Events Calendar for BCCCC

Coffee & Connections

September 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Charlotte, NC

Looking to connect with fellow purpose-driven leaders and dive into the latest trends shaping our field? Join BCCCC and Wells Fargo for an in-person “Coffee & Connections" CSR networking event in Charlotte, NC. Beyond great conversation and networking, we will be diving into the key findings from BCCCC’s highly anticipated 2026 State of Corporate Citizenship report. This event is FREE and open to both BCCCC member and non-member companies.

2026 Fall Summit for Certificate of Practice in Corporate Citizenship

October 5 - October 9, 2026 | San Diego, CA

The Summit is an opportunity to step away from your desk and focus on your professional development. It's designed to help busy professionals earn a Certificate of Corporate Citizenship Practice, while offering plenty of time to network with peers and discuss your specific goals/challenges with expert instructors. 

WEBINAR | ISSB: Where are we at now?

October 14, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST | MEMBERS ONLY

As global expectations around sustainability disclosure continue to evolve, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has emerged as a key driver of consistency and transparency. This webinar will provide CSR professionals with an update on where the ISSB stands today, including recent developments, adoption trends, and what organizations need to know moving forward. Speakers will explore how ISSB standards are shaping reporting practices, the relationship with other frameworks, and practical considerations for implementation. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the current landscape and actionable insights to help their organizations stay aligned with emerging global requirements.

MEMBER MEETUP | CSR Crisis Communication

October 28, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00PM ET | MEMBERS ONLY

When controversy strikes, CSR teams are often expected to respond quickly and authentically — without a clear playbook. This session explores how to build a crisis communication strategy before you need it, so your team is ready to protect relationships and credibility when it matters most.

Learn how to:

• How to develop a CSR-specific crisis response framework in advance
• Coordinate messaging across legal, communications, and leadership
• Engage nonprofit partners and employees during periods of uncertainty
• Hear real examples of how companies navigated — and recovered from — public crises

WEBINAR | Supporting Rural and Tribal Communities

November 4, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST | MEMBERS ONLY

Rural and Tribal communities are rich in culture and resilience, yet often face unique challenges related to economic opportunity, infrastructure, healthcare, and education. This webinar will feature companies that have developed impactful programs in partnership with Rural and Tribal communities. Speakers will share real-world examples, insights on building trust and fostering authentic relationships, and strategies for designing initiatives that are community-centered, culturally respectful, and sustainable. Attendees will leave with practical ideas and inspiration to strengthen their organization’s approach to supporting equitable development and long-term impact in these communities.

MEMBER MEETUP | Skills-Based Volunteering

November 18, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00PM ET | MEMBERS ONLY

Skills-based volunteering is one of the highest-impact tools in corporate citizenship — but designing programs that deliver real value to nonprofits while meaningfully engaging employees takes structure and intention. This session gets into the specifics of what works, what doesn't, and how to build or scale a program that produces genuine outcomes.

Join us to discuss:

• Connecting the right people, with the right skills, to the right projects
• Measuring dual impact: community capacity built and employee development gained
• Hear from other members on best practices and common hurtles

WEBINAR | 2026 Profile of the Professionals Report

December 9, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST | MEMBERS ONLY

Ever wonder how your experience as a corporate citizenship professional stacks up against others, in terms of job duties, career advancement, or compensation? Then you won't want to miss the release of our latest research report – The Profile of the Professionals. This research unpacks 2026 data on the roles, responsibilities, development, and compensation of people working in your field. The findings provide insight into how professionals at all levels assess the skills they need to be effective, and what they perceive as the greatest challenges they must overcome.

WEBINAR | How to implement CSR efforts in different countries?

January 13, 2027 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST | MEMBERS ONLY

As companies expand their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts across borders, navigating regional differences becomes essential to achieving meaningful impact. This webinar will explore how corporate citizenship practices vary around the globe, with a focus on differences in ESG priorities, cultural expectations, regulatory environments, and approaches to employee engagement. Attendees will gain insight into how leading organizations tailor their programs to align with local community needs while staying true to overarching corporate values and standards. Through practical examples and expert perspectives, the session will highlight strategies for balancing global consistency with local relevance, overcoming common implementation challenges, and building scalable, culturally responsive CSR initiatives that drive impact across diverse markets.

MEMBER MEETUP | Strategic Partnerships: Finding the Right Partners

January 27, 2027 | 1:00 - 2:00PM ET | MEMBERS ONLY

Strong CSR programs are built on strong partnerships, but too many teams default to familiar relationships rather than pursuing the right ones. This session offers a practical, experience-backed approach to identifying, vetting, and managing partners across corporate, nonprofit, and community sectors.

What you'll take back to your team:

• A framework for evaluating partners on alignment, capacity, and mutual benefit
• How to structure agreements with clear roles and shared success metrics
• Strategies for managing the full partnership lifecycle
• How to build a partner portfolio that reflects your CSR strategy, not just your history 

MEMBER MEETUP | Designing Signature Programs: Best Practices

March 24, 2027 | 1:00 - 2:00PM ET | MEMBERS ONLY

A signature program is the cornerstone of a strong CSR identity, but building one that endures requires more than good intentions. Drawing on real-world examples of programs that succeeded, stalled, and were retooled, this session explores the design principles that make the difference between a one-off initiative and a lasting legacy.

Leave with practical guidance on:

• Identifying the right focus area, partners, and scope from the start
• The design decisions that make programs scalable and sustainable over time
• Using your signature program as a vehicle for storytelling, recruitment, and community trust

MEMBER MEETUP | Communicating Program Benefits to Communities Served

April 21, 2027 | 1:00 - 2:00PM ET | MEMBERS ONLY

Delivering strong CSR programs is only part of the work — communicating their value authentically to the communities you serve is just as critical. This session explores how CSR teams can develop outward-facing strategies that raise awareness of their company’s community involvement, build trust with residents and partners, and ensure the people you’re investing in actually know you’re there. 

Learn how to:

• How to tailor messaging for community audiences versus internal or investor-facing stakeholders
• Design channels and formats that work best for reaching and engaging communities directly
• Co-create narratives with nonprofit partners and community voices rather than speaking for them
• How to share impact authentically without it feeling like marketing