Corporate Social Purpose Track
The 2026 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 March 9 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, TN.
If you are a coporate volunteer professional, this track is for you! Take a look at the 2025 Agenda below. If you have questions or would be interested in joining Corporate Social Purpose, please email Volunteer.Tennessee@tn.gov.
See you in March 2026!
Corporate Social Purpose Track Agenda 2025
This will be updated when the CSP track agenda is confirmed for March 2026.
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 Corporate Sponsorships, HCA Healthcare
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
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Dean, Executive Director, Tennessee Nonprofit Network
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.