Corporate Social Purpose (CSP) Network

Mission To foster social impact among Tennessee corporations to benefit communities, industries, and individuals through collaboration, innovation, and the sharing of best CSR practices.

Vision To establish a sustainable, inclusive, and influential statewide network of CSR professionals and organizations that lead social responsibility efforts, enhance community engagement, and contribute to Tennessee’s well-being and growth.

• Service as a Shared Responsibility – Businesses have a crucial role in strengthening Tennessee communities through strategic corporate citizenship, aligning with Volunteer Tennessee’s core belief that service is a foundation for positive change.
• Collaboration Over Competition – Sustainable impact happens when businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies work together across industries and regions to amplify efforts rather than duplicate them.
• Equity & Inclusion in CSR – Corporate social responsibility efforts should be accessible, representative, and responsive to diverse community needs, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities.
• Sustainable Impact & Long-Term Vision – CSR should extend beyond one-time initiatives—efforts must be strategic, scalable, and designed to create lasting generational change.
• Integrity & Accountability – CSR initiatives must be ethical, transparent, and data-driven, ensuring businesses are accountable for making meaningful social impact.
• Measurable Results & Continuous Improvement – CSR efforts should be trackable,CSR efforts should be trackable, outcomeoriented, and adaptable, ensuring ongoing learning and impact-driven refinement.

• Empowering CSR Professionals – Strengthening peer connections, professional development, and knowledge-sharing to elevate the field of CSR in Tennessee.
• Fostering Statewide Collaboration & Collective Impact – Bridging businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to create cross-regional CSR initiatives that drive localized impact across Tennessee’s diverse regions.
• Strengthening Corporate-Community Engagement & Support – Equipping businesses with tools, resources, and best practices to develop sustainable community partnerships, effective volunteer initiatives, and high-impact nonprofit collaborations.
• Advancing Workforce & Talent Development – Supporting employee engagement, skill-based volunteering, and service-learning opportunities that contribute to career readiness, economic mobility, and corporate social responsibility talent pipelines while addressing community needs.
• Elevating CSR Through Policy & Advocacy – Strengthening the collective voice of CSR professionals to advocate for responsible business practices, funding opportunities, and corporate social responsibility policies that support Tennessee communities.
• Championing Data-Driven CSR & Measurable Impact – Ensuring CSR initiatives across Tennessee are rooted in data and measurable results, using impact assessments to inform future strategies and advocacy efforts.

• Honorary Chair: Denine Torr, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility & Philanthropy, Dollar General
• Chair: Neki Catron, Corporate Global Community Engagement Manager, Sylvamo
• Vice Chair: Wade Munday, Director of Corporate Philanthropy & Social Impact, Bridgestone
• Secretary: Claire Brulatour, Senior Community Relations Specialist, Community Relations and Foundations at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
• Community Engagement Officer: Melanie Luckey, Sr. Financial Analyst, Jackson Energy Authority
• Communications Officer: Jenna W. Cole, President, Cultivation Network
• Recruitment Officer: Tosha Price, Business Development Manager, Ascend Federal Credit Union
• Finance Officer: Open

• Kim Carpenter-Drake, President, Middle Tennessee Donors Forum
• Rachel Hargris, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Unum
• Rebecca King, Vice President of Community Relations, Predators| Executive Director, Nashville Predators Foundation
• Ellen O'Neal, Director of Sponsorships & Recognition, HCA Healthcare
• Matthew Porter, Public Affairs & Corporate Event Representative, Eastman Chemical
• Jill Robinson, Assistant Dean External Relations & Strategic Partnerships at Jack C. Massey College of Business, Belmont University
• Marti Skold-Jordan, Executive Director, Tractor Supply Company Foundation
• Ella Watkins, Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives, Office of the First Lady
• Jaquelyn Webb, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Unum

CSP Network Learning Sessions

• Making Strategic Funding Decisions in Tough Times (Panel Discussion)     
  • August 2025 (Date TBD)| Virtual
  • How organizations prioritize funding, giving, and community partnerships during uncertainty.)
• Engaging Employees in CSR (Presenter) 
  • Fall 2025 (Date TBD)| Virtual
  • Creative strategies for getting your teams involved in your company’s purpose-driven work.

Special Event

• October 2025 (Date TBD) | In-Person
  

Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism & Service Learning

• Corporate Social Purpose Track 
  • March 9, 2026