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


Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards Logo

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.