Satell Conference highlights the inspiring benefits CEOs look for in CSR
On April 10, 2019 nearly 150 prominent CEOs from the Philadelphia region and beyond gathered for the Satell Institute Private CEO Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The purpose of the conference was for the CEO attendees to learn about CSR, share successes, and have idea exchange about how to build thriving communities.
National Librarian of the Year Speaks on the Power of Transformative Partnerships with Businesses
It was a paradigm shift. In the past libraries were primarily about books. Today libraries serve an amazingly wide range of learning and information needs. They run from computer training to early literacy, from job search assistance and teaching English to yoga classes, from preschool story time to healthy cooking classes, from exploring travel adventures to how to handle personal taxes, and much more.
Philanthropy is Key to Unlock Philadelphia’s Potential
Don’t let your past define you. It’s a saying many of us have heard. Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, chose a different approach: Embrace your past as motivation to build a brighter future? That’s just what he chose to do.
Groundbreaking Scientific Evidence that CSR Affects Consumer Purchasing Behavior
As a result of independent, groundbreaking research commissioned by the Satell Institute, significant statistical evidence has been found for the proposition that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including community and philanthropic support, drive favorable consumer perceptions of companies and positively impact actual, individual consumer purchasing behavior.
Great Lawyer and Civic Leader Tells of the Vital Role of CSR as an Enabler and Inspiration to the Community
John F. Smith III recently retired following a remarkable career as a highly-esteemed lawyer as well as an effective civic advocate for Philadelphia. After being on the winning side of important cases and a leader in his firm, John was named Chancellor of Reed Smith University, a joint continuing education initiative developed in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Enabling Visioning Through Multi-Year Commitments
As keynote speaker at the Satell Institute’s Fall CEO Conference, Philadelphia businessman David L. Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Corporation, took a deep dive into one of the Institute’s key principles – the multi-year commitment.
Chairman of Major Law Firm Says, “A Gap in CSR is Being Filled by the Work of the Satell Institute”
Bill Sasso, a true giant of Philadelphia’s legal sector, has served as Chairman of Stradley Ronon for the past 25 years. Known for his integrity and pragmatism, he oversees more than 200 attorneys in the firm’s eight offices across five states and Washington D.C.
Nationally-recognized nonprofit leader says cultural fit, not just mission alignment, matters in effective partnerships
Paul Kappel Jr. is a nationally-recognized nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience in education, including his current role
as president of Junior Achievement (JA) of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Paul embodies the JA mission of inspiring students to dream big and reach their potential through his dedication.
Still Don’t Think CSR is Good for Business? Please Read On
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has long been at the core of regional growth. But today it is more essential than ever, business leader David L. Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Corporation, told a roomful of top business executives recently at the Satell Institute’s Fall CEO Conference.
Does an Aspirational City Matter for Business?
Matt Cabrey recently interviewed Ed Satell, CEO of the Satell Institute, for Growing Greater Philadelphia on 1210 WPHT to discuss Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In this short, 16-minute interview, they discuss the importance of an aspirational city for business and the community and how the Satell Institute is providing a gateway for leaders to take action. They also dive into the role of for-profit and nonprofit partnerships in the success of a city and the essential characteristics that differentiate the Institute.