Corporate Social Purpose Track

The 2025 Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning will offer a Corporate Social Purpose (CSP) Track for companies interested in community engagement, employee volunteerism, and other ways to improve social well-being. The CSP Track will be on February 17 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, TN. Click here to register.

You can view the CSR Track agenda below or download a copy here.

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Corporate Social Purpose Track Agenda

All times are in Central. Please note: All events and times are subject to change - check back regularly for the latest schedule and details about conference events.

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

9:00 – 9:15 a.m.

9:15 – 10:05 a.m.

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

11:15 – 11:25 a.m.

11:25 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:05 – 1:00 p.m.

1:10 – 2:00 p.m.

2:10 – 3:00 p.m.

3:00 – 3:15 p.m.

3:15 – 3:45 p.m.

3:45 – 4:00 p.m.

Continental Breakfast

CSP Track Registration

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Melanie Luckey, Jackson Energy Authority, & Neki Catron, Sylvamo

The Future of CSR: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for the Volunteer State
Johari Matthews , Tennessee Titans Foundation

Measuring and Communicating the Value of CSR Programs Panel Discussion
Moderator: Jill Robinson, Asst Dean External Relations, Belmont University
Panelists:
    Sheronda Green, Community Engagement Coordinator, Blue Oval SK
    Wade Munday, Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Bridgestone
    Ellen O’Neal, Director of Sponsorships, HCA

Networking Break

Lunch

Common Barriers and Future Directions for CSR in Tennessee Roundtable Discussion

Leveraging Corporate Volunteer Programs: Strategies for Maximum Impact Panel Discussion
Moderator: Monchiere’ Holmes-Jones, CEO + Brand Curator, MOJO
Panelists:
Danielle Barnes, President & CEO, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee
Nancy Keil, President & CEO, Second Harvest
Matt Marshall, President & CEO, United Way of West Tennessee

Fostering Sustainable and Effective Partnerships Between Corporations and Nonprofits
Faiza Venzant, Executive Director, Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration

Networking Break

Special Announcement - Neki Catron & Wade Munday

Closing Remarks & Adjourn

Additional Opportunities for Businesses Engaged in Volunteerism

Does your company have an active employee volunteerism program?

The Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) is an initiative from Volunteer Tennessee that seeks to recognize outstanding Tennessee volunteers. The GVSA also recognizes one Business and one Nonprofit from each of Tennessee’s three Grand Regions for their outstanding community involvement and service.

GVSA sponsorship opportunities are also available. Email volunteer.tennessee@tn.gov for more info and to receive a sponsorship packet.