impressions and considerations of its impact.

AI is rapidly transforming the way businesses and nonprofits operate, yet many CSR practitioners remain uncertain about its implications. This panel will cut through the hype and misconceptions surrounding AI, providing clear insights into its opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations. Join experienced CSR leaders as they share real-world applications, debunk common myths, and explore how AI can be a powerful tool for social impact while maintaining human-centered values.

Panelists:
Anita Whitehead (KPMG)
Justina Nixon (IBM)
Fred Tan (HPE)
Sid Espinosa (GitHub)
ACCP Moderator: Christina Fagan

Small group discussions by industry to explore how AI is currently being integrated into day-to-day CSR work, along with challenges and successes.

Understand AI’s capabilities and applications, including tools and technologies, that will optimize time and accelerate value. Discuss relevant topics such as Generative AI, high impact scenarios to leverage GenAI to better understand and gain comfort with AI’s capabilities to provide greater efficiency, productivity, and organizational impact.

As AI continues to transform industries, organizations must navigate the ethical and regulatory complexities of its deployment. This session explores key strategies, frameworks, and considerations for building robust AI policies that align with ethical principles and governance best practices.

Small group discussions by industry to explore how is AI shaping corporate giving programs, enhancing partnerships with nonprofits, and driving greater efficiency and effectiveness in philanthropy and community partnerships?

Corporate philanthropy has a unique opportunity to help nonprofits leverage its potential while addressing risks, bias, and data privacy concerns. This session will explore best practices and strategies for responsible AI investment, ensuring equitable access to technology and empowering nonprofit partners to drive meaningful social impact.

Hear how First Book is integrating artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and maximize impact. Attendees will gain insights into the strategic process of assessing existing workflows, identifying AI-driven efficiencies, and how corporations may consider giving strategies that support capacity building to amplify mission-critical work.

As AI reshapes the CSR landscape, professionals must develop new skills to harness its potential while ensuring ethical and responsible use. This session explores the evolving competencies required for CSR practitioners to integrate AI into their work, foster a culture of continuous learning, and lead tech-driven social impact initiatives.
Hear insights on AI readiness, training resources, and practical strategies for upskilling. Learn how to build better AI prompts, navigate emerging techoloies, and position yourself at the forefront of responsible AI adoption in corporate social responsibility.
Engage and Connect

The summit offers a mix of expert presentations, panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and a compelling case study, ensuring participants gain actionable insights while connecting with peers and thought leaders.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the transformative potential of AI in corporate social impact and prepare yourself and your organization for the future.
 

Who Should Attend
  • Corporate social impact professionals looking to integrate AI into their programs to enhance data-driven decision-making, boost community engagement, and increase overall impact of their initiatives. 
  • Individuals responsible for analyzing data within social impact initiatives who are interested in leveraging AI tools for operational efficiencies, to deepen insights and support actionable outcomes.  
  • Professionals focused on ethical considerations in AI, including bias mitigation, data privacy, and governance, who want to explore frameworks to ensure responsible AI using in social impact work. 
 Tuition  
  • ACCP Members: $450 
  • Nonprofit partners of ACCP member companies: $450 (you will need to input your partner contact/company during registration) 
  • Non-ACCP Members: $650 
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