Forum 2025: A CSR Intensive

Overview 

Are you ready to dive into the world of corporate social impact and accelerate your career? ACCP Forum is the premier educational experience designed for professionals with up to three years of experience in CSR, DEI, or ESG roles. This immersive program delivers hands-on learning alongside a close-knit cohort of peers, equipping you with the knowledge and connections to excel in the field. 

At Forum, you won’t just learn about corporate social impact—you’ll experience it. From building a foundational understanding of CSR’s core components to developing a career-long network of peers, Forum offers a unique, holistic approach to advancing your impact. Plus, you’ll walk away with a certificate of participation, solidifying your growth and commitment to driving meaningful change in your organization and beyond. 

Why Attend? 

• Hands-on, real-world learning: Gain practical insights into the key aspects of corporate social responsibility through dynamic sessions and interactive discussions. 

• Build your professional network: Connect with peers and industry experts who will support your career growth long after the program concludes. 

• Accelerate your career: With deeper knowledge and new skills, you’ll be better positioned to lead impactful initiatives within your company. 

Learning Outcomes 

• Understand the value of CSR and its alignment with business strategies. 
• Gain insights into how CSR integrates with DEI and ESG practices. 
• Explore the broad landscape of CSR roles and the variations across organizations. 
• Learn effective ways to structure corporate social impact programs to boost employee engagement. 
• Build a trusted network of CSR professionals to share best practices and collaborate on solutions. 
• Sharpen the soft skills critical to advancing your career in social impact. 
• Dive into the complexities of domestic and international giving, understanding compliance and legal implications. 
• Master impact measurement to drive data-informed decisions and demonstrate the value of your programs. 
• Apply an equity lens to CSR practices for more inclusive and sustainable outcomes. 

Who Should Attend? 

• Open to both ACCP members and non-members, Forum is perfect for CSR professionals in their first three years in the field. 
• Whether your role sits in marketing, legal, government affairs, or another department, if CSR, DEI, or ESG is part of your portfolio, this program is designed for you. 
• Ideal for professionals seeking to understand CSR’s foundational practices, current trends, and best practices in grantmaking, volunteerism, disaster relief, impact measurement, and ESG. 
• Come ready to actively engage in cohort discussions, reflect on your experiences, and exchange ideas with peers who share a passion for corporate social impact. 
• If you’re looking to expand your understanding of the varied approaches to CSR across organizations, and are open to learning from diverse perspectives, Forum is your ideal space. 

Tuition Rates

Your tuition includes three full days of immersive learning, opportunities to connect, breakfast and lunch on session days, one group dinner, an off-site excursion in Chicago to experience a signature CSR program in action, and a happy hour with local CSR/ESG professionals. 

2025 Tuition Rates: 

• ACCP Members: $2,695 
• Non-Members: $3,695 

Deadlines

• Registration Deadline – March 21
• Room Block Deadline – March 21
• Room Rate – Room rate $195