Events

If you would like to add a member of your team to our communications list to receive invitations to future events, please email [email protected].

VIRTUAL CONVENINGS

  • June 9 at 12 pm ET (Virtual Networking) I Member Networking: Healthcare Industry – Join fellow Corporate Service Council members for a virtual networking session designed to spark conversations and connections among CSR leaders in healthcare. These small group gatherings offer an informal space to get to know your peers leading CSR work in similar industries and navigating shared challenges. Perfect for: Members in the healthcare industry seeking peer connections and industry-specific CSR insights. Register.
  • July 14 at 1 pm ET (Presentation with Q&A) | Trust-Based Philanthropy in Practice: The Impact of Building Authentic Partnerships – Join The Allstate Foundation for a candid conversation on what trust-based philanthropy can look like in practice from both the funder and grantee perspectives. This session will feature Kate Nack, Vice-President, The Allstate Foundation and Social Impact, Katie Ray Jones, CEO, The National Domestic Violence Hotline, Margaret Mitchell, CEO, YWCA USA and Sharisse Kimbro, Relationship Abuse Program Officer, The Allstate Foundation and will explore how The Allstate Foundation builds authentic, trust-centered partnerships to drive impact. Participants will gain practical insights into how The Allstate Foundation secured leadership buy-in, addressed misconceptions of trust-based philanthropy, navigated challenges, and evolved its grantmaking approach. Perfect for: Members who are exploring or refining trust-based philanthropy practices and want practical guidance on building authentic nonprofit partnerships, securing leadership buy-in, and balancing trust with accountability.  Register.
  • Aug. 11 at 1 pm ET (Presentation with Q&A) | Proving Business Value: Connecting Community Engagement & Corporate Reputation Insights  –  Join Charles Schwab & Co. for a practical look at how the firm has used corporate reputation insights to better understand the business value of its volunteer and community programs. This session will share how these insights have helped inform internal conversations around community investment, support executive awareness, and help internal stakeholders connect community efforts to broader business priorities. The session will focus on what Schwab has tested, what the data has helped clarify, and how measurement has informed decisions related to communications and community engagement over time. Attendees will leave with a clearer sense of how reputation and engagement data can be used as one input to support internal alignment and decision-making. Perfect for: Members looking for practical guidance on how to leverage reputation insights to build a data-driven business case for community engagement, strengthen executive support, and inform communications and program strategy. Register

POINTS OF LIGHT CONFERENCE

Connections

Part of the value of being a member of the Corporate Service Council is the opportunity to connect and learn from peers in the CSR sector. In addition to our convenings and networking opportunities, we are happy to help facilitate introductions to members.

Member Directory

Access the Member Directory. Email [email protected] if you need assistance accessing the directory.

Update your member profile online or email this downloadable form to [email protected].

Member LinkedIn Group

Join the private LinkedIn group and connect with members to ask questions and share resources, tips and advice with your peers.

Recognition

THOUGHT-LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHTS

We’ve created this simple thought-leadership questionnaire to help us draft a blog that spotlights a CSR program or leader that we can promote across our corporate newsletter and social media platforms. Simply fill out the questions that you would like and email us to get started.

DAILY POINT OF LIGHT AWARD

The Daily Point of Light award recognizes extraordinary individuals who donate their time and talent to better their communities. Our team works with the recipient to craft and tell their story to inspire others to take action. Here are several examples of honorees from other companies — RTX, Regeneron, Prudential and Charles Schwab!

Nominate an employee.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

  • Feature the Corporate Service Council membership badge in your reports and communications.
  • Share news, updates and announcements with us to promote across Points of Light’s social media channels and in its corporate newsletter.
  • Request a quote from a Points of Light executive to include in a press release or announcement.

Resources

Held April 1, 2026

Points of Light is pleased to partner with The Conference Board for a timely conversation exploring key insights from their recent report, 2026 Outlook for Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy This session examines the forces shaping business strategy in 2026 and what they mean for corporate citizenship, philanthropy, and social impact leaders. Perfect for: Members who want insight into how company executives are recalibrating their citizenship strategies in response to shifting economic conditions, policy dynamics, and reputational expectations.

View agenda, executive brief and photos (Wednesday 2/11 and Thursday 2/12).

Storytelling & Persuasive Speaking for CSR Leaders 

Shifting Narratives: Community-Centered CSR Communications 

Building a Resilient Corporate Volunteer Ambassador Program at Any Stage 

Measurement as Strategy: Using Impact Data to Influence Decisions

Multi-Faceted & Strategic Nonprofit Partnerships

Scaling Service: Preview of Points of Light’s National Volunteer Strategy 

 

Meetings & Events

  • Food Insecurity Networking Discussion (Notes)
  • CSC Engaging Global Employees Peer Discussion Key Takeaways (Notes)
  • CSC Ambassador Peer Discussion Key Takeaways (Notes)
  • How Pro Bono Develops Uniquely Human Skills in the Age of AI (Slides/Recording/Taproot report)
  • Corporate Giving Circles: Engaging Employees Through Collective Impact (Presentation/Recording – passcode: 5W%%c&Ac)
  • Designing Best Practices for On-Site Workplace Volunteer Projects (Notes)
  • Financial Services Networking Discussion (Notes)
  • Seizing the Moment: Corporate Pathways to Volunteer Milestones in 2026 (Slides/Recording)
  • Mentor Spaces Skills-Based Volunteering Research Pilot Info Session (Notes/Recording)
  • Dealing in Trust: Related Affordable Journey to Strengthen Buy-In and Nonprofit Partnerships (Slides/Recording/Notes)
  • Engaging Retail Store Employees in Community & Volunteering Programs (Notes)
  • Leveraging Employee Surveys & Feedback (Notes)
  • Insights from The Conference Board Corporate Citizenship Outlook Survey (Slides/Recording/Notes)
  • Engaging Hourly & Manufacturing Employees (Slides/Recording/Notes)
  • 1% Corporate Tax Contribution Deductibility Floor Presentation (Notes)
  • Measuring Volunteering Impact to Drive Business Value (Slides/Recording)
  • Integrating Employee Assistance Funding Programs into your Social Impact Strategy (Recording/E4E Relief slides, America’s Charities slides, Emergency Assistance Foundation slides)
  • From Nice to Necessary: The Imperative for Investing in the Impact of Volunteering (Slides/Recording)
  • Navigating CSR through an Evolving Political & Social Environment (Key Insights)
  • Winter Summit 2025: Slides, Key Insights, Agenda, and Photos
  • Empowering Partnerships & Employees in Corporate Disaster Response & Recovery: Recording
  • Deepening Impact: Activating and Empowering Employees through Nonprofit Board Service: Slides/Recording
  • Trust-Based Philanthropy and Co-Dreaming a New Future for Service and Community-Centered Volunteerism: Slides/Recording
  • Cultivating Belonging through Workplace Volunteerism – Conference CSC Presentation: Slides
  • Corporate Racial Equity Alliance Learning Session: Slides/Recording
  • Engaging Your Global Workforce for Social Impact: Slides/Recording
  • Winter Summit 2024: Slides, Insights, Agenda

Global Volunteer Month (April) is a time to honor and celebrate volunteers worldwide while encouraging volunteerism everywhere. Companies are uniquely positioned to both activate their employees during this month and take time to recognize the many volunteers that support so many causes and communities throughout the world. Learn more and access the social media toolkit. 

Benefits

Learning & Professional Development

Virtual meetings, peer discussions and professional development opportunities to learn and share effective practices.

Thought Leadership & Recognition

Opportunities to spotlight and recognize your CSR leaders, programs and employee volunteers.

In-Person Events & Gatherings

Connect and network with peers in-person at our annual Winter Summit and the Points of Light Conference.

Connections to Peers & Partners

Facilitated introductions to CSR peers, social impact organizations and industry experts.

CSR Insights, Resources & Support

Access a wealth of ​CSR resources, research and learning briefs and curated information ​from industry partners.