Events Calendar for BCCCC

The 2026 International Corporate Citizenship Conference

April 26, 2026 - April 28, 2026 | Loews Hollywood Hotel | Los Angeles, CA

For nearly 40 years, the International Corporate Citizenship Conference (#BCConf26), hosted by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (BCCCC), has brought together hundreds of global CSR professionals looking to learn, share, and network among peers. Unlike other CSR events, the Conference does not admit vendors or nonprofits, as our goal is to focus solely on corporate social responsibility—with all its unique challenges, emerging best practices, and opportunities. You won't find more relevant, topical, actionable insights anywhere else. 

WEBINAR | Conference Highlight: Making the Business Case for CSR to Senior Leadership

May 13, 2026 |1:00 - 2:00 PM | MEMBERS ONLY 

Join us as we recreate one of the most popular breakout sessions from the 2026 CorporateCitizenship Conference.

You know CSR matters—but does your C-suite? Learn how to speak the language of the boardroom and position social impact as a strategic business driver, not a nice-to-have. Get proven approaches for securing executive buy-in, winning budget battles, and ensuring CSR has a seat at the table when big decisions are made.

MEMBER MEETUP | Volunteer Ambassador Programs

May 27, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00PM ET | MEMBERS ONLY

Empower your passionate employees to become the driving force behind your company's volunteering efforts. Ambassador programs turn enthusiastic volunteers into coordinators, advocates, and multipliers of impact—but building and sustaining these networks takes intentional strategy.

Join us for an interactive session featuring expert insights and peer-to-peer learning. Our speakers will share proven approaches to volunteer ambassador programs, then we'll open the conversation for group exchange where you can:

• Discuss strategies for providing ongoing support, recognition, and motivation
• Hear how peers have tackled common challenges like maintaining engagement over time
• Share successes and obstacles from your own experience (or ideas if you're just getting started)
• Explore tools and tactics that keep ambassadors active and inspired

Whether you're considering launching your first ambassador program or looking to strengthen an existing one, you'll leave with practical frameworks and real-world strategies to help your volunteer champions thrive.

The Management Intensive | Certificate Program

June 8-12, 2026 | Boston College 

Created for managers responsible for executing corporate citizenship, the Corporate Citizenship Management Intensive is a five-day certificate program that will provide you with the strategic, organizational, evaluation, and communication tools and skills needed to advance good corporate citizenship performance throughout your company. The Management Intensive is held on the campus of Boston College with instruction by faculty from the Carroll School of Management and other experts in the field.

WEBINAR | 2026 Innovation Awards Winners

June 17, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM

As we reflect on the lessons learned at the 2026 BCCCC Conference, we also look ahead to the 2027 Conference and the much-anticipated Innovation Awards. We are excited to invite you to a special webinar highlighting the work of 2026 Innovation Award winners. Hear directly from award winners as they share the creative strategies and leadership approaches that set their initiatives apart. Let these inspiring success stories spark fresh ideas for your own programs and energize your team's efforts—you might even discover your next Innovation Award submission.

MEMBER MEETUP | AI in Community Involvement: What CSR Teams Need to Know

June 24, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00PM ET | MEMBERS ONLY

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, it's also redefining how companies approach their CSR and community involvement initiatives, from optimizing impact measurement and volunteer management to enhancing transparency, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. Join us for a forward-looking, member-driven discussion on how AI is influencing the present and future of CSR: what's possible now, what's coming next, and how organizations can leverage it for greater impact. 

Come join us as we discuss:

• How AI is being implemented and utilized by your team
• How AI can enhance your programs, from reporting, grantmaking, community involvement, and materiality
• Peer perspectives on adoption challenges, opportunities, and what's on the horizon

MEMBER MEETUP | Navigating Community Involvement Technology: A Peer Discussion

August 26, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00PM ET | MEMBERS ONLY

As your community involvement portfolio expands, choosing the right technology becomes critical—but with countless platforms offering different capabilities, the selection process can feel overwhelming. Join us for an interactive session where we'll use our 2026 CI Technology Vendor Report as a springboard for peer-to-peer learning.

Through facilitated discussion, you'll:

• Hear which tools fellow members are using and why
• Share experiences with implementation and vendor selection
• Ask questions and get real-world insights from peers navigating similar decisions
• Explore key considerations when evaluating CI platforms

Whether you're selecting your first CI vendor or reassessing your current systems, you'll leave with practical insights and a clearer framework for making technology decisions that fit your team's unique needs.

WEBINAR | State of Corporate Citizenship 2026 Report

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

BCCCC’s State of Corporate Citizenship Study examines how executives view corporate citizenship and their firms' performance in the environmental, social, and governance dimensions of business. This longitudinal study explores how corporate citizenship efforts contribute to business objectives including attracting and retaining customers and the development of innovative new products. The 2026 edition updates the 2024 report with many exciting findings. Join BCCCC to learn about trends in the CSR space and how corporate citizenship continues to contribute to the development of business value.

MEMBER MEETUP | Disability and Inclusion

September 23, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00PM ET | MEMBERS ONLY

Building a truly inclusive workplace means ensuring employees with disabilities are not only represented, but actively supported and empowered to thrive at every level. This session explores how companies are going beyond accessibility checkboxes to design programs, policies, and community investments that foster genuine belonging for their employees, volunteers, and the communities they serve.

Join us to discuss:

• How companies are designing inclusive volunteering and engagement opportunities for employees with disabilities
• Strategies for embedding disability inclusion into broader CSR and workforce engagement goals
• Partnering with disability-focused nonprofits and community organizations to amplify impact

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.

2026 Leadership Academy for a Certificate in Corporate Citizenship Leadership

November 16-20, 2026 | Boston College Campus

This by-application learning experience is designed to help you reflect on your leadership strengths and weaknesses and to develop confidence and skills in your leadership style and practice. Participants who complete the program are awarded a Certificate in Corporate Citizenship Leadership from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. 

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 | Leadership Buy-In: A View from the Top

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

What actually moves a CEO to champion a CSR program? In this candid session, hear from former C-suite professionals as they reflect on what their CSR team did right, what fell flat, and what they wish had been brought to them sooner. If you've ever struggled to translate your work into language that resonates in the boardroom, this session is for you.

Hear directly from the C-suite on:

• The moments that made leadership say "I'm glad my team told me this"
• What language, data, and framing actually cuts through at the executive level
• Common missteps CSR teams make when seeking buy-in
• How to position your strategy as a business priority — not a cost center

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