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 new to the field (with one to three years of experience) in corporate social impact. 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’ll build a foundational understanding of CSR’s core components while developing a career-long network of peers. Walk away with a certificate of participation, solidifying your growth and commitment to driving meaningful change in your organization and beyond.

Why Attend?

• Gain real-world examples and diverse perspectives:  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 ways CSR can contribute to the business and regulations.
• Gain insights into how to weave equitable and inclusive practices into corporate social impact.
• Explore the broad program areas of CSR and the variations across organizations.
• Benchmark employee engagement programs and hear insights into how to boost participation.
• Build a trusted network of CSR professionals to share best practices and collaborate on solutions.
• Dive into some of the basic complexities of domestic and international giving, understanding compliance and legal implications.
• Expand your knowledge on impact measurement and how to drive data-informed decisions

Who Should Attend?

• Open to both ACCP members and non-members, Forum is perfect for CSR professionals new in the field (ideally up to 3 years) that are looking for some of the basic concepts of corporate social impact and are looking to understand the full breadth and depth of 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, and impact measurement.
• 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, 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

Hotel Reservations

Our room rate at the Hotel Chicago Downtown is $195 per night. Please use the link below to make your reservation. Please note that the room rate will show as $220 when making the reservation due to a $25 destination fee. That fee will be removed at guest check-in. Book your room under ACCP’s group rate.