A Proud Announcement and a Double Honor for the Satell Institute

On Monday, December 14th, the Institute’s Founder & Chairman, Ed Satell, is accepting a Globy—a lifetime achievement award from Global Philadelphia. This is a double honor for the Satell Institute, as early thought partner in the Institute’s creation and Founding Board Member John Francis Smith III was Founder & long-time Board Chair of Global Philadelphia.
Outstanding Impact from the 2020 Satell Institute Nonprofit-Business Leadership Summit

More than 120 Nonprofit Affiliate Leadership Members of the Satell Institute, together with more than two dozen role model business leaders participated in the 2020 Nonprofit-Business Leadership Summit. Its compelling theme was how nonprofits gain and keep financial partnerships with willing businesses. Its emphasis was on strategies for an effective recovery. The nonprofit leaders found the event was timelier and more stimulating than ever.
National Philanthropy Day Award & Nonprofit Business Leadership Summit 2020

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Philadelphia Chapter (AFP-GPC) celebrated National Philanthropy Day on November 13th, 2020 ― virtually this year.
Nonprofit Organizations Show Resilience & Ability To Generate Solutions in Today’s Tougher World

They seek solutions to the toughest human problems, frequently creating solutions the market or government often cannot. Surprisingly, they are the third largest private employer in the nation. While often paid less than other jobs, nonprofit employees get great satisfaction from their mission-driven nonprofit work. They are like heroes in our society, dedicated to helping other people.
Walking the Talk – Investing in Neighborhoods After Unrest

Satell Institute Member and American Heritage Credit Union President and CEO Bruce Foulke has had a long-term dedication to serving people in some of Greater Philadelphia’s economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. In the aftermath of the looting of two of his branches in West and North Philadelphia in May, he chose to immediately repair the damage. Both quickly reopened to serve the public.
Expanded Focus on CSR in Response to Pandemic

Between making a major acquisition, taking over a Philadelphia-area wastewater utility and a name change, Essential Utilities has had a lot on its plate in 2020. But its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as a Member of the Satell Institute continue to altruistically support the community in substantial ways.
SUCCESS-The CEO Conference June 2020

On June 24th the Satell Institute held its fifth semi-annual CEO Conference, by invitation only, for its CEO business and foundation Members who include many of the most prominent leaders in the region, a diverse group of Nonprofit Affiliate CEOs financially supported by our Members, and invited CEO guests who may choose to become future members.
Leadership for Recovery – Reopening the American Economy

In keeping with health and safety guidance, the Institute will break new ground by convening this Conference via a broadcast-quality live stream production from Liberty Hall in the Museum of the American Revolution. Uniquely, this CEO event will honor safe social distancing and showcase the success-focused strategies and insights of its nationally renowned keynote speaker. The agenda will also include a medical expert and top business leader panel—moderated, with real-time questions from the virtual audience.
Leadership in a Time of Crisis

On Monday May 4th, the Satell Institute announced the Ed Satell Million Dollar Match Opportunity, an emergency funding initiative to support the widely diverse Nonprofit Affiliate Members of the Institute.
New Satell Institute Member Sought to Help to Spur Growth While Supporting Key Causes

What comes first, the desire to give back or the business case for Corporate Social Responsibility? At Harmelin Media, one of the nation’s largest independent media-buying agencies, it all began with a desire to help.