The New Models of Social Responsibility Summit – Nov 5-6, 2009

November 5th, 2009 by admin

Have you noticed that social responsibility has become a much bigger deal for organizations lately, and not just for large multinationals? Small businesses, government agencies, universities and even churches are finding new and creative ways to do good for the planet while at the same time helping themselves through branding, employee recruitment and retention, and cost containment.

To share best practices and invite dialogue and solutions to this crucial subject, Communitelligence and Cisco are hosting the first virtual global summit examining New Models of Social Responsibility. The event will be held via Cisco WebEx™ (online) and Cisco TelePresence™ in San Jose, Chicago, Boston, New York, Washington, Research Triangle Park, Atlanta, and Bangalore, India.

NEW MODELS OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A GLOBAL VIRTUAL SUMMIT

Two half-days: Nov 5 & Nov 9 via WebEx or TelePresence

Register

Who should attend:

Anyone in a large, mid-size and small businesses, government agencies, universities, or non-profit that wants to learn more about managing, communicating and making sure their organization’s social responsibility efforts produce win/win results in a tough economic environment. More

Summit goals:

Expand understanding and visions about the business case for social responsibility globally
Spark more organizations to think out-of-the-box when starting and or evolving their programs
Share ideas and practical, how-to information on managing and communicating social responsibilty programs on a budget that can work for organizations of any size, anywhere.
Build a knowledge resource and avenue for ongoing dialogue and learning that will feed the agenda for future summits

Summit speakers include these recognized industry experts and organizations:

Jeffrey Swartz , President and Chief Executive Officer, Timberland Company
Jeffrey Hollender , Co-founder, Executive Chairman and Chief Inspired Protagonist, Seventh Generation
Will Marre’, co-founder, Covey Leadership Center and author of Save the World & Still Be Home for Dinner
Johnathan Reckford, CEO, Habitat For Humanity
Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, Advisory Services, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)
Matthew Harrington, President and CEO, Edelman U.S.
Amy Skoczlas Cole, Director, Green Team, eBay
Sandra Wheatley, Global Community Relations Director, Cisco Systems
Jeff Noel, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs, Whirlpool Corporation
Michele Glaze, Senior Communications and Marketing Strategist, Dell Inc.
Cheryl Kiser, Managing Director, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship
Matt Reid, Global Social Innovation and Public Affairs Practices, Waggener Edstrom
Terry Anderson, Vice President, Public Relations, Cisco Systems
Bob Kelleher, CEO, The Employee Engagement Group
Archana Handa, Director, Corporate Communications, Cisco Systems India
Steve Scranton, Director, Corporate Donor Development, World Vision
Dr. Linda Gornitsky, President and Founder, LBG Associates
Lea Chambers, Global Marketing Leader and Board Member, Golder Associates
Kathee Rebernak, CEO, Framework:CR
Kathy Mulvany, Director, Corporate Affairs, Cisco Systems
Elaine Cohen, Co-Founder-Manager, Beyond Business Ltd. & CSR Reporting Blog

Don’t miss this ground-breaking summit that is using the latest communications technology to reach everyone who can help add to the knowledge necessary to make social responsibility the way all organizations conduct business.

Full registration, includes:

One WebEx site registration for both half-days. Any number of participants may attend per site license. Single day registrations also available.
You may opt to attend at one of the global TelePresence locations (hurry – very limited seating).

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