The CSR calendar this spring and summer is full of events you don't want to miss. The best of the best upcoming? Well, let's start with the 6 taking place in the next 2 weeks. Hope to see you at one or more of these exciting events:The HandsOn Network presents a webinar:
Social Media: How Online Engagement Can Drive Real World ActionMarch 30, 2011 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Both business and community organizations are struggling with how to take advantage of social media. On the one hand it appears that access to the public with key messages of community investment has never been greater. On the other hand, the world of social media can appear enigmatic and time consuming.
Whether your business is looking to engage stakeholders in discussions regarding your employee volunteer program or your local CVC wants to add real value to its membership, almost anyone can glean some real value from this session. We will explore how to use social media to engage and cultivate relationships with prospective members, stakeholders, nonprofit organizations and the broader community.
You can still sign up for this webinar for just $25 (free for CVC Network and Business Members). Promise, it'll be worth it. You can find more info and how to register here.
Let's Play: A Conference On Corporate Citizenship
March 31, 2011
hosted at National Instruments - Austin, Texas
After the Webinar, we’ll be in Austin, Texas to meet and engage with some of the best in class companies on the topic of corporate citizenship. Experts and practitioners will be gathering to share great ideas, best practices, and broaden connections.
I’m looking forward to presenting some thoughts on “Employee Volunteers and Social Media: best practices in storytelling for companies.” I’ll be joined by representatives from DELL who will share their challenged and successes in the field. Together, we’ll do some Q&A with the group.
If you’re around Austin this week and have the space on Thursday, click here to get signed up or find more info. Also, I hope it goes without saying, you can also always call or email me for more information.
The Charities @Work Annual Conference:
April 5-7, 2011hosted at The Conrad Chicago - Chicago, Illinois
This event focuses on the trends, best practices and innovations in a variety of employee engagement programs including volunteerism, social media strategies and latest industry trends. Participants have the opportunity to share ideas and network with other professionals while staying current on the hot topics and best models of employee engagement initiatives.
I’ll be keynoting at the conference which is exciting because the group attending is likely to be knowledgable and hopefully even interactive. Here are some of the topics I and other speakers will be covering: high-impact volunteering, globalizing employee engagement programs, measuring and managing for results, and the future of employee engagement. Angela will join Michael Carren and Mark Shamley on a panel specifically on workplace giving and employee engagement - should be good!
Click here for further info about the Charities @Work conference.
International Corporate Citizenship Conference
April 10-12, 2011
hosted at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The BCCCC Conference draws hundreds of professionals from around the world and honestly, this is a very exciting event to attend. Conference attendees exchange ideas, experiences and challenges with a knowledgeable and committed network of corporate citizenship experts. Each year the conference features leading speakers who frame the big picture themes facing business and interactive sessions that provide real and relevant best practices and solutions.
I have the opportunity this year to to present an updated version of our session on Employee Volunteers & Social Media - Best Practices in Storytelling for Your Company. I’ll be talking about how to use social media as part of your company’s employee volunteer program. If you’re attending, please stop by - I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to keep your attention. Also, join the conversation on Twitter here: #bccccConf11
Click here for more info on the Boston College conference.
Meeting Professionals International presents:
Volunteer Leadership: Realizing Your Worth
April 14, 2011
hosted at Vancouver Convention Center, West - Vancouver, British Colombia
The goal of National Meetings Industry Day is to elevate and build communities by leveraging important issues to raise awareness of the power of meetings in evolving and shaping that community; economically, environmentally, socially and intellectually. Each year MPI explores themes that help people learn and grow towards this goal. This years’ national goal explores the concept of leadership.
I have the opportunity to share here about some of my favorite topics. For example, how is an organization’s journey toward corporate social responsibility propelled (or paralyzed) by employees? How can we motivate our volunteers? And what's going well out there? What really works in real life?
I can't wait to for this event! Click here to learn more.
Corporate Social Responsibility and your Employees: Building Engagement from Within
April 15, 2011 - Vancouver, British Colombia
In Vancouver, we have the privilege of joining together with The Acacia Group to host a workshop on an organization’s journey toward corporate social responsibility. What does it take to get an entire employee team on board? Are there best practices or practical steps that can garner employee engagement as your business works for real and long-term social impacts? We plan to offer some practical insight on how to motivate your employees to not only embrace, but champion your organization’s CSR efforts - and - how leaders can leverage the enthusiasm and energy of their employee volunteers.
I would love to see you at this workshop and there’s still time to sign up. You can find more info and register here.
It’s going to be a busy two weeks! Angela and I are looking forward to meeting you, our virtual colleagues, in person. Comment below or shoot us an email if you plan to be at any of the above events. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates throughout the upcoming weeks.
chrisjarvis@realizedworth.com
angela@realizedworth.com
317.371.4435
Twitter: @realizedworth and @angelajeane
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