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Read MoreThis Issue Brief examines the evolution of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy in the United States, highlighting key historical milestones, data trends, and the enduring role of business and nonprofit organizations in driving social impact. It also explores emerging challenges and what may be next for CSR.
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Read More2026 CECP Summit Executive Report
May 30, 2026
The annual CECP Summit is an experience that brings together over 250 senior social impact, corporate responsibility, and sustainability leaders from the world’s leading global companies. Under the theme of Purpose Reignited, this vital network navigated an agenda that delivered powerful insights on trends, strategic partnerships, and how purpose powers performance in business.
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Read MoreCorporate Purpose: Driving Business Value
April 21, 2026
The 2026 edition of Corporate Purpose: Driving Business Value examines how companies integrate purpose into their core business systems and why that integration matters for performance. The research shows that while 92% of S&P Global 1200 companies now articulate a purpose statement, competitive advantage is realized when purpose is embedded into governance, incentives, and operations through […]
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Read MoreCorporate Foundations: Optimizing for Returns
April 2, 2026
Corporate Foundations: Optimizing for Returns provides the first comprehensive data-driven framework for understanding how corporate foundations deliver value to both society and the business. Drawing on data from CECP’s Giving in Numbers™ and recent survey insights, the report highlights that corporate foundations have become a staple for leading companies.
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Read More2026 Board of Board Executive Summary
February 19, 2026
CECP’s 20th Annual Board of Boards was held February 19, 2026 in NYC. This closed-door, CEO-only session provided a distinct opportunity for CEOs to discuss how they can connect their investments in their people and communities, and their corporate purpose to the business strategy. Attending CEOs networked and shared strategies to identify and advance critical […]
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Read MoreGiving in Numbers®: 2025 Edition
October 16, 2025
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Giving in Numbers report, the premier industry survey and research continues to provide standard-setting criteria in a go-to guide that has defined the field and advanced the movement.
CECP Insights Blog
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Read MoreIn her role as Chief Impact Officer, Sona leads the Benevity Impact Labs, an incubator and social innovation lab. Sona and her team bring cutting-edge data, research and insights to help organizations and individuals maximize their impact and inclusion efforts, and authentically live their purpose. Your company is about to publish an impact story. It […]
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Read MoreThe pace at which AI has entered the CSR conversation has been striking. Just a year ago, it was a burgeoning focus area. Today, it is central to nearly every discussion about the future of this work. Adoption has been rapid, and most organizations are already experimenting with or actively using AI in their day-to-day […]
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Read MoreChief Executives for Corporate Purpose’s Chief Communications Officer, Sara Adams, sat down with Elizabeth Doty, Executive Director, Third Side Strategies to explore how companies can protect their values — and their reputations, in today’s hyper-political environment. Sara: With so many companies quietly renaming or reframing their DEI and sustainability programs, how can leaders stay true […]