The Breakout Sessions at #BCConf25 | Explore Your Options
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Breakouts offer an opportunity for you to choose the sessions that are most interesting and relevant to your work. We categorize each session with icons to indicate its content and session type (or format). Use the key above to follow the icons.
Breakout sessions happen at four intervals throughout the Conference agenda. NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. But some rooms may fill up on a first-come, first-served basis. Conference attendees will need to choose their preferred breakouts on site; session locations will be included in the #BCConf25 app, which is still in development.
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Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
Disaster Preparedness & Recovery: A 360 View
PANEL DISCUSSION
Explore what happens after the relief phase. Learn how to create comprehensive strategies for resilience to natural disasters, human conflicts, and epidemics. Learn to build partnerships with nonprofits and government agencies, manage local to international responses, and apply practical lessons from experienced practitioners. Share best practices for resource allocation for preparation and long-term recovery support.
SPEAKERS: Shane O'Connor, Communication Advisor, FedEx
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CASE STUDY | Purpose Driven Strategy | Ally
Purpose Driven Strategy – Going Beyond Grants to Make Social Impact
This session reveals how Ally is rewriting the rules of banking by integrating social impact directly into its business model. Explore pathways on how organizations can leverage their collective power, resources, influence and networks to make transformative impact beyond traditional financial grantmaking. Through real-world examples, discover how Ally Financial has created innovative programs to maximize social impact building a collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders. Join us for an interactive and inspiring discussion that can support your social impact initiatives and the communities you serve.
In this session you will hear directly from Ally’s Corporate Citizenship Leaders on:
• Their approach to developing a framework on building community programming with stakeholders
• How they creatively integrate corporate resources including employees and marketing
• How their north star drives an intentional focus on diversity, equity & inclusion in their programming.
SPEAKERS: Natalie Brown, Senior Director, Corporate Citizenship, Ally; Brianna Alexander, Director, Corporate Citizenship, Employee Giving & Engagement, Ally; Lynne Walters, Senior Director, Financial Operations and Insights, Ally; Tamaria K. Perry, Assistant Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Workshop: Strategic Clarity: The Diamond Framework for Corporate Citizenship
Workshop: Strategic Clarity: The Diamond Framework for Corporate Citizenship
WORKSHOP
Dive into the Diamond Framework as the foundation for crafting effective corporate citizenship strategies. This session will guide you through aligning your citizenship initiatives with broader business goals, ensuring every effort drives impact where it counts. Learn to pinpoint critical impact areas and prioritize them within your corporate strategy. You'll acquire practical tools for developing a corporate citizenship strategy that creates a social value profile that upholds social responsibility while enhancing your company’s competitive edge in the marketplace.
SPEAKERS: Christopher Lloyd, Executive Advisor and Teaching Fellow, md´«Ã½¹ú²ú¾ç College Center for Coporate Citizenship
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Engaging Employees in Sustainability Efforts
Engaging Employees in Sustainability Efforts
World Café Roundtable
Engage in this dynamic roundtable discussion, focusing on a pivotal corporate citizenship challenge and solutions. As you move between tables, your unique insights will blend with diverse perspectives from your peers, creating practical strategies you can implement right away. Every voice matters and enriches our collective understanding.
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Demystifying Double Materiality
Demystifying Double Materiality
PANEL DISCUSSION
Join corporate sustainability leaders for an interactive session sharing real-world experiences and lessons learned from implementing double materiality analysis. Explore how companies have successfully balanced impact and financial materiality while engaging diverse stakeholders in the assessment process. Learn how peers have overcome common challenges in measurement, internal alignment, and evolving their approaches as reporting requirements change.
SPEAKERS: Yamini Dixit, Senior Director, Corporate Citizenship, Nielsen; Jill Magruder, ESG Principal, The Cigna Group
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Join Forces
Join Forces
PANEL DISCUSSION
In this panel discussion, seasoned CSR leaders will explore how organizations are structuring their teams to effectively navigate the evolving landscape of corporate social responsibility and stakeholder expectations. Hear how companies are breaking down traditional silos, establishing clear lines of accountability, and fostering cross-functional collaboration while maintaining operational efficiency and strategic focus.
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CASE STUDY | Unlocking Your Company's Superpower | Comcast NBCUniversal
Unlocking Your Company's Superpower: How NBCUniversal Transforms Media Expertise into Social Impact
NBCUniversal's Creative Impact Lab represents a strategic pivot in corporate philanthropy. Instead of traditional financial support, NBCU leverages its core strength in storytelling and media to address a critical market gap: helping nonprofits cut through the noise in a crowded sector of 2M+ organizations. By providing world-class content creation and media distribution capabilities, NBCU empowers nonprofits to attract the funding, volunteers, and support needed to scale their impact.
This session will explore:
• How to identify and leverage your company's unique capabilities for social impact
• Building successful cross-sector partnerships that amplify results
• Moving beyond traditional cash giving to create sustainable value
• Measuring and scaling impact through collaborative approaches
SPEAKERS: Emma Asante, VP, Community Relations & Special Projects, NBC4 Washington DC and Telemundo 44 Washington DC; Molette Green, News4 Anchor & Community Reporter; Susan Malone, Executive Director, Wide Angle Youth Media; Hilary Smith, EVP of Corporate Social Responsibility, NBCUniversal; Chelle Carter-Wilson, Creative Director of Marketing & Communications, For Girls Write Now
Building Transformative Nonprofit Partnerships
Building Transformative Nonprofit Partnerships
World Café Roundtable
Engage in this dynamic roundtable discussion, focusing on a pivotal corporate citizenship challenge and solutions. As you move between tables, your unique insights will blend with diverse perspectives from your peers, creating practical strategies you can implement right away. Every voice matters and enriches our collective understanding.
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Strategic CSR Communications in a Polarized World
Strategic CSR Communications in a Polarized World
PANEL DISCUSSION
Join senior communications and sustainability leaders for a candid discussion on effectively communicating corporate responsibility initiatives in today's complex social and political landscape. Through real-world examples, explore how companies are successfully engaging stakeholders on ESG priorities while navigating heightened scrutiny and polarization around corporate activism.
SPEAKERS: Kevval Hanna, Senior Vice President, Social Impact & Sustainability, Edelman; Kristin Talarico, Director, ESG & Strategic Engagements, Erie Insurance
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Creating Resilient DEI Programs (and Practitioners)
Creating Resilient DEI Programs (and Practitioners)
PANEL DISCUSSION
Sustain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) momentum through challenging times. Learn practical approaches to maintaining inclusive community involvement programs, equitable giving structures, and accessible volunteer opportunities across all employee groups. Develop strategies for measuring and communicating DEI impact.
SPEAKERS: Stacee Barkley, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, DPR Construction
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Getting Prepared for ESG Regulation
Getting Prepared for ESG Regulation
PANEL DISCUSSION
Understand the emerging disclosure requirements and how they may create opportunities for corporate citizenship programs. Hear about approaches to data collection, protection, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Learn effective strategies for finance team engagement and building organizational buy-in for ESG initiatives.
SPEAKERS: Jennifer Leitsch, Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young; Pooja Knight, ESG Controller & Sustainability Strategy Vice President, Gallagher; Corinne Dougherty, Partner, KPMG
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Optimizing Corporate Foundation Structure
Optimizing Corporate Foundation Structure
PANEL DISCUSSION
Master the fundamentals of corporate foundation management—from mission and governance to staffing and impact measurement. Learn key decision points for foundation creation, explore various structural models, and discover strategies for maximizing social return on investment. Discuss practical experiences and common challenges.
SPEAKERS: Scott Heimlich, President, Amgen Foundation; Executive Director, Corporate Philanthropy, Amgen
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CASE STUDY | Revolutionizing Corporate Impact: A Multi-dimensional Approach to Community Partnership | Liberty Mutual Insurance
Revolutionizing Corporate Impact: A Multi-dimensional Approach to Community Partnership
Step inside Liberty Mutual Insurance's innovative framework for amplifying social impact through strategic cross-sector collaboration. This dynamic session unveils how the company transcends traditional philanthropy by weaving together corporate expertise, business acumen, and nonprofit partnerships to create lasting community change.
Through a compelling panel featuring Liberty Mutual's Community Investments leaders, business executives, and nonprofit partners, discover how the company has reimagined corporate giving to deliver impact. Learn firsthand how Liberty Mutual activates its full spectrum of organizational capabilities to strengthen nonprofit partners and drive systemic change. Participants will gain practical insights into how corporations can provide integrated, comprehensive support to community partners by bringing more of their capabilities to bear.
SPEAKERS: Katrina Shaw, Senior Program Manager, Community Investments, Liberty Mutual Insurance; Taryn Tirrell, Head of Enterprise Incubation, Liberty Mutual Insurance; Reese May, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, SBP; Janice Walker, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together md´«Ã½¹ú²ú¾ç
Workshop: Measurement: What it Takes to Capture Impact
Workshop: Measurement: What it Takes to Capture Impact
WORKSHOP
Effective measurement in corporate citizenship begins with setting the right scope. The session aims to equip participants with a nuanced understanding of how to align their impact measurement practices with their organization’s circumstances and goals. We’ll examine how impact, influenced by various internal and external variables, fits within different spheres of influence and interest. Building on this understanding, we’ll showcase how the logic model can be used as a potent tool for linking your activities to tangible outcomes. Equip yourself with the knowledge to not just chase metrics but to measure what truly matters - showing your impact's real breadth and depth.
SPEAKERS: Shyam R. Gadwal, Director of Executive Education & Advisory Services, md´«Ã½¹ú²ú¾ç College Center for Corporate Citizenship
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Communicating Your CSR Efforts to All Stakeholders
Communicating Your CSR Efforts to All Stakeholders
World Café Roundtable
Engage in this dynamic roundtable discussion, focusing on a pivotal corporate citizenship challenge and solutions. As you move between tables, your unique insights will blend with diverse perspectives from your peers, creating practical strategies you can implement right away. Every voice matters and enriches our collective understanding.
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Nature-Based Solutions
Nature-Based Solutions
PANEL DISCUSSION
From deforestation and biodiversity loss to soil degradation and ecosystem collapse, companies face mounting environmental challenges across their global operations. Join this session to hear how organizations are addressing these complex threats through strategic sustainability initiatives in their regions. Learn how companies are partnering with local communities and environmental experts to protect and restore natural systems through targeted interventions.
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Global CSR Navigation
Global CSR Navigation
PANEL DISCUSSION
Compare corporate citizenship practices around the globe. Understand regional variations in ESG attitudes, employee engagement, and program implementation. Learn to adapt global strategies for local impact while maintaining consistent corporate values and standards.
SPEAKERS: Vivian Greentree, SVP, Head of Global Corporate Citizenship, Fiserv; President, Fiserv Cares Foundation
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Equitable Employee Engagement
Equitable Employee Engagement
PANEL DISCUSSION
Design inclusive giving and volunteering programs that work for all employee levels. Explore salary-based giving options, flexible volunteering schedules for hourly workers, and union considerations. Share strategies for incentivizing participation across your workforce and measuring program effectiveness.
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Inclusive Strategies for the Future of Work
Inclusive Strategies for the Future of Work
PANEL DISCUSSION
This breakout session will explore innovative approaches to workforce development that meaningfully include all people for the future of work. Speakers will share best practices for creating inclusive education and upskilling initiatives that prepare talent pools for emerging job markets. The session will include discussion on building strategic partnerships between corporations, community organizations, and educational institutions to create sustainable and inclusive talent pipelines ready for the evolving demands of tomorrow's workplace.
SPEAKERS: Kevin R. Webb, Head of Sustainability & Social Impact, Mitsubishi Electric US., Inc.
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Resilient Value Chains
Resilient Value Chains
PANEL DISCUSSION
Discover how companies are creating more ethical and environmentally responsible supply chains in today's changing regulatory landscape. Through real-world examples, learn how companies are managing climate-resilient and ethical supply chains that address modern slavery risks and environmental impacts. Learn strategies for supplier community engagement and maintaining ethical standards throughout the value chain.
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Workshop: Strategic Implementation: The Galbraith Star Model for Program Execution
Workshop: Strategic Implementation: The Galbraith Star Model for Program Execution
WORKSHOP
Explore the Galbraith Star Model as a powerful framework for effective program execution within your organization. This session will walk you through the components of the model and demonstrate how it can be leveraged to implement corporate citizenship initiatives that resonate across departments. Equip yourself with a systematic approach to implementation that identifies organizational levers and influence pathways, enhancing program adoption and building strategic alliances that drive your initiatives forward.
SPEAKERS: Shyam R. Gadwal, Director of Executive Education & Advisory Services, md´«Ã½¹ú²ú¾ç College Center for Corporate Citizenship
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Advancing Your Corporate Citizenship Career at Any Age
Advancing Your Corporate Citizenship Career at Any Age
World Café Roundtable
Engage in this dynamic roundtable discussion, focusing on a pivotal corporate citizenship challenge and solutions. As you move between tables, your unique insights will blend with diverse perspectives from your peers, creating practical strategies you can implement right away. Every voice matters and enriches our collective understanding.
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