The Satell Institute Think & Do Tank

Academic research. CSR fundamentals. Practitioner articles. All the resources you need to make an impact through Corporate Social Responsibility.

Ongoing Initiatives

  • CEOs for CSR

    Top leaders share their responses to questions on Corporate Social Responsibility and its impact on business. 

  • Insights

    The Satell Institute’s Insights series explores the ideas, challenges, and lessons shaping Corporate Social Responsibility, leadership, and community impact, offering practical perspectives for leaders committed to strengthening their organizations and communities. goes here

  • Practitioner Perspectives

    How are leaders putting Corporate Social Responsibility into practice? Explore articles, interviews, and podcasts featuring perspectives from business leaders, nonprofit executives, and professionals working at the intersection of business and community.cription goes here

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    Podcasts

    Through podcasts and interviews, listeners gain practical insights from CEOs, nonprofit executives, and civic leaders who are shaping stronger communities.

  • CSR by the Numbers

    These findings, drawn from recent studies and curated by the Satell Institute, show how community investment and corporate purpose connect to employee engagement, business priorities, and public expectations.

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    Academic Research

    Insights from our University partner organizations

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    Glossary of CSR Terms

    A searchable glossary of common terms related to Corporate Social Responsibility

Previous Initiatives

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    Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

    A comprehensive overview of the CSR landscape, offering a verified professional development certificate upon completion.

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    Youth Enrichment Series (YES)

    A free series of interactive virtual courses for Philadelphia-area K–12 students available both afterschool and in the summer.

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“I love that the Satell Institute is a Think and Do Tank. It’s one thing to have esoteric words saying what you do, but do you actually go out and do it?

Mark Rendulic
Western Pa. Market President, Citizens Bank