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Announcement: (Re)Define CSR with the '20 B:CIVIC Summit

Over the past 12 months, several challenges and opportunities have shaped the way we approach corporate social responsibility (CSR). Global forces like the climate strike, the Blackrock statement, COVID-19 and the economic crisis have hit the world in waves. These external factors along with the drive to integrate CSR into HR, sales, client services and […]

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Over the past 12 months, several challenges and opportunities have shaped the way we approach corporate social responsibility (CSR). Global forces like the climate strike, the Blackrock statement, COVID-19 and the economic crisis have hit the world in waves. These external factors along with the drive to integrate CSR into HR, sales, client services and other essential internal operational units are redefining the field.
CSR professionals are working hard to embrace change and adjust their priorities and plans to fit the new normal. And they are trying to figure out the ROI on this adjustment. The B:CIVIC Summit is designed to support professionals as they (re)define CSR for the next decade.

During our annual conference on Oct. 22, we will explore best practices, find inspiration from our peers, and hear from experts who can guide us as we continue to focus on the business of making an impact in our communities.

We look forward to hosting a dynamic and engaging B:CIVIC Summit on Oct. 22 and sincerely hope to be able to gather in person for this event. We will be closely monitoring COVID-19 developments in the coming months and planning an exceptional event around the guiding principle of protecting the health and well-being of all participants. As the event nears, we will keep you informed of the precautions we are taking to ensure the safety of our attendees, partners and communities.

Thank you to our sponsors (in order of support): Suncor Energy, VF Corporation, Southwest Airlines, TIAA, Barefoot PR, COPIC, Delta Dental of Colorado, DaVita, FirstBank, Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC, QEP Resources and Xcel Energy.

Announcing our first keynote speaker Derrick Feldmann!

Leading Researcher, Author and Advisor in Cause Engagement

Meet Derrick: Derrick is a sought-after speaker, researcher and advisor for causes and companies on social movements and issue engagement.

Derrick has been recognized as a leading researcher in cause engagement for more than a decade. His work is regularly cited by such outlets as Forbes, Fast Company and The Wall Street Journal and as a reliable source of data on today’s cause engagement.

Join us as Derrick shares his insights on how companies are (re)defining the future of CSR, from integrating social impact into the daily work of internal teams to pivoting and amplifying impact efforts to serve a greater societal need in times of crisis.

 

Registration Is Open!

First 50 Registrants Will Receive a Copy of Derrick Feldmann’s Upcoming Book: The Corporate Social Mind

Tickets and tables for the 5th annual B:CIVIC Summit are on sale now!
For a limited time, save with early bird pricing.
Members save an additional $100 on tickets.

As a very special offer for our earliest registrants, the first 50 people to register will receive a copy of Derrick Feldmann’s third book, The Corporate Social Mind: How Companies Lead Social Change from the Inside Out, which launches this July.

Thank you to our summit chairs: Chair Sarah Hogan, Barefoot PR and Vice Chair Andrea Miller, Delta Dental of Colorado

Thank you to our summit committee: Carolyn Cavicchio, S&P Global; Asia Drews, Western Union; John Dowling, Ballast Group; Christina Frantz, Twilio; Ted Gerbick, First Western Trust; Sally Hallingstad, Whiting Petroleum; Veronica Hayden, Xcel Energy; Matt Kaspari, Kaspo, Inc.; Kaytia King, FWD.us; Dennis LaMantia, Experient; Paula McClain, Black Pearl Marketing; Laura Roese; Shanda Vangas, Fourth Wave Strategies

Keep up to date on the latest 2020 Summit news on our event page and social media.

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