Emerging Trends in CSR: Innovative Partnerships

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/b/b/8/600_460672152.jpeg

Models for partnerships in CSR come in many forms: they have to be authentic, sustainable, part of the fabric of the company brand, have complementary assets and align with the missions of both of the company and the partner organization. With a view towards lessons learned, the discussion will feature best in class examples of private/public sector partnerships focusing on how the partnership came together, the intended impact of the partnership, the actual impact of the collaboration to the business and the communities in which the partnerships occur, and elements of why the collaborations were successful.

This will be the first of five events in an 'Emerging Trends in CSR' series that we will launch in partnership with Be Social Change this year.

{Snacks and drinks will be provided!}

SCHEDULE

5:30 PM - Doors Open & Networking
6:00 PM - Program begins at 6pm sharp
7:15 PM - Q&A
7:45 PM - Networking & Closing

FEATURED PANELISTS

Maura Keaney, First Vice President for Strategic Development, Amalgamated Bank

Robert B. Acton, Principal & Founder, Cause Strategy Partners

Jeff Senne, Corporate Responsibility Strategy and Implementation Director, PwC

A (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-b-acton-33833735/)my Hall, Director of Social Consciousness, EILEEN FISHER

PANELISTS BIOS

MODERATOR

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/b/c/5/600_460672165.jpeg

Jeff Senne (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-senne-5382b11/), Corporate Responsibility Strategy and Implementation Director, PwC (http://www.pwc.com/)

In this role, Senne oversees the firm's operations and strategy function and has helped oversee embedding the firm’s Purpose within PwC’s 41,000 people so it becomes a core part of the firm’s culture. Prior to joining PwC, Senne was the Director of Sustainability Performance for Sodexo Inc, a Senior Advisor for the African Development Bank and the Head of Communications on Progress and Participation for the United Nations Global Compact. In these roles, Senne worked with company, university, civil society and governmental representatives in creating value by continually improving their organization’s social and environmental impact.

Senne takes a continual improvement approach to organizational change by applying quality management methodologies to uncover value in systems and process improvements. While with the United Nations, Senne delivered training to over 500 Global Compact participants and stakeholders from over 50 countries and developed tools and methods for measuring, evaluating and communicating on the progress companies were making sure their corporate citizenship commitments deliver strategic value. Prior to joining the United Nations, Senne spent nearly 15 years in business management, where he was a “disaster recovery specialist.” His work was to take over business operations that were underperforming and to redefine their business model and create sustainable and competitive company cultures. Creating, managing and motivating teams by defining shared goals, common values, and performance indicators wer

e his forte. Senne has spoken on Corporate Citizenship to audiences around the world, regularly leads CSR training and is passionate about sharing how companies drive organizational change and value creation via their CSR implementation.

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/1/2/0/600_460824864.jpeg

Maura Keaney, First Vice President for Strategic Development, Amalgamated Bank (https://www.amalgamatedbank.com/)

Maura Keaney manages the Bank’s engagement with Non-Profit clients, including financial service and treasury management offerings, lending and investment. She also works deeply with progressive organizations around the country to develop strategic partnerships for the Bank and provide access to capital to individuals and organizations working for social justice.

Her extensive work in New York City government includes serving as Deputy Chief of Staff to the City Council and leading public engagement for the NYC Department of Education. She was NYS Political Director for the garment workers union and had organized and lead many issue-based and candidate campaigns across the State and City.

For nearly a century, Amalgamated Bank has been the most trusted financial institution for progressive people and organizations. By helping those who do good do better, we work to help make the world more just compassionate and sustainable. Our extensive experience, financial resources and community of like-minded customers offer labor unions, philanthropies, political campaigns, socially and environmentally responsible corporations, as well as individuals, a unique set of financial services enabling them to lead the charge to improve our communities and our country.

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/b/d/8/600_460672184.jpeg

Robert B. Acton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-b-acton-33833735/), Principal & Founder, Cause Strategy Partners (http://causestrategypartners.com/)

Robert Acton is Principal and Founder of Cause Strategy Partners, LLC, a firm that provides strategic counsel and high-impact programming to foundations, companies and social good organizations with a specialized focus on building both board and executive leadership. We have extensive experience partnering with local, regional and national foundations; Fortune 500 corporate social responsibility groups; and nonprofit boards of directors, chief executives and staff leaders.

Rob has more than two decades of experience founding, leading and scaling social good organizations as both a nonprofit chief executive and board leader. He has provided strategic counsel and customized consulting services to numerous nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies and foundations based in New York City, Chicago and Atlanta. Rob has frequently written, taught and presented on the topics of board service, nonprofit leadership, and social impact.

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/3/2/4/600_460825380.jpeg

A (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-b-acton-33833735/)my Hall, Director of Social Consciousness, EILEEN FISHER

As Director of Social Consciousness and a member of the Leadership Forum for women’s clothing designer EILEEN FISHER, Amy supports the company’s efforts to practice “business as a movement.” Amy collaborates internally and externally to guide the company toward ever-increasing human, environmental and economic sustainability, including co-leading the company’s Vision2020 work.

Amy chairs the advisory board of Social Accountability International and serves on the boards of Made-By, the American Sustainable Business Council, and the New Conversations Project of Cornell University. In 2011, Amy rode from New York City to Washington, DC, on her self-built bamboo bike as part of the Brita Climate Ride.

EVENT ORGANIZERS

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/b/e/c/600_460672204.jpeg

The CSR NY Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/NY-CSR/) group has 1,900+ members, with the goal to offer high-level content within the corporate social responsibility space, highlighting innovation and encouraging collaboration. Our member base consists of professionals from the nonprofit, investment, and corporate sector, with our content focusing on data-driven solutions and community investment models delivering on both social and funder ROI. Learn more at https://www.meetup.com/NY-CSR .

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/b/f/4/600_460672212.jpeg

Be Social Change (http://besocialchange.org/) is the largest social impact community in New York City empowering people from all sectors and industries to build purpose-driven careers, businesses, and lives. Through year-round professional development classes, networking events, panel discussions, peer mentorship, and resource-sharing tools, Be Social Change helps people accelerate their careers and grow their social impact. You can learn more at www.besocialchange.org (http://besocialchange.org/).

SPACE PARTNER

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/b/f/8/600_460672216.jpeg

The Centre for Social Innovation (@csiSL (http://www.twitter.com/csiSL)) is a home for nonprofits and social entrepreneurs in New York City. They’re building a movement of passionate people committed to a better world. Learn more at http://nyc.socialinnovation.org/ .

Refund Policy: Refunds can be issued in full up to 48 hours prior to the start of the event.

Photo Policy: We occasionally take a few photos to use for social media and our own records. We will never post anything unflattering or embarrassing, but if you have an issue with your photo being taken, please let us know.